A LITTLE LIGHT READING

Have you ever noticed that your skin tends to break out more when you're stressed? Or maybe you've experienced a flare-up of eczema or psoriasis during a particularly anxious time? If so, you're not alone. The emerging field of psychodermatology explores this mind/skin connection.

Did you know our skin contains both oil-loving and water-loving layers? This is why we need to understand the difference between ‘hydration’ and ‘moisturising’ in our skincare routine. The outer layer of the epidermis is oil-loving (and hence water-hating) which...

Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, getting enough sleep can really impact your health… including the youthful appearance of your skin! We all know what it’s like when we haven’t had enough sleep; those dreaded dark puffy circles under the old eyes, the short temper, the low energy. Yes, sleep can […]

When we think of caring for our skin, it is easy to focus on it’s role in communicating our age. Let’s face it, none of us wants to look older than we are! The skin’s role is multi-faceted, providing sensory inputs, emotional expressions, and the more functional roles of protecting us from nasties getting into […]