It’s time to workout, not breakout
May 10, 2022
We all know exercising and keeping our bodies moving is key to a healthy, balanced lifestyle and even better, it can provide great skin benefits too. But whether you’re doing yoga, HIIT, running or playing your favourite sport, workouts can lead to unwanted breakouts if yo...
Skin update with dermatologist Dr Lola Alvarez
February 16, 2022
While it’s easy to ask Google about the basics of acne and how to handle your skincare issues, it’s always best to talk to the professionals. That’s why we recently caught up with leading professional dermatologist Dr Lola Alvarez, who is based in Mexico with clinics i...
Sensitive vs. sensitised skin – what’s the difference?
January 31, 2022
Dealing with skin redness and irritation is never fun, especially when it results in itchy, dry skin or a breakout. But are you faced with upset skin because your skin type is sensitive, or is a more temperamental skin condition at play, making your skin sensitised?
Let’s ...
Have yourself an acne-free Christmas!
December 12, 2021
There’s no denying it; Christmas season is here, so it’s time to put up the Christmas tree, place a few presents underneath, crank up the Christmas music and celebrate with loved ones.
While this sounds like a good time, in reality December is often filled with attending...
Put away the toothpaste and lemons! Debunking 7 acne myths
October 27, 2021
When we say myth, we’re not talking about a tale from Ancient Greece about gods and folklore. No, we’re talking about widely held but false beliefs or ideas that circulate about situations, objects or occurrences.
Perhaps because acne is one of the most common skin condi...
Chocolate causes acne. Fact or fiction?
August 3, 2021
We’ve all heard it before - the age-old myth that chocolate can cause a dreaded acne breakout. With Easter coming up, the annual holiday synonymous with enjoying a few chocolate treats, we wanted to explore this in a bit more detail.
Surely there’s some truth to this rum...
Cold, hot or warm water? The basics of cleansing
July 6, 2021
So you have your skincare routine sorted; you regularly use Epiology’s 3 step system (we hope!), cleansing and moisturising two to three times daily depending on what your skin prefers.
But if we look deeper at the first step, cleansing, there are plenty of variables to co...
What causes acne, and what can you do about it?
June 28, 2021
When you suffer from acne, whether it’s a few spots on your chin or more than a few, all you want to do is discover the cause and do what you can to fix it. However, despite there being over 600 million acne sufferers around the globe, the cause of acne hasn’t been narro...
Foods to feed your skin
January 22, 2021
While Epiology works on the outside to control acne bacteria and reduce skin redness, leaving your skin nourished and clear, there are some key foods you can add to your diet that will help your skin from the inside:
Berries
Not only are berries a healthy sweet mouthful, the...
Spring clean your skincare routine
September 8, 2020
The start of September marks the beginning of spring in the southern hemisphere, and here at Epiology we are all for it! As the flowers begin to bloom and the sun finally shows itself, our household routines often involve a bit of spring-cleaning.
At Epiology, however, we wo...
