Impact of Covid-19 on skincare and beauty During the recent national UK lockdown we found that our skin has been negatively impacted by a number of bad habits. Staying at home has meant not wearing as much make-up as usual, but we have found that the following factors have contributed to the impact of our skin care: Lack of vitamin D due to poor natural sunlight outdoors has caused our skin to become even more prone to acne than usual. A recent study found that people with acne have lower levels of vitamin D than those without acne. (Source: Medical News Today) Wearing masks and face coverings have also caused maskne (also known as mask acne) and means dealing with...
People associate acne prone skin with teenagers. Acne is very common in teenagers and younger adults. About 95% of people aged 11 to 30 are affected by acne to some extent. Acne is most common in girls from the ages of 14 to 17, and in boys from the ages of 16 to 19. Whilst it is a fact of teenage life that when puberty hits, it’s often that acne does, too. Some experts say that the cause of acne is hereditary and hormonal. At puberty, the oil glands around the hair follicles on the skin enlarge and oil production also increases too. Teenage acne is thought to be triggered by increased levels of testosterone. Acne is caused when...
We regularly get asked how our products work and why customers see such significant changes in their skin development. The answer … 4-Step Kit! We always recommend using the 4-Step Kit together as part of an overall skincare routine instead of in isolation. The natural ingredients within each product work extremely well together to drive immediate change with visible results. Whilst the time frame for results differs for each person, it’s safe to say that you will notice an immediate change in your skin as soon as you start using the 4-Step Kit. To understand more about the process of fading acne scars we have dissected some of the key ingredients within our products to help explain why the...
How to keep pores clear with natural oils? Today we are talking about pores and how to keep them clear. Firstly, let’s start by understanding more about the meaning of noncomedogenic oils. Skincare products made with comedogenic oils may clog your pores, eventually causing the eruption of comedones (clogged pores), whereas noncomedogenic oils do not have this effect. We specifically use a high percentage of noncomedogenic oils in our formulations to keep dry skin moisturised and oily skin acne-free. Using oils that allow the skin to breathe, stay hydrated and free from breakouts is our main priority at Like It On Top. When our pores get clogged with oil and dirt, this can effectively cause breakouts in the form of...
We spoke to Cherelle, Skincare Specialist and Founder of Le’Skin Consultancy, who shared her tips on how to care for your skin. Do not pick your skin! She says "I would suggest to limit how much you touch your face as your hands carry so much bacteria and dirt." Many acne suffers may be tempted to pick spots, but this can cause more damage to the skin and prolong healing time for the spot. Kiss (acne patch protection) are hydrocolloid patches which absorb moisture and are commonly used to help heal chronic wounds. Our acne patches are breathable, biodegradable and help to keep bacteria away from spots and avoid reinfection. They are great for preventing spot picking and may...
