Want to look younger, longer? It’s time to invest in anti-pollution skincare. From antioxidants to anti-blue light technology, here’s everything you need to know about protecting your skin.While it’s widely understood UV radiation is the key cause of extrinsic skin ageing, it’s not the only assailant leaving us prematurely lined, wrinkled and sagging. Air pollution – whether from exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke, bushfires or power plants – is also a big problem, penetrating the pores to lead to everything from hyperpigmentation to collagen breakdown, as well as redness, irritation and breakouts.It’s enough to make you want to stay inside; although, it appears we’re not safe here, either. As well as giving rise to uncomfortable conditions like ‘tech neck’, our increasing...
While Vitamin C, retinol and hyaluronic acid hog much of the limelight, there’s another anti-ageing skincare ingredient you should know about – and it goes by the name of ATP. Energising, soothing and revitalising the skin, it’s the powerhouse active found at the heart of EVERY single Dermaenergy product. And it’s there for good reason. Enhancing the skin’s metabolism and rebooting dull, tired, prematurely ageing skin, ATP is the skincare gift that keeps on giving. Read on for everything you need to know about one of skincare’s quietest, yet highest, achievers. What is ATP? Short for Adenosine Triphosphate, ATP is an energy-rich organic molecule that occurs naturally in the body. It is the main carrier of the energy required for...
Not only has COVID-19 impacted our emotional, financial and social lives, pandemic life has also messed with our skin – leading to the emergence of something known as ‘maskne’. Referring to acne caused by – you guessed it – protective mask wear, maskne is a very real, very 2020 problem. And according to dermatologists, it’s occurring around the globe. The subject of countless online beauty chats, maskne might seem unavoidable. However, with a little extra care, following health advice and masking up shouldn’t have to come at a price to your skin! This go-to guide to preventing and managing maskne will help get your complexion back in the clear. Why mask wear can cause maskne – and other skin issues...
Sulfates, sulphates, sodium lauryl and laureth… If you’re ever picked up a bottle of shampoo, facial cleanser or body wash at the supermarket, you’d be familiar with these terms. But what exactly are sulfates, why are they so prevalent in personal care products, and should you be avoiding them? Here’s the fact, the fiction, and everything else you need to know. What are sulfates? We won’t get too grade 10 Chem lab here with talk of polyatomic ions and tetrahedral structures (you’re welcome). Instead, we’ll keep things simple and tell you that sulfates (or sulphates in British English) are synthetic ingredients that are essentially surfactants or detergents. In cosmetics, a surfactant is an ingredient that is compatible with both oil...
Skin not living its best life? You could be suffering one of the 7 deadly skins. But fear not, with a little bit of love and the right active ingredients, complexion redemption is yours. Deadly Skin #1: Red Skin Red, angry and inflamed skin can make you self conscious, with many trying to mask their redness with heavy makeup. This often causes further irritation, continuing the sensitivity cycle. The Solution: Calm The Harm Instead of camouflaging redness, we should be targeting its causes, calming and strengthening the skin. Calm The Harm is a light, soothing serum, formulated especially to reduce redness. Niacinamide helps to strengthen the skin’s barrier, reducing penetration of irritants, while beta glucan and oatmeal are anti-inflammatory, helping...
