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An Expert Guide to Skincare: Ingredients, Routines & How to Layer Serums

A dermal therapist shares exactly how to make your skincare products work harder and smarter.
Can You Actually Get Rid of Your Pores? A Skin Expert Shares the Truth

Can You Actually Get Rid of Your Pores? A Skin Expert Shares the Truth

Our dermal therapist break downs exactly what will (and definitely won't) help with visible pores and congestion.
Liquid Gold vs Liquid Gold Rose: Which One's Better For You?

Liquid Gold vs Liquid Gold Rose: Which One's Better For You?

We explain which of our liquid exfoliating treatments will give you naturally fresh, glowing skin.
Do I Really Need a Balm Cleanser? Yes, Here’s Why

Do I Really Need a Balm Cleanser? Yes, Here’s Why

Including a recap of what balm cleansers do, how they actually work and why adding one into your skincare routine is a no-brainer.
A Dermal Therapist Shares the Best Cleanser for Your Skin Concerns

A Dermal Therapist Shares the Best Cleanser for Your Skin Concerns

From balms and gentle cleansers, to exfoliating gels and blemish products, let's break down which one's right for you (and the cleansers to avoid).
A Beauty Editor Rates Our Viral Cleansing Balm

A Beauty Editor Rates Our Viral Cleansing Balm

Love the award-winning Melting Moment Cleansing Balm? We review our new limited edition plum version (spoiler: it's delicious).
Skincare in Your Thirties

Skincare in Your Thirties

Tackling the early signs of ageing and protecting your skin for the future is essential in your thirties.
Retinol 101

Retinol 101

Retinol, the most famous form of Vitamin A and an age-defying miracle worker.
Glycolic Acid 101

Glycolic Acid 101

Discover the acid that has earned itself the “King of Chemical Exfoliants” crown in the skincare industry.
Skincare in Your Twenties

Skincare in Your Twenties

When it comes to developing positive skincare habits, your twenties are the perfect time to begin. 
Skin Cycling 101

Skin Cycling 101

The latest skincare trend, skin cycling is the perfect way to integrate acids and actives into your routine. 
Caring for your neck and décolletage

Caring for your neck and décolletage

Did you know the neck and décolletage are often the first areas of the body to show visible signs of age? 
Water and Oil: Why your skin needs both

Water and Oil: Why your skin needs both

The terms hydration and moisture are often used interchangeably, we explain the difference between the two.
Get to know the nine oils in Golden Haze Face Oil

Get to know the nine oils in Golden Haze Face Oil

Read on as we take a closer look at the nine different oils in this luxurious formulation.
Sync your cycle

Sync your cycle

It’s no secret that hormones greatly affect the behaviour of our skin. Just a few tweaks to your regular routine can give your skin everything it needs at each different stage for your most radiant complexion...
Photoaging

Photoaging

Learn more about photoaging, how it affects the condition of your skin, and how to best protect it from the harmful effects of the sun.
Skincare in your teens

Skincare in your teens

Read on to learn more about photoaging, and how it affects the condition of your skin, and how to best protect it from the harmful effects of the sun.
Why Salicylic Acid is great for treating acne

Why Salicylic Acid is great for treating acne

Let’s talk about acne, because whether you suffer from the common pimple, ‘bacne’ or hormonal breakouts you’re not alone.
Meet the ingredients in our new Cleansing Balm

Meet the ingredients in our new Cleansing Balm

Not all balms are made equal, take a closer look at the key ingredients that make our new Melting Moment Cleansing Balm.
Sensitive Skin and Generation Glow

Sensitive Skin and Generation Glow

Read on as we explore the different types of sensitive skin and learn some helpful tips for introducing AHAs successfully for this often-unpredictable skin type. 
Estrogen deficient skin 

Estrogen deficient skin 

Learn more about how estrogen plays a pivotal role in skin health, and how to adjust your skincare to aid estrogen-deficient skin.
Generation Glow, Acid for Sensitive Skin

Generation Glow, Acid for Sensitive Skin

We take a closer look at the skin's pH, and how acids can be introduced into your routine.
How gold can be great for your skin

How gold can be great for your skin

Read on as we explore the benefits of Liquid Gold for the skin.
Anti-Pollution Skincare

Anti-Pollution Skincare

With the interest in "anti-pollution" skincare rising, learn more about how pollution affects the skin, and what can be done to help prevention.
The Skin’s Microbiome

The Skin’s Microbiome

Did you know a healthy, balanced skin microbiome contributes to barrier function? Learn more about the skin's microbiome, and how we can support it.
Sensitive vs Sensitised Skin

Sensitive vs Sensitised Skin

We take a closer look at these two commonly confused skin concerns and learn how to spot the differences between them.
Introducing Generation Glow

Introducing Generation Glow

Meet the next generation of exfoliation for everyone. One formula, a multitude of benefits and all without drying or stripping the skin.
Vitamin reformulations – what’s changed?

Vitamin reformulations – what’s changed?

Our Vitamin Serum have had a sneaky reformulation and made them even more incredible than they were before!  Keep reading for the low down on what’s changed with each, and why. 
The perfect entry level Retinol

The perfect entry level Retinol

Learn more about Vitamin A and to understand how best to introduce it into your regime no matter what stage of your skincare journey for maximum results.
Dry v Dehydrated Skin

Dry v Dehydrated Skin

They often get grouped into the same space as skin concerns so it can tend to get confusing, learn the difference between the two.
Vitamin E, The unsung hero

Vitamin E, The unsung hero

An important fat-soluble antioxidant essential for the maintenance of healthy skin: Vitamin E really is the unsung hero.
Pigmentation

Pigmentation

To help tackle some of the mystery, misconceptions and uncertainty surrounding how to deal with the various types of pigmentation, let’s take a closer look at how it occurs. 
The four acids on everyone’s radar

The four acids on everyone’s radar

Welcome to our guide on the top four acids that are on everyone’s minds – their functions, differences, and where you can find them within the Alpha-H range.
How Your Gut Health Affects Your Skin 

How Your Gut Health Affects Your Skin 

The Beauty Chef founder Carla Oates speaks to how the skin is impacted by Gut Health.
Understanding the difference between facial skin and body skin

Understanding the difference between facial skin and body skin

The skin on our body and skin on our face have unique differences.
What is the difference between Chemical and Physical exfoliation?

What is the difference between Chemical and Physical exfoliation?

Exfoliation: your ticket back to glowing, youthful skin. 
A Routine to Repair Your Skin Barrier

A Routine to Repair Your Skin Barrier

Nurture your skin back to health in 3-steps 
The Skin Barrier Explained, with Dr Anjali Mahto

The Skin Barrier Explained, with Dr Anjali Mahto

What is the Skin Barrier and how does it work.
The importance of sleep for your skin: understanding Alpha Waves

The importance of sleep for your skin: understanding Alpha Waves

Did you know that getting ready for bed starts a few hours before you actually go to sleep?
Understanding Glycolic Acid & Granactive Retinoid

Understanding Glycolic Acid & Granactive Retinoid

Supercharge your skincare routine by combining two of the most powerful age-defying ingredients out there.
Does your skincare pass “The Acid Test?”

Does your skincare pass “The Acid Test?”

There’s no doubt about it, chemical exfoliating acids are all the rage right now. And for good reason.
A lesson on lips; why your lips need their own skincare

A lesson on lips; why your lips need their own skincare

We get serious on all things lip care and why caring for your pout is different from caring for the rest of your skin.
The Australian ingredients that fight against skin congestion and breakouts

The Australian ingredients that fight against skin congestion and breakouts

Native to our beautiful homeland and can pack a serious punch in the fight against skin congestion and breakouts.
(Vitamin) C is for collagen; let’s talk about it

(Vitamin) C is for collagen; let’s talk about it

Let’s take a closer look at this super antioxidant and why your skin needs its own source of it.
Oil and water; why you need both for healthy skin

Oil and water; why you need both for healthy skin

We all want to be well hydrated and dewy, but nobody wants to be oily.
Acid education; what’s the difference between AHAs and BHAs?

Acid education; what’s the difference between AHAs and BHAs?

So, which one is right for your skin? It’s time for acid education!
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Reviews: Why You Need This Exfoliant for Healthy, Glowing Skin

Alpha-H Liquid Gold Reviews: Why You Need This Exfoliant for Healthy, Glowing Skin

What is Liquid Gold? We explain how to use this liquid exfoliant (and why it has 5,000+ 5-star reviews).
Not all Hyaluronic Acids are created equal

Not all Hyaluronic Acids are created equal

Let’s take a closer look at Hyaluronic Acid, and how Alpha-H’s Hyaluronic 8 Super Serum is different to the rest.
Think your skin is oily? It could actually be dehydrated

Think your skin is oily? It could actually be dehydrated

We know you’re probably rolling your eyes at us right now, thinking that a moisturiser is the last thing your oil-soaked skin needs, but we promise you’re going to want to read this.
Understanding oil; why your skin needs it, and how you can control it

Understanding oil; why your skin needs it, and how you can control it

Did you know that by stripping the oil from your skin, you could actually be causing your skin to step up its oil production even more?
Did you know your skin has a cycle? Meet your circadian rhythm

Did you know your skin has a cycle? Meet your circadian rhythm

Have you ever noticed your skin seems to look its best of a morning? What you’ve noticed is your skin’s circadian rhythm.
Is SPF 15 really enough?

Is SPF 15 really enough?

Let’s take a closer look at Essential Skin Perfecting Moisturiser, its purpose, who it’s ideal for and where it should sit in your SPF wardrobe.
The lowdown on sunscreen; SPF ratings, UV and more

The lowdown on sunscreen; SPF ratings, UV and more

Let's take a closer look and separate some sunscreen myths from the facts.
Probiotics in skincare –  a boost of good bacteria

Probiotics in skincare – a boost of good bacteria

It’s well known that probiotics are good for your gut and overall health, but did you know they can also benefit your skin?
Retinol: the age-defying miracle worker

Retinol: the age-defying miracle worker

The most famous, most researched, most clinically proven vitamin for topical application.
Perfect your pH

Perfect your pH

It sounds like a lesson in chemistry, right? Well kind of, but we’ve simplified it for you. 
Understanding the difference between facial skin and body skin

Understanding the difference between facial skin and body skin

The skin on our body and skin on our face have unique differences.
What is the difference between Chemical and Physical exfoliation?

What is the difference between Chemical and Physical exfoliation?

Exfoliation: your ticket back to glowing, youthful skin. 
Caring for your neck and décolletage

Caring for your neck and décolletage

Did you know the neck and décolletage are often the first areas of the body to show visible signs of age? 
A Routine to Repair Your Skin Barrier

A Routine to Repair Your Skin Barrier

Nurture your skin back to health in 3-steps 
skincare products on a shelf

An Expert Guide to Skincare: Ingredients, Routines & How to Layer Serums

A dermal therapist shares exactly how to make your skincare products work harder and smarter.
Can You Actually Get Rid of Your Pores? A Skin Expert Shares the Truth

Can You Actually Get Rid of Your Pores? A Skin Expert Shares the Truth

Our dermal therapist break downs exactly what will (and definitely won't) help with visible pores and congestion.
Liquid Gold vs Liquid Gold Rose: Which One's Better For You?

Liquid Gold vs Liquid Gold Rose: Which One's Better For You?

We explain which of our liquid exfoliating treatments will give you naturally fresh, glowing skin.
Do I Really Need a Balm Cleanser? Yes, Here’s Why

Do I Really Need a Balm Cleanser? Yes, Here’s Why

Including a recap of what balm cleansers do, how they actually work and why adding one into your skincare routine is a no-brainer.
A Dermal Therapist Shares the Best Cleanser for Your Skin Concerns

A Dermal Therapist Shares the Best Cleanser for Your Skin Concerns

From balms and gentle cleansers, to exfoliating gels and blemish products, let's break down which one's right for you (and the cleansers to avoid).
A Beauty Editor Rates Our Viral Cleansing Balm

A Beauty Editor Rates Our Viral Cleansing Balm

Love the award-winning Melting Moment Cleansing Balm? We review our new limited edition plum version (spoiler: it's delicious).
Skincare in Your Thirties

Skincare in Your Thirties

Tackling the early signs of ageing and protecting your skin for the future is essential in your thirties.
Retinol 101

Retinol 101

Retinol, the most famous form of Vitamin A and an age-defying miracle worker.
Glycolic Acid 101

Glycolic Acid 101

Discover the acid that has earned itself the “King of Chemical Exfoliants” crown in the skincare industry.
Skincare in Your Twenties

Skincare in Your Twenties

When it comes to developing positive skincare habits, your twenties are the perfect time to begin. 
Skin Cycling 101

Skin Cycling 101

The latest skincare trend, skin cycling is the perfect way to integrate acids and actives into your routine. 
Caring for your neck and décolletage

Caring for your neck and décolletage

Did you know the neck and décolletage are often the first areas of the body to show visible signs of age? 
Water and Oil: Why your skin needs both

Water and Oil: Why your skin needs both

The terms hydration and moisture are often used interchangeably, we explain the difference between the two.
Get to know the nine oils in Golden Haze Face Oil

Get to know the nine oils in Golden Haze Face Oil

Read on as we take a closer look at the nine different oils in this luxurious formulation.
Sync your cycle

Sync your cycle

It’s no secret that hormones greatly affect the behaviour of our skin. Just a few tweaks to your regular routine can give your skin everything it needs at each different stage for your most radiant complexion...
Photoaging

Photoaging

Learn more about photoaging, how it affects the condition of your skin, and how to best protect it from the harmful effects of the sun.
Skincare in your teens

Skincare in your teens

Read on to learn more about photoaging, and how it affects the condition of your skin, and how to best protect it from the harmful effects of the sun.
Why Salicylic Acid is great for treating acne

Why Salicylic Acid is great for treating acne

Let’s talk about acne, because whether you suffer from the common pimple, ‘bacne’ or hormonal breakouts you’re not alone.
Meet the ingredients in our new Cleansing Balm

Meet the ingredients in our new Cleansing Balm

Not all balms are made equal, take a closer look at the key ingredients that make our new Melting Moment Cleansing Balm.
Sensitive Skin and Generation Glow

Sensitive Skin and Generation Glow

Read on as we explore the different types of sensitive skin and learn some helpful tips for introducing AHAs successfully for this often-unpredictable skin type. 
Estrogen deficient skin 

Estrogen deficient skin 

Learn more about how estrogen plays a pivotal role in skin health, and how to adjust your skincare to aid estrogen-deficient skin.
Generation Glow, Acid for Sensitive Skin

Generation Glow, Acid for Sensitive Skin

We take a closer look at the skin's pH, and how acids can be introduced into your routine.
How gold can be great for your skin

How gold can be great for your skin

Read on as we explore the benefits of Liquid Gold for the skin.
Anti-Pollution Skincare

Anti-Pollution Skincare

With the interest in "anti-pollution" skincare rising, learn more about how pollution affects the skin, and what can be done to help prevention.
The Skin’s Microbiome

The Skin’s Microbiome

Did you know a healthy, balanced skin microbiome contributes to barrier function? Learn more about the skin's microbiome, and how we can support it.
Sensitive vs Sensitised Skin

Sensitive vs Sensitised Skin

We take a closer look at these two commonly confused skin concerns and learn how to spot the differences between them.
Introducing Generation Glow

Introducing Generation Glow

Meet the next generation of exfoliation for everyone. One formula, a multitude of benefits and all without drying or stripping the skin.
Vitamin reformulations – what’s changed?

Vitamin reformulations – what’s changed?

Our Vitamin Serum have had a sneaky reformulation and made them even more incredible than they were before!  Keep reading for the low down on what’s changed with each, and why. 
The perfect entry level Retinol

The perfect entry level Retinol

Learn more about Vitamin A and to understand how best to introduce it into your regime no matter what stage of your skincare journey for maximum results.
Dry v Dehydrated Skin

Dry v Dehydrated Skin

They often get grouped into the same space as skin concerns so it can tend to get confusing, learn the difference between the two.
Vitamin E, The unsung hero

Vitamin E, The unsung hero

An important fat-soluble antioxidant essential for the maintenance of healthy skin: Vitamin E really is the unsung hero.
Pigmentation

Pigmentation

To help tackle some of the mystery, misconceptions and uncertainty surrounding how to deal with the various types of pigmentation, let’s take a closer look at how it occurs. 
The four acids on everyone’s radar

The four acids on everyone’s radar

Welcome to our guide on the top four acids that are on everyone’s minds – their functions, differences, and where you can find them within the Alpha-H range.
How Your Gut Health Affects Your Skin 

How Your Gut Health Affects Your Skin 

The Beauty Chef founder Carla Oates speaks to how the skin is impacted by Gut Health.
Understanding the difference between facial skin and body skin

Understanding the difference between facial skin and body skin

The skin on our body and skin on our face have unique differences.
What is the difference between Chemical and Physical exfoliation?

What is the difference between Chemical and Physical exfoliation?

Exfoliation: your ticket back to glowing, youthful skin. 
A Routine to Repair Your Skin Barrier

A Routine to Repair Your Skin Barrier

Nurture your skin back to health in 3-steps 
The Skin Barrier Explained, with Dr Anjali Mahto

The Skin Barrier Explained, with Dr Anjali Mahto

What is the Skin Barrier and how does it work.
The importance of sleep for your skin: understanding Alpha Waves

The importance of sleep for your skin: understanding Alpha Waves

Did you know that getting ready for bed starts a few hours before you actually go to sleep?
Understanding Glycolic Acid & Granactive Retinoid

Understanding Glycolic Acid & Granactive Retinoid

Supercharge your skincare routine by combining two of the most powerful age-defying ingredients out there.
Does your skincare pass “The Acid Test?”

Does your skincare pass “The Acid Test?”

There’s no doubt about it, chemical exfoliating acids are all the rage right now. And for good reason.
A lesson on lips; why your lips need their own skincare

A lesson on lips; why your lips need their own skincare

We get serious on all things lip care and why caring for your pout is different from caring for the rest of your skin.
The Australian ingredients that fight against skin congestion and breakouts

The Australian ingredients that fight against skin congestion and breakouts

Native to our beautiful homeland and can pack a serious punch in the fight against skin congestion and breakouts.
(Vitamin) C is for collagen; let’s talk about it

(Vitamin) C is for collagen; let’s talk about it

Let’s take a closer look at this super antioxidant and why your skin needs its own source of it.
Oil and water; why you need both for healthy skin

Oil and water; why you need both for healthy skin

We all want to be well hydrated and dewy, but nobody wants to be oily.
Acid education; what’s the difference between AHAs and BHAs?

Acid education; what’s the difference between AHAs and BHAs?

So, which one is right for your skin? It’s time for acid education!
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Reviews: Why You Need This Exfoliant for Healthy, Glowing Skin

Alpha-H Liquid Gold Reviews: Why You Need This Exfoliant for Healthy, Glowing Skin

What is Liquid Gold? We explain how to use this liquid exfoliant (and why it has 5,000+ 5-star reviews).
Not all Hyaluronic Acids are created equal

Not all Hyaluronic Acids are created equal

Let’s take a closer look at Hyaluronic Acid, and how Alpha-H’s Hyaluronic 8 Super Serum is different to the rest.
Think your skin is oily? It could actually be dehydrated

Think your skin is oily? It could actually be dehydrated

We know you’re probably rolling your eyes at us right now, thinking that a moisturiser is the last thing your oil-soaked skin needs, but we promise you’re going to want to read this.
Understanding oil; why your skin needs it, and how you can control it

Understanding oil; why your skin needs it, and how you can control it

Did you know that by stripping the oil from your skin, you could actually be causing your skin to step up its oil production even more?
Did you know your skin has a cycle? Meet your circadian rhythm

Did you know your skin has a cycle? Meet your circadian rhythm

Have you ever noticed your skin seems to look its best of a morning? What you’ve noticed is your skin’s circadian rhythm.
Is SPF 15 really enough?

Is SPF 15 really enough?

Let’s take a closer look at Essential Skin Perfecting Moisturiser, its purpose, who it’s ideal for and where it should sit in your SPF wardrobe.
The lowdown on sunscreen; SPF ratings, UV and more

The lowdown on sunscreen; SPF ratings, UV and more

Let's take a closer look and separate some sunscreen myths from the facts.
Probiotics in skincare –  a boost of good bacteria

Probiotics in skincare – a boost of good bacteria

It’s well known that probiotics are good for your gut and overall health, but did you know they can also benefit your skin?
Retinol: the age-defying miracle worker

Retinol: the age-defying miracle worker

The most famous, most researched, most clinically proven vitamin for topical application.
Perfect your pH

Perfect your pH

It sounds like a lesson in chemistry, right? Well kind of, but we’ve simplified it for you.