During our summer skin series, we’re looking at all skin types and all skin tones. So, how does Oriental Asian skin differ from other skin tones? Oriental Asian skin have thicker and tighter dermis than white skin, meaning Asian skin develops fewer facial lines and wrinkles, have a higher level of casual lipids and retain more moisture in the epidermis (stratum corneum) than white skin.Read Now
The specific skin colour of people with white skin is determined mainly by the bluish-white connective tissue under the dermis and by the hemoglobin circulating in the veins of the dermis. So, how do pale skin tones differ? Generally, dark skin tones retain more moisture in the epidermis (stratum corneum) than white skin, meaning pale skin is often more susceptible to dehydration. Stressed out dehydratedRead Now
As 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
As a holistic skincare brand, we know that glowing healthy skin starts from within. What we put into our bodies is reflected on our skin, and in our general health. Drinking plenty of water is one of the most vital daily happy skin rituals – dehydration leaves our skin dry, tight and less resilient with more prominent wrinkles and fine lines. If you’ve ever lookedRead Now
As a recognized game changer in the organic skincare market specifically as a skincare brand that’s suitable for ALL skin types and ALL skin tones, I’m often asked ‘what’s the actual difference between different skin tones?’ And my answer is this: different skin tones age, pigment, blemish and scar differently. Every skin type produces melanin, produced and controlled by the amino acid tyrosine in specialRead Now
Over time, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays damage the fibers in our skin called elastin, causing our skin to sag and stretch without the capacity to bounce back into place, causing wrinkles and fine lines. UV rays accounted for a huge 80% of skin ageing, including wrinkles, in a study of almost 300 women. The study also found that a two per cent increase inRead Now
I will forever shout from the mountain tops about the power of the plant kingdom and its sheer intelligence that provides us with such incredible miracle plants that care for every aspect of our holistic health, mind and beauty. As well as carefully selecting and sourcing the organic plants we use to nourish and heal our skin, we should also take time out to submergeRead Now
As a holistic skincare brand, I’ve always been passionately mindful of the important correlation between my state of mind and my skin. Psychodermatology studies the close interaction between the mind and skin, and describes the treatment and potential healing of skin disorders using psychological and psychiatric techniques. While traditional dermatologists view and resolve skin complaints from a biological perspective, psychodermatology takes both biological and psychologicalRead Now
As a skincare expert, one question I’m asked a lot is, how do spots and pimples actually form? With the recent heatwave and many more gorgeous sunny summer days ahead, it’s a great time to talk about summer skin, and the fact that ANYONE can get summer acne – eek! In addition to the three stages of how a pimple forms below, excess sebum, dirt,Read Now
There’s many causes of puffy eyes – allergies, fluid retention, stress, hormone changes, dehydration, trauma, infection tiredness, hayfever; the list is extensive, especially when you consider all of the potential allergens in non-organic skincare creams and lotions packed with chemicals that just aren’t meant for, or kind to our skin… The swelling of the eye, sometimes called periorbital puffiness, describes the presence of excess edemaRead Now
