It’s very likely that you’ve heard the expression skin barrier in skincare ads on your TV, on Instagram via your favourite skinfluencer. But what actually is your skin barrier? And why does everyone keep chatting about it being damaged? And despite the fact beauty is full of buzzwords that go out of fashion just as quickly as they come in, we can assure you that the concept of nurturing your skin barrier isn’t going anywhere. In fact, a well functioning…
The star of many a teenage skin routine, salicylic acid may well be one of the first skincare ingredients you came to know and rely on. But now, with adult acne on the rise across the country, it might be time to welcome this spot-clearing acid back into your routine. Happily, formulations have come a long way since you first picked up that sticky, drying gel, and salicylic acid can now be found in a host of impressive products, from targeted treatments…
After three years of ups and downs we can finally confirm that the party season has officially begun. When you think about it, this December you have so many parties to attend to like Office Christmas Party, a Party with your BFFs, Christmas Dinner with the family, New Year’s Eve Party, etc. All these parties make you feel so much stressed as you want to find the right dress, paired with the right shoes. After more than 2 years we…
There is no shortage of hair products that can help smooth frizz, add shine, or make hair look fuller. But not many can say they do all three—especially long-term. A popular in-salon hair treatment, however, may be the key to all of the above, and then some: hair Botox. Don’t worry, it doesn’t involve needles. Similar to the way wrinkle reducers like Xeomin or Botox Cosmetic smooth fine lines on the skin for a few months, hair Botox acts as a semipermanent deep conditioner, smoothing…
Quick, convenient, and easy to use, patches are the new wellbeing product everyone’s suddenly interested in. Victoria Health, which stocks A-list acupuncturist Ross Barr’s patch range, says that his products are consistent bestsellers and, after being flagged on This Morning earlier this year, they continue to sell in the thousands. CBD brand Kloris were also surprised to see that their patches surpassed many of their other offerings catapulting them into the position of hero product. “The patch popularity is continuing to grow.…
Extensions are the easiest and quickest way to add major length to your hair, but that’s not all they do. They can also bulk up fine, flat hair and add colorful dimension, all while looking incredibly discreet. Seriously: The latest hair extensions are more natural looking than ever before. But like many things in the world of beauty, extensions can be as intimidating as they are enticing. From clip-ins and keratin bonds to microlinks and tape-ins, one of the hardest…
The time has finally come for us to think about those Christmas gifts. Oh yes, your eyes are not playing games with you. You don’t want to end up without any ideas when it comes to buying something special for your loved ones. If you are smart enough you can start buying your gifts right away and hide them. Advent calendars have become so popular these past few years. They never fail as a present, because they include everything a…
The question of how to get thicker hair is an all-too-common one for hairstylists. Upwards of 50 percent of women experience hair loss at some point in their lives, and that number has only increased in recent years: 22 percent of women reported dealing with hair loss after having COVID. Tackling hair loss is arguably the question most beauty experts hear most often—and there is no one right answer. From slapping on nourishing hair masks and scalp oils to popping hair-growth supplements and using thickening shampoos, most of us are willing…
Admittedly, there is nothing more tedious than having to take off your mascara or falsies after a night out, especially on a hot summer evening. For those of us who occasionally skip our nighttime skincare steps, accidentally waking up with remnants of mascara still on is unpleasant and uncomfortable, but what is the alternative? Instead, skip the mascara and falsies and go with your natural eyelashes. If you weren’t blessed with Twiggy-level lashes, though, no need to fret— follow this guide on how to get fuller, longer lashes.…
One of the most essential steps in nail maintenance—aside from filing and polishing them to absolute perfection—is cuticle removal. Your cuticles exist to protect your nails from bacteria and infection, experts say. Whether your local salon technician uses a cutting tool and flick of the wrist to get the job done, or you prefer the precision of tiny scissors at home, a smooth nail bed is essential for a long-lasting polish finish—but is this step in the care process actually doing more harm than good? “I…
