skin care

HOW TO REPAIR SUN DAMAGED SKIN NATURALLY

Thu, Dec 08, 22 Ellie Kemp

As we come into summer, it is important to protect our skin from the UV rays that the beautiful summer sun brings. Sun damage is responsible for approx 85% of the aging of our skin. So this includes those fines lines, wrinkles and sun spots. If only we knew the damage we were ...

8 AFFORDABLE SKINCARE, HAIRCARE AND MAKEUP GIFT SETS FOR CHRISTMAS

Thu, Dec 01, 22 Ellie Kemp

It’s official…. Its Christmas THIS month! I’m not sure about you, but it has really crept up and said “ boo “ to me this year, which means I am not prepared!! EEEEK! If you are like me, and looking for gift ideas, gift packs are a great way to give someone the perfect gift for...

5 BEST SUMMER SKIN CARE TIPS 2023

Wed, Nov 23, 22 Ellie Kemp

With summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your skincare routine for the hotter months. It is very common to switch your products up a little this time of year, as with excess oil and stickiness on the skin, using more lightweight products th...

3 INGREDIENTS TO AVOID WHILE PREGNANT.

Thu, Aug 25, 22 Ellie Kemp

Pregnancy can be one of the most precious times in your life. You are instantly in love, and want to all that you can to ensure your little bundle arrives safe and well. Diet and exercise play their rolls in this, and we do all that we can to avoid anything that may bring harm...

5 TIPS TO SAVE YOUR SKIN WHEN GOING SWIMMING

Mon, Dec 17, 18 Sarah Wilkinson

Find out the top 5 ways to save your skin after a good swim. Whether you are swimming indoors in a chlorinated pool or at the beach these tips will cover all bases. Chlorine has an alkalizing effect on the skin as the PH of a chlorine pool sits just above a PH of 7. Our bodies...

WHAT IS THE BEST SUNSCREEN

Mon, Sep 03, 18 Sarah Wilkinson

Many of my clients when they first come to see me at Skin Matrix are afraid of using a sunscreen in the fear that it will make them breakout. Yes there are some sunscreens which are heavy and pore clogging, but there are also sunscreens out there that wont cause acne and feel ...

TOP SUNSCREEN PICKS FOR SUMMER

Wed, Sep 14, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

Spring is here and for those that don't splash the SPF on all year round Spring is a turn key season for thinking about wearing an SPF daily coming into the warmer months. I have my top pick sunscreens that I swear by all year round that I just cannot do without. If you do not...

DOES WEARING SUNSCREEN PREVENT VITAMIN D ABSORPTION

Mon, Aug 01, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

Yes apparently according to The Vitamin D Council wearing sunscreen inhibits your production of Vitamin D. You see, not only does sunscreen prevent those nasty UVB rays from burning our skin, it also prevents our body from making Vitamin D. BUT the good news is, you only need ...

DO I NEED TO USE A SUNSCREEN IN WINTER

Tue, Jun 28, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

UV rays are present all year round. There is no link between how hot or cold the temperature is and the levels of UV exposure so it is highly recommended to use a quality mineral sunscreen all year round. There are differences in UV levels during Summer and Winter, but this is...

4 SUNSCREEN FACTS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Mon, Mar 14, 16 Sarah Wilkinson

With 90% of Ageing occurring from UV exposure I thought I would share these important sunscreen facts with you! Sunscreen Fact #1 1. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, it is a measure of how well the sunscreen deflects UVB rays NOT UVA and how much protection it provides ag...