I’ve been thinking a lot about how I want to show up this year. Not just online, but in life in general. And I’ve made a decision. In 2026, I’m done with the noise. I’m done with the constant performing 'wellness', the same advice I hear over and over, the fear based marketing, scaremongering podcasts and social posts (don't drink water was one of my favourites from last year!) and the constant pressure to fix ourselves. I want to be more real. As in real real. Even if that

It's the week of Christmas, it's chaotic, busy and tiring. Yes your skincare is always still important, but if you look at your multi-step routine and think 'not today my friend' then this is a quick and easy routine for you. It will keep your skin still looking fresh without you feeling like you're doing a lot. This is the bare minimum I want you to do in the morning and evening. It is realistic, it will still keep your barrier intact and it still gives you results. Yes I wo

If you have left your Christmas shopping until the very end, you are in safe company. There is always one family member or friend who we seem to forget until the week before Christmas, and then panic sets in. No to worry though, everyone loves a luxurious, skincare gift… even if you ordered them while half watching a Christmas film in your pyjamas. So here it is, you’re last minute gift guide for when you need something lovely, quickly, that they will actually use. You might

If your December diary is full of drinks, dinners and parties, your skin is probably already preparing itself for what's to come. Extra sugar, fizz and late nights are a bit of a challenging combination for your skin barrier, collagen and breakouts, but you do not fear, I'm here to tell you how to keep your skin in tip top condition right through until the New Year. WHAT DO SUGAR, ALCOHOL AND LATE NIGHTS ACTUALLY DO TO YOUR SKIN? Sugar Festive food is usually a consistent rol

We spend so much time focusing on the face that the body often ends up being an afterthought. But here’s the truth: the skin on your body ages too, and often faster than you think. The difference is we rarely treat it with the same level of care. From sun exposure and hot showers to daily friction from clothes and lack of hydration, the skin on your body has its own challenges too. Over time, it loses elasticity, becomes drier, and can look dull or crepey. The good news is th

If you’ve ever sat in front of a mirror and pulled your cheeks up with your fingertips, wondering how to make that lifted version of your face stay permanently, welcome to the club. The truth is, jowls are something most of us will experience at some point, and they’re one of the most frustrating signs of ageing to treat. But before you start searching for miracle creams or DIY lifting gadgets that promise a “non-surgical facelift,” let’s talk about what’s really going on and

Let me start by saying this. I’m not one of those people who thinks everyone needs to be slathering retinoids on their face. In fact, most of them cause more irritation than results and I have no interest in skin peeling for the sake of it. Hello post inflammatory pigmentation! But when a retinoid is well formulated, barrier friendly and actually delivers visible results without the dreaded retinoid reaction, then yes, I will of course recommend it. WHY VITAMIN A MATTERS Vita

If there’s one thing that can make you look more tired than you feel, it’s puffy eyes. Whether it’s from lack of sleep, too much salt, allergies, hormones, stress or simply fluid retention, that morning swelling around the eyes can be stubborn - plus let's not forget that people love to tell you how tired you look too! The good news is that puffy eyes can be treated effectively if you know why they happen and how to get rid of them. Let’s start with the why... Puffiness aroun

If there’s one thing that can make or break your skincare routine, it’s the order in which you put things on. Think of your skin like a sponge. If you pour oil on it first, it's going to be near impossible to get anything else to soak in after that. But if you layer the right way, everything works harder, penetrates deeper and gives you much better results. I promise this isn’t complicated. You just need to go from light to heavy. Water-based first, richer textures last. That

You know that point in the year where one day it’s blazing sunshine and the next it feels like winter’s arrived overnight? Your wardrobe’s confused, your mood’s all over the place, and your skin… well, your skin’s hasn't got a clue what is going on. You’re not imagining it. Autumn really does mess with your skin. And there’s actually a good reason behind it. Several, in fact. THE WEATHER Autumn is chaos for your skin. The heating goes on, the air gets drier, and your poor bar

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