Blog — Face

We've all been sold products that claim to instantly cure acne. Tired of it? - You're not alone. We’re not going to promise you perfect skin, but we can help you heal and support it. If your skin is feeling oily, congested and angry, here are the basics to supporting your skin through uneasy times and preventing future breakouts. What causes breakouts? Breakouts are due to too much sebum (oil) being produced by the skin. When oil gets trapped in the pores with dead skin cells, this causes infection by bacteria and creates havoc.  Controlling hormonal acne Hormonal acne, breakouts...

Take your skin from dry, flaky and compromised to plump, dewy and protected. When it comes to dry skin, we know how to help, what ingredients to look for and how to factor them into your daily routine. How to tell if I have dry skin? Dry skin is a skin type, just like oily or combination skin. Dry skin is genetic and is caused by a lack of oil or lipids produced. These oils and lipids are key players in the skin’s barrier function. Without them, the skin cannot function at its best, causing the skin to become vulnerable...

 Layer Your Skincare With Confidence “When do I apply eye cream?”, “clay mask or exfoliate first?”, “Does facial oil come before or after moisturiser?” We get asked questions about how to layer skincare all the time, so let’s settle it once and for all because it makes a world of difference.  Why is it important to layer skincare properly? A great skincare routine may include essential ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and Peptides, however if you're not applying them in the correct order, you could be compromising the overall efficiency of your routine. If you want the short version: The rule of...

  If you’re looking for a healthy, natural glow, vitamin C is one of most legendary skin brightening ingredients in the skincare world. Read on to find out more about this powerhouse ingredient and where it fits into your routine.  What does vitamin C do?  Our skin is exposed to free radicals everyday; from the air we breathe, UV light, to everyday pollution. As a result, these environmental stressors damage the dermis of the skin, compromising our skin barrier, skin texture, colour and cell function. This is where vitamin C comes in...vitamin C works to neutralise these free radicals and...