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What Causes Acne Breakouts?
It feels like breakouts always occur at the most inconvenient times. There is evidence to suggest that those 'random' spots are actually no coincidence at all. Hormones, diet, lifestyle, stress and...
The Simple Science Behind Vitamin C
Not all Vitamin C skincare is created equal. We’ve broken the science into 10 bite-sized chunks so you can ensure you’re getting the maximum benefit from Vitamin C when applying...
Dark Spots – What Causes Hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of small patches of skin, caused by the colour pigment (melanin) being overproduced. There are a few reasons why the skin cells suddenly start to produce...
Are you supporting animal cruelty without knowing it?
New research by Mindful Money shows that the majority of New Zealanders are directly funding animal cruelty, with over 2 billion dollars of our KiwiSaver money currently directly invested in...
Cruelty Free & Vegan Skincare Myths
Labels like “cruelty free” and “vegan” used in skincare provoke a minefield of information and misinformation. At their worst, these phrases are used as distractions from what’s really going on...
Is fragrance in skincare bad for your skin?
When it comes to clean beauty, we’ve become experts in finding and avoiding known nasties; parabens, xenoestrogens, and silicones, just to name a few. But there’s one ingredient that may be...