The Vemel Blog
Shielding Your Skin: How Pollution Impacts Your Skin (and your skincare defence!)
With our skin being the body's first line of protection against external stressors, it's fair to say it is battling a lot each and every day to keep us safe and healthy. Perhaps one of the most significant external stressors we face every day is pollution. Whilst...
Rosehip Oil: Nature’s Retinoid and How To Use It
Rosehip oil, derived from the seeds of wild rose bushes, has been gaining popularity in skincare for its endless benefits. Often referred to as "nature's retinoid," this natural elixir is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making it a potent ally for achieving radiant...
‘Inflammaging’ – How Inflammation and Aging Impact the Skin (and what to do!)
As we age, the intricate dance between inflammation and the skin becomes increasingly apparent. In the quest to understand the specifics of aging, scientists have recently turned their attention to a phenomenon known as 'inflammaging'. This emerging concept explores...
Skincare for Rosacea: Gentle Approaches for Sensitive Skin
Did you know Rosacea is most common amongst those between the ages of 30-60? Whilst it can develop at any age, this condition is particularly common amongst women during menopause, and although it isn't a severely harmful condition by nature, it definitely can be very...
Bubbles Vs Bath Oil – How To Nourish Your Skin Whilst Calming Your Mind
When it comes to unwinding and pampering ourselves, a long, luxurious soak in the tub is high on the list. But whilst a spa-like pamper involving us surrounded by bubbles and gorgeous scents to relax is definitely warranted after a long day, the products we opt for...
Give Your Loved Ones The Gift Of Radiant Skin This Season – The Ultimate Skincare Gift Guide
With the holiday season just around the corner, what better way to show your loved ones you care than by gifting them a reason to take a few moments of self care each day? Whether you're shopping for a skincare aficionado or someone new to the world of beauty, we've...
Glowing Through the Ages: Skincare Tips for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Hormonal Ups and Downs
It's fair to say that whilst aging is a natural part of life, for women, perimenopause and menopause bring about a unique set of challenges. The hormonal changes during these phases can wreak havoc on the skin, leading to issues from dryness and dehydration to...
What Is Lipid Rich Skincare? (and why our dry skin is in need of it!)
Too often skincare is marketed to make us focus on surface level concerns. But almost always, our skin is showing signs of issues from much deeper within. So what would happen if we address our skin concerns by looking at the very building blocks that form the...
TRANSEPIDERMAL WATER LOSS – WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO STOP IT
For most of us we are aware that dry and dehydrated skin signifies the skin is lacking moisture and hydration, but have you ever heard the term Transepidermal Water Loss?Whilst it might sound a little sciencey and all too technical, it’s actually a process that is...