Blog — Skin Concerns

While growing a human inside you is beyond amazing, it definitely comes with a whole lot of other things to worry about especially when it comes to your skin. Stretch marks - they’re completely natural for everyone and extremely common, affecting around 80% of pregnant women. From woman to woman, stretch marks will appear different. With that being said some may be unbothered by them while some may want to reduce the appearance of them. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to reduce and prevent stretch marks from occurring. What are stretch marks? A stretch mark is...

Have you been trying to remove all those ‘blackheads’ around the nose area? If your nose is covered in tiny small dots, you probably have sebaceous filaments. While they may look like blackheads, sebaceous filaments are a normal and healthy feature of the skin that are actually there to help. We share the key differences between blackheads vs sebaceous filaments, how to identify them and how to treat them.  What are sebaceous filaments? Sebaceous filaments are naturally occurring, tube-like structures that form when oil is produced around the hair follicle. They are a normal part of the skin’s moisturising process...

How to prevent pimples & transform your skin! Feeling like your skin just isn't looking its best but not sure how to fix it? Try these 3 simple tips to prevent pimples and keep your skin at its most smooth, radiant and plump. Double Cleansing A double cleanse is the perfect first step to keep your skin clear and deeply cleansed. If bacteria and impurities are not properly removed from the skin, this can contribute to breakouts, clogged pores and dullness. First, use an oil or balm to lift stubborn makeup, sunscreen and dirt. Then follow with a water-based cleanser...

Have you ever wondered what causes those dark brown spots and how you might be able to treat them? We are going to give some quick tips on hyperpigmentation (and also a new product hint!). What is Hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of an area of skin caused by increased melanin and it’s actually quite common. If you have it, you may notice patches on the skin that don’t seem to match your normal skin colour.  So what is melanin and how does this affect our body? It helps protect the body from the effect of ultraviolet (UV) by producing...