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How to safely use active ingredients in your skincare routine

If you read our blog post 'Skincare Ingredients You Can't Use Together: A Guide To Proper Layering' you'll now know all about which ingredients to avoid layering together.  Whether you're a newbie ...

Skincare Ingredients You Can't Use Together: A Guide to Proper Layering

Building an effective skincare routine involves selecting the right ingredients that target specific concerns. However, it's important to understand that certain skincare ingredients may not work ...

Why is my face red after using a clay face mask?

Clay face masks have gained popularity in recent years for their ability to deeply cleanse the skin, absorb excess oil, and improve the overall complexion. However, it's not uncommon to experience...

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...