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 …
A gem of a skincare range that’s low cost
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 …
A guide to the best Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s)
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 …
Let’s talk about rosacea
Just a few short years ago, I had hardly even heard of rosacea. I wasn’t sure what it was and felt certain it wasn’t something I needed to know about. But the fact is, with age, specially from the menopause onwards, rosacea becomes a more and more common condition. It turns out I have a mild form of rosacea A …
The amazing anti-redness serum
There’s good news and bad news. The bad news is that, as we all know, with age comes a whole host of issues to deal with. When it comes to skin we are dealing with a skin tone that becomes more and more uneven (pigmentation anyone?) and a good dose of hormonal flushing. Pink may be a girl’s “favourite” colour, …
When it comes to exfoliation, go easy
I used to be the exfoliating queen. If you’re a similar vintage to me. you may remember those Japanese washing grains from the Body Shop? Who knows, maybe they still have them? It was like using sand paper on your skin. And I loved it. I would scrub away as hard as I could. The thought of it now makes …