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Should I be using facial oils in summer?

Facial oils are often associated with dry winter skin, but they can actually be an important addition to your summer skincare routine. Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider incorpor...

British Pink Clay Mask vs. French Green Clay Mask - which should you be using?

At PERL we offer two clay masks, our first ever product the British Pink Clay Mask with Illuminating Oil, and our newly released in 2022 French Green Clay Mask with Calming Mask Oil. Despite the si...

6 reasons to use a Gua Sha tool

Gua meaning 'to scrape' and Sha meaning 'redness of the skin' Doesn't sound like something that would be too good for your skin, right? Well as intimidating as it sounds, the practice of using a ...

What's the correct order to apply your skincare?

Without a doubt this is one of the questions we hear asked the most. It's no wonder with the deluge of skincare information out there. Everyone's googling "what's slugging?" or trying to find out ...

Skincare trends we're keeping for 2023

Last week we spoke about what skincare and beauty habits NEED to be left back in 2022 - but what habits should we be looking to keep? Using oils - even if you have oily skin Sounds contradicting, r...

Skincare habits we need to leave in 2022

If it ain't broke, don't fix it - right? Well maybe not. There are countless beauty and skincare habits many of us have been doing for years, but this doesn't mean they're good for our skin, wallet...

The benefits of waterless skincare

"Waterless products" sounds confusing - we all know water is incredible for our skin and we're all told to drink as much as possible – so why the hype around waterless products? Your skincare pro...

Skincare tips: 7 ways to keep your skin hydrated this summer

  It's no secret that summer can play havoc with our skin. From struggles with oiliness and greasy feeling skin, to dry, flaky and peeling skin, the best way to protect your skin this summer is by ...

What's my skin barrier, and how does it get damaged?

So what's my skin barrier? It's your "stratum corneum" Essentially it's just the top layer of your skin, and forms your first barrier of defense against harmful toxins, germs and allergens. When ...

Updating your Spring skincare routine

Springtime is here! The days are getting longer and (hopefully) the sun is here to stay. So I've put together my top tips on ways to update your beauty routine ready for Spring! How can I update my...