Hyaluronic acid is often considered the holy-grail of skin hydration in the skincare world and in lieu of Black Friday, I’ve teamed-up with ISDIN to introduce to you one of my favorite hyaluronic acid products – the Hyaluronic Concentrate. So what is hyaluronic acid and what’s special about ISDIN’s Hyaluronic Concentrate? Btw over the Black Friday sales you can get 20% off – plus an extra 5% off of any sale price using my code ISDIN5OFF. Buy It Here What Is Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid is a humectant which means that it draws water from the deeper layer of your skin (your dermis) into the outer…
Red Light Therapy For Collagen Production
With so many new skincare devices emerging, it’s easy to dismiss some as passing trends that provide little benefit for your skin. However, LED (Light-Emitting Diode) devices have a lot of science behind them and have even been studied by NASA! I’ve teamed up with CurrentBody to explain all about red light therapy for collagen production and introduce you to my favorite at-home red light therapy device. It’s currently 20% off in their Black Friday sale (which has started today) with my code CBLAURA. *Please note that this is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own. This article may also contain affiliate links which means that I…
Azelaic Acid vs Benzoyl Peroxide – Which Is Better For Acne?
They’re two ingredients that are often recommended for acne-prone skin, but how do they compare? Is there much difference between azelaic acid vs benzoyl peroxide? If you’re torn between the two ingredients, this article will help you decide which one is the better choice for your skin. As well as discussing whether you can use both azelaic acid and benzoyl peroxide together. Azelaic Acid Azelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid found in grains like wheat and barley. It’s suitable for even the most sensitive, rosacea prone skin and offers a wide-variety of benefits. It reduces inflammation It improves redness and rosacea It removes dirt, bacteria, and oil from pores…
Vitamin C vs Retinol – Which Is Better?
They’re two of the most popular anti-aging skincare ingredients available but is vitamin C vs retinol the better option for your skin? Do you have to choose between the two or can you use both ingredients together? Vitamin C Vitamin C is the most abundant antioxidant in your skin and is essential for the production of collagen. More collagen = plumper, younger looking skin. As well as it’s excellent anti-aging benefits, vitamin C also: Reduces dark marks and brightens skin by preventing the activity of the enzymes required for melanin production. Reduces inflammation Reduces blood vessel dilation and facial redness Prevents the growth of ‘bad’ bacteria (the type…
Azelaic Acid and Salicylic Acid Together – Safe To Mix?
They’re two ingredients that are often recommended for acne-prone skin, but is it ok to use azelaic acid and salicylic acid together? Here’s everything you need to know… Azelaic Acid Azelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid found in grains like wheat and barley. It’s suitable for even the most sensitive, rosacea prone skin and offers a wide-variety of benefits. It reduces inflammation It improves redness and rosacea It removes dirt, bacteria, and oil from pores It’s antibacterial It can improve the appearance of acne and acne marks (post-inflammatory erythema/hyperpigmentation) It prevents melanin synthesis which helps brighten skin and reduce dark marks/hyperpigmentation It reduces skin sensitivity It improves skin texture…