Skin:Secrets

Roll out the red carpet as Skin:Genius wins Bronze Award this year for the Leave-On Purifying Gel - yippee!! With over 300 entries and 150 companies including some from Europe, the judging process includes a rigorous month-long assessment by four experienced skincare testers and a week-long expert judging sessions and which is why we are so proud to be a Winner.  To win this award and be recognised amongst so many other established brands is just fantastic. It was important to develop a product that was powerful, yet gentle, easy to use and delivered positive results quickly that everyone could...

As we know we need to protect our skin from the sun's UV (ultraviolet) rays which can damage, increase risk of skin cancer and prematurely age our skin. The two types of ultraviolet rays are UVA which sink deeper and prematurely age the skin and UVB which is the main cause for sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging.  Suncreams are used to prevent the above but what does an SPF do?  This number gives you an idea of how long the cream will last.  For example, SPF1 would last approximately 20 minutes, so if you are using SPF15 this would last...

I love this time of year for many reasons, #1 the sun and #2 cherries! Full of goodness, a healthy food option and they are so delicious. Thing is, the season never lasts long enough! They contain vitamins and minerals including calcium, fibre, phosphorus, flavonoids, vitamins B5 and B6. These all help towards healthy cells and strengthening your immune system, whilst the powerful anti-oxidants help reduce inflammation and protect your body and skin cells.   Happy munching!

It can be very frustrating when you can't get to sleep because it's too hot so here's some top tips that will help. - Close your curtains as early as possible to keep sunlight out of your room, keeping it cool.  Only open windows if its cooler outside. - Water will cool you down quickly. Have a cool shower before bed to bring your temperature down or try soaking your feet in cold water for 10 minutes. - Try freezing a cold flannel to make it last longer. - Use a water spray.  - Sleep with just a sheet. -...