As “going green” across our diets & lifestyles has become increasingly popular, you’ll notice a heightened awareness of what is going into our bodies. For veganism, this has meant a significant uptick in interest, which is highly beneficial in normalising something that has for years seemed so alienating and extreme. When it comes to your […]
Photo credit: The Ordinary by Deciem Given our recent post on the benefits of hyaluronic acid, it makes perfect sense to offer our readers an affordable, vegan and skin-friendly HA product: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% with B5. The Ordinary (by Deciem), specifically notes this product as vegan (as is much of their line), and […]
Q: I prefer a cleanser that leaves my face feeling really clean and cooled, but I often feel dry and tight after – what causes this feeling? A: It’s not uncommon to enjoy the sensation of (what we perceive to be) a thorough clean, this might include tingling or cooling sensations from your product while […]
AGEs (advanced glycation end-products) are proteins or lipids that have gone through the process of glycation (where a sugar molecule like glucose or fructose binds to a protein or lipid molecule), and will affect the majority of the cell types across the human body. AGEs have been researched extensively (especially so in recent years) in […]
Almost everyone who has ever had a skin condition or problem will have likely heard of zinc. Used to treat skin conditions for centuries, this trace element – called so because we require so little of it – is found in every cell in your body. Zinc is widely used topically in the treatment of a range […]
Essential oils have taken centre stage in recent years across skin care, being touted for their healing, cleansing and soothing capabilities. While synthetic fragrances are less popular, we have embraced fragrant plant oils like eucalyptus or citrus (often included in acne-targeted products), lavender (advertised to soothe and relax skin) or peppermint (for a tingle in […]
Name: Hyaluronic acid (HA) which can be found in both liquid (a mix) or powder form (also known as hyaluronan). Good For: most skin types. Why: Hyaluronic acid is an effective moisturiser for dry skin that will aid in rebuilding skin resilience and volume, and the form of this ingredient makes it suitable for almost all skin types […]
Q: If I have oily skin, are plant-oils suitable to use as a moisturiser or within other products? A: An oily skin type is one where sebum production is “excessive” , with telltale signs of shine on the face forming a few hours after cleansing, accompanied with acne and/or larger pores. A moisturiser has, noted in the […]
Photo credit: Paula’s Choice We’ve featured several cleansers here at Vegan Skin Care and for good reason – a cleansing routine that keeps your skin feeling comfortable and balanced is essential, and the cornerstone of a sensible skin care routine. Paula’s Choice Redness Relief Cleanser comes in two forms, the Normal to Oily Cleanser (my […]
Vitamin D (or the lack of in our bodies) receives a considerable amount of media play – sun protection brands have released “filtering” sunscreens selling themselves on allowing some light to penetrate the product, we are encouraged to supplement daily and we recognise that deficiency in this essential hormone can impact several critical bodily functions. […]
