Laura G; Diary of a Frustrated Epidermis. Dear Diary I should start with my skin issues I think, so you have a background to my seemingly endless search for ‘acceptable’ skin. (I gave up years ago tying to obtain ‘Perfect Skin’, for me this is about as obtainable as looking sexy wearing Oven Gloves) Are you sitting comfortably? Because I need you to understand what my poor Skin has to endure. Life for my skinRead Now
The ‘Dark Side’ of Oxygen.. Oxidative stress is a major cause of skin ageing, skin inflammation, skin allergies, skin problems and is an outward manifestation of oxidative stress. Oxidative stress (OS) occurs when the available supply of the body’s antioxidants is insufficient to handle and neutralize free radicals of different types. As the outermost barrier seperating internal tissue from the environment, THE SKIN is regularlyRead Now
The correct type of exfoliation can lead to visibly brighter and healthier-younger looking skin. The incorrect type of exfoliation can damage, irritate and lead to sensitivity. Read on for my tips and hit “like” & “share” if you enjoyed what you read. The process of exfoliation is all about removing dead skin cells from the surface of the epidermis. By removing these dead cells, exfoliationRead Now
When we stop and consider how plants distill from the earth such a rich abundance of exquisite aromatic, powerful, healing molecules in an infinite variety of combinations, we can only acknowledge that we are participating in a miracle of life which is full of mystery, wonder and most importantly for me, within my remit as formulator and facialist…science! I LOVE Pure Therapy Facial Serum itRead Now
Keep your routine simple. Dont overload on products. And when you do add a new product, do it gradually so your skin has time to adjust. Each skincare or makeup product has an average of 20 to 40 ingredients — you’re introducing 20 to 40 potential allergens to your face every time you try something new. Cleansing is the most important part of your skincare routine.Read Now
A lovely client of mine came to see me last week because her skin had abnormally flared-up. I have treated this client for years and her skin has been looking beautifully healthy….. up until recently. The cause? A wedding! An occasion that is all about joy and happiness often transpires into a political time-bomb and organisational nightmare, resulting in the bride-to-be feeling totally stressed-out beforeRead Now
Clean skin is one of the surest first steps on the path to skin perfection. As the most important step in your beauty regime, it forms sound building blocks of any good skincare routine and helps to correct and fortify. Whether your skin is oily or dry, keeping it clean is essential to improving the clarity and appearance of it. When your skin is clear,Read Now
Do you not feel the pace we live at today is phenomenal? Twenty-four hours is no longer a sufficient amount of time to manage the various physical and emotional demands set upon us daily and the danger of falling into the cavernous vacuum that is modern society is all too prevalent. This constant intrusion to our natural state affects both our inner and outer equilibriumRead Now
With the radiant sun bursting into our lives it seems that everyone and everything has stepped out of hibernation and is full of the desire to look its beautiful best. Clients who succumbed to the primal instinct to cocoon oneself during the dark winter months resurfaced all at the same time this week and each with the urgent need to enliven and brighten their skinRead Now
Spring has undoubtedly sprung and doesn’t it feel wonderful! With blossom on the trees creating stunning backdrops to the streets of London and clusters of golden daffodils springing up in the parks and gardens, spring is a time of year where nature bursts into life in abundance. Even here in London, where urban-life reigns over the rural-idle, my body instinctively senses and reacts to a changeRead Now
