Have yourself an acne-free Christmas!
December 10, 2021
There’s no denying it; Christmas season is here, so it’s time to put up the Christmas tree, place a few presents underneath, crank up the Christmas music and celebrate with loved ones.
While this sounds like a good time, in reality December is often filled with attending...
Skin update with dermatologist Dr Lola Alvarez
November 16, 2021
While it’s easy to ask Google about the basics of acne and how to handle your skincare issues, it’s always best to talk to the professionals. That’s why we recently caught up with leading professional dermatologist Dr Lola Alvarez, who is based in Mexico with clinics i...
Cold, hot or warm water? The basics of cleansing
October 26, 2021
So you have your skincare routine sorted; you regularly use Epiology’s 3 step system (we hope!), cleansing and moisturising two to three times daily depending on what your skin prefers.
But if we look deeper at the first step, cleansing, there are plenty of variables to co...
Sensitive vs. sensitised skin – what’s the difference?
September 23, 2021
Dealing with skin redness and irritation is never fun, especially when it results in itchy, dry skin or a breakout. But are you faced with upset skin because your skin type is sensitive, or is a more temperamental skin condition at play, making your skin sensitised?
Let’s ...
When we say myth, we’re not talking about a tale from Ancient Greece about gods and folklore. No, we’re talking about widely held but false beliefs or ideas that circulate about situations, objects or occurrences.
Perhaps because acne is one of the most common skin condi...
Chocolate causes acne. Fact or fiction?
March 12, 2021
We’ve all heard it before - the age-old myth that chocolate can cause a dreaded acne breakout. With Easter coming up, the annual holiday synonymous with enjoying a few chocolate treats, we wanted to explore this in a bit more detail.
Surely there’s some truth to this rum...
What causes acne, and what can you do about it?
January 15, 2021
When you suffer from acne, whether it’s a few spots on your chin or more than a few, all you want to do is discover the cause and do what you can to fix it. However, despite there being over 600 million acne sufferers around the globe, the cause of acne hasn’t been narro...
Spring clean your skincare routine
September 8, 2020
The start of September marks the beginning of spring in the southern hemisphere, and here at Epiology we are all for it! As the flowers begin to bloom and the sun finally shows itself, our household routines often involve a bit of spring-cleaning.
At Epiology, however, we wo...
Foods to feed your skin
January 23, 2020
While Epiology works on the outside to control acne bacteria and reduce skin redness, leaving your skin nourished and clear, there are some key foods you can add to your diet that will help your skin from the inside:
Berries
Not only are berries a healthy sweet mouthful, the...
