Skincare & Beauty

Toners are designed to be used after your cleanser, to remove any remaining dirt, make-up or impurities that may have been left behind.

Anyone can use a toner, but they’re definitely beneficial for people with oily or acne-prone skin, or those who wear a lot of make-up.

Toner can also improve the tightness of your pores, skin tone, and smoothness.

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells, either physically or chemically.

Physical exfoliants, like a facial scrub or exfoliating mitt, work by manually removing dead skin with a rough surface.

Chemical exfoliants, as the name suggests, use chemicals to break the bonds between skin cells and remove dead skin.

Examples of chemical exfoliants include alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), such as glycolic acid, and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) such as salicylic acid.

Moisturisers are one of the most essential components of a skincare routine, but when is the best time to use them?

Always use a moisturiser after cleansing or washing your face for a boost of hydration that will prevent your skin from drying out.

Generally, using a moisturiser once in the morning (along with SPF!) and once in the evening is a good benchmark.

With so many skincare products on the market, it can be difficult to know which ones you actually need for your skincare routine.

Building a basic skincare routine starts with a cleanser, a daytime moisturiser with SPF and a night time moisturiser.

If you want to enhance your skincare routine you could opt for toners, serums, exfoliators and eye creams.

There are plenty of options available for different skin types, from dry or oily to eczema-prone or sensitive.

Eye creams are designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles.

But what’s the difference between an eye cream and a normal moisturiser?

The difference is that eye creams are specially formulated to hydrate the delicate skin around your eyes, whereas moisturisers are designed for your skin as a whole and might not be suitable for use around the eyes.

Your skincare routine should start with the lightest formulas followed by the heavier creams.

That means your serum, which will generally be a thin formula, should go on before your moisturiser, which will be thicker.

This is so the active ingredients in the serum can penetrate your skin and you can reap all the benefits.