skincare

  • where to buy natural skincare products

    The Best Places To Shop For Natural Skin Care Products

    Where the heck do you buy natural skin care products online? I’m talking about the real thing here. Not the synthetic stuff with a drop of green tea to make it look natural. That you can find everywhere. *sighs* Not that all synthetic stuff is all bad. But if you’ve chosen a more natural lifestyle, […]

  • qualified practitioner for botox treatment

    Botox Treatment: How To Find A Qualified Practitioner You Can Trust

    Did you hear? Superdrug’s just launched a Botox and fillers service. That’s right. Next time you pop into a high street store, you can get a Botox treatment together with that new cute lipstick and your fave body wash. The best part? It’ll cost you just £99. I have mixed feelings about this. On the […]

  • acid mantle

    Acid Mantle: What It Is And How To Restore It

    Sounds familiar? That’s your acid mantle screaming for help. In plain English, your acid mantle is basically this thin, slightly acidic layer on your skin that acts like a bouncer at a club – keeps all the bad stuff (think bacteria and environmental aggressors) out, lets the good stuff (think moisture and antioxidants) stay in. […]

  • nivea urban detox mask

    Detoxifying Skincare Products: Do They Work?

    Do detoxifying skincare products work? Short answer: no. Long answer: sort of… Just not as you think. The skincare industry has embraced “detox” as one of its favorite buzzwords, with products claiming to extract toxins, purify pores, and reset your skin. The detox narrative is everywhere, and it sounds incredibly appealing. After all, who wouldn’t […]

  • beach day skincare routine

    The Best Beach Skincare Routine For Your Summer Holidays

    What’s your beach skincare game like? Mine ain’t that different from my everyday skincare routine. I can’t stand to have 10 layers on my face on any given day, let alone when I’m roasting under the sun for hours. Just. No. My beach skincare philosophy is KISS (keep it simple, stupid): the morning’s all about […]

  • how to take care of skin on a plane

    How To Take Care Of Your Skin On A Plane

    I’m sitting in the airport lounge, waiting to board my flight to Budapest. It’s a short trip. Two hours and then I’ll be soaking up the sun at an outdoor spa, going for romantic moonlight walks by the Danube, and snacking on chimney cake. I can’t wait. But… my skin is dreading it. Because plane […]