Pure Bliss hand and body wash contains lemongrass, rosemary and grapefruit essential oils

Oh. My. Gosh. I have spent the last few months in such a state of excitement I thought I might pop. I have been awaiting the arrival of a new product to add to my collection of incredible serums: Power DNA. 

So, why am I so excited? I’m excited because Power DNA harnesses the power (there’s that exciting word again!) of Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN), which is something quite extraordinary, if I say so myself. Let me explain…

Here’s the science bit, and why I am so excited about Power DNA.

The boffins (love that word) who develop and create my skincare products have been getting very excited about Vitamin B derivatives for their anti-ageing and skin cell longevity properties.We’re already familiar with niacinamide as I have incorporated this lovely ingredient into other SkinGoal products. But now they have devised a way to bring other amazing benefits of various Bs to bear on our skin health too, in a newly developed compound, Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN), which has caused quite a stir among skincare scientists around the world.

There has been quite a lot of internet chatter lately about serum cocktails - but what is a serum cocktail and is it a good thing?

In short, a serum cocktail is when you mix two or more of your serums together as a ‘power serum’. Why might we do this? Well, the theory is that with so many of us having multiple serums on our shelves, we can save time by mixing them together before applying. Is this a good thing? I would argue not as, for me, it rather defeats the whole point of choosing, buying and using any serum.

What are the ingredients we should be looking out for in our skincare products through the winter? In winter, when our skin is subject to greater extremes - from warm and dry inside our homes and workplaces to cold and moist outside, we need to nurture it slightly differently to the summer months, concentrating on feeding it with skin boosting ingredients while protecting the skin barrier with rich moisturising ingredients to reduce the impact of the changes in environment.

Our skin takes a bit of a bashing over the colder months, so it’s up to us to feed and care for it so we maintain a healthy looking suppleness and glow all winter long.

While our skin is of course impacted by the vitamins and minerals we eat and drink, there are certain vitamins that are highly effective when used in skincare, too: Vitamins B3, C and E

When I developed my skincare range, maximising the use of truly efficacious natural ingredients was really important to me, and you can see this in every listing of ingredients on every product, and the inclusion of the right vitamins in the right products was top of my list of must-dos.  

What are UVA and UVB rays? How to protect yourself from skin damage caused by UVA and UVB rays from the sun.

As we move firmly into the holiday season, our skincare needs to change. I already talked about this in a recent post, but now I would like to get a little deeper into some of the best ingredients for summer skincare, which you may already have in your current collection, but are definitely worth looking out for if you’re topping up.

Summer holiday skincare - keep your skin safe and healthy

A three step skincare routine can be very powerful - cleanse, serum and moisturise

A good vitamin C serum will reduce wrinkles, help prevent sun damage, increase collagen production and reduce hyperpigmentation, or sun spots.

What is rosacea? This incurable skin issue shows itself as skin redness and, over time, can lead to broken, visible veins on skin and chest. If flushed and tingling skin occurs after exercise, it might be time to change to something less aerobic.

Relax and boost your oxygen levels with daily belly breathing

spring has arrived and with it the need to amend your skincare routine to suit the change in environment

What are BHAs? BHAs are a magic ingredient in any skincare directed at deep cleansing pores and for spot-prone skin or acne.

Serum L is perfect for skin that experiences occasional or regular breakouts, with glycolic and salicylic acid to clear debris and maintain a healthy skin barrier

Weird menopause symptoms aside, women’s skin can become very sensitive during the peri- and menopause years, and that’s down to a change in our skin’s pH.

What is niacinamide and why do we want it in our skincare? Niacinimide is a hardworking ingredient that won’t upset any skin type, from dry and flaky to those with acne or hormonal breakouts.

The Recharge Revolution Kit is the perfect package for menopausal skin

Cream Revive is a night cream for mature skin, perfect for addressing common menopausal skin symptoms, that works hard while you sleep