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Face oil before or after moisturiser?
Usually after. Oil goes on last because it helps seal in the water-based products underneath. Here's the right order, and when you can skip moisturiser altogether. Read more...
Winter dry skin: a simple routine for cold UK months
Cold air outside and central heating inside both pull moisture from skin. A short winter routine: gentle cleansing, moisturiser on damp skin, a few drops of oil and SPF. Read more...
Rough elbows and cracked heels: oil or cream?
Both help, and they work best together. Cream adds water, oil seals it in. Here's a simple routine for rough elbows, cracked heels and stubborn dry patches. Read more...
"Natural" skin oil: what the label actually means
In the UK there's no legal definition of "natural" for cosmetics. Here's what the word can and can't tell you, and what to look for on a skin oil label instead. Read more...
Sea buckthorn oil for skin: why ours is orange
Sea buckthorn oil is a rich, nourishing oil pressed from bright orange berries. Its natural pigments give it a deep orange colour. Here's what it does and how to use it. Read more...
Squalane oil: what it is, and who it suits
Squalane is a light, stable oil that closely resembles an oil your skin makes naturally. Here's what it is, squalane vs squalene, and who it suits. Read more...
How to use cuticle oil (and why one oil is enough)
Massage one drop into each nail and the skin around it, once or twice a day. Here's how to use cuticle oil, when, and why you don't need a separate bottle. Read more...
Does men's skincare need to be different? (Mostly, no)
Skin is skin. Most "men's" and "women's" skincare differs in scent, colour and marketing, not in what's inside. Here's what actually matters when choosing. Read more...
Fragrance free skincare: why unscented is the better default
Fragrance is one of the most common causes of skin reactions to cosmetics. Here's why fragrance free skincare makes sense for everyone, and how to spot it on a label. Read more...
Face oil, hair oil, body oil: is there really a difference?
Mostly, no. Face, hair and body oils are often made from the same kinds of oils. What matters is how light the blend is, and whether it's fragrance free. Read more...
What's in Universal Oil, and why: rosehip, squalane, sea buckthorn and more
Seven ingredients, each with a job. Here's what rosehip oil, squalane, sea buckthorn and the rest do for your face and body, and why they're in Universal Oil. Read more...
What is a dry oil? (And how to use one)
A dry oil is a light oil that sinks in fast and leaves no greasy film. Here's what makes an oil "dry" and how to use one on face, body, hair and beard. Read more...