Journal

Every question you've ever had about pimple patches, covered!

A deep-dive into the causes and triggers of acne – and effective treatments and skincare to try at home today!

Dealing with acne is mentally taxing for most people, but for people with melanin-rich skin, the dark spots left behind after a breakout often adds to the frustration. Here's what you need to know about acne in melanin-rich skin – from when to seek professional help to how to treat stubborn dark marks. By Emma Stenman, Certified skin therapist What's different about acne in melanin-rich skin? People with melanin-rich skin have an increased risk of persistent hyperpigmentation, known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). The skin has the same number of melanocytes in the epidermis (the top layer of skin) regardless of skin...

What is acne and how can I treat it? Skin therapist Emma explains!

Got off the pill and got acne? Welcome to the Hormonal Acne Girls Club!

Centella Asiatica is a soothing skincare ingredient loved in K-beauty for calming redness, strengthening the skin barrier and supporting healing. Learn how centella works and how to use it in your skincare routine.

...and how it will change your entire skin life!

Azelaic acid is an effective ingredient for acne, redness and hyperpigmentation. Learn how it works and how to use it in your skincare routine.

Do children need skincare? Is it dangerous? What is the best skincare for teenage skin? Our Beauty Director Maria weights in.

How to fix a damaged skin barrier (and how to not damage it in the first place!).

Not getting the results you want from your pimple patch? You're probably making these common mistakes (and here's what to do instead!).

Aaaah, the irony. You introduce a new skincare product to get rid of pesky pimples and make skin glow, and end up with... more breakouts! WHAT is going on here?! But before you panic, read on... By Maria Ahlgren, Beauty Director When you introduce a new skincare product, especially one that contains active ingredients like BHA (Beta HydroxyAcid, with salicylic acid being the one used in skincare), it is possible to experience a temporary period known as "skin purging." What is skin purging? And why do I get more breakouts after introducing BHA? Skin purging occurs when the product speeds...

Are you bothered by large-looking pores and blackheads? In this article, we deep-dive into pores and give you the best pore-minimising skincare routine.