LOVESKIN BLOG – Tips, Guides & Skincare Insights

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It seems that many people have the mistaken belief that oils will clog your pores and make acne and blackhead worse. Whilst it's true that some oils are comedogenic, not all oils are, and there's ...

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Tips for Maintaining Healthy Skin Into Your Forties and Beyond

As you probably know, as we age, our skin produces less oil, so it becomes drier. Our skin cellular turnover slows down and our skin produces less elastin and less collagen. So we start to see fin...

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Why Don't More Big Companies Sell Face Oils?

Why don't more big companies sell face oils if they really are so good for your skin. While some bigger skincare companies do offer face oils as a supplement to their major range, they don't tend ...

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The Importance of Patch Testing Skincare Products

We know you’re eager to get started with your knew skincare routine, but we’d rather you take your time, just in case it doesn’t work for you. Patch testing is a crucial step in determining if ...

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It’s Time to End the Negative Stigma Around Using Oils to Help With Acne.

It's time to end the negative stigma around using oils to help with acne. Getting the right blended botanical oils for your skin condition can improve the overall health of your skin without the ...

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Face Oils: The Answer to Oily Skin

If you're struggling with oily skin, then using products that strip all the oils out of your skin or dry your skin out isn't the solution. In fact, it's only going to make it worse. Stay with me. ...

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Battling With Blackheads and Enlarged Pores?

If you're struggling with blackheads and enlarged pores, your skin isn't dirty and squeezing, scrubbing, or washing your skin with soap isn't the answer. Blackheads aren't caused by dirt getting i...

A Balanced pH Equals Healthy Skin

One of the key factors in maintaining healthy, radiant skin is maintaining the skin's pH balance. When the pH of the skin becomes imbalanced, it can lead to a range of skin conditions such as acne...

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Dry Skin in Winter and Oily Skin in Summer?

Do you struggle with dry skin in winter and oily skin in winter? I'm here to help. First of all, to a certain extent, both of these things are completely normal. In the summer, the skin produces mo...

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What Exactly is the Skin Barrier and Why is It Important?

If your skin is healthy on its surface, you have what's known as the skin barrier. It's made up of a matrix of sebum, which is natural skin oils, sweat and dead skin cells. It acts as a natural ...