Skin inflammation is commonly regarded as something negative, however, this is not necessarily always the case. Inflammation is caused by many factors from disease, bacteria and irritants to UV light and even your diet. These elements force the body to fight back, which is where inflammation or specifically acute inflammation occurs. This fight is essential […]
You see the word peptides pop up in all kinds of skincare products, but what exactly are they? And what are the benefits of peptides for the skin? Find out everything you need to know below. Peptides Explained Peptides are the building blocks of protein. They are short chains of amino acids, which when combined
Retinol is well known as an anti-ageing super ingredient but with great popularity comes great falsities too. There’s a lot of misleading retinol myths. So we’ve summed up the most common retinol myths to clear up the mistruths ensure you can get the most of this superhero ingredient. AHA or BHA Exfoliants Deactivate Retinol There
The importance of protecting your skin against UVA and UVB rays is a well-documented fact, but what about HEV light? The acronym stands for High-Energy Visible Light is something you are exposed to not just from the sun, but also from everyday digital devices like your smartphone, tablet or computer screen. What is HEV light?
Hyperpigmentation is when an area of the skin darkens due to the overproduction of the skin pigment; melanin. Some examples of hyperpigmentation are freckles, sun spots, age spots, under-eye dark circles and melasma. It is relatively common and usually a harmless condition. However for some it may be an aesthetic annoyance as it can affect any
Have you ever been reading an article and they start throwing in ingredients and skincare terminology that you’ve never heard of? Well worry no more, we’re giving you a breakdown, explaining all the keywords and phrases you need to know. Acute A condition is ‘acute’ when is has arisen suddenly and manifested with intense severity.
The Life Cycle Of Your Skin When we think of body organs, images of the heart and the brain immediately come to mind, but do you know that organs are not restricted within our bodies? Believe it or not, our skin, the outer covering of our body, is also our largest organ. The adult skin can weigh
Moisturisers are popular products, especially among women. More than 90 percent of the population seek a program which offers moisturisation for a temporary feeling of skin smoothness. However, moisturisers only offer a quick solution to a variety of symptoms such as irritation, roughness or itching. The comfort, improved surface texture through artificial smoothing or plumping
We are taking more time to understand the nutritional value of our food and drink, and in exactly the same way – we should be analysing the ingredient labels of our skin care products. An ingredient to look out for is mandelic acid for its medical and pharmacolgical uses. Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid
Olluminate® Intense Eye Repair If eyes are the windows to the soul, you want to make sure they’re looking their best and brightest regardless of your age. That’s why according to board-certified, Los Angeles-based dermatologist Annie Chiu, it’s vital to apply an eye cream at least every night, if not twice a day, starting in
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