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Moisturiser, Explained: Your Daily Must-Have for Happy, Healthy, Hydrated Skin

Moisturiser, Explained: Your Daily Must-Have for Happy, Healthy, Hydrated Skin

Posted by Melon & Starfish on 20th Jul 2021

Let’s talk about moisture! When discussing topical hydration for the skin, many brands use the terms moisturiser, cream or lotion interchangeably. For our purposes, there isn't really a difference but different product lines may use varied terminology. Most of us know that moisturisers refer to your face creams, but the term hydrator might be more encompassing of what these …
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Cleanser, Explained: The Facts You Need to Know Before Washing Your Face

Cleanser, Explained: The Facts You Need to Know Before Washing Your Face

Posted by Melon & Starfish on 8th Jul 2021

A good facial cleanser should always be the first step in any skin care ritual. Specially formulated to purify and cleanse, these products utilize surfactant ingredients, which interact with the skin’s natural barrier and disrupt the pH balance. This effectively works to break down dirt, excess oil, bacteria, pollution, dead skin, makeup and any other impurities on the surfac …
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