Category Archives: Skin Care

Why do toners exist? Toners were traditionally used to treat acne and oily skin but ended up developing a bad rep due to high concentrations of alcohol that made them overly drying. This deemed them somewhat unnecessary. Toners these days address almost any skin concern so it’s just about finding the right toner for your […]

Chemical Sunscreen Chemical sunscreen refers to the type of sunscreen that uses active ingredients to absorb the sun’s rays, convert them into heat, then release that through the skin. Chemical sunscreens allow UV light into the skin and then react with one or more of the following ingredients – homosalate, octinoxate, oxybenzone, avobenzone, octocrylene – […]

Sunscreen is among the most effective ways to protect the skin barrier alongside taking skincare supplements and wearing protective clothing for starters. Feel free to book a 30-minute in-person consultation with our in-house esthetician, Becca Kisyake, to get your questions and concerns addressed if you start noticing new changes to your skin. Book here. We […]

What is SPF? Sunscreen is a popular theme around this time of the year (hey vacation squad), and SPF is commonly associated with it. SPF stands for sun protection factor which is how well the sunscreen protects the skin from UVB rays.  Always go for a broad-spectrum sunscreen – one that protects the skin against […]

Why is sunscreen important? Sunscreen has a sun protection factor that shields the skin’s health and appearance by protecting it from skin cancer, inflammation, dark spots, sunburn, and premature ageing. You should always pick a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher for daily use – hey consistency! We know it can be tough […]

What is menopause?  Menopause occurs after a year without a menstrual period. It tends to occur in our late 40’s to early 50’s marking the end of a lady’s fertile reproductive years – a natural part of the ageing process.  Menopause is divided into perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. However, when people experience menopause early, before […]

Why is it important to use vitamin c the right way? Vitamin c can have negative effects when not used well. People with allergies or sensitive skin may end up experiencing the raw end of the stick with dryness, itching, stinging, tingling, and general irritation on top of hyperpigmented skin.  We put together several do’s […]

We spoke to our in-house cosmetic scientist, Lalita Iyer, on everything arbutin.  What is arbutin? Arbutin is a derivative of hydroquinone – a topical skin lightener that reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation.  Having uneven skin tone, dark marks and hyperpigmentation is fairly common.  Adding arbutin to your skincare routine is a proven ingredient to help […]

What is African baobab? African baobab is the fruit extract from the baobab tree – native to Africa. They live up to about 450 years and are extremely resourceful. Its over 300 uses have inspired numerous nicknames, the most common one being the ‘tree of life.’ The bark and fruit have been used in numerous […]

Why is it important to use Vitamin C the right way? Vitamin C has a number of benefits but if used  incorrectly or paired with the wrong ingredients, it can result in unwanted side effects including itching, irritation, tingling, breakouts or in some cases the Vitamin C may not work. Here are 5 things to […]