Summer skin: the heat-wave continues but did you know some UV rays can and do get through to the skin and cause damage, even if you wear a high SPF. Although sunscreen allows one to stay in the sun longer, but doesn’t stop rays from penetrating the lower layers of the skin where they create more free radicals that would have occurred without lathering on the cream. It is not only crucialRead Now
Hydrated Summer Skin: Focus On Squalene
Leave a commentHydrated skin is not only healthy skin, but younger and fresher looking, plump, luminous and happy skin. It has a smooth texture and appears soft and supple and is less likely to age prematurely. The sebaceous glands in your skin produce sebum; a wonderfully complex oily, acidic mixture of fatty acids, waxes, and other natural chemicals that form a natural barrier and one of its functions isRead Now
Acne and Wrinkles: How Vitamin A Tackles Both
Leave a commentAcne and wrinkles are two inevitable fights many of us will experience at some point in our lives. Acne is often turbulent during puberty, and then stabilizes itself in the years to come. However, adult acne is fast becoming the leading skin complaint for over thirties due to hormones, what we consume, and how we take care of our skin. At the same time, ageingRead Now
Antioxidants: Why You Need Them On Your Face
Leave a commentAntioxidants need to be infused into our daily skincare rituals and diets. Why? Antioxidants are powerful substances that have a harmonizing effect on our skin and overall wellness via a process that happens naturally in the body. Oxidation, a chemical reaction which takes place in our bodies daily, can be heightened by many factors including stress, pollution, UV rays, smoking, and alcohol. These agitations takeRead Now
Dark Skin Tones: How Darker Skin Differs From Other Skin Tones
Leave a commentAs a skincare expert with over 2 decades of experience, I’m often asked what, if any, differences there is between dark skin tones and white skin tones. I spent many years studying all types of skin in order to develop a capsule collection of skincare that delivers proven results to all skin tones and all skin types. So, what are the differences? Dark skin tonesRead Now
Eat Your Way to Happy Skin
Leave a comment‘Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food’ As we celebrate nutrition month and the sheer importance of eating well, I wanted to tell you why I’m as passionate about what we put into our bodies as what we put onto our skin. Our skin is a reflection of our diet, so it’s super important to ensure we’re eating pretty. Here are a fewRead Now
Learn how to ‘Eat Pretty’ with Jolene Hart!
Leave a commentLearn how to ‘Eat Pretty’ with Jolene Hart! As you may well know, I’m a huge advocate of eating for beauty inside out, which is exactly why I was thrilled to discover ‘Eat Pretty’… aka any health conscious beauty addict’s bible! Author Jolene Hart is in fact a former beauty editor for a well known lifestyle magazine, who struggled to clear her skin, despite openRead Now