Tag: breakouts

Keeping Adult-Acne Under Control

Mon, 4 June 2012 6:59PM

Yesterday, I caught up with a group of girlfriends and as per usual we spent the majority of our time talking about all-things hair, makeup and clothing related. You see, I’m getting married in a few weeks and I was explaining to the girls how stressed out I’m getting about my skin. Yep, you read… more

The Beauty Desk
Why Face Masks Are So Essential

Tue, 20 December 2011 6:40PM

Today, Yaz talks to your about face masks while enjoying one herself.

Mixed Palette
Fact: Your skin is missing out massively if you’re not using AHA’s.

Mon, 28 November 2011 11:00AM

If my skin were human, there’s no way I’d be friends with her. It sounds harsh, I know, but she’s caused me nothing but grief. All through my teen years, I battled with breakouts and blemishes and fast forward ten or so years to now and I’m still fighting the same battles, except now I’m… more

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The questions you’re desperate to ask a skin expert (and lots more!), answered!

Wed, 19 October 2011 11:15AM

My Chemical Romance… We’ve all got significant men in our lives. Boyfriends, brothers, friends and fathers. Well, I wish to add another category; certified chemist. Ok, so it’s not so sexy. A certified chemist won’t think you look adorable whilst snoring or wipe away the snot when the chips of your love life are irrevocably down… But -… more

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How to pick the right serum for your skin type

Tue, 6 September 2011 9:18PM

If there’s one area of skin care that I just can’t get enough of, Primpettes, it’s facial serums. If you’re anything like me and you’re incredibly loyal to your day and night cream, but sometimes, you just can’t help but think that your skin could do with a little extra helping hand, then I suggest… more

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How do I treat my hormonal breakouts?

Fri, 10 June 2011 11:19AM

I just went off the pill and am having MAJOR hormonal breakouts around my chin and jaw- any suggestions to get rid of these ASAP? Thanks, LoopyLexy Dear LoopyLexy, Your question (unlike your very exciting name) was not unique to you, so I thought I would answer it and “clear up” a few things, including, hopefully, some of… more

Zoe's Blog
Product Sensitivity Sorted

Tue, 19 April 2011 12:58PM

Should I stop using a new moisturiser if it causes breakouts or will my skin get used to it over time and calm down? There are so many factors that can cause breakouts, like stress and hormonal changes, as well as unsuitable products. To keep blemishes at bay, we suggest you ditch the newbie ASAP and… more

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Outsmart AAA

Thu, 31 March 2011 1:02PM

And no, we don’t mean triple A batteries! Once upon a time, nuisance spots were teen territory only, but ask any skin expert and they’ll tell you Annoying Adult Acne, or AAA as we like to call it, is on the rise. But the good news is, that sly square of chocolate you like to… more

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St Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub and Cleanser

Mon, 14 March 2011 10:33AM

Pimples make us chicks mad, Primps. You’d think they would’ve flogged off by now but no. For some, they refuse to budge at all, and on others, they decide it’s their right to pop up every now and again just to ruin the day. It ain’t fun at all. Good news is, though, the kids… more

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Beat pesky breakouts around the pucker

Tue, 1 February 2011 12:49PM

I frequently get blemishes and blocked pores around my lip line. How can I prevent this from happening? Stephy, you’re not alone my friend. The lip area, just like the chin is a common spot for annoying pimples and congestion for a number of reasons. But the good news is, it’s got little to do with the ingredients… more

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