skincare-myths

Skincare Myths Debunked

  Since the beginning of time, society has formed beliefs about their experiences and the world around them. A notorious belief and misconception that comes to mind is that the…

Nanoparticles Lowdown

Nanoparticles – The Lowdown

  Nanotechnology is the study and application of extremely small particles (smaller than 100 nanometers – about 40,000 times thinner than a hair). In skincare, nano ingredients come in two forms: nanoemulsions –…

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A Guide To Sensitive Skin

Skin sensitivity is a leading skin concern throughout the modern world with more than half of women claiming to have sensitive skin.

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What Does My Microbiome Do For Me?

  We know gut microbes aid in digestion and deliver nutrients. They also produce vitamins, maintain blood pressure, and affect your mood. Because we rely on so many partnerships, we…

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Probiotics Balance pH

Acid mantle integrity is key to effective barrier function It is not intuitive to think that something as seemingly inconsequential as pH could have a mighty impact on ageing, but…

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Is Sunscreen Anti-ageing?

There is no doubt that long-term exposure to high levels of UV accelerates ageing Does this mean that you should do whatever you can to get your sun exposure to…