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How to Build a Summer Skincare Routine
Summer is the season most people associate with glowing skin. But for many, it’s also when their routine stops working. Breakouts appear out of nowhere. Skin feels congested by midday. The moisturiser that worked perfectly in March suddenly feels like too much.None of this is random. Summer changes the conditions your skin operates in — and a routine that doesn’t account for that will show it.Why summer is harder on your skin than you thinkHeat increases sebum production. Even skin that isn’t naturally oily can become shiny and congested in... Read more...
Does SPF Cause Breakouts? Here’s What’s Actually Happening
Sunscreen has a reputation problem. Ask anyone with oily or acne-prone skin why they skip SPF, and you’ll hear the same answer: it breaks me out. But is that actually true — or is it the wrong sunscreen?Here’s what the science says, and what to look for instead.Why some sunscreens cause breakoutsNot all sunscreens are created equal. The ones most likely to clog pores and trigger breakouts share a few common traits: heavy emollients, occlusive oils, and thick textures designed to sit on the skin rather than absorb into it.Chemical... Read more...
Why SPF Is the Most Important Step in Your Skincare Routine
We talk a lot about serums, moisturisers, and eye creams — but the single most impactful thing you can do for your skin every day costs less effort than you think. It’s sunscreen. And yet, it’s the step most people skip.Here’s why that matters — and why we created PURE SHADE and WARM SHADE to make it easier.The sun ages your skin faster than anything elseUp to 80% of visible skin ageing — fine lines, dark spots, uneven texture — is caused by UV exposure, not the natural ageing process.... Read more...
Eye Cream vs Eye Serum: Which One Does Your Skin Actually Need?
Eye Cream vs Eye Serum: Which One Does Your Skin Actually Need?
The Eye Area Is Different — Here's WhyThe skin around your eyes is the thinnest on your entire face — up to ten times thinner than the skin on your... Read more...
Double Hydration: How Hyaluronic Acid and Baltic Botanicals Work Together
Double Hydration: How Hyaluronic Acid and Baltic Botanicals Work Together
Why Your Skin Is Always Thirsty Dry, tight, dull skin is one of the most common skincare concerns — and one of the most misunderstood. Many people reach for heavier... Read more...
Retinol Alternative: Why Bidens Pilosa Is the Gentle Anti-Aging Ingredient Your Skin Needs
Retinol Alternative: Why Bidens Pilosa Is the Gentle Anti-Aging Ingredient Your Skin Needs
The Problem With Traditional Retinol Retinol is one of the most researched anti-aging ingredients in skincare. It works — but it comes with a cost. Redness, peeling, sensitivity to sunlight,... Read more...