The Role of Prebiotics, Probiotics, Postbiotics In Skincare On the surface of our skin lives the skin microbiome that houses billions of teeny tiny bacteria. In fact, there are more bacterial …
10 Sunscreen Tips You Need To Know From a Cosmetic Chemist 1. Is your high SPF sunscreen actually protecting your skin? There is an alarming increase in the rate of skin cancer as consumers …
Why You Should Add Niacinamide to Your Skincare Routine Ah, the many benefits of niacinamide! I call it the great ‘multitasker’. When I first formulated Vitamin B serum over 15 years ago, …
The Destiny of Our DNA: Epigenetics Explained Genetics was turned on its head when it was discovered that our genes have only a partial role on the way we look …
Terri’s Top 5 Inspirational Women This is possibly one of the most challenging blog posts I have written to date. It took me hours to shortlist who I consider the …
Moisturizers Vs Serums As the skincare industry evolves so rapidly it can be hard for consumers to keep track. Knowing the difference between serums, moisturizers, cleansers …
6 Frequently Asked Questions About Chemical Peels Chemical peels are a popular and valid form of skin therapy. Chemical peels can be light and superficial performed by your skin therapist …
Peptides Explained Peptides are extremely important biological molecules. So, what are peptides? Quite simply peptides are composed of amino acids (basic building blocks of proteins) …
Nanos Are Not No-Nos There has been a lot of media hype surrounding the use of nano-particles in sunscreens and skin care products. Consumers have been totally mislead into …
Vitamin B Explained Vitamin B3 has been used for many years for wound treatment. In the last decade Niacinamide has been recognized for a wide range of …
Vitamin A In Skincare: How It Works and the Benefits Vitamin A is considered to be the ultimate cosmeceutical for almost all skin types. Dr. Albert Kligman discovered the power of Vitamin A …
Synthetic Vs Natural Fragrance Australian women are having a love affair with fragrance. Cosmetic counters are dripping with scent and images of alluring models promising her beauty, …