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Oily Skin & Large Pores

Why Is My Face So Oily? Causes and What to Do First

Wondering why your face gets so oily? The real causes, from genetics and hormones to over-cleansing, plus what to change first for a more balanced ...

Kate

4 Aug 2026 · 5 min

Pore Minimising

How to Minimise the Look of Large Pores: A Routine That Works

A calm, consistent routine genuinely reduces the look of large pores — salicylic acid, niacinamide, retinoids and daily SPF. How to build it.

Kate

4 Aug 2026 · 7 min

Sun Protection & SPF

How Much Sunscreen to Use & How Often to Reapply

How often should you reapply sunscreen and how much to use? The two-finger rule, reapplying every 2 hours, over make-up and for kids, explained.

Kate

4 Aug 2026 · 6 min

Professional Insights

Crystal Retinal vs Retinol: Understanding Medik8's Vitamin A Range

Retinal and retinol aren't the same. Here's how Medik8's Crystal Retinal differs from Intelligent Retinol, and which suits your skin.

Daisy

4 Aug 2026 · 3 min

Oily Skin & Large Pores

Oily T-Zone: Why Your Forehead, Nose and Chin Shine

Why the T-zone gets oilier than your cheeks, how it links to combination skin, and how to manage forehead, nose and chin shine without stripping yo...

Kate

4 Aug 2026 · 6 min

Skin Texture

Retinol Purge: What It Is and How Long It Lasts

Why skin can get worse before better when you start a retinoid, how long the purge lasts, how to tell it from a real reaction, and how to get throu...

Kate

4 Aug 2026 · 6 min

Uneven Skin Tone

What Causes Blotchy Skin? Causes, Types and How to Calm It

From vascular flushing to sun-mottled tone, here are the common causes of blotchy, patchy skin, how to tell the types apart, and how to calm and ev...

Kate

4 Aug 2026 · 7 min

Skin Texture

How to Improve Skin Texture: Exfoliation, Retinoids and Routine (UK)

How to improve uneven skin texture with the right exfoliation, retinoids and hydration in a simple routine. A practical UK guide.

Kate

4 Aug 2026 · 7 min

Pore Minimising

What Causes Enlarged Pores? (And What Actually Helps)

Pores look larger for three reasons: oil output, lost elasticity and follicle size. What genuinely reduces their appearance — and what will not.

Kate

3 Aug 2026 · 7 min

Skin Texture

Why Is My Skin Texture Rough and Bumpy? Causes and Fixes

Rough, bumpy or uneven skin texture has a few common causes. How to identify yours — build-up, dryness, congestion or sun damage — and smooth it.

Kate

3 Aug 2026 · 7 min

Hyperpigmentation

What Is Melasma? Causes, Triggers and How to Manage the Look

Melasma is a stubborn, symmetrical facial pigmentation driven by UV, heat and hormones. What it is, why it recurs, and how SPF and skincare help th...

Kate

3 Aug 2026 · 6 min

Mature Skin

Mature Skin: How to Build the Right Routine (UK Guide)

How to build a routine for mature skin - retinoids, peptides, vitamin C and daily SPF. A warm, expert UK guide with a simple AM/PM plan and FAQs.

Daisy

3 Aug 2026 · 6 min