Ingredient spotlight

What are retinoids?

What are retinoids?

Retinoids are skincare’s cream of the crop, and for good reason. This group of vitamin A derivatives helps to improve signs of ageing, breakouts, clogged pores and the appearance of post-breakout dark spots.

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Mandelic acid: what is it and how can I use it?

Mandelic acid: what is it and how can I use it?

Mandelic acid is an exfoliating alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). But to understand it, we first need to know: where does mandelic acid come from? Well, it can be derived from bitter almonds or synthetically created.

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Glutathione for the skin

Glutathione for the skin

When we research skincare, we're most invested in two elements: discovering new ingredients that benefit skin health and learning more about existing ingredients & their evolving role in maintaining youthful skin.

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The benefits of glycerine in skincare

The benefits of glycerine in skincare

Glycerine is a real unsung hero in the beauty industry. It is an essential ingredient that offers skin benefits when...

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What Does Panthenol Do for Skin and Hair?

What Does Panthenol Do for Skin and Hair?

Panthenol is an often-overlooked beauty hero with loads of research backing its ability to improve skin’s barrier strength and hydration, among other benefits.

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Lactic acid: what is it & what does it do for your skin?

Lactic acid: what is it & what does it do for your skin?

Lactic acid is a skincare ingredient that quickly delivers numerous benefits when applied in a well-formulated exfoliating product

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What is Squalane Oil and How Does it Benefit Skin?

What is Squalane Oil and How Does it Benefit Skin?

In the vast world of skincare ingredients, squalane oil ranks among the most interesting and effective for dry skin.

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Tranexamic acid for skin

Tranexamic acid for skin

Tranexamic acid is an exciting topical ingredient to fade the look of several types of skin discolourations.

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How azelaic acid helps rosacea-prone skin and other concerns

How azelaic acid helps rosacea-prone skin and other concerns

Azelaic acid is a multitasking skincare ingredient that addresses multiple concerns. Find out about azelaic acid for rosacea-prone skin, breakouts and more.

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Omega Fatty Acids, Ceramides and Peptides: How Are they Different?

Omega Fatty Acids, Ceramides and Peptides: How Are they Different?

The truth is there isn’t a single best ingredient for skincare. Research has clearly shown that skin needs an abundance of beneficial ingredients, including omega fatty acids, ceramides and peptides (along with many others), as skin is complicated and needs an array of skin-natural ingredients to look young and healthy.

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CBD skincare: what is it and what are the benefits?

CBD skincare: what is it and what are the benefits?

CBD skincare is being marketing to help everything from acne-prone skin to wrinkles and signs of ageing. But are these benefits true, or is it just marketing hype? These are the CBD facts you need to know.

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Can I use bakuchiol and retinol?

Can I use bakuchiol and retinol?

Yes! This duo can make an impressive difference for visible skin concerns like wrinkles, dark spots, and loss of firmness.

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Bakuchiol, what is it?

Bakuchiol, what is it?

A plant-derived skincare ingredient to help you take on the signs of ageing. From bakuchiol’s skin benefits to how to incorporate it into your routine, find out everything you need to know about this natural ingredient.

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What are ceramides and how do they help skin?

What are ceramides and how do they help skin?

Ceramides are often used as an anti-ageing ingredient in skincare products, but what exactly are they and how do they work? Read on to discover answers to your ...

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Can you use retinol with vitamin C, BHA, AHA & niacinamide?

Can you use retinol with vitamin C, BHA, AHA & niacinamide?

Retinol is one of those skincare ingredients that has a lot of misinformation surrounding it. We're often asked if AHA and BHA exfoliants reduce how effective your retinol formula can be. Or whether retinol should be in the same routine as vitamin C? Or about the combination of retinol & niacinamide and if it's safe?

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Alcohol In Skincare: The Facts

Alcohol In Skincare: The Facts

There is so much incomplete or misleading information online, it's easy to believe that alcohol-based moisturisers or treatments aren't really all that bad for your skin. Formulas loaded with alcohol ...

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Is natural and organic skincare better?

Is natural and organic skincare better?

Many people believe passionately that natural skincare ingredients are better for the skin but the truth is this belief has no factual basis or scientific legitimacy. There are lots of natural, organic ingredients that are bad for skin!

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Cell-communicating ingredients

Cell-communicating ingredients

For all parts of our bodies to work properly, including skin cells, each cell must know how to perform the correct action at the correct time—and, hopefully, to ignore the information (in the form of messenger ...

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Everything you need to know about retinol: over-the-counter and prescrip­tion products

Everything you need to know about retinol: over-the-counter and prescrip­tion products

Retinol, better known as vitamin A, is great for your skin. But because there are so many different retinol products available, we can imagine you have questions and find it difficult to choose between them. Our information will help you...

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What does hyaluronic acid do?

What does hyaluronic acid do?

In the world of skincare, trending ingredients come and go, but research shows that hyaluronic acid is not just a trend. In fact, it’s one of the best ingredients you can use to replenish and hydrate the skin.

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The benefits of niacinamide

The benefits of niacinamide

Niacinamide benefits almost any skin concern and skin type and it's a truly standout ingredient due to this versatility...

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What is vitamin C?

What is vitamin C?

Vitamin C is one of the most popular skincare ingredients, but is it worth the hype?

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The essential role of omega fatty acids

The essential role of omega fatty acids

Essential to our overall health, omega fatty acids have been proven to deliver remarkable benefits when applied topically to skin. Read on to discover more about ...

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Retinol (vitamin a) against wrinkles

Retinol (vitamin a) against wrinkles

Retinol is one of the best studied skincare ingredients. It has attracted a lot of attention in the world of skincare. And rightly so, as research has shown that the skin benefits greatly from using it...

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Silicone in skincare

Silicone in skincare

There are numerous forms of silicones used in cosmetic products, particularly leave-on skin-care products and all manner of hair-care products. Perhaps the most common forms of silicone are cyclopentasiloxane ...

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What percentage of retinol should I use?

What percentage of retinol should I use?

Retinol is a research-backed, proven anti-ageing ingredient. Everybody can benefit from using it, but what strength should you use? Put simply, how much retinol your ...

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What are peptides and what do they do for your skin?

What are peptides and what do they do for your skin?

Peptides are one of the most talked-about ingredients in the field of anti-ageing skincare. When applied to your skin, they demonstrate remarkable benefits, revitalising your skin and making it more resilient and stronger.

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What are amino acids?

What are amino acids?

Amino acids play an important role in maintaining your overall health and getting beautiful skin. There are many amino acids, but only 20 are really important for...

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5 reasons to choose antioxidants

5 reasons to choose antioxidants

Antioxidants have many benefits for skin. In fact, you can never have too many! Antioxidants protect your skin from the damaging effects of pollution, keeping your skin resilient, radiant and younger-looking. This article breaks down the 5 most important benefits of antioxidants when it comes to skincare...

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Why Witch Hazel is a Problem for Skin

Why Witch Hazel is a Problem for Skin

In the world of natural ingredients, witch hazel has a somewhat exaggerated reputation as the solution to an endless list of problems.

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