The Journal

This is the part of my routine I do not skip

This is the part of my routine I do not skip Collagen is not something you can drink. It is built slowly, in the skin, by giving it ...

The new generation of exfoliation

Book your facial The new generation of exfoliation Congested, rough or dull skin is a turnover problem. The dead cells at the surfac...

Skincare has become exhausting

Book your facial Skincare has become exhausting. People are exhausted by conflicting skincare advice. A new ingredient every week, a...

In-flight essentials

In-flight essentials Cabin humidity sits between 10 and 20 percent, drier than most desert environments. Water leaves the skin fas...

Resurfaced, refined, restored.

Book your facial ADVANCED FACIAL. YOUR RESULT IN UNDER AN HOUR. Some skin does not require a course of treatment. It requires one pr...

What I use after the beach

You cooled your skin down after the sun. But cooling and repairing are not the same thing. A day in the sun leaves skin stressed underneath, eve...

Retinol vs retinal

Retinol and retinal belong to the same family, but they are not the same, and the difference decides which your skin should use. All vitamin A ...

Is fragrance the bad guy?

Fragrance isn’t “bad”. Many beautifully formulated products contain fragrance without causing problems. But if your skin barrier is compromised, yo...

Four sunscreens, four jobs

Most people choose sunscreen by the number on the front. It is the least useful thing on the bottle.SPF measures UVB only, the wavelength that burn...

Your moisturiser should change with the season

In summer, skin holds more water and makes more oil. A rich winter cream can start to feel heavy, and that weight is often what leads to congestion...

My vanity bag this week

Reach into my bag and you will always find something for my lips, something for my hands, an SPF, and a mist. My four musts. I thought I would shar...