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Chen outlined some steps to take so you can make sure you’re using your tool effectively: 1. Always start with a clean face. 2. Before doing gua sha, you want to make sure to prep your skin with something emollient like a face oil or a balm. You also want to apply an oil that’s silky and doesn’t absorb right away, like Pink Moon’s Over the Moon Gua Sha Facial Oil, or you might tug your skin. 3. Keep the stone as flat and close to the skin as possible. Keep it at a 15-degree angle so you don’t create unnecessary friction or tug your skin. 4. If you have an active acne breakout, just do gua sha on the chest and neck. This will help to increase circulation and decrease inflammation. 5. Always use slow strokes on the neck and face, and use upward and outward ...

“Typically during a monthly cycle there is a peak of the female sex hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) during ovulation,” explains Laftah. “Levels of both hormones rapidly fall in the absence of a fertilised egg resulting in your period. Plus, prior to your period, levels of testosterone (a male hormone) increase, stimulating the sebaceous (oil) glands to produce more sebum, which leads to blocked pores and acne breakouts.” On top of this, our hormone fluctuations can also be impacted by additional factors including stress, genetics, and lifestyle. “When someone experiences high levels of stress for a prolonged period of time, elevated stress hormones can drive breakout activity and suppress wound healing, meaning breakouts take longer to heal,” explains Victoria Evans, Educa...

There are a couple of things you can do to combat saggy skin if it is concerning you. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, there are nonsurgical procedures you can get at the dermatologist’s office like ultrasounds, radiofrequency microneedling, laser treatments, and laser resurfacing. And of course, there are surgical procedures, too. But if you want to try an at-home remedy first, you can opt for a skin-tightening serum. These formulas contain ingredients that can boost the production of collagen and elastin, like retinol, peptides, and vitamin C. Take a look at some options below both for the face and body, which have rave reviews. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you ...

In fact, according to Perretta, it can take at least three months before the benefits become visible. “Each supplement is unique and everyone is different, so some individuals start to see results earlier,” she says. It goes without saying that consistency and commitment pay off, so don’t make the mistake I initially did of disregarding a supplement because you finished your 30-day supply without noticing a complete transformation.  Some might argue that the nutrients provided by food should suffice, and of course a diet naturally rich in vitamins and minerals is ideal, but it’s not always achievable. “Diets low in fruits and vegetables, omega 3 fatty acids, and high in refined carbohydrates, saturated fat, and salt may cause abnormalities to our skin structure and function,” ex...

In the days after my treatments, my skin was pink, and I could see the track marks from where the needles had punctured my skin. It certainly looks more severe than it was, and I didn’t experience any pain whatsoever. This lasted up to four days, after which my skin settled and the bumps has disappeared. Naturally, my skin was more sensitive during this time, so I was given some aftercare tips to ensure my skin healed well. I only used gentle skincare for up to four days after each treatment, and mostly avoided stronger active ingredients such as retinoids and acids for the duration of my treatment course. Lynton has a cooling serum gel which is designed to be used post-procedure, which I used in the days after my treatment. I stayed out of the sun and wore an SPF each day, whic...

The serum may only just have launched but it already has big fans within the beauty community. “Previously, I was dealing with breakouts and acne but now I’ve passed that, my next goal was reducing discolouration and just generally brightening my skin,” says celebrity makeup artist and skin expert Nikki DeRoest. “I love that the serum can treat my pigmentation but also means I’m not stripping my skin and that it is still hydrated and healing.” DeRoest saw a difference within a matter of weeks. “After a week I thought I was seeing things but as I kept using it I could see it was truly brightening those spots,” she says. “Now I use it every morning and night. I’m obsessed.” After trying out the serum for the first time myself, I understood the obsession straight away. The serum has...

The serum may only just have launched but it already has big fans within the beauty community. “Previously I was dealing with breakouts and acne but now I’ve passed that, my next goal was reducing discolouration and just generally brightening my skin,” says celebrity makeup artist and skin expert Nikki DeRoest. “I love that the serum can treat my pigmentation but also means I’m not stripping my skin and that it is still hydrated and healing.” DeRoest saw a difference within a matter of weeks. “After a week I thought I was seeing things but as I kept using it I could see it was truly brightening those spots,” she says. “Now I use it every morning and night. I’m obsessed.” After trying out the serum for the first time myself, I understood the obsession straight away. The serum has ...

From my teen years to my 30s I have been fortunate enough to try many of the Boots-owned brand’s bestsellers and over the years I’ve acquired plenty f favourites. The brand has been going since 1935 and has been an affordable access point for people that wanted nourishing skincare that felt luxe and actually worked, but without the expensive price tag. While there’s no denying that the brand’s makeup is good, the skincare is the real star of the show, with something for every type of skincare journey whether you’re a wash-and-moisturise kind of person or you have a minimum of seven steps in your morning regimen alone. No7 now has everything from award winning serums to a beloved retinol range and more.   The brand isn’s stopping anytime soon, eit...

If you ask me, great skincare shouldn’t have to come with an eye-watering price tag. Unfortunately, when it comes to anti-ageing products, more affordable brands often get written off as ineffective because of their overuse of the phrase “anti-ageing” in their ads. And sure, while so many affordable products that claim to rewind the clock do little more than give your skin a hefty hit of moisture, there are many that do actually contain the rare ingredients older skin might genuinely benefit from. So to save you from having to try out every single budget anti-ageing product out there, keep scrolling for the affordable options that contain powerhouse ingredients. Oh, and they’re all under £35. You’re welcome. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimag...

In Hailey Bieber’s video, she shares how she preps her skin for makeup. She highlights how she loves to use Weleda Skin Food to give her makeup extra radiance. “They way I really get that it is by layering the right products underneath my makeup,” she says. “I like to get like a richer, heavier cream and just put that in some spots where I feel like I get more dry, and where I want a little more sheen and highlight under the makeup.” She goes on to say how many makeup artists she works with use the Weleda Skin Food for makeup prep. “I know it’s a little heavy for some people,” she says, “but I feel like it does the trick that I’m wanting,” while placing it onto her cheekbones, forehead and a dab onto her chin. Created in 192...

Stock was limited, so I wasn’t able to test the routine in full. I went with one of the hero skincare products that appealed to me the most: the Golden Nectar. As someone with chronically dry skin (particularly in the colder months), I changed up my routine to include less water-based moisturisers and more face oils, and the sound of this “deeply regenerative” oil spoke my language. Ingredients include rosemary extract for its high levels of vitamin E, chia-seed extract, which is full of calcium to support a heathy skin barrier, calming CBD oil, and Mythical Tears of Chios (better known as Mastic resin), an aid in collagen production. On day one, I began by applying a couple of drops to clean skin and massaging it in. For those who haven’t tried CBD oil before, it&#...

Of all the questions that I’m asked as a beauty editor, how to actually get rid of dark circles has to be up there as one of the most widespread enquiries. Dark circles are all-inclusive when it comes to who they target, from my teenage sister whose laid-back approach to studying often results in all-nighters spent at the library to my friend who has forgotten what sleep is since becoming a mum of three.The truth is, there are many factors that can contribute to dark circles. In many cases, dark circles are often down to genetics, so if your parents are prone to them, you may be more likely to have them too. As we age, our eye area can also become hollowed due to fat loss, which can create shadows. Luckily, there are things that you can do to combat dark under-eye circles&n...