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The Complete SKIN|CYCLES Routine: How To Layer Every Product In The Right Order

The Complete SKIN|CYCLES Routine: How To Layer Every Product In The Right Order

Applying great skincare in the wrong order can reduce its effectiveness. From cleansers and serums to moisturisers and SPF, each product has a specific place in your routine to maximise absorption and minimise irritation. In...
The Skin Barrier: What It Is, How It Breaks, and How to Repair It

The Skin Barrier: What It Is, How It Breaks, and How to Repair It

A damaged skin barrier can leave your skin dry, sensitive, irritated and prone to breakouts. In this science-backed guide, Alice Henshaw explains what the skin barrier is, why it breaks down, the warning signs to...
Perimenopause, Menopause and Your Skin: What Is Actually Happening, and What You Can Do About It

Perimenopause, Menopause and Your Skin: What Is Actually Happening, and What You Can Do About It

Written by Alice Henshaw, founder of SKIN|CYCLES and one of London's leading aesthetic practitioners, this guide explains the biological changes that happen to your skin during perimenopause and menopause. Drawing on years of clinical experience and...
Your Skin in Your 30s, 40s and 50s: What Actually Changes, and What to Do About It

Your Skin in Your 30s, 40s and 50s: What Actually Changes, and What to Do About It

What actually happens to your skin as you move through your 30s, 40s and 50s? From early collagen decline and hormonal skin changes to menopause-related ageing, Alice Henshaw breaks down the science behind skin ageing...
Bright Eyes and Fuller Lips: Why the Smallest Areas of Your Face Need the Most Considered Skincare

Bright Eyes and Fuller Lips: Why the Smallest Areas of Your Face Need the Most Considered Skincare

The skin around your eyes is the thinnest on your face, while your lips have no oil glands at all, making both areas especially vulnerable to dehydration, fine lines and volume loss. In this expert...
The Post-Injectables Skincare Blueprint: What to Use (and Avoid) After Fillers and Toxin

The Post-Injectables Skincare Blueprint: What to Use (and Avoid) After Fillers and Toxin

In this expert-led guide, Alice Henshaw, RN, NMP, founder of SKIN|CYCLES and Harley Street Injectables, breaks down how to care for skin after fillers and Botox, from barrier-friendly essentials to the ingredients and treatments best...
From Dull To Glass-Like: Exfoliation Mists, Acids and Hydrators For Refined Skin Texture

From Dull To Glass-Like: Exfoliation Mists, Acids and Hydrators For Refined Skin Texture

In this expert guide, Alice Henshaw, founder of SKIN|CYCLES, explains how to achieve glass skin by combining chemical exfoliation with deep hydration. Learn how glycolic acid, exfoliation mists and multi-weight hyaluronic acid help smooth texture,...
Adult Acne, Texture and Pigmentation: A Dermatology-Inspired Routine That Doesn't Strip Your Barrier

Adult Acne, Texture and Pigmentation: A Dermatology-Inspired Routine That Doesn't Strip Your Barrier

Adult acne is not a teenage problem that followed you into adulthood. It is a biologically distinct condition driven by hormonal shifts, stress, and a skin barrier that is already under pressure. That is exactly...
Bio-Cellulose vs Cotton Sheet Masks: Which Actually Delivers Ingredients Deeper?

Bio-Cellulose vs Cotton Sheet Masks: Which Actually Delivers Ingredients Deeper?

Sheet masks are widely used in skincare routines, yet the material of the mask plays a critical role in how effectively ingredients are delivered into the skin. Bio-cellulose and cotton masks differ significantly in their...