The Skin Blog — moisturiser
The best skincare tips for winter – say goodbye to dull, dry skin!
What are the best skincare tips during Winter? Winter doesn’t have to mean dull, dry and lifeless skin! The cold weather takes a toll on our skin therefore adaptive skincare is essential. The drop in humidity levels in our environment results in more moisture loss from our skin, a process known as osmosis. Our skin needs EXTRA care and attention in Winter, and changes need to be implemented to your routine. Otherwise, you can end up with more than just dry skin and a plethora of skin problems! Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate and “chemo” exfoliate! Here are my top tips for...
What is a cosmeceutical? Leading Dermatologist explains...
A HYBRID OF THE WORDS ‘COSMETIC’ & ‘PHARMACEUTICAL’, THESE POWERFUL FORMULATIONS WILL SUPERCHARGE YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE… DERMATOLOGIST DR NATASHA COOK EXPLAINS…. ‘Cosmeceutical’ was a term coined by the ‘father of Dermatology,’ Dr Albert Kligman in 1984 - the same incredible dermatologist and researcher who discovered the use of tretinoin for anti-ageing. BIG respect to him! By definition, a cosmeceutical is a product in which the active ingredients have a clear and defined BIOLOGICAL effect on the skin. (1) Put simply, a cosmeceutical should bring long term VISIBLE changes to the function, physiology and biology of the skin AND be backed...
BB CREAM VS. CC CREAM: WHO COMES OUT ON TOP?
There’s always a recurring theme among my clients when it comes to their skin goals: They all want to confidently strut out the door each morning without feeling like they need to slap on a face full of heavy makeup.
The Essential Anti-Ageing and Anti-Acne Ingredient Suitable for All Skin Types
If you know my ethos when it comes to skincare, I’m all about ingredients that have real “skin in the game” and are backed by hard core dermatological science.