Journal

Melanin is the pigment that provides colour to the skin. However, it is not always distributed evenly; for example, when melanin collects in patches, it can create spots or darker areas known as Hyperpigmentation.

Daily cleansing is part of a good skincare regime. Doing so helps to remove impurities such as dirt, excess oil, pollution debris, as well as any unwanted bacteria; leaving the skin feeling clean and refreshed. But how many times should you be washing your face per day? Which products are best for you to use? And what about water temperature? Warm? Hot? Cold? Let’s take a closer look!

Our skin is the most important organ system of our body. It has three primary layers - the epidermis, the dermis, and subcutaneous layer - each serves a specific and important purpose.

As the temperature drops so, too, does the level of moisture in the air. Don't let the colder weather cause stress for your skin—fight back with these self-care remedies.

MOSAIK is all about making an impact. The all inclusive, vegan, and dermatologist approved skincare brand that’s ‘for all spectrums of skin’ is dedicated to delivering noticeable results, while being safe (suitable) for those who are pregnant, and individuals struggling with sensitive skin. This new brand is worth the wait! Additional to noticing an instant glow and the feeling of soft supple skin, you’ll love what the brand stands for!

Chronological ageing is inevitable; we cannot escape it. And the truth of the matter is, as we age, our skin (and body) requires more care and attention. Healthy skin is beautiful skin - at any age; and although the collagen and connective tissue in the dermis diminish as we age, you can still take precautions to help minimise the visible results of what ‘time’ does to our skin’s resilience and overall condition.

It’s that time of year again, we’re all a little stressed and it’s starting to show up on our skin. Stress comes in a number of different forms - physical, environmental, emotional and/or psychological - all of which can have an impact on our skin.   

Your skin is your largest and also one of the most important organs of your body. It performs several vital functions including general protection (for organs, bones, ligaments etc), thermoregulation, immune defence and also allows the phenomenon of sensation. Did you know, up to 60% of what we put on our skin gets absorbed into our bodies? This means that the products that we put on our skin have a direct affect on our health and overall sense of well being.

As soon as you find out you’re expecting, your whole world changes. And sometimes having to discontinue some of your trusted skincare products may come as a shock but rest assured, most over-the-counter products are completely safe, however, there are a few ingredients that could be harmful to your little one. So here’s a list of ingredients you should take a break from: 

Your skin goes through a lot throughout the day and over the years. A scar here, sunburn there, it all adds up. But it’s a part of your story and adds to what makes you unique. No one has your freckles or your little forehead wrinkles. No one has that scar on your knee from running after a butterfly as a child, or that birthmark your partner always says looks like a heart. 

Your guide to one of the most powerful skin antioxidants you can easily add to your daily beauty routine: vitamin C.

Men have thicker skin with more collagen, not to mention more hydration, and so, theoretically speaking, this means that men’s skin should look 10-15 years younger than women of the same age. However, this is not always the case. Many men don’t take the time, or their skincare routine as seriously as they should. The consequence of this is all sorts of skin conditions, including acne, irritation and redness, or even dull, tired skin by the time they’re in their late 30’s.