If you deal with rosacea, you’ll know how frustrating it can feel trying to work out what your skin actually wants. One product feels fine for a few days, then suddenly your cheeks are hot, tight and inflamed again. You buy products that promise glow and radiance, only to end up looking redder than before. I know that feeling well because I’ve had rosacea across the apples of my cheeks for several years now. Mine tends to flare when I use products that are too aggressive, ove

If your skin feels tight after cleansing, that’s not a sign it’s “really clean.” - it’s often a sign it’s been stripped. And one of the most common reasons for that is SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate). What SLS is - and does SLS is a cleansing agent. It’s used in face washes, shampoos, and body products to break down oil and dirt and create that satisfying foam we enjoy washing with. It's an effective ingridient, which is why it's used so widely in skincare. But it doesn’t just r