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As with most aspects of our lives, the condition of our skin and the problems we encounter come and go in phases. One distinct phase we remember is struggling with challenging and erratic breakouts and dryness (both!!) when moving to these sunny shores we now call home. Between the logistics of resettling, discovering a new

Can’t stop watching those Instagram make-up tutorials (mesmerising aren’t they)? You might have noticed that most Instagram makeup tutorials start with the artist massaging their favourite cream, serum or oil onto their face. This is no coincidence and is non-negotiable – moisturizing your face is a universal beauty essential. There are a number of other

The ritual of sheet-masking may have originated in South Korea, but we can’t escape the craze that’s swept the skincare world anywhere – not even here in the Middle East. It’s almost impossible to browse through Instagram or Snapchat without scrolling past a ubiquitous masking selfie. Even our local grocer has them close to the

Everyone talks about the pregnancy “glow” but what about the breakouts, oily or dry skin, redness, photosensitivity and pigmentation? The list can go on for many mothers to be. While your skin does need a little extra attention during this special time, it is important to remain mindful of what ingredients you are introducing into

Not wearing (enough) sun protection We do tend to go on about sunscreen but that’s only because it is so important to keeping your skin in the best condition it can be in, and minimizing early signs of ageing, including fine lines, wrinkles and hyper-pigmentation. Nothing sabotages your skincare more than over-exposure to UV rays