The latest expert tips and advise from our skin care and beauty blog
The most important thing to do before creating an effective skincare routine is to accurately determine your skin type. It seems like an obvious point. However the current oversimplification of skin types can be quite confusing and even misleading. Where to start You’re probably familiar with the idea of skin types being split into normal, …
Good skin starts with clean skin which is where skin cleansing and toning come in. Pollution, debris, sweat and makeup an all leave result in a build up of dirt on your skin. If your skin is not cleansed properly then this can lead to dull looking skin, clogged pores, breakouts and acne. In this …
Whether you’re flying first class or coach, the same drying air recirculates through the flight. This not only helps to spread some germs and pathogens but can leave skin dehydrated and congested. The pressurised environment and temperature regulation don’t help either. We’ve put together this post on travel skin care to help you protect your …
One of the hottest trends which is generating a lot of buzz in the skincare and beauty community right now is Glycolic acid skin care. Known for its skin resurfacing, exfoliating and smoothing properties, its been touted as the essential treatment for softer and more youthful looking skin. What is Glycolic acid? Glyclic acid belongs …
Chemical skin peels are treatments which use a solution to remove the dead layers of skin in order to unveil newer, younger and healthier skin underneath. Peels are great for targeting lines, wrinkles and rough skin as well as acne, inflammation, uneven tone and scarring. In this post, we will go through the different types …
Retinol remains a mainstay in premium anti ageing treatments. It is often touted as the holy grail for increasing skin firmness and smoothing wrinkles but how effective is it? In this post we explore the evidence behind retinol in anti ageing and how to incorporate it into your skin care regime. What is Retinol? Retinol (also …
Summer is officially here! This means Pimms, eating al fresco and rocking out to great music at Glastonbury. Festival chic is all about having gorgeous glowing skin. Sadly, months of heating, cold weather and the safety of hiding under winter clothing might have left your dermis less silken and more dinosaur! Fear not in the first of …
Korean beauty or K-beauty as its better known is one of the hottest emerging trends in skincare and cosmetics. With its origins from South Korea, the emphasis is on clear flawless looking skin, big wide eyes and a strong brow with nude and pastel palettes. The resultant look is fresh and youthful; so its unsurprising …
In keeping with our mission to integrate health, evidence-based aesthetics and individualized beauty we are introducing a new regular column on beauty trends. This is cheekily called “The Insider’s Guide To…”. To kick start this we have chosen eyebrow Microblading. This is rapidly becoming popular and has even been endorsed by celebrities like Lena Dunham. We’ve also …
The lips are one of the most important components of your face. They functions as a sensory organ, make a key contribution to the smile, are vital in speech, eating and of course expression. Right now, a sexy pout is the ultimate style accessory. It has fuelled a rise in lip plumping makeup and the popularity in lip enhancement using …