It's that time of the month to hear from the lovely Joanna at Beautiful By Breakfast.  Joanna’s thoughts… Here’s a little insight to what’s going on in my brain when I'm not thinking about skincare and by the end I’m sure you’ll reach the conclusion that it’s absolute chaos! Only I could talk about mental health, halloween, sharks and Hollywood in 600 words! Hello

Last week the British Skin Foundation spoke with to BBC News about dangerous TikTok skin hacks. With so many beauty hacks available on-line and sounding like 'a good idea' to some, if you are not sure - then don't do it.  Ask family, friends or seek professional advice. If it sounds crazy or too good to be true, then it probably is! https://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/news/are-tik-tok-skin-hacks-and-trends-safe  

Acne blogger Joanna at Beautiful By Breakfast shares her story and the steps she made to gain confidence. It's so encouraging when you ready stories like Joannas, understanding you're not alone and you are beautiful xx "Twenty-twenty has been a big year so far! But in addition to what’s been dominating the headlines, the skin positivity movement has really gained momentum. This resulted in a campaign to “normalise acne” sparking world-wide debate

“BACK TO SCHOOL” WITH ACNE by Joanna at Beautiful by Breakfast While many parents ask, “is it safe to go back to school in September?” I know for some students, this won’t be their only concern about returning to the classroom… For the best part of 2020, school, socialising with friends and having fun has been restricted to being online. What would we have done without the internet?! 

We are very excited to officially announce that Joanna at BeautifulByBreakfast is coming onboard as our resident monthly blogger and looking forward to the months ahead!   We met Joanna a few months ago on Instagram through her page @beautifulbybreakfast, instantly loving her story, empathising with everything she was talking about.  Joanna started to develop acne at the age of fifteen and has struggled with it in varying degrees for sixteen years. Sending products to try, we were keen

Wearing a protective face mask has become a necessity for many and as lockdown starts to lift and we venture out again, more and more people are choosing to wear one. While helpful in many ways, this protective face wear is giving rise to a new skincare problem. Dubbed ‘maskne’ (mask acne) it presents as spots, breakouts and irritations around the mouth area. The primary cause of this is that your breath and warm, moist air circulating behind

A friends daughter wrote this poem and we just had to share it. Be there for each other - its good to talk. I lay awake in bed last nightAlone, with only meAn empty shell, a fragment Of the girl I used to be. The girl who saw the world aroundAs light, and pure, and good. The girl who people wanted there, Never misunderstood. But times roll on and people are not Who you thought they’d be, And the

Why am I getting breakouts and spots and why is my skin looking dull when I’m not rushing around like I used to? The worry and stress of being in lockdown may very well create breakouts and skin irritations. When your body is continuously under too much pressure or stress, cortisol levels can rise resulting in different symptoms including spots and tiredness.  This is the ideal time for adults and teens to get on top of

It can be a challenge finding a product for teenagers to use especially boys and I know as I have two :-)  When developing Skin:Genius it was a 'must' that the products would be quick and easy to use, no-fuss and work.  Karen talks about her son and daughter using the products. "I first bought Skin:Genius for my son over a year ago when he had turned 17. He has had troublesome skin throughout his teenage

What can I use as an alternative to soap and handwash? By following the current guidelines in relation to Coronavirus, we're washing our hands a lot more and running out of soaps and hand washes much more quickly than before. Our Face Wash – ‘Best Cleanse Forever’ can effectively be used as a hand wash. By frequent and effective hand washing, this helps to remove dirt, viruses and bacteria and prevent them spreading to other people

Friends and customers have been asking what can they do to help with their dry hands that they don’t normally have at this crazy time. With the extra hand-washing and the use of anti-bac products, our hands are being left raw and sore and it takes me back to my days as a hairdressing apprentice!  Here are a few things we can do every day to help make a difference; Use a hand-cream several

skin:genius has been specifically designed to fight and prevent spots quickly and effectively. Each ingredient is backed by the power of nature and was specifically chosen due to the amazing results they bring. Ingredients including Witch Hazel, Yarrow and Nettle, fight and prevent the bacteria that cause spots, breakouts and blemishes. The clever thing about the ingredients we chose, is that some mimic the skin’s natural sebum so that the right amount of oil is kept

We have been listening and are sooo excited as we can finally share with you what's been going on behind the scenes for the past 6 months. new design different packaging exactly the same products - because they are so good! Why have we done this? Smaller bottle sizes so you can take on-board an aircraft Slim fit bottles, easier to fit in your washbag and bathroom cabinet Happy label design, relaxed and friendly Lower price Subscription friendly Exactly

It's great to see products containing natural ingredients as we know they bring a wealth of advantages.  The results they bring are lasting, gentle and extremely effective which is why they have stood the test of time for thousands of years and put here to help us, which is why we love them so much. Let me introduce you to Ribwort - a small yet massive powerhouse!   Ribwort is found in abundance and you will probably have some

Finding skincare products that boys will use can be hard - until they use one that makes a difference to how they look and the way they feel.  With an interest and experience in film and photography, Rocky is conscious about his appearance and wants to feel happy and confident.  He does now. Here's Rockys story. "I’ve been using skin:genius products for over a month now. The Leave-On Purifying Gel and Soothing Moisturiser are

I wanted to share my story with you and how skin:genius was born. In my teens and 20’s, I suffered with ‘bad skin’ and back then, there were no products that could help.  It was toothpaste or a good squeeze and these weren’t the right answers.  I was really conscious about my skin and hated the way people looked or whispered between themselves and make-up back then wasn’t

This wonderful medicinal plant has been used for thousands of years and there's a few good reasons why. The powerful gel in the centre of the leaf contains around 75 nutrients including vitamins including , minerals, amino acids,  salicylic acid and anti-oxidants.  Aloe Vera stimulates the growth of new skin cells allowing the skin to heal more quickly, helping to minimise scars.  It is moisturising and softening, leaving the skin feeling soft. The plant boasts antibacterial

Roll out the red carpet as the Skin:Genius cleansing Face Wash has won the Janey Lee Grace 2019 Platinum Award for the Best Product for Sensitive/Problem Skin.  Now with a total of 12 awards to our name, skin:genius is the ‘go to’ skincare solution for people with acne, spots, breakouts and oily skin.    Acne and spots can make your skin feel bumpy, inflamed and sore and it was important to develop a

We love natural botanicals and the multiple benefits one plant or flower can bring.  This is why the quantity and quality of ingredients we use bring positive results that last.  Working with your skins own genius, Skin:Genius brings out the best in your skin. One ingredient you will find in all our products is Calendula, it's latin name is Calendula Officinalis and is considered a sacred plant in India. We love it because; it's antibacterial

Roll out the red carpet as Skin:Genius wins Bronze Award this year for the Leave-On Purifying Gel - yippee!! With over 300 entries and 150 companies including some from Europe, the judging process includes a rigorous month-long assessment by four experienced skincare testers and a week-long expert judging sessions and which is why we are so proud to be a Winner.  To win this award and be recognised amongst so many other established brands is just

As we know we need to protect our skin from the sun's UV (ultraviolet) rays which can damage, increase risk of skin cancer and prematurely age our skin. The two types of ultraviolet rays are UVA which sink deeper and prematurely age the skin and UVB which is the main cause for sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging.  Suncreams are used to prevent the above but what does an SPF do?  This number gives you an

I love this time of year for many reasons, #1 the sun and #2 cherries! Full of goodness, a healthy food option and they are so delicious. Thing is, the season never lasts long enough! They contain vitamins and minerals including calcium, fibre, phosphorus, flavonoids, vitamins B5 and B6. These all help towards healthy cells and strengthening your immune system, whilst the powerful anti-oxidants help reduce inflammation and protect your body and skin cells.   Happy munching!    

It can be very frustrating when you can't get to sleep because it's too hot so here's some top tips that will help. - Close your curtains as early as possible to keep sunlight out of your room, keeping it cool.  Only open windows if its cooler outside. - Water will cool you down quickly. Have a cool shower before bed to bring your temperature down or try soaking your feet in cold water for 10 minutes. - Try

We blame hormones for most things – well our other halves do anyway!  From puberty to menopause our bodies are constantly changing. Hormones affect us in very different ways and we all deal with this differently - it’s finding what works for you. So what are hormones and why do they give us acne and spots? These hormones are part of the endocrine system and are chemical messengers.  They travel around your body and have a

What is acne and when do you know if you have it.   Acne is a medical term and is where many spots commonly appear on the face and also on the neck, back, arms and chest. They can look very different. From non-inflammatory blackheads, whiteheads to inflamed painful, red, swollen spots or cysts under the skin.  It is different for everyone and our skin changes all the time.   Sebaceous glands produce an oil called sebum, that

For Ellie, trying out different beauty products is something she along with a whole load of others, including me, love doing. That is, until you get a reaction to a product that leaves your skin in red raw blisters, hives, itchy and weeping. Just as well mum was on hand and reminded Ellie that 'the good stuff' works and to get some skin:genius on straightaway.  Immediately, Ellie felt a difference and within 3 days it had cleared. *** Be

There are many ways we can try and combat hay fever and as you know we like the natural approach as much as possible.   We can also help internally, it’s better for our bodies and we can have fun along the way trying new foods and drinks.   Making healthy options with foods and drinks will definately help your immune system and give us more energy. Eating a rainbow of fresh fruit and veg will give you

How’s yours?  Mine's off the scales at the moment.  About 10 minutes after waking - that’s it. Sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat and sticky eyes.  My hay fever started 6 years ago and each year it gets worse.  First thing and around 5pm are worse - unless of course you go for a walk and then there’s no stopping it!  Having boys that play outdoor sports it's

Red Clover is an amazing ingredient and is a mighty powerhouse for a small plant. It helps to regenerate your skin cells, aiding in healing, reduces inflammation and brings a calm tone to your skin.   This amazing plant that we see in almost every field and on every walk, contains an array of benefits.  Vitamin C is vital for skin health and will help to protect and aid your skin tone boosting collagen.   Zinc is an

It means alot to be able to share your stories and we would like to thank Emma for hers. I'm 48 years old and got skin:genius at first for my daughter when she was 10 and showing early signs of adolescent skin. I have suffered from bad skin since my late twenties so adult acne basically around the jaw and neck so very uncomfortable!!    I have tried everything going trust me. I decided to try some

Talking is a great release in many ways.  Whether it’s to off-load, get advice, or even just a hello – it’s good to talk.   If you’re bogged down with homework, study or have many assignments to hand in, talking with a friend or tutor may help to work out a system and how you can plan your day or week making it all look achievable.  Taking time to step

You will of seen cortisol pop up a few times in our messages blogs and more. Why?  Because it can bring on more spots. So what is cortisol and what does it do to your body. Cortisol is a hormone and your body releases it when it comes under pressure or stress.   It’s made in the adrenal glands and reaches all parts of your body helping your body cope with the number of different

You only get acne when you are in your teens – wrong!  You can get it in adulthood too, even if you had clear skin in your teens.  With our hormones and raised levels of cortisol (stress hormone that produces more sebum = spots) we find acne, spots and breakouts appearing at any age.   Hormones are being challenged daily with diet, medication and lifestyle and this will have an affect on our bodies.   The important thing

Does the start of a new year make you feel a bit anxious about what you should be doing, how you should be doing it, commitment, study, work, your looks?  Oh and then another spot appears. I don’t know about you but it’s really hard to think rationally when anxiety kicks in and sometimes you don’t even realise it’s happening. When feelings creep in, go with what feels right to do

Happy 2019! At this time of year there’s always a niggling pressure from others as to ‘What’s your New Years resolution’ from friends, family and all around and every year it’s the same ones, lose weight (as totally over-indulged!), dry January, stop this, start that and inevitably it all goes wrong - by about now!   So this year, no resolutions are being set.   We are creating a list of things

Karina has been using skin:genius for 6 months now and wanted to share her story.  Acne doesn't just appear in your teens, so when it appeared for Katrina aged 26, she really wasn't expecting it!  So how do you get on top of it?     "After having beautiful skin growing up, it was a shock to start developing adult acne at 26. After putting it down to stress and tiredness, I tried lots of

Our goal is to help as many people with acne, spots and breakouts have clearer skin that they are happy and confident with by using natural ingredients that don't harm the skin and create other problems.   Testimonials are powerful and inspire others.  Here is Annas' story, thank you for sharing x   Dear skin:genius I started using the 3 step skin:genius products in January this year.  I had used duac for years as prescribed

The countdown has begun and I love everything about the run up to Christmas.   Buying gifts, hearing the same songs wherever you go, seeing the lights and the crazy days of eats and drinks with family and friends. And then, I wake up in the morning to find my skin has broken out on my cheeks and jawline. Why today?  I’ve got a busy day of working, collecting a few more presents, running the

Caitlin suffered with acne for years and struggled on her journey.  Having tried many products and prescribed medication, she was relieved to find that skin:genius not only made a difference to her skin,  it also helped her confidence and happiness as a performing arts student.  Read her story here. "Dear skin:genius, I've literally tried everything under the sun, from prescribed medications to SO many over the counter products with various different chemicals in

  It's that time of year where at every turn you see pumpkins. Did you know they aren't only good to get into the Halloween spirit, they're also great for your body both inside and out? When carving out your latest creation to put on the doorstep, save the seeds and the pumpkin flesh – your skin will love you for it! Pumpkins are full of protein and zinc. They help to fight the bacteria causing spots

Here you are, in your 20s and 30s, thinking you’ve reached the safe zone until BOOM! Suddenly, you wake up to the breakout hell you thought you left behind with your teenage years Coming to terms with the fact that acne doesn’t just happen during adolescence is tough. But before you feel alone in this world, know this: you’re not the only grown-up dealing with the high school reunion your spots are currently

Feeling confident in your own skin is a struggle at any age, but it’s even more challenging when you're fighting the battle of acne and don’t have the clear skin you want. When it comes to social media, it’s become the norm to be constantly bombarded with photoshopped images of people holding unrealistic beauty standards. Having to see this all day every day has made it difficult for anyone to feel comfortable in

Ah, teenagers… the awkward stage that’s not quite childhood but not quite adulthood yet. Adolescent years are tough. But being a parent of a teenager, as we’re sure you will agree, is a whole lot tougher. It can seem an impossible task to get them to listen to anything you have to say, let alone convincing them why they need a skincare routine. They’re at that stage in their life where they want

Round of applause please as skin:genius wins Bronze in the Family category at the Free From Skincare Awards and with a total of 9 awards it is now the ‘go to’ skincare solution for those with acne. The Free From Skincare Awards celebrate the best in Beauty Products that are out there and with a huge amount of products available, there was a lot of testing to do by experienced skincare testers. We are absolutely delighted

We would like to thank every one of you, the judges and anyone involved in the Beauty Shortlist Awards. We are thrilled to have won 3 awards for: BEST PRODUCT for acne - teenage skin – skin:genius Clarifying Lotion BEST CLEANSER for acne - teenage skin – skin:genius Facial Wash BEST MOISTURISER for acne - teenage skin – skin:genius Moisturiser It is wonderful to be recognised amongst many other, more established natural brands which we took our place alongside and

We are loving the Winter Olympics at the moment and boy, how cold is it out there!    Why is it that during the cold weather our skin can look dull and lacklustre, so what can we do to help?   There are a few factors, the heating is on (a lot at the moment!) and the wind can whip up and is very cold too.  So make sure you wrap up, grab your gloves, hat and a

One of our much loved ingredients is now at its best – Witch Hazel. Take a look around you – you’ll be surprised where you'll find them. Witch Hazel is one of our Heroes and plays an extremely effective role in our skincare products because of its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties so it is perfect to help prevent acne and spots! This is the effect of tannins that close skin pores preventing bacterial infections

How long does it take to choose a skincare product or do you always go for the same brand? Always be careful when buying products.  Look at ingredients, the Brand, cost, reviews just to make sure the products are safe and trusted ingredients have been used.  Why are we talking about this you may ask.  Recently we received this message from Ellie.  We would like to thank Ellie for sharing her story with us and you

Welcome to 2018!! A New Year - A New Skincare Regime... Why skin:genius? Having suffered with 'bad skin' in my teens and early 20's and nothing being available to help apart from toothpaste and a good squeeze, I feel passionate about being able to help those who have acne and spots and having a skincare range that will effectively make a difference to your skin easily, quickly, without any fuss but above all else - naturally.   There were a

Want to get that perfect skincare present that is natural, organic, kind and works?  Let us help you. With all the extra eating, drinking and stress that Christmas brings - people are asking, what can I use to get rid of  Here's an extra 10% off any orders placed before 17th December 2017 - giving you over 20% on packs as these already have over 10% off!!!   Be a winner and place your order by adding XMAS17 at

Thank you so much to everyone who voted for us as our Facial Wash is a WINNER in the Best Toiletry category with Your Healthy Living Magazine.  Your Healthy Living is a magazine full of information and products is free and available from your local health food store. There are many natural and organic products out there and we were up against some tough competition so to win is FANTASTIC! The wash is so easy to use - massage one

The flip-flops are well and truly at the back of the wardrobe now! Such a colourful time of year and we just love leaf kicking to get rid of the cobwebs from being indoors. What we would like to know is - have you fallen for the right skincare this Autumn?  You may think that by having greasy skin you need less and a moisturiser could make things worse - wrong!  Whatever skin type you have, you must care

We are so happy and proud that our Facial Wash has won a Platinum Award in Janey Lee Grace’s Janey Loves 2017 Awards for Beauty Top Cleanser 2017 and to be recognised amongst so many other, more established natural brands is absolutely fantastic.  This is cause for double celebration as this is the second year running the Facial Wash has achieved this accolade. Last year it won a Platinum Award for ‘New For 2016&rsquo

Have we mentioned that we are proud to be Editors Pick Winner for Green Parenting Magazine!! The Clarifying Lotion is so easy to use and you will feel and see such a difference to your spots, acne and oily skin in a short space of time.  Chloe, winner of BNTM 2016 shows you here https://youtu.be/OH38c-dT88M how easy it is to use the Clarifying Lotion which has some amazing benefits; - Your skin will look

To celebrate our A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Editors Pick Natural Beauty Award for our Clarifying Lotion with Green Parenting Magazine we would like to say thank you by offering you a MASSIVE 50% off until 14th July.  Click here to shop http://bit.ly/2gKpbYJ The skin:genius products don't hide or masque any of the symptoms they work with the skin and mind making you look and feel so much better.   The

Yippee!!   We are so happy to let you know we have won Editors Pick Natural Beauty Award for our Clarifying Lotion with Green Parenting Magazine.  Thank you to the testers and judges at The Green Beauty Magazine and also to all of you who have tried and love it. Take a look here http://bit.ly/2tFVv45 and you will find us in the Beauty Bible a couple of times alongside some other awesome companies. It

We have been supporting the Girls Active foundation and please read more at the blog they have written below or through this link; http://bit.ly/2sWED8P We spoke to Julia Vearncombe, co-founder of skin:genius to find out what inspired her to get involved with the Girls Active campaign, and what being active means to her. When I heard about Girls Active I thought ‘good on you’! I’ve personally been inspired by

What a fantastic couple of days skin:genius has had at Oriel High School in Crawley meeting with Year 10 and 12 Business students in several focus groups. It was a great opportunity for skin:genius to understand and hear what the students think about skin:genius and for the students to get an understanding on setting up a business. We took our products into the class and the students enjoyed testing and discussing the products as well as completing

Our Clarifying Lotion is proving a hit by lessening the chance of spots and blocked pores arising from using suncream. The Clarifying Lotion is a refreshing gel-type lotion which cools and calms the skin, tightens the pores and kills the bacteria that cause spots and pimples and is a fantastic primer to use under sun cream. Designed to be left on the skin to work its magic, gently massage one pump of the Clarifying Lotion onto your face or

We are so pleased that skin:genius has been entered into the Janey Lee Grace Platinum Awards for 2017. We would be very grateful if you could vote for us here http://bit.ly/2t8x50m   We thought it was important to let you know that our products are sent off to be tested by the panel with Janey Lee Grace, it isn't purely down to voting.  The products are tried and tested - just like you

We have just received another fantastic testimonial from a lady that has been using skin:genius for only 3 weeks.   Rebeccas words speak volumes... Hi my name is Rebecca, I don't usually write reviews or say I love something on a whim but I thought I should acknowledge the amount this product has changed my skin. I have suffered from hormonal acne for around two years now and having tried all the doctors chemical medications and having severe

Have you discovered Girlie Gossip?  A fantastic on-line magazine for jam-packed full of information and much, much more.  It was great to be able to help Jade Lily and supply her with the perfect partner for her skin - skin:genius!  This is what Jade Lily had to say: http://bit.ly/2rVFbJc "skin:genius is aimed for people, who like me, have problem skin. So, acne, stress spots and hormonal skin fall into

Acne can be devastating – not only is it painful and unsightly, if can also affect people’s confidence and self-esteem.  Unsurprising then that people will try pretty much anything to rid them of their acne: even, as a last resort, turning to their doctor many of who are prescribing Roaccutane. Roaccutane can cause some very harsh side effects - here are just a few; Life-threatening birth defects can be caused.  Women of child-bearing

Did you know about the Girls Active Website? It's a fantastic scheme that celebrates girls aged between 11 and 16 years old getting active regardless of size, attitude or ability and we are proud to be part of the prize winning package for the winners of the Girls Active Awards!  Have you voted yet?  If not then take a look here; http://bit.ly/2pPUZNb Girls Active is funded by Sport England National Lottery and

Rafael started to experience symptoms of Acne Rosacea six years ago at the age of 40. Prior to this he had not had any skin problems, not even during his teenage and young adult years.  However, the Acne Rosacea took a hold very quickly and within weeks Rafael had reddened, itchy, hot and painful skin on his face which then spread to his chest and back. This upsetting condition kept Rafael awake at night as his skin was

Lara has suffered with very oily skin all her adult life. As a teenager she had breakouts and problems, but never full-blown acne. She anticipated her skin would clear in her 20s but it didn’t: she has been plagued with spots and breakouts ever since. Lara says; From early on I avoided moisturisers, sun tan lotions and foundations as they all made my skin break out in spots and even more greasy.  My skin was never

Are you anxious or worried about your exams or are you a parent that's worried about your son/daughter worrying! You are not alone.  Here is some advice from the UCL website and they have more advice here http://bit.ly/2oOjNrr "The key to reducing anxiety is to make an early start with your revision. Six weeks should be enough for end of year exams, depending on how many you have, and where you are

Katie Snooks is a photography graduate from London and a beauty blogger who has suffered with cystic acne for many years.  It's a moving documentary and the emotional journey that is taken whilst suffering with acne can be hard.  You can watch it here http://bbc.in/2otOy1n After careful consideration Katie chose to take prescribed medication for acne which can leave you with side effects.   skin:genius can help with your acne journey

Suzanne never suffered with acne in her teens and was shocked when she started suffering in her mid twenties.  It has been an emotional journey and one that she found extremely hard to cope with.  Acne isn't just about what you look like it's about how it makes you feel and how you think others may feel about you.  Acne can leave you feeling lonely, sad and depressed but with the help of skin:genius

It's that time of year again where GCSEs/A Levels are just around the corner and watching your children revise isn’t easy. We want them to do the very best they can and we want to help them (but we don’t understand anything they are learning – way beyond me!!).   They shut themselves away and get quieter, more frustrated, angry and their spots get worse. What can we do to help? Be there

It's a good feeling getting back to some kind of routine after having such a lovely time off over the Christmas period and you will be amazed at how quickly the skin:genius routine is and the results you get.  Minimum time = 30 seconds - Maximum time = less than 2 minutes!! Facial Wash - Massage one pump over the face and affected area and rinse of with a facial cloth. Clarifying Lotion - Massage lightly half a pump over the affected

Red Clover has fantastic anti-inflammatory results and gives excellent results in calming acne and spots and its rich nutrients help to improve the immune system. You will probably recognize it as you see it growing in lots of places. Red Clover is also an excellent tonic for the entire body as it contains a wide range of nutrients we need.   These include vitamins B, C and E, isoflavones, coumarins, flavinoids, lecithin, calcium, chromium, choline, magnesium, manganese and

Brrrrr!! It is so cold outside! A moisturiser is a great way to help protect your skin from the weather and it will also help to heal and regenerate the skin.  Many people steer away from moisturisers if they have oily or blocked skin but f you use the right oils, it can work a treat. The oils in skin:genius products are natural and work in harmony with the body to help cleanse, soothe and balance the skin

  AWARD WINNERS! We are so happy and bursting with pride to be winners of the Editors Pick in The Green Parent Natural Beauty Bible this year with our Facial Wash. This is a tough one to win and the products are judged and used by many on the panel. The Green Parent is a very popular magazine found in-store at Sainsburys, Boots, WHSmith, healthfood stores, or on-line. It is always packed full of interesting

One of our much loved ingredients is in full bloom now and at its best – Witch Hazel. Take a look around you – you’ll be surprised where you will see some Witch Hazel trees. Witch Hazel plays an effective role in our skincare products because of its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties. This is the effect of tannins that close skin pores preventing bacterial infections and help our skin to be better protected

I just wanted to bring you up to date with my skin:genius journey. I have suffered with oily skin and breakouts since my early teens and have lived in the vain hope that with age, my skin would improve.  However for the intervening 40+ years, my skin has unfortunately changed little.  Having tried just about every product on the market, it was with little hope that I tested your skin:genius Clarifying Lotion earlier this year. 

I don't know about you but we just can't help but eat a few blackberries on our walks and they are free which is a bonus!  The trouble is we need to wipe the boys mouths before walking into school in the morning as everyone can see what we've been doing!   They are big, yummy,  juicy and so good for you.  They are packed full of anti-oxidents that will help protect and

I cannot believe how quickly the summer is going - is it the same for you? There are so many things to think about as a student whether you are returning for another year or starting secondary school.  Making sure you have the correct stationary - my guys love Smiggle and I must say I love their coloured pens and we now have a Paperchase in town which is a sure winner with me.  You can of course get lost

This has to be up there as one of the most amazing plants full of antioxidant properties, is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, healing in many ways, an astringent and stimulating.  Nettle is a great remedy in helping treat your skin in ways as above as well as excema, rashes, nosebleeds, aneamea, burns, dandruff, arthritis, kidney stones, muscle aches, rheumatism, arthritis, osteoporosis and much more. Nettles can also be eaten as the sting disappears when you

Today we are bursting with pride as well as botanical extracts to hear that we have won 'Editors Pick' by Melissa Corkhill in the Green Parent Natural Beauty Awards 2016.  We thank you for voting for us and making our Facial Wash a winner.   Each of the winning items in the Green Parent Natural Beauty Awards 2016 have been carefully chosen and tested. They looked out for the most effective, pure, natural, luxurious beauty

YIPPEE!!  We are so excited and pleased that our Facial Wash has been shortlisted for the Free From Skincare Awards 2016.  The winners will be announced on Friday 8th July so we will keep you posted....  Now in its 5th year, the Free From Skincare Awards have become the go-to awards for natural and organic brands who are committed to the ‘free-from’ cause. With over 270 entries to the awards, 120 experienced

To follow is a testimonial from Margaret Kincade a Homeopath.  We are so pleased skin:genius is working for your family and your patients, thank you for passing on our comments. "I just wanted to say that your skin:genius range is amazing.  I love the clean, healthy, invigorating smell of the products and they are so effective on my teenagers’ skin.  I have always bought products for my teenagers that are as natural as possible

Here is a little tip for those who are taking their GCSE maths exam this week... Look, Cover, Write, Check!!!! The old primary school trick you used for learning spellings! It's the same for maths; They say the only way you will learn maths is by doing maths. LOOK: Look at old exam papers, your exercise books and any other questions you may have. Now really look at a particular question which covers the topic you want to revise

This picture is of Emily before using, at 3 and then 6 weeks - amazing results and her skin has stayed clear too.  As well as clearing her skin its boosted her confidence, she is happy and more relaxed about everything. skin:genius comes to the rescue of ‘exam stressed’ teenage skin by offering all students a 15% discount on our pack of three products – FCM1: simply enter ‘STUDY16’ at the checkout to

'HERO' Homeopathic remedys that will help with exam stress. AAA also known as triple A is a combination of Argentum Nit, Anacardium and Ambra Grisea.  It can be taken the night before and the morning of an exam.  You can also suck a tablet as you go to into your exam.  AAA will help you to stay cool, calm and collected and will help you to recall all of those essential facts.  Choose 30c or 200c

skin:genius has teamed up with Britain’s Next Top Model winner Chloe Keenan to launch a ‘Fresh Faced Selfie’ competition. Chloe is a big fan of skin:genius and trusts it to keep her fresh faced and ready for close-ups.  She has a few top tips here for the perfect fresh faced selfie – give them a go, have a play and then send us your best fresh faced selfie by Twitter or Facebook

There has been a report today on BBC Newsbeat - Acne Needs to be Taken More Seriously say Charities.  It is an interesting read on teenage sufferers of acne and how it affects people. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/36081736/acne-needs-to-be-taken-more-seriously-say-charities    Around 80% of teenagers will develop some form of acne, typically on their face, shoulders and back.  Acne is primarily caused by bacteria while spots are

Well done Chloe - fantastic news, we are all so pleased for you. What a mad time it has been!   We have loved following Britains Next Top Model and watching you all change and grow in so many ways.  We will miss watching each week. We are so happy to of been part of your journey and are glad that skin:genius has made your model skin smooth and calm so thank you for your comments and

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Wow - how has your skin changed using skin:genius? As well as yourselves, we would like to see how how your skin has improved by using skin:genius and would love to see your shots.  We suggest taking a photo before you start using SkingGenius, at 4 and then 8 weeks.  Put a reminder on your phone so you don't forget! If you're camera shy, don't worry just take a picture of the affected

Foaming Facial Wash It is important when trying to prevent acne to keep your skin really clean and so you should use our gentle facial wash morning and evening. Wet your skin and apply a pump of the foam to your face and massage in using gentle circular movements all around your skin making sure to avoid your eyes. Rinse your skin thoroughly with warm water. As an option, at night time it can be good to wash the foam

Q. What are the benefits from the ingredients in these products?A. They have been carefully formulated to contain the best natural ingredients to help skin which is prone to breakouts, pimples, spots and acne. They contain ingredients which have anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory properties which mean calmer clearer skin – #no junk.Q. Do I need to use all three products together?A. No, if you wish you can use the products individually, but they have been designed to

It is important to eat well to keep your skin in tip top condition. Here are some hints to help: 5 a day Eat five portions of fruit and vegetables daily. Fruit and veg are full of vitamins and minerals. Making sure your body has enough vitamins and minerals will make sure you get all the goodness you need to help heal and prevent sore skin. Vitamin C found in most fruits especially citrus fruits and berries will help

Our Facial Wash has won a Platinum Award in the Janey Lee Grace ‘New For 2016’ product awards. We are absolutely delighted and so pleased with winning this accolade. The Facial Wash has a fresh citrus scent which appeals to both men and women and is so easy to use: simply apply one pump over the face and neck area, massage in briefly and rinse off with warm water or with a facecloth to give exfoliation. There is

The girls on the popular TV show, “Britain’s Next Top Model”, are using skin:genius. We have provided them with our products and are knocked out by the reviews they have given us. You can see their lovely comments by following us on Twitter: @skin:genius_uk or checking out our Facebook page: skin:genius UK, URL - http://www.skin-genius.co.uk We have a page dedicated to the models. Do you have a favourite?

We are delighted that we have received our first accreditation from Janey Lee Grace, who is a key social influencer with the natural health/wellbeing/eco world and her passion and determination enables people to make the best choice in natural health products.   Her blog is www.imperfectlynatural.co.uk

This month saw Hilery’s first webinar about treating skin disorders with Homeopathy, focusing on Eczema and Acne.   There were many listeners and it generated a lot of interest. You can download it here ………….

Thanks to Emily for sharing the following photos which were taken just 3 and 6 weeks apart. She was really struggling with her skin and we think you will agree that these pictures speak for themselves. Within a week her skin had calmed considerably and after only 6 weeks her skin was transformed. Emily won’t use anything else and she can’t live without skin:genius.

Our first delivery of products arrives and the lorry is too big to get down the road!! Its all hands to the deck as we try to get boxes of skin:genius products unloaded and safely stored. It’s been a long time in the making so it feels really amazing that our products are finally here.

Almost three years ago now, we spotted a gap in the market. Many of our clients were asking us which products we would recommend for helping to clear spots and acne. They did not want to subject their teenager’s skins to the harsh chemicals that are so readily available. This was something we (myself Julia Vearncombe, a Beautician and my business partner Hilery Dorrian, a Homeopath) were completely in agreement with. Why use chemicals that may prove damaging