When the clock struck midnight on 31 December, I’m sure we all had some resolutions or goals in mind for the new year. Mine is to be more tolerant, which may seem simple to most but it’s definitely something that I struggle with from time to time. Anyway, it’s great...
You’ve probably noticed the 2 and a bit week gap between the last [skincare 101] post and this one...oooops sorry! Sometimes I get so excited about another post that I just push other things back because I just can’t wait. Anyway, we are back on track and are tackling...
Welcome to the third installment of [skincare 101]! If you’re new around here, we’ve already covered cleansers and toners. Today we are going to tackle exfoliators, a crucial step when it comes to healthy skin, especially during winter. We read about exfoliators and...
The first thing that comes to my mind when I hear someone talking about facial toners is “meh” which is really terrible considering that I come from the skincare industry. I think that over time, we have had so many exciting product developments and breakthroughs,...
There’s nothing like a new blog series to perk up a somewhat dreary Monday morning, am I right? I’m quite excited about this new addition because it feeds right into my absolute passion. As I’m sure you’ve picked up, I’m just a teeny weeny bit obsessed with everything...
If you were baking a cake, would you mix all the ingredients together, pour it into the cake tin and then hope for the best? Never! Or if you bought a new car, would you drive around not ever filling up with petrol and pray that you won’t break down on the freeway? Of...
I have always had the firm belief that the quality of our skin is determined not only by what we apply topically but also by our diet. If we eat a Big Mac three times a week, we can’t really expect to have perfectly healthy, glowing, blemish free skin - unless...
The skin can be so confusing, sometimes it feels like it has a mind of its own and can become super frustrating. I was a skincare therapist for a good few years and so I thought I would try to decode a few things. Oily skins should still use a moisturiser! Even though...
Those of you that deal with an oily skin every day know the drill - 11am shine check in the bathroom mirror, grasping at tissues to blot away the oil, a slip and slide on the sides of your nose by lunch time and your friends (or husband in my case) commenting...