Last month we learned which skin loving vitamins give you glowing skin from within.  This month I’ll share with you which vitamins work best when applied topically to the skin.

It may sound cliché but beautiful skin really does start from within. Try this great tasting, simple to make smoothie packed full of skin boosting goodness.

A fresh smoothie or juice each day is one of the easiest ways to up the ante on your vitamin intake.  This recipe has been specifically created to improve the condition of your skin.  As we learnt from How to get glowing skin from within - vitamins A, C & K are best for healthy, radiant skin.

It would be remiss of me to write about vitamins in skincare without first sharing how we can absorb all this skin boosting goodness from within. 
 
Let’s take a look at which vitamins in foods work best to achieve healthy, radiant skin.

In skincare, coenzyme Q10 is king.  First discovered in 1956, its health benefits became known in the 80’s, followed by use in skincare in the late 90’s, mostly notably by Beiersdorf and the Nivea brand.  Still ever popular today, there is much research supporting its effectiveness as an anti-aging ingredient that is able to improve the appearance of your skin.

Allantoin is my go-to cosmeceutical for dry skin that is in need of love and protection. 

Hyaluronic acid is hot right now.  Pretty much every beauty writer is promoting its benefits and you’ll see advertisements for all manner of skincare products, make up, even hair care.  Is it worth all the fuss?  Most definitely!  Let’s review.

Heading away over the holiday period? Whether you're enjoying some time off by the beach or in the wintery snow, my top skincare tips to keep the toiletry bag light and the routine easy are listed below.

Over the next few months I’ll give the low down on cosmeceuticals.  Which ones to look out for, how they work and how they are best formulated to benefit your skin.

Caffeine may be your new best friend for fresh, smooth, younger looking skin.  Not by fueling your daily coffee habit, but as an active ingredient in skincare.

Exfoliating your face on a regular basis is an important step in your skincare routine. 

For the best results it's equally important to know what exfoliation can do, which products to choose and when is it best for you.