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129. Suitcase Skin Series - The Great Outdoors
Make sure you look after your skin or it will suffer from a crazy days away. Use the 'less is more' rule to protect your skin with...

Diana Richardson
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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97. Conversations with a Skin Therapist - guide to glycolic acid
In skincare, glycolic acid is commonly used as an exfoliator and peeling agent. It helps to remove dead skin cells from the surface

Diana Richardson
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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95. Conversations with a Skin Therapist - Benefits of a Chemical Peel
The end of the autumn season and heading into winter means it's PEEL SEASON! Time to slough off the summer sun

Diana Richardson
Nov 23, 20234 min read
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93. Conversations with a Skin Therapist - What is Face Mapping?
Face mapping skin analysis is a technique used by skincare professionals to evaluate the health and condition of the skin

Diana Richardson
Nov 16, 20234 min read
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91. Skin Science - Exfoliant Accelerator 35
This week PHAB Service Stars founder Nergish Wadia-Austin hosted an Instagram Live featuring Orchids Retreat Beauty & Wellbeing Founder

Diana Richardson
Nov 9, 20235 min read
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89. Conversations with a Skin Therapist - Skin Sensitivity & Inflammation
How many of you are suffering with redness, itchy or stinging skin when applying products? These are all signs that your skin is sensitised

Diana Richardson
Nov 2, 20236 min read
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87. Help manage your skin as the season changes
The seasonal changes that can be found on the skin may vary depending on the climate and geographical location.

Diana Richardson
Oct 26, 20235 min read
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85. Say goodbye to those fine lines around the lips
Fine lines around the lips, also known as lip lines or perioral lines. They can be caused by a variety of factors

Diana Richardson
Oct 20, 20233 min read
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83. What is Bacne?
Back acne, also known as "bacne," is a common skin condition characterized by the presence of acne lesions (such as pimples, blackheads, and

Diana Richardson
Oct 12, 20232 min read
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78. The dish on double cleansing
Skincare is an essential part of our daily routine, and many already follow a simple cleanse, tone, moisturise regime every day

Diana Richardson
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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77. Science and Technology - Benefits of retinol
Is the retinol hype worthy of all of the press it receives? YES! Because retinol has over 60 years worth of research

Diana Richardson
Jan 12, 20234 min read
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76. Menopause Masterclass
Hormones play a huge role in ongoing changes in our skin - as women we go through puberty, menstrual cycles, menopause

Diana Richardson
Nov 17, 202213 min read
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70. Skincare Special with Juliet's Pilates Winter Exclusive - Three Tips for Winter Skin
I had the honour of being asked to do a skincare masterclass for my friend Juliet's Pilates. I've known Juliet about as long as I've...

Diana Richardson
Jan 27, 20228 min read
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69. Science and Technology- Phyto Nature Firming Serum
If we were all asked to raise our hands if we'd like to look younger, I think it would be an infinitive YES! It's not about turning back...

Diana Richardson
Jan 13, 20224 min read
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68. Lifestyle Series - The Stress Factor
How many of you had a stressful holiday season this year? For me it seemed to be one of the most stressful EVER! For those of you who...

Diana Richardson
Jan 6, 20225 min read
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65. Lifestyle Series - Get that post workout glow!
How many of you exercise regularly? Statistics showed that at the end of last year, 10 million people in the UK were members of health...

Diana Richardson
Mar 30, 20215 min read
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62. The meaning behind Aurum D
So much comes in to a name - special meaning, history, branding and reputation. Aurum D came about on a girly spa day. I have always...

Diana Richardson
Feb 18, 20212 min read
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44. Therapist Thursday- Conversations with Skin Therapist- holiday must haves
Tis the season for holidays... with the Government restrictions relaxing and the air bridges in place people are starting to think about...

Diana Richardson
Jul 16, 20202 min read
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43. Did you know Maskne is a thing?
After two full days back in the salon in full Personal Protective Equipment aka PPE my face feels raw! It's as is I've been snogging...

Diana Richardson
Jul 14, 20203 min read
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42. Summer Sun, Summer Has Begun - Do You Know the Equation?
A recipe for SPF (sun protection factor) includes ingredients in the products, the broad spectrum protection and also the skin's natural...

Diana Richardson
Jun 30, 20203 min read
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