Alas, masks are back, which means the return of the dreaded ‘maskne’ (and just in time for the festive season – thanks a lot, COVID). Luckily, we’ve broken down how to protect and care for our skin while rolling with the new normal. By Beth Ludolf What type of mask material is best for your skin? Natural, breathable materials like cotton are best for your … [Read more...] about ‘Maskne’ is a thing – here’s how to care for your skin while wearing a protective face mask
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Still looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Here’s what they really want
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re like me (read: super unorganised), then you’ve left it to the last minute and are on the verge of panic-buying something that you know he’ll never use. It’s not for lack of trying either, it’s just that father’s day presents (in my experience at least) are notoriously difficult to get right. Panic not though: if you’re … [Read more...] about Still looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Here’s what they really want
How to choose the best sunscreen for your skin type this summer
It might have taken what seems like years, but the sun has finally arrived(!!), which means it’s time for picnics in the park, drinks in the beer garden and an actual *social life* – Is this a dream? What it also means is that we should be taking extra care of our skin. In true British-teenager style, I remember the days where my ‘sun care’ consisted of repeatedly saying … [Read more...] about How to choose the best sunscreen for your skin type this summer
How to embrace (or fake) your freckles this summer
With sunnier days comes the arrival of freckles, the little brown spots that decorate faces in the summer months. Some of us love them, others hide them with foundation and a whole load of people – who aren’t genetically-blessed in that department – are creating them with makeup. We’re firmly in the love-them camp (ok, and the drawing-them-on camp). Here’s how to … [Read more...] about How to embrace (or fake) your freckles this summer
5 surprising things that happen to your skin before your period (and how to stop them)
We all know the annoyance of the period breakout. As if the bloating, cramps and tendency to cry whilst listening to Drivers License (just us?) wasn’t punishment enough. As soon as Aunt Flo takes up residence, so do her unwelcome pimple pals but what about other symptoms PMS (Pre-Menstrual Skin)? The 7-10 days before your period can throw up a whole host of pesky skin problems … [Read more...] about 5 surprising things that happen to your skin before your period (and how to stop them)