You may think that applying sunscreen with a SPF of 15 is enough but your skin needs more than that to be protected well enough. SPF (sun protection factor) 15 is not enough sunscreen for the skin. The minimum SPF you need is SPF 30, this is the minimum SPF you should be using regardless of your skin complexion. This […]

Summer summer summer, some of us love it, some of us hate it. Regardless of our views on summer what we all need to know is how to protect our skin during this time. The last thing we want is sunburn from not taking care of our skin. Or even worse having to deal with skin cancer later on in […]

Using sunscreen in combination with your regular moisturizer can make your skin look greasy. This article looks at if sunscreen can replace moisturizer You can use sunscreen as a moisturizer if you use a sunscreen that contains a good amount of humectants and emollients. These sunscreens are lightweight, non-greasy, hydrate well, moisturize well and still protect against the harmful rays […]

The search for good anti-agent products can sometimes be unfruitful. There are products that claim to work but seem like they aren’t doing much. Thankfully we have peptides to the rescue. Peptides are a great way to help with anti-ageing and they are one of the great breakthroughs in skincare. The question is: Peptides for skincare, do they have side […]

When you think of retinoids you might think of prescription medication to treat acne. You might even think of the dry skin that it comes with it, but this is not all that it is. Over the years retinoids have been formulated to be less abrasive and less likely to make your skin so sensitive. This makes them a skincare […]

Exfoliation is a step that should be a staple in everyone’s skincare routine. One of the many types of exfoliators that people can choose to use is a facial scrub. The results are immediate and the process can be quite enjoyable to do. But what does face scrub do? How often should you use it? Can you use them every […]

If you have sensitive or damaged skin then using facial foam may be the way to go. This article looks at what facial foam is. Facial foam is a type of cleanser. It is gentler than face washes and facial cleansers and can be used by people who have sensitive skin. The foam comes out like a whipped cream texture […]

All skin types need moisturizer, it’s important for your skin to get moisture in order to prevent breakouts as well as prevent premature ageing. This is especially true for dry skin. Dry skin needs the moisture because it is prone to wrinkles if not moisturized. So what do you do if you have dry skin and all the moisturizers that […]

If you want a cross between a pampering session and a skincare routine look no further than a face mask. Face masks are facials that you can do on your own time at your own leisure on your own face. Face masks have a variety of uses and can correct a variety of skin issues, but sadly as with everything, […]

Our parents probably used it on us as we were children, some of us even use it on our face on a regular basis, but using soap to wash your face isn’t the best idea. Soap can have a number of detrimental effects on your skin and there might be a variety of reasons why you can’t or don’t want […]