So, it turns out doing makeup is not like ‘riding a bike’ and you can forget how to do it. Winged liner is literally like cracking the Da Vinci code nowadays. Since ditching makeup altogether during lockdown, I’ve actually started to love the natural look. Here are some treatments to try when salons reopen if you’re planning on retiring your beauty blender for good. By Beth … [Read more...] about Three treatments to book now if you’ve loved going makeup-free during lockdown
We spoke to a skin expert about the best way to treat sunburn
Ahhh, sunburn. Not only is it uncomfortable, but getting tormented by your mates for looking “very Brits abroad” is painful in a different sense of the word. In an ideal world, we’d all avoid getting sunburnt completely but – let’s be realistic – it happens to the best of us. We spoke to skin expert, Hannah Barnes from Dermalogica, about how to treat sunburn – … [Read more...] about We spoke to a skin expert about the best way to treat sunburn
Mineral vs. chemical sunscreens – an expert explains which is better for your skin
What is a mineral sunscreen? Sunscreens can be separated into two categories; physical (or mineral) and chemical. According to Cinzia, “Zinc oxide is a micro-fine mineral that offers broad-spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB rays.” Mineral sunscreens are safer, better for the skin and also help to protect against blue light (or high-energy visible light) which is emitted … [Read more...] about Mineral vs. chemical sunscreens – an expert explains which is better for your skin
Should I be worried about blue light damaging my skin? (Yep, that’s the light from your phone)
What is blue light? We all know about UVA and UVB rays (and wear broad-spectrum SPF every day to protect ourselves, right?). Think of blue light in the same family. “Blue light is a spectrum of light that is emitted mainly by the sun, but also by our digital devices,” Andrea explains “as our use of such devices increases, so does our exposure to blue light”. How does blue … [Read more...] about Should I be worried about blue light damaging my skin? (Yep, that’s the light from your phone)
Three professionals told us the hero ingredients they always look for in skincare products
Skincare can feel like a bit of a minefield, we get you. Keeping up with the latest buzz-ingredients, knowing what they all do and the order to apply them – it can be a lot. We spoke to three skincare professionals about the skincare they actually use, the hero ingredients to look out for and why you should give them a go too. By Beth Ludolf What does hyaluronic acid do … [Read more...] about Three professionals told us the hero ingredients they always look for in skincare products
