Roisin Gibb

PORES, BLACKHEADS, WHITEHEADS, OH MY….. Let’s talk everything pores, let’s figure out why they can cause blackheads and whiteheads and let’s figure out SOLUTIONS to your PORE issues. Did you know you have 10K (yes 10,000) pores on your face alone. This is 10K opportunities for blackheads and 10K chances to get clogged and lead to the forbidden, hateful ACNE.  Let’s analyze this a little closer: WHAT IS A CLOGGED PORE? A build-up of excess oil combined with debris and dead skin cells deep within the pore. This can lead to visible congestion, stretching and enlarging of pores.  WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE? Often flat and enlarged at the surface with slight discolouration.  WHAT IS A BLACKHEAD? A clogged pore that forms a plug at the skin’s surface.  WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE? Once exposed to air, the plug oxidizes and turns black. Stubborn blackheads appear dark, hardened and raised at the surface.  Now let’s help find you a solution!!! ...

Winter Skin solutions  Not only should you change your wardrobe for winter but you need to change your skincare routine too! As we get set to enter into a cold Canadian winter I want to share with you my winter skincare solutions, so you don’t get dry, dull and itchy this season!! Being a Canadian girl the transition to winter used to wreak havoc on my skin, but since putting the following strategies in to practice, my skin doesn’t suffer through winter fury anymore!! Keep reading for my top 5 winter skin care solutions to keep your skin soft, glowing and gorgeous even in the harshest cold. 1. Hydration Skin often becomes “dehydrated” during the cold winter months. Therefore you need a hydrating product. What many people may not realize is that although the terms are mistakenly used interchangeably, moisturizing and hydrating are not exactly the same thing. Hydration refers to the water content within cells - water within cells leaves them plump/juicy like a GR...

Let's talk about eye cream! The latest research is showing that everyone AGE 20+ should be using an eye cream.  Have you ever wondered why is this product essential? Why can't I just use the regular cream that I use on other parts of my body? Well read on because I will answer everything you ever wanted to know about EYECREAM….. #1 reason WHY you need Eye Cream  The skin around your eye area is very thin so it doesn't contain as much ELASTIN (elastin helps skin to return to its original position when it is poked or pinched) . It also does not contain as much FIBRILLIN (fibrillin is a glycoprotein, which is essential for the formation of elastic fibers found in connective tissue) Since the skin around the eye does not have as many of these goodies, it's more prone to stretching. When we're squinting, this p ulls on the skin and can cause dreaded CROW'S FEET.  Because this skin is so unique, ie it’s thinner and lacks elastin/fibrillin it requires a cream ...

FIVE tips on how to Wash Your Face - THE RIGHT WAY Today we are going to talk about arguable THE  most important part of your skincare routine,  washing your face .  You are probably thinking, hey Roisin, I know how to do that, I've been doing it for years... well read on because m any people consider it to be the simplest part of their beauty routine. Unfortunately, most of us do it incorrectly!!!  I'm going to share with you my TOP 5 TIPS   to properly wash or cleanse your face.  Along the way I will also share some common mistakes. By the time you are done reading this, you WILL be doing this essential task CORRECTLY ! Before we get into the tips let's first talk about frequency. You want to be washing your face at least once a day, ideally twice a day. N ot cleansing enough can lead to a build-up of oil, resulting in clogged pores, blackheads and blemishes.  But, if life is just plain chaos and you can only commit to once...