Let’s not beat around the bush – waxing can be painful. Since we’re pulling the hair straight from the follicle, the skin can get a little… angry. For sensitive skin types (hi, me), easing the redness can take a while. If you find that shifting the hair has left your skin inflamed, red, and a little bit irritated, there are things you can do to ease the discomfort (wine not … [Read more...] about 4 (easy) ways to reduce redness after your bikini wax
Should I be worried about blue light damaging my skin? (Yep, that’s the light from your phone)
What is blue light? We all know about UVA and UVB rays (and wear broad-spectrum SPF every day to protect ourselves, right?). Think of blue light in the same family. “Blue light is a spectrum of light that is emitted mainly by the sun, but also by our digital devices,” Andrea explains “as our use of such devices increases, so does our exposure to blue light”. How does blue … [Read more...] about Should I be worried about blue light damaging my skin? (Yep, that’s the light from your phone)
Mineral vs. chemical sunscreens – an expert explains which is better for your skin
What is a mineral sunscreen? Sunscreens can be separated into two categories; physical (or mineral) and chemical. According to Cinzia, “Zinc oxide is a micro-fine mineral that offers broad-spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB rays.” Mineral sunscreens are safer, better for the skin and also help to protect against blue light (or high-energy visible light) which is emitted … [Read more...] about Mineral vs. chemical sunscreens – an expert explains which is better for your skin
Three professionals told us the hero ingredient they always look for in skincare products
Skincare can feel like a bit of a minefield, we get you. Keeping up with the latest buzz-ingredients, knowing what they all do and the order to apply them – it can be a lot. We spoke to three skincare professionals about the skincare they actually use, the hero ingredients to look out for and why you should give them a go too. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about Three professionals told us the hero ingredient they always look for in skincare products
These hairstyles are perfect for hiding grown-out roots
We keep talking about lockdown’s biggest hair trends – pink hair, buzzcuts, those no-heat curls you do with tights (revolutionary)- but, let’s be honest, grown-out roots are the number one. Whether we like it or not. Embracing them actually looks pretty darn great but, if that’s not your thing, these hairstyles will help to hide them. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about These hairstyles are perfect for hiding grown-out roots