We all know that too much sugar in your diet can lead to an increase in weight, but how exactly does sugar affect the skin? Does it really cause premature ageing, acne and redness? The answer is YES Refined sugars cause our insulin levels to spike, which in turn triggers an inflammatory response in the […]
Teens, Hormones & Acne – 2 Perfect skin care kits.
Teen years? Remember back when? Do you have one or more at home? It can be a wonderful time for a parent watching your youngster emerge into a young adult with ideas and thoughts that you have helped form and yet they are all their own! This time of life is full of confidence, or […]
Mental Health Affects Your Skin
Our skin has a sneaky habit of showing how we feel on the inside. If you’ve ever blushed from embarrassment, turned red from anger, or gone white from fear, then you’ve witnessed this firsthand. But not only does our skin change colour due to our emotions, it also alters when we are struggling with […]
Men’s Skin explained
This month, we are celebrating men and their skin! With Father’s Day coming up we thought we’d shine some light on the Men in our lives and their skincare. Traditionally, the skincare industry has been dominated by women; but in more recent years, we have been starting to see skincare companies bringing out men’s skincare […]
Dehydrated Skin
Dehydrated skin – winter skin needs some special care Will drinking more water help? As you age your skin loses its capacity to change with the change of season, often becoming dehydrated during the Winter which can be a surprise as it’s considered a “wet” season with more moisture in the air. The reality is […]
Sugar, Your Skin and Acne
We have all heard sugar and your skin don’t mix… but why? In recent years there has been much talk about the big bad Sugar word, and where it lurks, often even hidden in so called ‘health foods’ in our diets. In its natural form, as we find in whole fruits and veggies, sugar can […]