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Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen: Which one is better?

Wearing sunscreen on a daily basis could be the single most important skincare step to include in your daily regimen. But with so many on the market it’s so hard to know which one is best.

Mineral sunscreens, also known as physical sunscreens, are becoming and increasingly popular alternative to chemical sunscreens. They work by reflecting and scattering the sun's rays, rather than absorbing them like chemical sunscreens.

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The Impacts of Stress on Inflammation and Ageing

This topic has never been more pivotal and relevant than it is right now. Many of my clients are experiencing some of the highest rates of stress they have endured yet, and it’s no wonder. Not only has western society continued to normalise the busy, ‘have-it-all’ lifestyle, but we have spent over two years enduring fires, floods, food shortages, widespread resignations, and war - all through a pandemic. With such heightened levels of stress, it’s crucial to understand the toll it takes on our bodies, particularly if we are seeking to keep our skin in its best possible condition.

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Common Causes Of Acne And How Best To Treat Them

Acne can have detrimental impacts on self-confidence and quality of life, whether your acne lesions are severe and ongoing, or more isolated patches of breakouts. And while acne is often classified as a ‘teen condition’ associated with adolescence, adult acne is more common than you might think.

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Face Mapping: What Do My Breakouts Mean?

Face maps are a useful [adjunct] tool used to determine possible underpinning issues that can contribute to skin problems. Rooted in ancient healing practices, traditional chinese medicine and ayurvedic philosophy there are many variations of face maps and some differences in what they all signify. However they can provide important clues as to what might be contributing to acne formation in the skin and possible underlying health issues that warrant further exploration. While they are not used for a definitive diagnosis, they can provide some useful insight during a skin assessment.

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'Maskne': What Is It And How You Can Avoid It

You may have noticed your skin having flare-ups and breakouts since the announcement of mandatory mask-wearing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dubbed ‘maskne’ on social media platforms, its actually a condition known as Acne Mechanica…

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Is Your Skin Barrier Impaired? What Does That Even Mean?

When the skins barrier function is impaired, that means the homeostasis of the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the skin) is disrupted. Sometimes multiple layers are affected all the way down to the dermis, meaning your collagen and elastin can become compromised and trust me, you don’t want that.

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