Notes on Combination Skin
If you’re confused about whether or not you have combination skin, assess your face twenty or so minutes after cleansing. If some parts are oily and others are left feeling dry… you probably have combination skin. Combination skin is usually oily across the nose, forehead and chin (T-Zone) and dry-to-normal across cheeks. As with all […]
Notes on Clay Facemasks
Clay’s main superpower is clarity: it thoroughly cleanses pores while lifting impurities to the surface and drying any existing blemishes. If dull, congested, oily skin is normal for you, I recommend including clay within your regime, preferably in the form of a face mask. Paint your preferred clay mask onto skin directly after cleansing. Leave […]
Notes on Blemishes and Solutions
DO Leave It Be I know, I know, I know. It’s tempting as the practice of picking and squeezing is instantly gratifying. But the instant gratification will quickly be off set by the myriad of complications that shortly follow. Picking spreads bacteria, encourages additional breakouts, large pores, inflammation, pigmentation and even scarring. It’s especially risky […]
Notes on BHAs
As BHAs are oil-soluble, they can bypass all kinds of sebum build up to get into the nitty-gritty of cleaning: dissolving grime, pollution and bacteria housed within pores that lead to all sorts of imperfections (our dear friends blackheads, whiteheads, standard pimples and blind pimples). Essentially, BHA’s are a molecule with the ability to dissolve […]
Notes on Dark Circles
An under-eye serum containing retinol will work wonders to help rebuild dermal collagen and support the recovery of skin volume and firmness. (tip: a little goes a long way). Invest in a cream eye mask or patches if your skin is particularly thin or dehydrated. For professional treatments in this area, there are a couple […]
Notes on Adaptogens
Adaptogens are a sound place to start. These are, quite simply, natural plant materials (predominately herbs, though these extend to various roots and mushrooms) which help aid the body’s natural processes and provide support for mental and physical stress. Used in ayurvedic medicine for hundreds of years, adaptogens are clinically proven to provide support to […]
Notes on Beauty Sleep
In fact, the stakes for missing out on sleep are higher than ever: not only does it impact overall wellbeing, it can effect skin almost immediately. Think dull, devitalised, lacklustre. By missing out on sleep, you are forgoing an opportune period of time to really repair and rejuvenate skin with a host of sleep-specific treatments. […]
Notes on AHAs
AHAs dissolve the bonds between skin cells, which in turn thoroughly sloughs away any dead skin cells. The result? The subsequent unveiling of the smoother layer of skin underneath. AHA’s are a wonderful alternative to manual exfoliants, which some may prefer to avoid as they find them too harsh on their skin. Unfortunately, AHAs are […]
Notes on Augustinus Bader
Professor Bader is an internationally recognised authority within regenerative sciences. Bader holds over 200 patents and peer-reviewed papers. It is this background that led to the development of THE CREAM. He was driven by the question: Why do some wounds heal without a trace, while others don’t heal at all? Whilst treating burns victims, he […]
Notes on Why You Should Be Sleeping On Silk
The advantages of sleeping on silk are virtually endless (Slip Silk Pillowcases are my all time favourite). Silk is incredibly soft and gentle on your delicate skin, which, as we know, we need to avoid pulling and tugging on at all costs. On the contrary, cotton fibres WILL tug and pull at the skin, aggravating […]
