We’ve gone through a variety of skincare ingredients (azelaic acid, ferulic acid, niacinamide, squalane) in recent editions of Wellness Words to help you understand how to target specific skin issues. This time we're talking about a dynamic duo: vitamins A and C. I believe these two fundamental ingredients belong in every skincare regime.
Clearing up the clutter
Spotlight on: azelaic acid
I’m continuing on our journey about skincare ingredients (retinol, squalane and niacinamide covered previously) and today, I’m writing about azelaic acid, which is particularly good for skin experiencing rosacea or acne.
Fading what the sun leaves behind
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When I see clients for facials, we always discuss skincare routines as I want to be sure they maximise their homecare programme. Between these conversations and Wellness Words, I find myself consistently referring to products I know will make a difference. So I thought it would be helpful to create a reference section on my website.
Spotlight on: ferulic acid
As the end of summer approaches, you may be thinking about the effect that sun has had on your skin over the past few months. It’s easy to see the damage we do when our skin burns. However, what we can’t see in real time is how UVA damages our skin and this is what brings us to today’s spotlight ingredient: ferulic acid.
Spotlight on: niacinamide
Spotlight on: squalane
We know what makes a great skincare routine, however when you go to choose a new product, do you wonder about ingredients you’ve heard about recently and whether you should be choosing something that includes it?
Supercharge your skin
We all know about the importance of sleep to allow our bodies to rest and our minds to reset. And I hope you have an evening skincare routine before you head off to dreamland. But have you wondered why certain products are specified for PM usage?
Is this the holy grail of SPF?
Summer’s here and that means it's the easy season to apply sunscreen every day. With longer daylight hours and more time spent outside, most of us are quick to include it as part of our morning routine.
However, this often feels like a chore thanks to product formulation. When I’m sitting on the beach, a hat can hide the white glow left by physical sunscreens. And the sticky feeling on my limbs after application is just about bearable, but I'm sure it causes more sand to stick to me.