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I’m pretty rigorous about my products in that I don’t dip in and dip out of things very often. I have my systems set up and I tend to replace favoured items as soon as they’re nearing the end. S...
The idea of creating my own skincare range took root many years ago. I was always aware that not everyone with problem skin would seek an appointment with a dermatologist. And I felt in my bones t...
Spironolactone - The Alternative To Roaccutane For Acne You May Not Have Heard Of
Think you’ve tried everything for acne? That may not be true, especially if you live in the UK where Spironolactone has yet to be widely adopted as a mainstream treatment for acne. Allure magazi...
Acne Awareness Month couldn’t have really come at a more salient time - in fact, I’m hazarding a guess that 2018 could be Acne Awareness Year. And I’m thrilled about that. So much of my work at ...
There’s nothing I like better than planning a bit of work on holiday. Whilst that might sound masochistic, it’s actually a great time for me to trial new discoveries and maybe experiment a bit, ...
Sunscreen Under Make-Up (Take Two!)
So this is the topic of my most-watched video and I thought it was time for a fresh take on the topic. Since then we have newer formulations that make it even easier to incorporate proper sunscr...
I’m a shiny gal. I’ve come to know this and accept it. Holidays are probably not my most glamorous days; I suit a cooler climate (Northern Ireland, my homeland is perfect). However I have learnt...
How To Confidently Layer Skincare
Skincare can seem confusing. There’s no doubt. I literally hear this in my practice every single day. And the results can be seen from many a confused Instagram shelfie. When fashion blogger Kik...
Why Acne Might Be An Anti-Ageing Blessing
Seems madness, right? But this topic generated such great discussion at my Skincare Club, that I felt compelled to do a video on the topic. 60% of women in the UK and probably at least 30% of ...
Can I Use Retinoids In Summer?
Can I let you into a surprising secret? I use my retinoid right through summer. No interruption in service. People who reside in hot countries make it happen so why should we abandon all of a su...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_sDr-xKlB4 Embracing imperfections is not something that comes naturally to me, or indeed many women, it seems. So it’s no surprise that the Skin Positivity move...
How I Hold It Together - Stress Awareness Month
I’ve decided to resuscitate my blog. Ironically at the beginning of April, which marks the beginning of Stress Awareness Month. There does rather seem to be an Awareness day for just about every...