Beauty Flash

First there were cute bunny lip balms as well as BB and CC creams to sleeping masks, K-Beauty has arrived and doesn't look like it's leaving anytime soon! But what is K-Beauty? The first thing you should know about the South Korean approach to skincare is that it requires a level of commitment (and cash) that many of us Westerners aren’t traditionally used to. The focus is on daily preventative care (think anti-wrinkle creams and intense hydration), as opposed to expensive corrective treatments down the line. For many Koreans, skincare is a part of their culture and something they are taught to care about from a very young age. While it may seem madness to spend up to 20 minutes a day applying skincare these routines makes the fresh faces glowy finish we're all after a bit more attainable. Keeping an open mind and trying this routine in a few weeks you'll be looking forward to sheet masking, exfoliating and hitting you're favourite website for all your skincare  nee...

In topical form, it packs a powerful anti-ageing punch. Niacinamide is one of just a handful of ingredients (literally you can count them on your hands) that have actually been proven  through extensive research to work. What exactly is Niacinamide and what benefits can it provide for your skin? Read on to find out.  Niacinamide is a water-soluble component of the Vitamin B Complex Group. It is also referred to as Vitamin B3 or Nicotinamide. When used topically, it works with the natural substances in your skin to help visibly improve enlarged pores, skin tone, fine lines, wrinkles and dullness.  Niacinamide  has the ability to improve the skin’s barrier and reduce the impact of environmental damage.  It also plays a role in helping skin to repair signs of past damage.  Our skin barrier is the first line of defense against environmental aggressors. (UV, pollution and irritants)  But…  here’s a shocker … it weakens as we age.  As if we need so...