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3 reasons the beach is the best
Ever wonder why we pay up to 80% more for a water view or why approximately 60% of us would pick a beach holiday over a mountain, park or lake escape? Researchers are on to it. There’s some healthy science explaining why the beach is the best.
Why some moisturisers leave skin feeling dry
Healthy skin is hydrated skin. So the simple purpose of any moisturiser is to add water to our epidermis and keep it there. Unfortunately, some don’t.
You need sweet FA
Most fatty acids are vital for good health and great skin, but two are essential: Linoleic Acid and Alpha-linolenic Acid. These essential fatty acids can be the difference between glow and no-glow.
Why Vitamin C is a bright skincare star
It lives up to the hype. Vitamin C gets a whole lotta of love from health and skincare professionals for very good reasons: it shines in research and real life.
Salt, health and the sea
Just by being at the beach, doing normal stuff like breathing and paddling, we are following health prescriptions that have been around since Ancient Greece (and probably before).
The Beauty of Barriers
The skin barrier is the quiet hero of great skin. When healthy, it deflects unfriendly microbes and holds onto hydration. Fundamental features of skin that’s calm, smooth and plump.
Face oil: what you need to know
Surprise. Face oils won’t hydrate your skin. They’ll smooth it. They’ll soften it. And the best ones will treat it to antioxidants, phytosterols, essential fatty acids and whole lot of protective goodness. But they won’t add moisture.