We're often told that drinking more water is the secret to hydrated, glowing skin. It sounds logical: if your skin contains water, surely drinking more of it should make dry or dehydrated skin disappear? The reality is more nuanced. Water is essential for normal body function, including the skin. But skin hydration isn't determined simply by how much water you drink. The skin's ability to maintain hydration also depends on the structure of the stratum corneum, natural moistur

Moisturisers are among the most widely used skincare products, yet they're also one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume that moisturisers simply "add moisture" to the skin. In reality, healthy skin already contains water. The primary role of a moisturiser is to help the skin retain that water, support the skin barrier and reduce excessive moisture loss. Not all moisturisers work in the same way. Different formulations use different combinations of ingredients to sup

Your skin type describes some of the characteristics of your skin, particularly how oily, dry or sensitive it tends to feel. Understanding your skin type can make it easier to choose products and build a skincare routine that suits your skin. Skin is commonly described as normal, oily, dry, combination or sensitive, although your skin doesn't always fit neatly into one category and its behaviour can change over time. So, how do you know which skin type you have? In this guide