With its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-ageing and anti-bacterial benefits becoming ever more popular, it looks like CBD skincare is here to stay. Here I trial Grass Roots CBD and retinol products which promise the benefits of CBD with the potent results of active ingredients.
BEAUTY INGREDIENT FOCUS: VITAMIN C
If there’s one thing that never goes out of beauty fashion it’s glowing skin. And the ingredient to achieve this result that’s on every skincare enthusiast’s lips? Vitamin C. Evening out skin tone, hydrating, smoothing, tackling fine lines, is there anything vitamin C can’t do?
INSIDER Q&A: JENISE LEE, FOUNDER OF PURPICKS AND CERTCLEAN
Welcome to the next instalment of the #beautyinsider Q&As, where you can find out who is behind some of your favourite beauty brands. This month’s guest is Jenise Lee, Founder of Purpicks and CertClean, a certification for safer skincare.
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL EXFOLIATORS: PROS AND CONS
Why is exfoliating such an important part of a skincare routine? Because you need to remove the layer of dead cells before applying that expensive serum. But what is the difference between a chemical and physical exfoliator and which one should you choose?
HOTEL-INSPIRED TOILETRIES FOR YOUR BATHROOM
With the pandemic halting many of our travel plans, the hospitality industry may be in tatters but hotel cosmetic companies are making their products available to us, the consumer. Here is an offering from hotel cosmetics producer ADA International.
BEAUTY EMPTIES: BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION
The beauty empties series continues, this time with a selection of skincare, body care and perfume products, from new discoveries I’ve made part of my everyday routine (hello shampoo bar) to over promising products I’ll be waving goodbye to.
