Clinique Take the Day Off was the first cleansing oil I ever tried. I had always wrongly assumed that oils would break me out – but I was pleasantly surprised. Now I can’t imagine not…
View PostMy discovery of cleansing oils So you know the story. When my oily skin become perimenopausal, it started to feel tight after cleansing. I did some research: most facial washes are pH balanced or even…
View PostWhat is it? Cleanser/make-up remover Who is it for? Make-up wearers All skin types, including sensitive skin. Brand Summary Medik8 are one of the few cosmeceuticals to offer a cleansing oil, so I was…
View PostClaim Neostrata Bionic Cream (Pha 12%) forms part of the Restore range which provides ‘powerful anti-ageing benefits for sensitive skin’. Do I use it in my salon? It is so gentle that I use it…
View PostWhat is a micellar water? A micellar water is basically a cleansing compromise: a two-in-one make up remover and toner. My low maintenance clients love them because they don’t need to be rinsed off. Who…
View PostMy 45-year old oily skin has started to dry up a bit with age, but I still get a few annoying spots along my jawline and my eyebrows. Teenage acne is easier to treat because…
View PostFollow my blog with Bloglovin Blame hormones for adult acne Apart from rosacea, the most common concern for both myself and for my clients is adult acne. Blame hormones for the deep spots that crop up all…
View PostWhich is the best anti-aging cream? This is my client’s favourite question. They don’t want to hear the answer though: boring unglamorous sunscreen. They roll their eyes and call me a nag. In reality there…
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