What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide (a complex sugar) and it is one of the major components of the scaffolding known as the extracellular matrix of the skin.
The effects of lockdown on your skin’s health
It feels like forever since life was normal! Zoom calls, social distancing, Netflix- no chill!
Eye creams: Are they needed?
Eye creams: We love them, but are they needed?
Both men and women REALLY care about the appearance of our eyes.
DOES STRESS CAUSE ACNE?
You know it does!
It is a bit of a chicken and egg situation.
Does humidity cause breakouts?
We KNOW that humidity causes breakout because we have experienced it ourselves. But in 2017 we got some confirmatory scientific proof, (1) in a Saudi Arabian study of 144 women aged between 22-24 with acne, humidity and heat significantly correlated with the number of pimples.
TRUE OR FALSE: DOES DRY SKIN GET MORE WRINKLES?
Although as you age your skin gets drier and you get more wrinkles, dry skin doesn’t actually cause wrinkles.
ESK Acne Help! Will salicylic acid help my acne?
The short answer is YES! We have just developed a Salicylic Acid to help Acne called Hydroxy Overnight Mask!
What’s the difference between Retinal and Retinol?
Most dermatologists and skincare academics agree that Vitamin A is hands down the BEST ingredient to combat the effects of aging.
What to do about wrinkles: The Evidence behind Antioxidants in Skincare
What to do about wrinkles: The Evidence behind Antioxidants in Skincare
As we get older, our skin starts to age and usually wrinkle.
When should I start using anti-aging skincare?
I’m in the second half-century of my life and it makes me wonder: What I would advise my younger self (or my kids –
Evidence-based Beauty Tips: How to shrink pores
It’s one of the facial features that we are asked about most. When it comes to the things that make pores bigger and what can be done to change that, what does the evidence say?
How do you reduce pigmentation caused by sun damage?
Why does pigmentation happen?
Melanin, your skin’s brown pigment protects your skin from UV damage.
ARE PRODUCTS THAT REDUCE PIGMENTATION OF THE SKIN SAFE FOR LONG TERM USE?
Are products that reduce pigmentation of the skin safe for long term use?
One of the key reasons we started ESK.
From Dr Ginni: What is the difference between Cosmeceutical and “normal” skincare? Why is this an important difference?
What is Cosmeceutical Skincare?
Cosmeceutical was a clever mix of the terms “Cosmetic” and “Pharmaceutical”.
