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Have you ever thought about what's actually happening on the surface of your skin? 🌿
I've been doing a bit of research into the skin barrier and the skin microbiome, and I've found it fascinating.
Our skin is doing an amazing job every day.
The skin barrier helps protect us and helps keep moisture in, while the microbiome is a whole community of microorganisms that naturally live on our skin.
And they work together.
But things like harsh cleansing, over-exfoliation, stress and lack of sleep can all put the skin under pressure.
Sometimes, rather than adding more and more products, our skin may simply need us to go back to basics.
I've written the first part of a new two-part article explaining what the skin barrier and microbiome are, why they matter and some of the things that can disrupt them.
And there was one part of my research that really surprised me...
Are we actually too clean? 👀
I talk about that in the article!
The Skin Barrier and Microbiome – Part 1: Understanding Your Skin
Have you ever thought about what's actually happening on the surface of your skin? 🌿
I've been doing a bit of research into the skin barrier and the skin microbiome, and I've found it fascinating.
Our skin is doing an amazing job every day.
The skin barrier helps protect us and helps keep moisture in, while the microbiome is a whole community of microorganisms that naturally live on our skin.
And they work together.
But things like harsh cleansing, over-exfoliation, stress and lack of sleep can all put the skin under pressure.
Sometimes, rather than adding more and more products, our skin may simply need us to go back to basics.
I've written the first part of a new two-part article explaining what the skin barrier and microbiome are, why they matter and some of the things that can disrupt them.
And there was one part of my research that really surprised me...
Are we actually too clean? 👀
I talk about that in the article!
The Skin Barrier and Microbiome – Part 1: Understanding Your Skin
https://imago-skincare.co.uk/the-skin-barrier-and-microbiome-part-1/
Part 2 will look at where skincare fits in, and I'll be talking more about how I choose ingredients when I'm formulating.
Because for me, every ingredient still has to earn its place. 🌿
Pauline x
Part 2 will look at where skincare fits in, and I'll be talking more about how I choose ingredients when I'm formulating.
Because for me, every ingredient still has to earn its place. 🌿
Pauline x

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So, what does “handmade skincare” actually mean? 🌿

I think we sometimes use the word “handmade” without really thinking about what it means.

For me, it means that I don't just come up with the formulations and then send them off somewhere else to be made.

I formulate them.

I make them.

I fill them.

I label them.

And I check them.

Every batch is made by me, in small quantities, and I know exactly what has gone into it.

There is a lot more to making skincare than simply mixing a few ingredients together, though!

Hygiene is incredibly important to me, so when I'm making products I always wear my hair net, gloves and lab coat, and I follow careful procedures to make sure everything is clean and properly prepared.

It might not look particularly glamorous 😂 but it gives me confidence that I'm doing things properly.

And after more than 20 years of making skincare, I still wouldn't want it any other way.

That's what handmade means to me. ❤️

And it doesn't stop there.

I also ensure that I commission the appropriate testing and safety assessments for my products, because making skincare isn't just about choosing lovely ingredients and putting them in a jar. I need to be confident that the finished product is safe and suitable for use.

Pauline x

Want to see more of what I do? Check out the website.. https://imago-skincare.co.uk

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There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes before I can put a new skincare product on the shelf... 🌿

When I formulate a completely new product, it isn't simply a case of making a cream I like and deciding to sell it.

The finished formulation requires a cosmetic safety assessment, carried out by a qualified safety assessor.

That means all sorts of information about the formulation, ingredients and intended use has to be considered before the product can go on sale.

And then there’s something I do with every batch I make.

I have every batch tested for safe levels of bacteria and mould.

It's probably not something most people think about when they pick up a little jar of skincare!

But for me, it's an important part of making products properly.

I make everything in small batches, and I want to know that what I'm sending out to customers is safe as well as something I'm proud of.

There is rather more to a little jar of handmade skincare than you might think. 😊

And I actually find this side of making skincare quite fascinating.

There’s a lot of science behind what I do — even if I’m usually more interested in the ingredients and the formulation! 😂

Pauline x

If you want to know more, there's loads of info on the website.. https://imagonaturalskincare.co.uk

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HELP US SPREAD THE WORD. . .The Old Mill is opening soon! 🍽️🍻

✨ We’re giving TWO lucky winners the chance to enjoy a meal on us…

We’re getting everything ready to welcome you through the doors, and to celebrate our upcoming opening, we’re kicking things off with a fantastic giveaway!

🎉 1st Prize — £100 Food Voucher
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Fancy being one of our first winners?

Simply:

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That’s it — you’re in!

Keep following The Old Mill for opening news, menus, sneak peeks and plenty more coming very soon. 👀

🍴 New beginnings. Great food. Good times.

Good luck! 🤞

Ingredients have to earn their place

So, how do I choose the ingredients that go into my skincare?

It's a question I don't think I've ever really answered properly on here.

I don't choose an ingredient simply because it's the latest trend, or because everyone else seems to be using it.

I want to know what it can bring to a formulation, how it behaves alongside other ingredients, and whether it genuinely has something useful to offer the skin.

Sometimes that means quite a lot of research.

Sometimes it means trying something and deciding it isn't right.

And sometimes an ingredient I've used for years is changed or discontinued, and I'm back to the drawing board looking for a replacement! 😳

I actually enjoy that part, though. I love the challenge of finding the right combination of ingredients and seeing how they work together.

For me, every ingredient has to earn its place.

After more than 20 years of formulating skincare, that's something I haven't changed my mind about.

And I'm still learning. 😊

Pauline x

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