The Vemel Blog
Sunscreen and Reactive Skin: What to Look For (and what to avoid!)
Ever find yourself with watery eyes and a stinging sensation mere moments after applying your sunscreen? Whilst you may be putting in the time to give your skin the care you feel it deserves, it sometimes feels like it isn't quite so thankful. The unfortunate reality...
Self Love and Skincare – how to care for your skin in ways you didn’t think of!
When we think of showing our skin love it's easy to imagine spa days or evenings sat on the sofa with a face mask on and a warm drink in hand. But caring for our skin goes a lot deeper than just the pampering we give ourselves once in a while, in fact it can look a...
Your Post Shower Hair and Body Routine Matters – but it can be simple too!
Did you know the way in which you shower can significantly impact the health of your skin and hair? From the water temperature, how long we spend in the shower and the products we choose to include in our routines - the long term impact can be more than we realise....
Skin Elasticity – The Science Behind Sagging Skin (and what can be done about it!)
Skin sagging as we age is something we will all experience, it is a natural process and one that reminds us we have lived a life and weathered the storm. But whilst it might be a natural process, for many of us the loss of elasticity that happens in the process of...
Skincare Myths We’re Leaving Behind!
It's no secret that the beauty industry is often rife with myths and fallacies. And whilst they may have been born from some truth, sometimes these words of advice can get a little blurred along the way - and other times they're just flat out wrong. Either way, we...
What Are Upcycled Ingredients – and why they are changing sustainable skincare!
Did you know 8% of human caused greenhouse gas emissions is from food loss and waste? And the 2 most common reasons for this food wastage are limited shelf life and aesthetic standards for food not being met (whilst the food may be fit for purpose, they don't meet the...
Why Multi-Purpose Skincare Is Trending (and why your routine is in need of them!)
For many of us skincare lovers, we often find our skincare drawer is bursting with half used products that have found their way to the bottom of the pile to make room for the new. From body oils and hair masks to eye creams and lip treatments, foaming cleansers to...
Why Sensitive and Reactive Skincare is A Growing Concern (and what we can do about it!)
In recent years it has become increasingly clear that the number of people suffering with skin sensitivity is on the up. In fact, recent surveys have found up to 50% of people claim to have sensitive skin, with women being slightly more susceptible than men. It can...
Why We Experience that Tight Feeling in Our Skin (and how best to treat it!)
Ever noticed your skin feeling particularly tight? It can often happen after using certain products on the skin, or just creep up on us throughout the day and is usually accompanied with an itchy, inflamed and overall uncomfortable sensation on the skins surface....