Understanding Skin

Blemishes Explained

Whether it’s occasional blemishes, the odd pimple or more long-term spots, blemishes are no welcome guest to anyone’s complexion. While they’re often more prevalent in teenagers, they can occur at any age; alarmingly common before an important occasion, just when we want to look our best. However, it is possible to reduce and even prevent blemishes if armed with a little knowledge, a good skincare regimen and, on occasion, professional help. Follow our failsafe guide to understanding and preventing blemishes for clearer, more even-looking skin.

10 Aug 2020

The best SkinCeuticals face mask for your skin type

Can’t get to the clinic? Here’s how to keep your skin glowing in between professional appointments.
If you haven’t been able to make your appointment at the clinic this month but don’t want your skin to suffer, then a face mask is a great way to maintain your glow – not to mention offer an excuse for some essential relaxation time. Find out which SkinCeuticals mask is right for your skin type and the professional tips that can help improve your results.

The best under-eye cream, balm and gel for your skin type

Discover which type of SkinCeuticals eyecare product is best suited to your skin concerns.

How to manage ageing skin

Skin ageing is caused by two main processes; intrinsic, or chronological (natural), and extrinsic, or environmental (atmospheric), they both contribute to the visible signs you may see on your skin, such as fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and discolouration. The process of skin ageing is inevitable, but understanding how and why it happens can help you manage the signs of skin ageing more effectively and help you better select an anti-ageing cream or serum and other anti-ageing solutions to improve skin’s overall health and appearance.

What is melasma? Treatments and prevention

What is Melasma? Learn how to identify, treat and prevent discolouration in your skin with our quick Q&A.

What Is Extrinsic Ageing?

Skin ageing is an area of importance, not only because it is the most obvious sign of the ageing process, but also because it represents a visual indication for one’s overall health. Ageing of the skin, though, is not solely dependent on ‘age’, for example your skin age can differ considerably to your actual age and this is because there are several other factors which contribute to skin ageing. These factors fall into either intrinsic or extrinsic categories1. Extrinsic ageing is a result of lifestyle and environmental factors. Intrinsic ageing on the other hand is a genetically determined, naturally occurring process.

Ask a dermatologist: Skincare advice and FAQs

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.

The Importance Of Sleep For Our Skin

Life is busy. There are plenty of things to keep our days and nights occupied, and often not enough hours in the day to complete our to-do lists, regardless of what is on them. But have you considered the importance of the hours in the night, when your body also has a long to-do list? How do you feel about sleep? What impact does it have on you, internally and externally?

How To Choose Your Face Moisturiser

A face moisturiser helps to prevent dryness and moisture loss in skin. A properly formulated moisturiser can deliver long-lasting hydration to help support skin’s natural barrier for protection against external aggressors. It is also an important step in prepping skin for makeup application. Face moisturisers are available in the form of serums, creams and facial masks.

Bridal Skincare Tips by Dr Anjali Mahto

Radiance is what defines a bride. But it’s not just about being happy or having a great make-up artist. It’s about having fabulous skincare too. And for that, leading dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto, author of the Skin Care Bible, says you need to start at least six months before your big day. Here she talks to us about what you need to do to achieve radiant skin - and advises on what not to do. By Dr Anjali Mahto

Best Skinceuticals moisturiser for mature skin

We reveal the best SkinCeuticals moisturisers for mature skin types.
Moisturising is a vital step in every skincare routine as it helps the skin’s protective barrier to stay healthy while locking in essential oils and lipids. It also becomes even more important as the skin ages as natural moisture levels start to deplete and ageing signs become more noticeable. Here we reveal the best SkinCeuticals moisturisers for mature skin types and the clinically proven results to expect.

Understanding Combination Skin

Combination skin, which is both dry and oily in different areas, is common but can be tricky to deal with. This skin concern is typically characterised by an oily T-zone on the forehead, nose and chin (prone to enlarged pores and pimples), coupled with a dry cheek area. Variations on this include oiliness around the nose and center of the forehead or dryness around the hairline and jawline. To some extent everyone has a degree of combination skin, with a slightly oilier nose, for example.

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