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Treating Dehydrated Skin Often confused with dry skin, dehydrated skin is lacking in moisture (water rather than oil) and it can affect any skin type. The most common characteristics are tight skin, itchiness and/or hot to touch, dull tone, fine dehydration lines. Dehydration is a key factor in the cause of skin ageing so it’s imperative to treat it. Here’s a few tips for treating dehydrated skin: Treating Dehydrated Skin with Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid is one of the most effective skincare ingredients in treating dehydrated skin due to its ability to retain water (1000 times its own weight). It naturally...

Pollution: the new dangers to your skin Are you regularly exposed to electronic screens, heating, cleaning products or simply ‘fresh’ air? These are the three main types of pollution that damage your skin causing it to age prematurely, become sensitive and appear dull. In this article we explain why and provide some simple steps to help prevent this damage. Three types of pollution Every day our skin is subjected to over 300 sources of pollution. These pollutants can be broken down into three main categories which have a slightly different effect on the skin. UV & HEV Pollution Attacks all layers...

In todays modern and fast paced world, many of us live in a constant state of stress.  Cortisol is a stress hormone that helps us deal with emergency situations. It causes the body to release adrenaline, which sends out a “fight or flight” message. Although this hormone is needed at times, when we are stressed on a daily basis cortisol builds up, tricking the body into thinking it’s in constant stress. This can have negative effects on the mind, body and skin. Here are a few simple tips to help reduce the effects of stress on a daily basis. Take A Moment...