Blog — Ingredients

Introducing 'Behind The Formulation', a new blog series that takes you behind the scenes of our brand and products. Saya will share personal stories about the inspiration, challenges, and triumphs behind each product across the range. Whether you're a skincare enthusiast or simply curious about the industry, 'Behind The Formulation' will offer a unique and insightful perspective into our brand, and the stories behind your favourite formulations.    Why did you create the Balance Moisture?   When I first started making skincare, I had oily skin that would break out often, and I avoided moisturisers altogether. But after doing some research,...

We know that dealing with dry skin can be tough, especially in dry climates, or during harsh winters. Here's the good news - there's a natural ingredient that can work wonders for your skin: ceramides. They're like a secret weapon against dryness, we've recently incorporated them within our Balance Moisture and Intense Moisture formulations, and we're here to tell you all about them!   What are ceramides? Ceramides are natural fats that are naturally occurring within the outer layer of your skin. They help keep all the good stuff, like water, in and all the bad stuff, like pollution and UV...

  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...

Your Guide To Niacinamide And Vitamin C When it comes to Niacinamide and Vitamin C, two of the most well-known skincare ingredients on the market, there's a lot of conflicting advice. Both ingredients provide the skin with an abundance of benefits but can they be used together? Will this combination cause irritation to the skin or is it a powerful duo? We’ll explain. Let's talk about each ingredient Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that is required for the growth and repair of tissues, which of course includes our skin. It also plays an important role in collagen synthesis which...