Today's post is going to be about toning, along with some recommendations. Why should I use a toner? So, so, so many people miss out toning, because they either; 1. don't know what they do, or 2. think they are too drying/astringent. Toners are used to rebalance the pH level of your skin after cleansing, and to shrink the pores, so that bacteria...
I thought this post would work well with my last post where I banged on about cleansing. Below are some options for cleansers that I have used, that I thought would be worth recommending. If you are looking for a new cleanser, or don't have a proper routine yet, keep reading! All of these cleansers are balm, oil, or cream/milk consistencies, no foaming...
I thought I'd do a post today about cleansing, there is so much rubbish advice out there and advertising that just confuses people, so I'm hoping this post will help. EDIT: I've split this post into two sections; Do's and Don'ts, to make it easier to read. Firstly, cleansing is the most important part of your routine, if your skin is properly cleansed, all...
Today I will be talking through my current morning skincare routine, as my last couple of posts were about my evening routine. 1. REN Clearcalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser £19, available here. Do you need to cleanse your face in the morning? Yes. So many people seem to think that you don't need to. You need to cleanse your face in the morning for the same...
In my last post, I talked through my current PM/evening cleansing routine. Cleansing your skin at night is one of the most important parts of your routine. If your skin is not properly cleansed, nothing that you apply afterwards is going to work properly. Make up is designed to stay on your face, so take the time to remove it. I switch up...
Today I thought I'd share my current skincare routine, I have trained with quite a few skincare brands over my years of working in the beauty industry, and I tend to stick to products if I love them, so a few of these are staples in my routine. 1. Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water £3.33 from Boots I use this at night to remove my make-up,...
Top Skincare Tips So during my years working as a therapist, I've done many, many facials on many MANY different ages & skin types. Although everyone doesn't have the same skin concerns, or skin types, everyone has one thing in common, we all want the best from our skin. So here are my top tips for amazing skin! 1. Put the effort in...
Welcome to my very first blog post! I'm really excited to start this blog, I thought I would start off by introducing myself. My name is Gemma, I'm 24 and I'm a qualified beauty therapist. I work in a spa as Head Therapist, I've been in the beauty industry for about 7 years now. I'm qualified in a wide range of treatments such...
