Spoiler alert: your ‘hormonal acne’ isn’t caused by hormones. Yes, hormones play a role, but they’re not causing your breakouts. Instead, something else is making your hormones misbehave, which in turn wreak havoc on your skin. So, if you’ve googled, ‘What is the cause of...
Your skin is made of what you eat. When you understand that, eating for great skin becomes intuitive. It’s obvious that you need to eat healthy, nutritious foods so your body can make healthy, resilient skin cells. ...
Ten years ago, hardly any of us knew about probiotics. Now, these friendly little bacteria are touted as a cure-all for digestive problems, immune problems and even skin problems. But can they really clear your complexion? Here’s the quick answer: probiotics can help acne....
Terri Vinson is a cosmetic chemist and founder of Synergie Skin: the ethical, clinical-grade, Australian skincare brand that’s rapidly reaching cult status. Terri is also the author of Skinformation, in which she not only lifts the lid on the skincare ingredients that work, but also...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS for short) is one of the most common hormonal conditions in young women. Along with other symptoms such as irregular periods, hair loss on the head and hair growth where you don’t want it, PCOS acne is a frequent feature of...
Alice Hart-Davis is an award-winning beauty journalist and the UK’s leading independent expert on non-surgical procedures, otherwise known as ‘tweakments’. Along with her books, The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face and The Tweakments Guide: Start with Skincare, Alice’s website and social media feeds are a wealth...