Skincare

Hyaluronic acid has become the word on every skincare expert’s lips and one of the most sought after skincare ingredients by beauty lovers. Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum is a customer favourite that contains this magical ingredient, but what is it and what does it do for your skin?

What is Hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a type of humectant, which is a substance that helps to retain moisture. Hyaluronic acid is the Rolls-Royce of humectants because it has an impressive ability to bind x1000 times its own weight in water. This means that many see it as the ultra hydration tool for your skin.

With all the hype around hyaluronic acid it might surprise you t

Morning routines are essential for setting yourself up for the day ahead, for minimising stress when you have somewhere to be or something to do and are great for forming desired habits as let’s face it most of us are on autopilot until we get our morning coffee or smoothie! These are the reasons why perfecting a morning skincare routine will help make you feel good and if you are lucky, your skin may even thank you for it with some radiant results. At night the main focus of skincare is to nourish and repair, while in the morning it’s all about protection. The better your protection, the less repair work your skin may have to do so it’s important to get it right. We have put together a guide on which products to use and what order to use them in to help you create a routine fit for royalty. Don’t be overwhelmed by the number of steps to reach the ultimate morning routine, simply add in steps one by one and take time to enjoy each new product that you fall in love with.

Let’s face it, the Irish winter can be somewhat unforgiving when it comes to the weather. We get it all: hail, rain, snow and wind. It can be harsh on your face and hands. Skingredients founder, expert dermal facialist and bestselling author Jennifer Rock, explains that it all comes down to hydration. Cold air doesn’t retain as much moisture as hot air and that’s why skin can feel dry during the winter.

Skingredients is a range of award-winning, results-driven skincare products. The range is based on the idea that everyone needs to eat certain food groups throughout their life to maintain optimum gut health including antioxidants, vitamins and essential fatty acids - the same can be said for their skin. So Jennifer created this range formulated with ingredi