Skincare can be confusing at times mask, cleanse, exfoliant… When? Where? How?
To help you get the most from you skincare routine, we have put together our 6 steps skincare essentials.
1. Be consistent…
Cleansing is the foundation of any skincare routine. Start by cleansing in the morning to r...
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It’s hard to believe that summer is nearly over? So, before there are crispy leaves gracing the pavement and autumn is officially upon us, lets autumn proof your skin. Like spring, autumn is a good time to clean out your cabinet and re-stock with fresh and new skincare products. Remember that al...
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So lets start with a quick skin biology lesson?
The colour of your skin is determined by the melanin or pigment in the skin, be it yellow, dark brown or black. Levels of melanin depend on race and amount of sunlight exposure. Melanin production increases with exposure to the sun, as a natural pr...
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With Valentine’s Day less than a fortnight away, start preparing your skin now so you look fresh, beautiful and utterly loveable come February 14th
These essential beauty tips – and fantastic products - will help you on your way…
Sparkling Skin
A good cleanser is one of life's little essentia...
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Does the arrival of SPF 50+ sunscreen on our shelves, hold the answers to protecting our skin from sunburn?
Lets start at the very beginning.
SPF stands for “Sun Protection Factor.” This was developed to describe the amount of protection that a sunscreen provides. It is a clinical measurement ...
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Back in Beauty School our mantra for make-up class was; “It’s a crime not to prime.” So why is it so important to use a primer under our foundation?
Primers can help in many ways from reducing the look of large pores, to minimising fine lines and wrinkles. They also help in absorbing oil while c...
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Everyone is continually looking for ways to look younger and when we start to talk about slowing down the ageing process we find nutrition, antioxidants and free radical are some of the buzz words we hear. So, what do they really mean and how relevant are they in the fight against ageing? Antiox...
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Great question! Both AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) and BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) are fabulous choices for exfoliating the skin’s top layer of dead skin cells, but each has its special qualities you'll want to consider when deciding which best for you:
AHA is preferred for your prematurely aged, sun-...
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