Skin Care

The Exuviance team recently reacquainted me with their Rejuvenating Treatment Masque,  and reminded me why this product was my “go-to” for acne flare-ups and the fun scars they leave behind. [Read more…] about Exuviance Rejuvenating Treatment Masque Review

I’ve heard of products that work while you sleep, but how about a peel that works while you work?

This unusually gentle citric acid based peel, a sample from Exuviance, is actually designed for use in the morning!  Unusual territory for me! [Read more…] about Exuviance Daily Antioxidant Peel CA10

Developed relatively recently, microdermabrasion is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment designed to intensively exfoliate the skin, removing dead cells and leaving the patient’s face looking fresher and younger. It is commonly used to treat mild acne scars, decreasing the appearance of wrinkles and sun damage, and reducing oiliness.

In contrast to dermabrasion, where the skin is rubbed off through manual means (such as sandpaper!), microdermabrasion uses a special tool that shoots a stream of tiny crystals of corundum or aluminium oxide. These crystals are used because their jagged edges make them ideal for abrasion, while their chemical composition means they are safe for use on the skin. They also have antibacterial properties which are good for the treatment of acne.  [Read more…] about How does microdermabrasion work?

I’ve used many a skin-perfecting primer in the past, but generally these were used just to help the makeup look flawless. When Hourglass No 28 Primer Serum was launched, it stood out in that it not only helps to reduce the visibility of fine lines and enlarged pores, but actually is beneficial to the skin at the same time. Let’s face it, you’re busy so why not multitask? [Read more…] about Faking Flawless: Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum