Skin care — ageing

Bakuchiol is clinically proven to be as effective, if not more effective than retinol at reversing ageing, protecting skin from further damage, and improving problem skin - without the drying, sensitisation effects of retinol.

With Father’s Day right around the corner this is the ideal time to get the men (and male teens) in your life sorted with a good skincare ritual..  As you well know, men and women differ in many ways including our skin.. men have around 20% thicker skin, with more collagen and more oil content … meaning more prone to acne and spots.  Interestingly their collagen (which is responsible for keeping things firm and wrinkle free) decreases at a steady rate through the ages whereas women’s collagen component drops away more dramatically, usually post menopausal. Hormones have a lot to...

The aspiration to having a flawless complexion which is achievable to a certain extent.  A good niacinamide (vitamin B3) serum and a separate vitamin c serum will provide great antioxidant activity and help blend an uneven tone over time. We formulate our serums with a good dose of Hyaluronic acid to add hydration and plump the skin while delivering the vitamins into the skin. Retinol will also help blend while assisting with stimulating collagen production and firming as it goes … 

As we hit our mid to late thirties hormones levels tend to decline, oestrogen and progesterone , progesterone (our calming, relaxing hormone) to a greater extent at a faster rate. This gap can cause us to experience symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, fluid retention, fatigue, poor sleep, weight gain, hot flushes and more.. or less.  Our DHEA levels also decrease along with other hormones creating an overall imbalance. When one or more hormones are out of balance it can have a knock on affect on another hormone. That is why it is important that your Doctor checks levels and clinical...