2022 challenge completed. A year of budget skincare, is this even possible. My skin is thanks to my autoimmune medication has systemic dryness and dehydration. In addition to rosacea. I have to use very rich unperfumed products through most of the year and now I know what I need to use and buy. By budget skincare I mean. Products found on…
Lactic acid why is it so popular? For two main reasons: First, it can create real change in the skin if used regularly. Second, it's one of the more gentle hydroxy acids used in skin care. As long as you're listening to your skin, following the directions on the products you're using, and not pushing too strong of a product…
Facial mists - hit or miss. For me, if you find the right one, they are a hit. I have been trialling all the facial mists that I owned in my beauty cupboard. I started with La Roche Posay Ultra 8 and loved it. This lasted me over six months. This is an instant light and easy to use moisturiser…
Bakuchiol is a plant based alternative to retinols. In the autumn of 2019, I started a Bakuchiol trail as this a lot safer for the skin then retinol. The plant-based retinol alternative has exploded in popularity as people seek out gentler and sometimes vegan approaches to skin care. It is an antioxidant found in the seeds of the plant psoralea…
Revolution Skincare is a new addition to my skincare cupboard. "Already the highest quality at affordable prices. Always cruelty free" this is the brands mantra. The brand only came onto the online market in 2013, originally online, it was snapped up by Superdrug to be sold on the high street. And has been an success since then Being so popular,…
