Skin:Secrets — Spot/Acne Skin

As the summer term comes to a close, it's almost time for a new term back at school or maybe a brand-new adventure if starting university.  If you're a student, parent or teacher, we look forward as the back-to-school season brings a wave of fresh opportunities and new beginnings. Wishing you all an amazing school year filled with laughter, growth and showing off your skills. Here are our top 5 tips to making this term smoother than ever:  1. Use Skin:Genius and feel confidentReduce and prevent those pesky breakouts and commit to your skincare routine every morning and night. There is no overnight miracle cure,...

Did you know that acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the UK? It is estimated to affect up to 95% of teenagers, with 20-35% experiencing moderate or severe symptoms.1 Generally associated with adolescence and early 20s, it can occur at any age, with a higher incidence of adult acne in women than men. Acne presents as a chronic inflammatory skin condition, characterised by excessive sebum production and blocked pores. Outbreaks of blackheads and whiteheads (known as comedones) manifest when skin follicles become blocked with dead skin cells and oil. Excessive sebum production results in an oily,...

June marks Acne Awareness Month, a perfect time to focus on how diet can impact your skin health. Acne, a common skin condition affecting millions worldwide, can often be managed with dietary changes. Here’s a guide to the best foods to include in your diet to help achieve clearer skin. Foods rich in zinc. Zinc has anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce the production of sebum, an oily substance that can clog up pores. Good sources of zinc include pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, cashew nuts and quinoa.  Probiotic foods. Probiotics support gut health, which is linked to reduced inflammation and improved...

Teenage skin can be troublesome at the best of times but the extra stress of exams can trigger further problems. Spots and pimples on top of revision hardly seems fair. When we become stressed our skin produces more cortisol, our body’s stress hormone, along with other hormones. This results in the sebaceous glands in our skin producing more oil and this can lead to spots, acne and other skin problems. Zap spots and help prevent further breakouts usng our effective 3-step routine. When developing Skin:Genius it was very important that teens would use our skincare, which is why each product is...