The rules of ‘anti-ageing’ are never ending: avoid sunbeds, keep your skin moisturised, always use SPF (yes, even in England). Though we’re all for embracing those laughter lines – signs of a good time, if you ask me – there’s bad news afoot for our skin: recent studies suggest that the blue light emitted from our phone and laptop screens could be causing premature ageing. … [Read more...] about From cell damage to dark spots: is your phone wrecking your skin?
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How to get baby-soft skin (a lesson in exfoliating)
Like the circle of (skin) life, cells die naturally. It’s part of that regenerating process that goes on from top to toe. Alas, if we don’t remove the dead skin cells, they can cause causing ingrown hairs, clogged pores, and acne. Good news, exfoliators are the skincare superheroes, saving arms, legs, the whole darn body by removing the surface layer of our skin, and … [Read more...] about How to get baby-soft skin (a lesson in exfoliating)
Just a really useful guide to using SPF
We’re told to wear SPF every day, that it prevents skin damage, ageing, and lobster-red skin situs, but what exactly is it? Maybe you struggled to listen to this bit in science lessons, or the whole number/star system has gotten too tricky to keep track of. Unlike many skincare products, you can tell exactly what your sun cream is doing, just by looking at the bottle (factor, … [Read more...] about Just a really useful guide to using SPF
The best stylists to follow on Instagram
Sure, we should never be slaves to social media, but I spend 99% of my day on Instagram, so I may as well impart my ‘who to follow’ wisdom on someone: you. From sharing their evening skincare routines, to smoking-out Selena Gomez’s eyeshadow, and feeds filled with an eclectic mix of all things ‘cool’, these are the Instagram accounts to be following right now. By Rachel … [Read more...] about The best stylists to follow on Instagram
These are the beauty treatments that will help you recover from a festival
So, you’ve just got back from a festival – sleeping in a six-man tent (with nine people, obviously), and enduring daily mud-baths (with no spa in sight). The last speck of glitter is removed and your Insta feed is sufficiently filled with #takemebackphotos, now what? You’re in need of a detox. Sure, for blood-shot eyes and a raspy voice, nothing works better than a good night’s … [Read more...] about These are the beauty treatments that will help you recover from a festival