The 'Good, Clean, Fun' Blog

Why is Hyaluronic Acid is so good for your skin?

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a pretty fancy name, but to put it simply it’s really just a large sugar molecule (i.e. a natural polysaccharide) that looks a bit gooey and sticky. It plays a really import...

Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone

Phoebe here! Today’s email is a bit of a cathartic outpouring from me - I’m not quite sure whether I’ve written it for you or for me, but I hope it helps both of us, even if it’s in some small way....

Vitamin C - the best vitamin for your skin

There are a select few ingredients in the skincare world that have cult status. They’ve transcended the fads and seasonal trends and are now the cornerstones of many skincare routines (maybe even y...

What does “Skin Renewal” really mean?

If you’ve ever researched or purchased a skincare product that’s targeted at “anti-ageing”1 you’ve probably heard the words “skin renewal” bandied about. It sounds impressive, so surely a product w...

How to pick the right face oil for your skin type

Years ago, if someone told you to smear oil all over your face, you would have looked at them in horror. But sometime over the past few years, face oils have managed to shrug off their bad rap as p...

From the lab - The new world of probiotic and prebiotic skincare

Your skin barrier is a super complex ecosystem of lipids, acids, proteins and cells. But there is one part that’s just as important which is often overlooked - your skin's microbiome!

How we're being kinder to our environment - New packaging + New formulas

The cosmetics industry is far from perfect, and (according to us), packaging is its biggest shortcoming. The unfortunate truth though is that there’s no perfect cosmetic packaging out there for ski...

I experimented on myself.... with microneedling!

Up till now I’ve played it safe with my skincare experiments but this time I'm doing something completely out of my comfort zone… microneedling! Microneedling promises to create collagen, reducing ...

Turmeric: the acne-busting superstar you need in your beauty arsenal

Soothes! Detoxifies! Balances! Nourishes! Leaves skin perfectly clear! Will even help you complete that tricky puzzle! When it comes to being a bit of a superhero, turmeric really is king. We’ve kn...

10 things that'll make you smile for sure!

There’s just 1 thing we want to do today. We want to put a big, fat smile on your dial! You might have already guessed that we’re big fans of not taking things too seriously, so we’ve rounded up 10...