ACTIVE SKINCARE PRODUCTS

Acid Toners

Acid toners are exfoliating toners containing alpha-, beta- or poly-hydroxy acids such as glycolic, lactic, or malic acids (AHAs), salicylic acid (BHA), or...

Alpha Hydroxy Acid

Alpha Hydroxy Acids, often referred to as AHAs, are best known for their exfoliating effects. They work by dissolving the chemical bonds holding dead skin...

Anti-acne Serums

There are lots of different anti-acne serums available on the market. One of the most effective is beta hydroxy acid (BHA/salicylic acid). This is because it...

Anti-inflammatory Serums

Anti-inflammatory serums are designed, as the name suggests, to help reduce inflammation and calm down skin that has become irritated. These powerful serums...

Anti-pigmentation Serums

Anti-pigmentation serums can be used as part of a treatment for different types of skin hyperpigmentation, including sun damage and its related brown spots;...

Beta Hydroxy Acid

Beta hydroxy acid/salicylic acid is a fantastic ingredient for treating acne as it not only helps to clear blocked pores but also reduces inflammation. It...

Cleansers

Cleansers are one of the staples of most skincare regimes. While the old adage of “cleanse, tone, moisturise” may be a little dated now, a good...

Exfoliators

Exfoliators help keep the skin functioning healthily by encouraging the removal of dead skin cells from its surface. This then reveals the brighter, fresher...

Eye Cream

Eye creams are not for everyone but they can be a targeted addition to your skincare regime and some people really like using them as well as their other...

Face Masks

Face masks have had somewhat of a revival in recent years. There are different types of face mask but the main point is to give your skin a big dose of active...

Face Oil

Facial oils are not for everyone because the idea of applying oil to the face seems counterintuitive but they can actually feel really nice and do have some...

Haircare

Home-use Devices

This is my pick of the beauty devices that you can use at home. They offer gentler versions of the same technology that you will find in salon and clinic...

Hydrating Serums

Hydrating serums have become more popular in recent years as a method of hydtating the skin. This is because they usually contain hyaluronic acid, a powerful...

Lip Serum

Lip serums are packed with hyaluronic acid, which can literally plump the lips by helping them hold onto moisture. They will also contain ingredients such as...

Moisturisers

If you asked most women what their favourite skincare product is “moisturiser” would probably be the top answer. As such, there are thousands upon...

Neck Cream

A bit like the skin around the eyes, the skin on the neck is thin and not as well supplied with oil glands. It is also often neglected and exposed to the sun...

Peptides and Growth Factors

A decade ago peptides were one of the buzzwords in skincare. Although other ingredients have overtaken them in popularity now, they still have a value and a...

Retinol and Retinoids

Retinol and other retinoids are derivatives of vitamin A and are some of the most powerful anti-ageing ingredients around. Retinol and other retinoids...

Sunscreen

Sunscreen not only prevents the pigmentation from getting worse, but also prevents the (UV-accelerated) breakdown of new collagen. You especially need to ramp...

Supplements

Do skincare supplements work? Yes, absolutely – as long as you pick the right ones. Here are some of my favourite supplements which I know are effective...

Vitamin C Serums

Vitamin C is a great anti-ageing ingredient that works to, amongst other things, boost levels of collagen and elastin in the skin. We get wrinkles because the...