Ocinium Journal

Unwanted pigmentation is one of the most common skincare concerns, plaguing countless women globally. Pigmentation can be difficult to remove, however its appearance can be greatly reduced by following a few simple intelligent methods that are effective in improving skin clarity. Chemical exfoliation utilising alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are one the most cited class of compounds for photo aged and...

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...

With the New Year in full swing, it’s time to re-evaluate your current skincare routine and discover how you can achieve an effortless glow by introducing new products into your skincare routine and eliminating those that have no benefit to your skin’s health. The secret to beautiful skin is to align yourself as close as possible with the use of...

With the New Year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to re-evaluate your current skincare practices and adopt results-led habits that will ensure this upcoming year is your skin’s best ever. One of the most effective means of ensuring your skin looks its best is being aware of what ingredients are most beneficial for your skin. This...

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,...

With the weather heating up and summer just around the corner, it’s time to re-evaluate your skincare routine. Shifts in humidity, air-conditioning and an increase in UV radiation can accelerate the hallmarks of skin damage, including hydration loss, hyperpigmentation and enlarged pores. During summer, UV-induced free radicals are at the strongest, leading to DNA damage and a breakdown in collagen...

In order to get the most out of your skincare routine, there are a number of different holistic lifestyle habits you can incorporate into your day to help maintain a flawless complexion. Stress can wreak havoc on your skin. When you are feeling stressed, inflammation causing hormones such as cortisol are released by the body. This can result in several...