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Why you need to ditch the micellar water

Five or six years ago, we had never heard of micellar water and now…one is sold every five seconds – Garner Miceller Water.

First, let’s go over what micellar water is. Micellar water is applied on a cotton disc to gently lift up dirt and makeup from the skin. It’s made up of micelles which are tiny balls of oil molecules, suspended in soft water. It looks like water, has the viscosity of water but when you put it on your finger and feel, it has a different texture than water.

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Treating hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is the term that describes skin that appears darker. These dark marks can appear following inflammation caused by acne, hormonal changes, pregnancy, excessive sun exposure or genetic melasma.

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Handwashing = Hand Eczema

Is the Coronavirus hand washing routine causing you sore, painful hands? I bet now the phrase ‘wash your hands’ has a different meaning to us all.   In the past few weeks since the new coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic has intensified, all over the world we are washing our hands with soap and hot water whilst singing […]

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LED Light Therapy | The Lowdown

LED

What is LED light therapy? A terrific treatment that targets everything, from acne breakouts to collagen breakdown, its been availabe for many years as Light Therapy or you may know it as LED (light emitting diode) Therapy. We talk about skincare technology going space age and we mean it literally in the case of LED treatments. Developed […]

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What is Gua Sha?

Now that jade rollers have reached peak social media saturation, there is another facial treatment I believe is even more effective. Let me introduce you to my new beauty find which is a Jade Gua Sha Sculpting tool. This lovely smooth edged pebble-like tool was designed to stimulate circulation while de-puffing, lifting and sculpting the face. […]

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Menopause Skincare Facts

‘How does the menopause affect your skin? – is a question I get asked about all the time and here is what you need to know.  The Culprit is ‘less oestrogen’ Your body is producing less oestrogen and this means your skin will start to thin, sag and wrinkle. The other reason for this is […]

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Glycolic Acid in Skincare | The Facts

We love getting our hands on new skincare products which contain the most talked about ingredients but what I love the most is getting my hands on products with ingredients that really, really work. So, today I would like to uncover what is really so beneficial about the most popular ingredient of the moment and that […]

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JL Cult Cleanser

Exfoliating Cleanser

Every now and again you will come across a product, in this case a cleanser, that just knocks your socks off and here we are introducing you to such a product….JL Exfoliating Cleanser.   Why, why you say, is this cleanser becoming a Cult Cleanser? – we are here to let you know that this cleanser […]

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