Our Expert Skincare Advice
Discover more about making the most of your skin with our expert advice. Whether you’re solving a problem like acne or melasma or tackling the signs of premature ageing, we’ve got you covered.
How Does Azelaic Acid Work As An Acne Treatment?
If you’ve ever wondered ‘what is azelaic acid?’, let me introduce you to one of my all-time favourite actives. No other active ingredient is as versatile and effective across so many different ski...
Skin Purging: What It Is & How to Manage It Successfully
The first 6 weeks might just be the most emotionally charged period of your acne journey. As many as 1 in 4 will go through this destabilising challenge - but what exactly is skin purging? And how...
How to Tackle Closed Comedones + Texture - Avoid These Mistakes!
Ever wondered what’s the cause of those annoying skin-coloured bumps you can see on your forehead? More often than not, they’ll be a pesky skin issue called a closed comedone, and alas, they tend t...
Chatting Breakouts and Congestion With Model + Influencer Mariah Idrissi
I had the pleasure to sit down and chat skin over a cuppa with Mariah Idrissi after she reached out to say that she was struggling with her skin. She’s incredibly down-to-earth and relatable - so ...
The BEST Treatment Approach for Acne + Big Pores | 2022 Update
As we kick off our Clear Skin Challenge this week, the topic of treating breakouts, blemishes and blocked pores is very much front of mind. With treatment, the goal is 2-fold - firstly, we want a ...
How to Treat Acne in 2022 | How to get Glowing Acne-free Skin Part 1
Acne remains a big deal - perhaps the biggest deal in skincare. It affects as many as 85% of teens and a whopping 50% of 20-29 year olds and it causes misery, depressions, anger and frustration....
Acne can occur wherever we have a concentration of sebaceous glands. So whilst it’s common on the face, breakouts on the chest and back are ultra-common. What is the cause of back acne or ‘bacne...
Everything You Need to Know About Using Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is a major player when it comes to treating breakouts and blackheads. The ultra-popular beta hydroxy acid has been around for years and while more recent acids may have bumped it fr...
Answering Google’s Most Frequently Asked Questions on Acne
With up to 85% of teens and 40% of adult women experiencing breakouts, a lot of you are heading straight to Google to find the best way to treat acne. It can be a daunting place to start as you’ll...
4 Ways You’re Treating Acne Wrong
Acne is one of the most common skin concerns. Knowing how to correctly manage it however, is not as widely known. A simple search on how to clear up acne will provide a plethora of skincare myth...
Teenagers are so unlucky. 85% of them get breakouts - which is almost everyone! At a time when their self-confidence can be very wobbly as they try to fit in, additional stress and pressure from ...
4 Decisive Actions You Can Take Today To Prevent Acne Scarring
Did you know that a spot has a 6% risk of turning into a scar? Acne scarring is miserable. It can take lots of treatment and expense to improve, and resolution isn’t always possible. And some i...