Niacinamide: Vitamin B3 for your skin
What is it? Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that can be ingested orally or used as a topical cream. It’s famed use is for the treatment of a disease known as pellagra, one that's the result of ...
Here’s why your skin behaves badly when you’re stressed and what you can do about it!
It’s a Catch-22 situation. You’re stressed and it begins to show on your skin and that in turn stresses you out which wreaks more havoc on your skin. A Harvard report calls it a two way street betw...
Vitamin A: Your Fountain of Youth
What is it? Retinol is a type of retinoid, made from vitamin A. It’s long been a favourite among dermatologists when addressing skin conditions such as acne, enlarged pores, wrinkles and sun damage...
Glycolic Acid... What Does It Do?
Glycolic Acid What is it? Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (or AHA) that's derived from sugar cane. Want to know a little more science behind it? "Of the AHAs, glycolic is the simplest in st...
The hardest working skin brightener
ALPHA ARBUTIN What is it? If your main skin concerns are hyperpigmentation, discoloration, scarring, dark spots or a generally uneven skin tone, alpha arbutin may be the missing ingredient on your ...
Fad or fact? We demystify a few beauty myths to help you make the most of your beauty products
Once a year, at the very least, a new beauty trend comes into town and disrupts the way enthusiasts take care of their skin. It’s important to take stock of what may work for you and what could be ...