skincare

  • acid mantle

    How To Repair Your Skin’s Acid Mantle: Signs, Causes & What Actually Works

    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: it 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

    Do Detox Skincare Products Work? The Truth About ‘Skin Detox’

    Can you really detox your skin? No. Skincare products can’t pull toxins out of your body or “detox” your skin in the literal sense. What they can do is cleanse away buildup, absorb excess oil and help keep pores clear, which is what most “detox” skincare is really doing. “Detox” is one of the beauty industry’s favourite buzzwords. Charcoal […]

  • beach day skincare routine

    The Best Beach Skincare Routine For Your Summer Holidays

    What’s your beach skincare routine 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 isn’t quite as excited. Plane […]