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Anti-Pollution Skincare Tips

We think of air pollution as being a problem of smog bound Asian cities. But a 2018 WHO report showed that particulate matter air pollution exceeds health limits in the UK too, not just in London but York, Leeds, Leicester, Leamington Spa and many other towns. As for nitrogen oxides (which come principally from car exhausts), some streets in London have exceeded their annual safe limits by the end of the first month of 20181.
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Skin Ageing Advice

Dr Stefanie Williams is a leading dermatologist and Medical Director of Eudelo Dermatology & Skin Wellbeing, a central London based clinic which offers both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Her philosophy is holistic, in the sense of looking at all the factors affecting ageing, but doing so using high-tech ingredients and advanced techniques. Here she talks to us about skincare through the ages.
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Anti-ageing skincare: Discover the Age Renewal Routine

Whether you’re trying to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles, smooth skin texture or reduce the appearance of discolouration, our recommended Age Renewal Skin Routine can help. We developed this three-step regime to help protect the skin from free radicals with antioxidants while correcting ageing signs with skin-plumping humectants and active ingredients. Here we explain how to use each product in the system and how they work together for optimal results.
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Find the correct antioxidant serum for you skin type

Find the correct antioxidant serum for you skin type

When shopping for new skincare, it can be tempting to opt for the most hyped-about product of the moment. But while the latest cult skincare may be great for some, it may not be the best product for you and your complexion. That’s why it’s so important to get to know your skin and become familiar with the ingredients and formula types that suit you and give you the best results.

Not sure which of SkinCeuticals’ antioxidant serums are best for your skin type? We break down four of our most effective formulas, the ingredients within them, who they’re suited to, and most importantly, the results to expect.

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Skincare Q&A

We recently held a live Skin Schools chat via our Skinceuticals Instagram page to answer some of your most pressing skincare questions. From how to calm angry, red skin, to which cleanser to use to improve blemishes, here’s a selection of some of the most common questions from the live Q&A.
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Our Best Hydrating Face Serums for Dry & Dehydrated Skin

If you’re looking to create a comprehensive and very effective skincare routine, SkinCeuticals has formulas for every skin type and concern. Each product within the range uses quality ingredients in potencies that can be tolerated and absorbed by the skin.

Hydration and maintaining a healthy skin barrier is also integral to the SkinCeuticals range, so you’ll find a number of products that address the needs of dry and dehydrated skin.

Ahead we look at the benefits of our Hydrating B5 serum for the face and reveal how it can complement the rest of your skincare routine. You’ll also learn how this wonder product can benefit dry and dehydrated skin types specifically.

02 Oct 2024
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Brightening Skin Routine

Find out how our recommended Brightening Skin Routine can help to address discolouration and dullness. If your skin is prone to dark spots, hyperpigmentation and discolouration, you’ve probably found it tricky to restore a more even tone to your complexion. That’s why we developed our Brightening Skin System that effectively targets these concerns with formulas enriched in triple-action antioxidants and gentle exfoliants that accelerate skin cell turnover. Discover how each product in the system works and the way its ingredients work together to help you achieve visible at-home results.
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Discover the Clarifying Skin Routine

Discover how our recommended Clarifying Skin Routine can help you achieve a clearer complexion. From adult imperfections to enlarged pores, and oiliness, blemish-prone skin is a common concern for many women. So how can you take control of breakouts and excess oil without leaving your skin feeling dry and aggravated? Our SkinCeuticals Clarifying Skin System is designed to help you achieve clearer looking skin in three simple steps. Here’s how…
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Cutting Through The Noise by Dr Sam Bunting

In an age of information overload, it can be difficult to know where to turn for skincare advice you can truly rely on. We caught up with Dr Sam Bunting to ask her some questions about her new Skincare Club – the latest in her quest to make dermatology a more talked about and accessible topic, for everyone.
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ETHICS CHARTER

At SkinCeuticals, our commitment to our patients is equally as important as providing advanced skincare backed by science. We hold ourselves to high quality ingredients, research, and testing standards to achieve our mission, which is to optimize healthy looking skin
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Sunscreen Ingredients: Broad Spectrum & UV Filters

The sun is one of the skin’s greatest enemies when it comes to premature ageing. At SkinCeuticals we recommend wearing a broad-spectrum, high SPF sunscreen (SPF 30 or above) every day, every day of the year. The trick is to find a sunscreen with a lightweight, non-greasy texture that you like and feels good on your skin.
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Find the best sunscreen for your skin type

When it comes to protecting our skin from premature ageing, discolouration and long-term damage, there’s no solution as effective as broad-spectrum sunscreen. But for a product so integral to your skin health and daily skincare routine, it’s important to make sure the formulation you use is also suitable for your skin type.

At SkinCeuticals we have a range of broad-spectrum sunscreens, each formulated to offer something slightly different and answer a number of skin concerns. Take a look at our expert guide to find a sunscreen that not only protects but enhances your complexion.

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How to achieve healthy-looking, glowing skin

How to achieve healthy-looking skin

Our top tips on how to achieve healthy-looking skin all year round.

A glowing, healthy complexion is the ultimate aim when it comes to our skin. However, radiant skin can be a challenge when lifestyle factors such as busy schedules, pollution, and UV rays threaten to dull our glow. Here we reveal our top tips for naturally beautiful skin and the SkinCeuticals products that can help.

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How to build an effective summer skincare routine

From longer, brighter days, to warmer weather and trips to the seaside, there’s so much to enjoy in the summer months. But if you find that more time outdoors and greater exposure to the sun is problematic for your skin, then you aren’t alone. In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, the summer months can present a host of concerns – from skin irritation, itchiness and sensitivity.

But with a little forward thinking and some simple switches, you can help to prevent such problems from occurring and leave your summer skin feeling cool, soothed and hydrated. Here’s how…

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How to cool and soothe summer skin

From longer, brighter days, to warmer weather and trips to the seaside, there’s so much to enjoy in the summer months. But if you find that more time outdoors and greater exposure to the sun is problematic for your skin, then you aren’t alone. In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, the summer months can present a host of concerns – from skin irritation, itchiness and sensitivty.

But with a little forward thinking, you can help to prevent such problems from occurring and leave your summer skin feeling cool and soothed. Here’s how…

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How to combat ageing skin and blemishes on your face

While you may see blemishes and ageing signs as two very different skin concerns, they may be more related than you think. In fact, both can be addressed simultaneously with SkinCeuticals’ targeted Blemish + Age products. Here we reveal the causes and treatments for blemish-prone and ageing skin.
how to cool and soothe skin in summer

How to cool and soothe skin in summer

How to cool and soothe summer skin

From longer, brighter days, to warmer weather and trips to the seaside, there’s so much to enjoy in the summer months. But if you find that more time outdoors and greater exposure to the sun is problematic for your skin, then you aren’t alone. In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, the summer months can present a host of concerns – from skin irritation, itchiness and sensitivty.

But with a little forward thinking, you can help to prevent such problems from occurring and leave your summer skin feeling cool and soothed. Here’s how…

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How to improve uneven skin or textured skin

Whether you’re concerned with bumps, hyperpigmentation or peeling, your skin texture and tone can change from time to time and appear uneven. To achieve an even skin tone, texture and glowing complexion, here are a few ways you can get there with the right know-how.
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Dark Circles Under the Eyes Treatment

Dark circles under our eyes are only too familiar. Also known as periorbital hyperpigmentation, dark circles can be caused by a number of environmental and lifestyle factors.

For some of us, dark circles are an unwelcome reminder of fatigue, stress or ill health. For others, dark circles seem to be almost permanent fixtures, no matter how well slept or healthy we are.

They are certainly one of the most common problems presented to Dr Rozina Ali, a reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon, at the Cadogan Clinic in London. Here, we talk with Dr Ali on effective and lasting ways to help prevent and manage dark circles under the eyes.
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How to Prevent & Remove Blackheads

How to target blackheads  Blackheads are a common yet tricky skincare complaint that can affect all skin types, often appearing across the nose, chin and even cheeks. But how can you help to minimise them effectively and prevent more from developing in the future? Follow our expert guide to help keep your pores clean, clear and blackhead free.
Hyaluronic acid benefits for skin

Hyaluronic acid benefits for skin

Revered for its plumping, smoothing and soothing benefits, hyaluronic acid is regarded as one of the best skincare ingredients available. Here we reveal why you should introduce this super humectant into your skincare routine and how to find the right hyaluronic acid serum in the SkinCeuticals range - no matter your skin type.
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Skincare Expert's 5 Best SkinCeuticals Products

Skincare expert Linda Blahr, our Education and Science Manager at SkinCeuticals, is passionate about beauty. Having worked with the brand for over ten years, here, she chooses the five products she would be pushed to go a day without.
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Our Best Serum for Oily Skin: Silymarin CF

At SkinCeuticals, we’re always working on the next innovation in skincare, and our pioneering, next-generation Silymarin CF serum is the latest addition to our antioxidant range. The first of its kind, this potent vitamin C serum is formulated specifically for the needs of oily, blemish-prone skin while reinforcing the skin’s natural protection against free-radical damage.

So, to help you get to know Silymarin CF a little better and find out how it can benefit your skincare routine, we’ve rounded up 4 key facts to know.

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Seasonal Skin Secrets

I’ve done it; put on the central heating that is, and within days my skin feels like it is a size too small and yet I’ve done nothing to change my usual healthy skin regime. Anyone who follows me on Instagram or YouTube knows I am a gentle two step cleanse and religiously layer on my serums morning and night kind of woman, so where have I gone wrong?
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Skin care after a laser treatment

Discover how the right skincare can help to enhance the results of a professional laser treatment Clinical skincare procedures such as lasers are an effective way of achieving healthy-looking skin, but when followed with advanced skincare at home you can help to extend and maintain the results while aiding recovery. Read on to find the answers to your most common questions with dermatologist Dr Haus, and discover which products work best - pre and post-laser treatment.
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Sunscreen for face: For brighter, more even looking skin

Adding a sunscreen to your beauty regime is just as important, if not more so, than applying a moisturiser or cleanser. Whatever the weather, you should always be wearing an SPF, especially on your face. An SPF can protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays which can damage skin all year round. Skincare experts will often recommend applying a sunscreen on to your face every morning after moisturising but before your makeup. It’s also worth noting that you should be applying this 20 minutes before heading out to give it time to absorb into the skin so it really works as a protective layer.
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About C E Ferulic: Ingredients & Benefits

We reveal what exactly C E Ferulic, a high-potency Vitamin C antioxidant, is and what makes it our #1 Vitamin C Serum* sold by 10,000 clinics worldwide. Discover how adding our award-winning C E Ferulic Serum into your skincare regime can help you achieve the results you are looking for.
08 May 2024
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The benefits of hyaluronic acid serum for wrinkles

Hyaluronic acid is recognised as one of the most hydrating skincare ingredients in the world due to its unique capability of binding and retaining water in the skin. This makes it particularly effective at targeting ageing signs as it delivers moisture directly to the surface layer of the dermis, plumping and smoothing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and overall skin tone. Read on to discover more about this super-hydrating ingredient and the SkinCeuticals products that draw on its amazing benefits.
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The best serums for addressing fine lines and wrinkles

The best serum for addressing fine lines and wrinkles

Ageing is a natural process that’s caused by a mixture of genetic and environmental factors such as our lifestyle and environment. The result? Fine lines, wrinkles, discolouration and a loss of fullness in the face.

And, while we can’t completely stop the clock, we can prevent premature ageing in the skin and also help to restore lost radiance and moisture with the right skincare. Serums, for example, are an effective way of addressing ageing signs due to their low molecular weight and ability to deliver powerful active ingredients directly to the skin.

Read on to discover the best serums for mature skin from the SkinCeuticals range and the specific concerns they can help with.

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How to choose the right sunscreen for you and manage blemishes

How to choose the right sunscreen for you and manage blemishes

If you have blemish-prone skin, you may feel as though keeping outbreaks at bay has to come before every other concern – including protecting your skin from the sun. But what if we told you that you don’t have to choose one or the other?

In fact, broad-spectrum sunscreen can actually protect your skin from the free radical damage that can lead to many skin concerns such as clogged pores and premature ageing. Here we reveal what to look out for when choosing the right sunscreen for you and highlight the best SkinCeuticals sunscreens for blemish-prone and ageing skin.

Tips For Achieving Youthful Skin Overnight

Tips For Achieving Youthful Skin Overnight

Youthful skin overnight? You may be sceptical and we’re certainly not promising how to get clear skin overnight and reverse time travel while you dream, but science is increasingly showing us why products for use during our hours of sleep should be different to those we use during the day. By Vivienne Parry
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What are the different types of acne?

What are the different types of acne?

When it comes to acne, there isn’t a one size-fits-all solution and there are a few things to think about when treating your own concerns. From whiteheads, comedones and acne vulgaris, here’s how to identify a range of acne symptoms and the most effective at-home treatments to use.

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What is maskne?

From their mandatory requirement in all supermarkets and shops, to public transport, and even in workplaces, masks have become a major part of our lives. But if you’ve found that wearing a mask plays havoc with your skin, you aren’t alone. In fact, mask-related skin concerns have become so commonplace that they’ve earned their own term: Maskne.

So to find out how best to protect and treat mask-related skin concerns, we asked Dr. Jonquille Chantrey for her expert tips and advice.

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Protecting the Skin Barrier & Epidermis

Learn how caring for the epidermis correctly can solve a number of skincare concerns The epidermis plays a vital role in skin health and caring for it properly can help with a number of concerns including dryness and sensitivity. But what is it, why does it need protecting, and what factors can damage it? We reveal everything you need to know.
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Your night-time skincare routine

Your night-time skincare routine

The night time is really important for our skin as this is when a number of important functions take place. From skin-renewing cellular turnover, to repairing free radical damage, the skin is actually at its busiest when we’re enjoying some all-important rest.

The products you apply just before bed are therefore very important in helping the skin perform these essential functions, and can even help to enhance them. Here we reveal the ideal night-time skincare routine and the best products to include in your routine.

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