Beginners Guide
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Beginners Guide To Skincare – Vitamin C {Ascorbic Acid}
Hey, my beauties. I’m still discussing a few ingredients and “skincare steps” under my Beginners guide to skincare series and today I share some information on Vitamin C. An ingredient that’s gotten quite the reputation for being a little difficult to work with because of its unstable nature. What is Vitamin C? Oranges, lemons? Yes! But it’s also an amazing ingredient in skincare. It’s a powerful antioxidant that helps fight free radicals and UV rays against the sun, helps to increase collagen production in the skin and gives the skin that brightness that most of us want all year round. Like I mentioned above, Vitamin C is an unstable ingredient.…
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Beginners Guide To Skincare – Vitamin B3 {Niacinamide}
I’ve covered Vitamin A in last weeks post over HERE, and today I’m sharing my thoughts and experience on Vitamin B also known as Niacinamide. If you’re serious about skincare then this is a must-read as this ingredient has many people talking. What is Niacinamide? Niacinimide is a form of Vitamin B3, an ingredient that many dermatologists swear by as it has shown to work. It’s a water-soluble vitamin, meaning it won’t dissolve in oil and for this reason easily absorbed by the outer layer of the skin. This ingredient is typically found in water-based serums, moisturisers and masks. It’s also non-acidic so great for all skin types. …
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Beginners Guide To Skincare – Vitamin A {Retinol}
Hey stunners We’ve covered several basic skincare steps, but I’ve decided to take it one level up and discuss active ingredients that claim to help with acne, ageing skin and other skin concerns. Today we’re taking a look at Vitamin A (also known as Retinol, Retinoids, Retin-A), an ingredient that’s proven to work and that’s approved by dermatologists. What is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is an active acne and anti-ageing ingredient. It helps decrease oil production, help unclog pores, diminish pigmentation and sunspots, reduced fine lines and wrinkles and improves textured skin. The type of vitamin A that your skin can get amazing effects from is retinoic acid which is…
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Beginners Guide To Skincare – Facial Oils
Happy Friday beauties. As you can tell by the title of this blog post, today we’re discussing facial oils. For those of you who don’t know, I have oily to combination skin. I previously stayed clear from oils as I was of the opinion that they’d just clog my pores. Oils are, however, not all the same, some are more oily than others etc. What are facial oils? These are a single or combination of extracts derived from fruits, flowers or plants. Oils generally soften the top layer of the skin and aren’t as moisturising as thicker moisturisers. They contain fatty acids known as linoleic acid which has a…
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Beginners Guide To Skincare – Moisturizers
I’m back with another “beginners guide to skincare” post and today we’re discussing moisturizers. This is probably one of the most important steps as it not only hydrates the skin but also protects your skin from harmful environmental stressors whilst helping you target your specific skin care concerns. What are moisturizers? These are creams or lotions that hydrate the skin and helps retain moisture. It contains essential ingredients such as essential oils, lubricants and other natural and chemical agents that help soothe and hydrate the skin. Leaving it feeling soft and supple. Why is moisturizer important? I’ve mentioned that it protects the skin from harmful environmental stressors. But…
