Skin:Secrets

“BACK TO SCHOOL” WITH ACNE by Joanna at Beautiful by Breakfast While many parents ask, “is it safe to go back to school in September?” I know for some students, this won’t be their only concern about returning to the classroom… For the best part of 2020, school, socialising with friends and having fun has been restricted to being online. What would we have done without the internet?! A lot has changed since we first went into lockdown in March and for many of us the most visible change has been in our skin. With regular use of face masks, more people than ever are...

We are very excited to officially announce that Joanna at BeautifulByBreakfast is coming onboard as our resident monthly blogger and looking forward to the months ahead!   We met Joanna a few months ago on Instagram through her page @beautifulbybreakfast, instantly loving her story, empathising with everything she was talking about.  Joanna started to develop acne at the age of fifteen and has struggled with it in varying degrees for sixteen years. Sending products to try, we were keen to help and see the positive difference skin:genius would make. Joanna fell in love instantly and has done many posts and...

A friends daughter wrote this poem and we just had to share it. Be there for each other - its good to talk. I lay awake in bed last nightAlone, with only meAn empty shell, a fragmentOf the girl I used to be. The girl who saw the world aroundAs light, and pure, and good.The girl who people wanted there,Never misunderstood. But times roll on and people are notWho you thought they’d be,And the places you felt safestAre the ones they make you leave And the places you felt most like you,You’ll find you don’t belongAnd you’ll be convinced by...

Why am I getting breakouts and spots and why is my skin looking dull when I’m not rushing around like I used to? The worry and stress of being in lockdown may very well create breakouts and skin irritations. When your body is continuously under too much pressure or stress, cortisol levels can rise resulting in different symptoms including spots and tiredness.  This is the ideal time for adults and teens to get on top of your skincare routine, making your skin look and feel healthy and bright.  Start and end your day with your skincare routine, even if you have...