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Youthful Skincare Tips

Who doesn’t want to wake up looking a bit fresher and younger? We share our most popular treatments for ageing that rejuvenate the skin, stimulates collagen production, resulting in healthier, more youthful skin.

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Woman with hyperpigmentation

Prevent and Cure Pigmentation

Hyperpigmentation treatment: how to handle dark spots and pigmentation Even if we’re careful and avoid getting that dreaded sunburn on our skin on hot days, cumulative exposure to the sun’s UVA and UVB rays (even in mornings, evenings and on cloudy days) can lead to the formation of pigmentation on our skin. This will often pop up within a few weeks on our face, arms, neck and chest area in the form of freckles, spots, moles and dark patches. While some people don’t mind a few freckles, the accumulation of darker pigmentation can make our skin look aged, and many of us prefer an even skin tone. So what are the best ways to prevent and cure pigmentation? We run through our top tips below. How can I prevent freckles, moles, dark spots and pigmentation patches?   1. Apply a quality mineral SPF daily While it’s an obvious one to throw some sunscreen in our beach bag and apply it when we’re in the direct sun around the middle of the day, those UVA and UVB rays are out every day from AM to PM, so prevention is key. Apply it generously (a smidge of SPF in your foundation won’t cut it for long summer days!). The easiest way? Use it like a primer under your makeup. We love a tinted, non-greasy mineral SPF formula like Suntegrity 5 in 1 Tinted Moisturiser Sunscreen, or O Cosmedics Mineral Pro, which both use SPF30+ protection from natural 20% zinc oxide, as well

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Skincare Bottles

Everything You Need to Know About Niacinamide

Keeping up with the latest must-have skin-care ingredients can be tough — but it’s worth taking the time to learn more about niacinamide. While this ingredient doesn’t get as much attention as fellow skin-ageing fighters like retinoids or glycolic acid, you may have spotted it while scrolling through your Instagram feed or Beauty Blogs. Curious if this ingredient has a place in your skin-care regimen? Read on to find out what you need to know about this beauty booster. What is Niacinamide and how does it work? Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide, is the name for the topical version of Vitamin B3. Because our bodies don’t produce or store this vitamin naturally, we need to apply it topically to our skin to see the benefits. Niacinamide is incredibly restorative, nourishing the skin while calming redness (including rosacea), acne and inflammation, without sensitivity or irritation. By strengthening the skin barrier and boosting hydration, it can help improve the actions of your other skincare products too. How will Niacinamide improve my skin? Where do we start! One of the most-loved benefits of adding niacinamide to your skincare routine is its brightening actions for sun-damaged skin, as it really helps to lessen the appearance of brown spots, hyperpigmentation and redness. It’s also ideal for calming irritated and acne-prone skins, as niacinamide is a natural anti-inflammatory (a game-changer for mask-ne, acne from wearing masks!). It also combats environmental damage to the skin from pollution and free radical attacks  by fortifying the skin’s natural barrier, making it great protection

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Hemp Seed Oil by O Cosmedics

The New Favourite Skin Saviour

There’s no feeling like massaging a luxurious oil into your skin, but while most natural oils are super nourishing for our face and body, they aren’t all equal when it comes to skin improvement – especially for those of us with oily or combination skin. This is exactly why we love Hemp Seed Oil, referred to by some skin specialists as “liquid gold”! It’s been gaining recent popularity on the skincare scene for its ability to hydrate, plump, protect and nurture the skin, but unlike other oils, it can also reduce inflammation and won’t cause congestion. Sound too good to be true? Read on to find out why we can’t get enough of this skin saviour. Firstly, what is Hemp Seed Oil? Hemp Seed Oil (not to be confused with CBD or Hemp Oil) is made from the seeds of the hemp plant, which doesn’t contain cannabinoids, but instead is full of nourishing omega fatty acids. It works wonders for a host of skin concerns and is an easy one-step addition to your current skincare routine. Just apply it as you would any other skin oil, using a few drops depending on how much nourishment your skin needs. We’re loving the new O Cosmedics Vitamin C Hemp Seed Oil, which combines two oil-soluble actives (including the only oil-soluble form of Vitamin C) to offer a host of skin benefits. Hemp Seed Oil works to reduce signs of ageing Because Hemp Seed Oil contains rich omega fatty acids and is a

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