WHAT ARE MASKS? Face masks are great additions to any skincare routine to target specific skin care concerns. Masks can help hydrate skin, remove excess oils and help improve the appearance of pores—while providing a relaxing, spa-like experience at home. HOW DO MASKS WORK? Face masks are occlusive—meaning they blanket the skin, delivering benefit ingredients […]
WHAT ARE MOISTURISERS? A face moisturiser is a lotion, or cream emulsion, ointment or balm formulated with emollients that help skin stay hydrated. Moisturisers hydrate the surface layers of the skin. Their main skin benefit is that they seal the skin, locking in moisture and nutrients, while protecting the skin from environmental irritants. HOW DO […]
Do you have dry skin? Dry skin lacks moisture, natural oils and may have a weakened surface barrier. It often feels tight, itchy and uncomfortable and can flake or even crack. Cold temperatures, long hot showers and not using the right skincare products can exacerbate dryness and make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable. Sound […]
WHAT ARE SERUMS? Face Serums are highly concentrated formulations designed to penetrate quickly and deeply into the skin and address common causes of aging and skin damage. Serums are likely to contain more targeted benefit ingredients such as collagen, brightening agents, antioxidants, nutrients and vitamins than moisturisers and are typically applied to skin after cleansing […]
WHAT ARE TONERS? Most face toners are water-based liquids composed of astringent or conditioning ingredients that prep the skin for serums and face moisturizers, while removing excess oil and stubborn dirt or makeup leftover on your face after you wash it. Toners are used to target an array of skin concerns, from acne, to dryness […]
WHAT ARE CLEANSERS? A facial cleanser is a skincare product used to remove make-up, dead skin cells, oil, dirt, and other types of pollutants from the skin, helping to keep pores clear and prevent skin conditions such as acne. Finding the best cleanser can be tough given there are so many options. Knowing the differences […]
Have you ever experienced rough bumps like “chicken skin” on your arms or legs? If so, you’re not alone. Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition, affecting nearly 50–80 percent of adolescents and 40 percent of adults and most common in families with a history of eczema, allergies and asthma. Keratosis Pilaris looks like tiny, […]
Over time, external factors such as ultraviolet sunlight and gravity take their toll and we inevitably lose volume in our faces, via fat, muscle and bone changes. Sagging skin in the lower face—or jowls—and thin, wrinkled skin on the neck are the two most dramatic signs of aging and are a natural part of the […]
WHAT CAUSES ADULT ACNE & BLEMISHES? Though frustrating, it’s not uncommon to continue to get acne well into your 30s, 40s and beyond, or even to get acne for the first time in adulthood. Dermatologists call this “adult-onset acne.” It’s more common in women than men and always starts with a clogged pore which may […]
Feeling like wrinkles are an inevitable part of aging? The truth is, wrinkles are caused by a combination of factors – most of which are in our control. Normal healthy skin is generally well hydrated, smooth in texture, has an even tone, an intact barrier and abundant collagen and elastin – proteins that help keep […]
