*AMPERNA® products are cosmetic only and not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease or skin condition. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

How Our Unique Probiotic Helps to Soothe Skin and Reduce Signs of Ageing

How Our Unique Probiotic Helps to Soothe Skin and Reduce Signs of Ageing

An interview with AMPERNA®'s head chemist, Rita We recently attended a skincare and beauty industry trade show and were excited by the level of interest in AMPERNA®, specifically with regards to the use of probiotics...
Are Natural Ingredients Always Better in Skincare Products?

Are Natural Ingredients Always Better in Skincare Products?

‘100% natural’. ‘Nothing artificial’. ‘Preservative free’. 'Organic'. You have likely been seeing more and more of these claims on skincare and cosmetic products, but are natural skincare product ingredients better for our skin and are all...
Can Makeup Cause Breakouts?

Can Makeup Cause Breakouts?

When you have a skin flare-up, the first thing you want to do is hide. And because staying in bed forever is just not feasible, the next best option is often to cover the redness...
The Inspiration Behind AMPERNA®

The Inspiration Behind AMPERNA®

The main reason I’m in business it to help people feel comfortable in their own skin. I think that confidence is something that we could all use more of and you really can’t put a...
Adult Pimples, Rosacea and What to do About Them

Adult Pimples, Rosacea and What to do About Them

"I was 41 when I was diagnosed with rosacea. I thought that my days of acne were behind me. I was in the process of dealing with wrinkles and certainly didn't think I would have...
My Journey to Skin Health

My Journey to Skin Health

If you met me today, you probably wouldn’t guess that only a few years ago my skin was one of my biggest concerns. At times it ruled my emotions and took over my life. During...
Four Ingredients we Exclude from Our Products and Why

Four Ingredients we Exclude from Our Products and Why

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. In my case it was sheer frustration. I developed the AMPERNA® range while plagued by bouts of perioral dermatitis and pustular acne. While trying to heal...
All About Exfoliation: Ditch the Scrub, Chemical is Best

All About Exfoliation: Ditch the Scrub, Chemical is Best

Exfoliation is a naturally occurring process and is our skin’s way of removing dead cells. As time progresses, age and unprotected sun exposure can cause this shedding to slow or even halt entirely. This results...