Have you ever looked at your palms and found them to be sweaty or clammy? Or found your armpits and face covered in excessive sweat and didn’t know why? We at radiance were wondering the same thing, so we decided to sit down with an expert and get her knowledge on why...
How to slay a main character moment with your curl routine
Curly hair isn’t just beautiful - it’s also a completely different structure which needs different care. If you’ve also felt personally attacked by your hair, you’re not alone. Time to level up your routine to the next level, so lock in and take notes from the expert...
Do you fancy a high-tech skin analysis for FREE?
As you all enjoyed our visit to Lush, we decided to check out the free Kiehl's skin consultation service! I (Lily) travelled to Leeds, to go test this out and tell you all about it. The consultation was managed by Kiehl’s ‘skinpro’ Fang, who was more than happy to...
Let’s address EXFOLIATING; should we be doing it or not?
Exfoliating, that one step in your skincare routine that actually feels like you are doing something to your skin and works- but do we actually understand it? And are we fixing our skin barrier or damaging it? Exfoliators come in three different forms: the one...
Perioral dermatitis; everything you need to know
Do I have eczema, acne, rosacea? It could be perioral dermatitis. Unfortunately, although common, is a condition that is misdiagnosed again and again. We’ve all heard of it. But what actually is it? In this article we delve into the complex process and diagnosis of...
Fresh Piercing? Here’s How to Heal It Right
As a piercing fan myself, I know healing is always such a tricky process. Just when you start to think it's healed, you wake up and it’s throbbing, AGAIN! Radiance spoke to a piercing specialist to provide you with the complete guide to healing your piercings. Rhianon...
Hormone disruptors, skin irritants and allergic reactions: The Truth Behind the Yuka App
If you’ve been anywhere on the internet in the last few months, you’ll probably have heard of an app claiming to give your skincare products a rating based on their ingredient list. This is the Yuka App, which has been making the rounds online for telling people their...
Skin cancer doesn’t wait: the truth about the sun
‘The burn will turn into a tan’- I bet you have said or heard this before! It’s hard to envision the consequences the sun has on your skin when you are young or on holiday. We may think we are invincible when it comes to skin cancer and it may be an unpopular...
Rosacea: My Journey of Healing
“I felt like everything that was once normal to me in some way changed and stopped. I didn't travel anymore, I wouldn't go to events, because my skin just looked so bad that I didn't want to be seen by people. Every area of my life felt like it was controlled...
Can’t Escape Acne? Accutane Advice
Dr Faisal Ali, a multi award winning Professor of Dermatology, who has featured on national TV, answers your questions about isotretinoin. Q) I’ve been struggling with acne for years, no treatments have worked for me, why would isotretinoin be any different? “The...