His philosophy is one that I completely align with and it has partly to do with my own upbringing. He believes that one of the major causes of ageing is inflammation. His Inflammation Theory summarises the fact that our lifestyle, diet and skincare can really stress our skin, leading to damage and signs of ageing
Read MoreHow To | Serums 101
A serum is a lighter, thinner substance that helps to deliver nutrients deeper into the skin. They commonly (well should) contain active ingredients in a smaller molecular form. This means that serums can help to change the appearance of your skin and target specific skin concerns.
Read MoreProduct Review | Kate Somerville Exfolikate
Kate Somerville's clinic in LA is known for many treatments, two of which are the DermalQuench Oxygen treatment and her signature facial. In many of her treatments, she steams and exfoliates the face with a peel. Her peel had consisted of 2 components, one was the manual scrub and the other was the enzymatic peel.
Read MoreHow To | Exfoliation 101
Through my research and experiences, I found that I leaned more into how the Asian community takes care of their skin, particularly Japanese and Korean cultures. One book stood out to me the most, Saeki's Japanese Skincare Revolution, where Chizu Saeki goes through the massage techniques and methods she uses when she consults clients.
Read MoreHow To | Cleansers 101
Find a cleanser that suits your needs. To determine this, you really need to look at your skin and see the texture of your skin. You can't find a cleanser that does everything - well you don’t really need one. If you think about all the imperfections you have also think how long it took for them to form, you start to realise it can't be undone in a day. Skin care is a process and its very manageable.
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