Ocinium Journal

With a hint that the warm summer months are nearly behind us and the temperatures beginning to drop, it’s time to start thinking about transitioning your skincare routine for the winter months to ensure your summer glow is maintained. One of the most important skincare considerations when transitioning from summer to winter is preventing hydration loss. This is occurs as...

Hydration is absolutely essential for the normal functioning of the skin and is carefully regulated by the complex nature of the outer layer of the skin known as the stratum corneum (SC). Hydration influences both physical and mechanical properties of the skin with the interplay between molecular dynamics, structure and water uptake of the SC. But how does this correspond...

Including skin identical ingredients into your daily routine is one if the best things you can do for your skin, increasing the skin’s ability to renew, refine and repair for an age-defiant complexion. Skin identical ingredients are essentially compounds that mimic the composition of naturally occurring elements found within the skin. These ingredients offer the increased ability to effect change...

The holiday period is often accompanied by a great deal of travel, socialising and sun exposure that can have a detrimental effect on your skin if you are not diligent in your skincare rituals. However, by taking a few key measures you can keep your skin glowing throughout the Christmas break. For those who plan on flying during the holidays,...

Cleansers, moisturisers, serums and oils each have a specific purpose to advance the skin’s appearance. Therefore, if you wish to ensure your skin has the capabilities to reach its full potential, layering products is obligatory. Step 1: Cleanse Your skin amasses a great deal of dust, dead skin cells, perspiration, pollution and other particles. Therefore, it is absolutely essential to...

Cleansing is a vital component of any skincare routine, but unfortunately, it is also one of the most commonly neglected aspects of skincare. If you wish to maximise the effectiveness of your skincare routine, it is absolutely vital to effectively cleanse your skin each day. Due to the amount of pollution present in the environment today, your skin is exposed...