The Skin Diaries

Why men steal our skincare ...

I live with 3 men, my husband and my 2 giant sons. At the rapid rate at which my skincare disappears, I know for a fact that they are stealing my s...

TOO TIRED TO CLEANSE? WE HAVE THE SOLUTION

So, I had two small kids and I was working as a Pharmacist AND by the end of the day, I WAS SO TIRED! Too tired to cleanse my face (shock). Too t...

The 10 things a skin specialist recommends for winter skin

Skin feeling tight, irritated, perhaps flaking and just generally looking dull? Say hello to winter skin! It happens every year and yet we never q...

WHAT DOES ACNE REALLY MEAN AND HOW DO I TREAT IT?

To squeeze or not to Squeeze – a guide to Acne & Pimples Let's start with - what actually is Acne? Acne is a skin condition that occurs when h...

A DIY SALON TREATMENT FOR YOUR HANDS

If you're anything like me, it's likely your suffering ISOFACE - the recent phenomenon of your skin breaking out whilst being in isolation. BUT ev...

How to care for dry hands from over washing

So we are being told that the most important thing to do right now is to wash our hands, thoroughly and often. On top of that, we are to use Hand ...

How should I really be washing my hands?

As someone who has been advising people how to wash their hands for the past 20 years, I would like to offer some hard truths on the much-publicis...

My top Travel Essentials - no more dehydrated skin

Its that time of year when everyone is chasing the sun & heading overseas. We all have our own travel rituals to make long flights more bearabl...

the benefits of natural facial treatments

There was a book I remember reading called ‘French Women Don’t Get Fat’. It was about the differences in our culture & our differing ideals a...

What exactly is a peel? And does it involve me going into hiding for a week ....

Peels can sound a lot scarier than they are & it's understandable that some may shy away from them - however, not all peels end in a face you'...

banish congestion with effective, long term solutions ...

Smooth and flawless skin - we all want it, but achieving a clear complexion is often easier said than done when you suffer from congested ski...

why you should be getting facials regularly ... starting now !

It's no coincidence that your skin feels like it's just been re-born after a facial and despite all the products we use at home, nothing quit...