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Alcohol can be found in everyday products from shampoos, moisturisers, face masks, toners, sunscreen and make up. Alcohol is used in skincare for a few key reasons, but its purpose can vary depending on the type...

Those tiny white bumps on your face might look like whiteheads, but they may actually be milia. Milia are small, harmless cysts that form just beneath the surface of the skin. They commonly appear around...

Over the past few years, skincare trends have shifted dramatically. Consumers are moving away from aggressive 10-step routines packed with multiple active ingredients and embracing a more balanced approach centred on skin comfort, hydration and...

Sensitive skin and sensitised skin can look and feel very similar, but they aren't necessarily the same thing. You might experience redness, dryness, tightness, itching, burning, stinging or breakouts and simply describe your skin as...

When we think about haircare, we tend to focus on our hair. Is it dry? Oily? Frizzy? Fine? Coloured? Damaged? But healthy-looking hair starts somewhere else. Your scalp. And just like the skin on your...

Your skin barrier plays an essential role in maintaining healthy-looking skin, yet it is often something we only think about when our skin starts feeling uncomfortable. Have you noticed your skin suddenly feeling dry, tight,...

If you have ever experienced perioral dermatitis (PD), you know how frustrating, confusing and overwhelming it can feel. I know this because I have experienced it myself. I’m Kiri, the founder of AMPERNA®, and my...

For years, conversations around menopause focused on hot flushes, sleep, mood and changes to your cycle. We didn’t talk nearly enough about skin. But your skin can change significantly during and after menopause, and for...

For years, acne-prone skin was often treated with harsh scrubs, strong alcohol-based products and aggressive routines designed to “dry out” blemishes. But many people are now discovering that over-stripping the skin may leave the skin...