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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...

Meet Saya McDermott, the founder of Saya Skincare. We ask her to share her story on how she turned a passion project into a global brand, where it began and where it’s headed.   What led to your interest in skincare? “It all started when I was about 17 years old. Like most teenagers, it was a time in my life where I started to see a huge change in my skin which really knocked my confidence.“  “Back then, there weren't a lot of natural skincare products on the market and the ones that were available didn’t give me the...

 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...