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Why Cleansing ISN’T step 1 of your skincare ritual
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Skincare is often confusing but one thing we all know is that step 1 of any skincare ritual is cl...
What does "cell turnover" even mean?
Over the last 2 Cygnet Stories we’ve covered the basics of how the skin is structured and its mai...
Beauty vs Bodyguard Part 2: Structure of the Skin
Last week's Story focused on the important functions of our skin – truly amazing! This week we ar...
Beauty vs Bodyguard Part 1: the many roles of the skin
I’m assuming you have found this blog post or the Cygnet Skin insta profile because you at least ...
The What, Why and Where of Sebum!
I have used the term ‘sebum’ in a number of Cygnet Stories lately relating to acne and dry skin. ...
Pimples or Acne: How to Tell the Difference
Most of us will suffer at least the odd pimple and breakout in our life. When it comes to skin is...
Dry or Dehydrated Skin?
Do you feel like you have dry skin? Or is it dehydrated? Or both?! Aren’t they the same thing? We...
Guys, let the millenials have the retinol.
Retinoids have been in the spotlight recently in association with the #sephorakids phenomenon whe...
Short Stories: Baby got back(ne)!
Bacne, short for back acne, is a common skin condition that affects many individuals, particularl...
It's Time to Come Clean on Cleansing.
You need to clean your face. I thought this one was a no-brainer but apparently not! Both of my t...
The (futile) quest for 'Porefection'
That’s not a typo in the title, we’re not talking about the quest for pERfection (if you’re a per...
The Beauty of a Good Nights Sleep
When it comes to skincare, we often focus on the latest creams, serums, and treatments. But did y...
Short Stories: What's the Deal with Pimple Patches?
Pimples, those pesky little blemishes that can pop up at the most inconvenient times. Whether it'...
What is Gua Sha and Why Everyone is Obsessed?!
Have you ever heard of Gua Sha? This traditional Chinese healing technique has been used for cent...
Sun Series Part 3: SPFcore - the skincare trend you can't ignore
Australia is known for its harsh sun and unfortunately, we are world leaders in skin cancer incid...
Sun Series Part 2: Why so sensitive (or not)?
When it comes to the effects of sun exposure, we are not created equal. While some people can spe...
Sun series Part 1: Say Goodbye to Healthy Skin.....wait, what?!
We all want healthy, plump, glowing skin right? Right! But so often we neglect the most important...