Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Skincare”
The menopause and hormones have a lot to answer for. They can play havoc with our sleep, our state of mind, our internal thermostat and additionally, it can do all kinds of things to our skin. Did you know that rosacea becomes a lot more prevalent after the menopause? It’s tricky to treat and can be triggered by all kinds …
How wonderful to find a skincare range that has such effective products, with cutting-edge, active ingredients, at very affordable prices. DoSe really is a gem of a range The truth is that with most expensive products, you are paying for packaging and advertising. They often use the same ingredients as good quality, low cost brands like DoSe. That’s why I …
For many years, I used only pure and natural products on my skin, in keeping with my organic lifestyle. I loved the fact that I was eschewing chemicals, not only in my diet, but in my beauty routine as well. I thought that my skin was holding up rather well, but then two things happened. I turned sixty and I …
I remember many years ago when squalane was considered a highly desirable skincare ingredient and yet equally undesirable. The former, because of it’s supreme moisturising and softening effect and the latter because of it’s unethical source. In those days squalane was extracted from sharks livers However, that’s all changed and we can now indulge in this amazing and super-hydrating skincare …
It’s always a special event when Marie Reynolds brings out a new product. She is the ultimate skin guru and knows everything there is to know about the skin and the body. Marie’s skin products are magical If you’ve ever used her best selling Restore, you’ll know what I mean. Restore works as a mask that feeds, heals and smooths …
I have often written about the Garden of Wisdom range from Victoria Health, formulated by pharmacist Shabir Daya. I loved the range because of it’s incredibly affordable price and it’s active and super effective ingredients. Well, it’s time to say goodbye because it’s been all but phased out. But fear not, it’s being replaced by something even better! Say hello …
Retinol is considered one of the most effective treatments to combat ageing in the skin. It does this by increasing the cell turnover rate as well as increasing collagen production and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s a form of Vitamin A that leaves skin looking rejuvenated, plumper and fresher. Sounds great, doesn’t it? But …
ARK have asked me to choose my favourite products of theirs to create a special bundle with a very special discount for the Glynis Barber Edit I was thrilled as I love the ARK skincare range. And I knew exactly which ones I wanted. My favourite 3 products are ALL you need And that’s what I love about them. I don’t …
There’s a popular misconception that to achieve and maintain good skin as we age, we have to buy very expensive products. In fact, many people presume that the more expensive the product, the better they are. I disagree. It’s true that some expensive products are very effective but this is also true of some much cheaper brands. They often use …
When skin guru, Marie Reynolds, brings out a new product, it’s always a time to take notice. As you will see from the video below, Marie works from the inside out on the skin and creates products that enhance and continue this work. Her skin products work with the skin biome I’d never heard of the skin biome before I …
I just love the ARK skincare range as it ticks so many boxes for me. Lots of natural ingredients while still having all the active ingredients needed in a mature skin. ARK has some really game-changing hero products I thought I would ask Tamsin Styles which are her favourite products in the whole range, as no-one knows the products and …
With AHAs, BHAs, PHAs and many other intimidating acronyms in between, here is a breakdown of six fabulous hydroxy acids from the Garden of Wisdom (GOW) range, with an explanation of how their chemical exfoliation properties work beneath the dermal layer to help with skin concerns. From blemishes to brightening, collagen production and anti-aging, there is the perfect one for …
