Vitamin C, once hidden away in “brightening serums” and “day creams,” has taken centre stage...
Vitamin C, once hidden away in “brightening serums” and “day creams,” has taken centre stage the skincare world, and with good reason.According to Cosmetic Physician and Rejuvaus founder Dr Garry Cussell, Vitamin C is one of the three most important antioxidants (the others being Vitamin A and Vitamin B3) that have proven direct...
The chemical term for all forms of Vitamin A is retinoid, but the most common...
The chemical term for all forms of Vitamin A is retinoid, but the most common forms of retinoids you’ll find in skincare are retinol or retinal.They may have different names depending on their molecular structures, but most common forms of Vitamin A can be classified as a retinol or a...
Vitamin C is touted for so many benefits; anti-ageing, skin brightening, pigmentation, to name a...
Vitamin C is touted for so many benefits; anti-ageing, skin brightening, pigmentation, to name a few, but can it help fight acne?Normally, Vitamin A is the go-to for acne. It has over 50 years of research behind it as an acne-fighting, anti-ageing ingredient. It is known to help acne patients because it...
Niacinamide is another name for Vitamin B3. Vitamin B is a potent antioxidant with brightening,...
Niacinamide is another name for Vitamin B3. Vitamin B is a potent antioxidant with brightening, hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties for your skin.
With so many products offering different forms of Vitamin A, how do you know which type...
With so many products offering different forms of Vitamin A, how do you know which type is the best? Can the serums and formulations in all those beautiful bottles live up to their promises?
Vitamin C can brighten the skin and help reduce the signs of ageing, but not...
Vitamin C can brighten the skin and help reduce the signs of ageing, but not all Vitamin C serums are formulated in the correct way to prevent irritation and reactions. Although allergic reactions to Vitamin C in skincare are rare, they can happen.
There are plenty of skincare ingredients used in pigment serums that can help reduce sun...
There are plenty of skincare ingredients used in pigment serums that can help reduce sun spots, age spots and pigmented patches, and they all work on different pathways in the skin. Below, we explain how pigment serums work and share our product recommendations. Before we get started, it helps to...
Some skincare ingredients aren’t very good for your skin, and ingredient labels can be confusing....
Some skincare ingredients aren’t very good for your skin, and ingredient labels can be confusing. Here is your simplified guide on what to look for, what to avoid and ingredients that sound complex but are actually good for the skin. What To Look For Ingredients are listed from highest concentration...
Vitamin B is one of the three most important antioxidants (the other two being Vitamin...
Vitamin B is one of the three most important antioxidants (the other two being Vitamin A and Vitamin C), that can help improve the skin’s complexion by aiding natural skin functions.What makes Vitamin B so special and unique is its soothing effect on the skin. While Vitamins A and C...
Does your cleanser exfoliate your skin? If not, it might be doing you an injustice.A...
Does your cleanser exfoliate your skin? If not, it might be doing you an injustice.A proper exfoliating cleanse is the first and most important step in your skincare routine. In fact, a cleanse that also exfoliates the dead skin cell layer on the surface of the epidermis can be a...