Notes on Coarse Texture
Coarse skin is defined by an uneven texture, enlarged pores and/or a dull complexion and can affect all skin types. While diet, lifestyle factors (like stress levels and smoking), sun exposure and ageing can all play a part, coarse skin typically occurs when dead skin cells accumulate on the skin’s surface, resulting in a rough […]
Notes on Acne Scarring
Acne scars can live long after the original inflammation has faded. A reminder of the outbreak that once was, acne scarring is often the result we’re left with when attempting to fend off a pimple by picking at the skin. Acne scarring occurs when too much collagen is produced as part of the skin’s natural […]
Notes on Skin Purging vs Breakouts
When we incorporate a new active ingredient into our routine, the skin can invariably take time to adjust. With many of these products boasting to brighten, even out or smooth the complexion, it can be alarming when upon first usage they seem to do the exact opposite. Experiencing some level of irritation is absolutely normal […]
Notes on Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition where discolouration appears on the skin. These areas can look like blotchy patches, condensed freckles or dark spots. Hyperpigmentation occurs when excess melanin (brown pigment) forms deposits in the skin. While the condition can affect people of all ages and skin types, those with a lot of melanin already […]
Notes on Back and Body Acne
The bad news isn’t solely reserved for oily skin types, however, as back and body acne is also prevalent in the unlucky few who have barely experienced so much as a pimple on their face. Back and body acne differs a little from facial acne as it’s triggered when hair follicles become infected. That said, […]
Notes on Hormonal Blemishes
You will typically see these blemishes worsen the week before your period. This is when oestrogen levels drop, and testosterone and progesterone levels rise. This in turn causes increased oil production and restricted pores in the skin. The end result is blemishes, bumps, blackheads and milia. Hormonal acne may also indicate deeper health concerns such […]
