Impact of Covid-19 on skincare and beauty During the recent national UK lockdown we found that our skin has been negatively impacted by a number of bad habits. Staying at home has meant not wearing as much make-up as usual, but we have found that the following factors have contributed to the impact of our skin care: Lack of vitamin D due to poor natural sunlight outdoors has caused our skin to become even more prone to acne than usual. A recent study found that people with acne have lower levels of vitamin D than those without acne. (Source: Medical News Today) Wearing masks and face coverings have also caused maskne (also known as mask acne) and means dealing with...
What is double cleansing? Double cleansing is the process of cleansing the skin twice, as in a two-step process, to provide the skin with a “deep clean”. Our 4-Step Kit skincare routine features a double cleanse process with step 1 being Filth (dirt cleansing protection) with a natural cleansing oil. The ingredients are ALL natural and designed to dissolve oil-based dirt such as make-up, sunscreen, sebum (oil) and daily pollution from the epidermis (outer layer of skin). Some sources say that double cleansing is an Asian skincare phenomenon which dates back as far as the fourteenth century and originated in Japan, Korea or China. Should I double cleanse morning and night? We recommend using our 4-Step Kit skincare routine to...
As temperatures drop so do the moisture levels in your skin. The winter weather conditions can take a toll on your face and body therefore, it’s important to show your skin some TLC to keep it protected all season. Cold temperatures and harsh winds can cause skin to dry out and lose its natural, healthy-looking glow. In addition to the winter weather, central heating can cause the air to dry out, which as a result, can cause your skin to dehydrate. Less sunlight during the darker winter months can also strip your skin of nutrients, which can cause skin to look dull and uneven. When skin is dry, it can begin to feel rough, tight and itchy and can even...
