As with any skincare product or step, we want to understand exfoliating really works, what type of exfoliant is best and whether you really do need it in your skincare routine. 

We bet you’re wondering the same things too. We recently caught up with Dr Ritu Gupta (Dr Ritu), Sydney based cosmetic and medical dermatologist, to get expert advice on all things related to exfoliating.

We’re asking the critical questions as we head into 2021, Zovers. We caught up with Dr. Sam Elis, Board-Certified Dermatologist, to break down the what, why, when and how behind cleansing. And as always, we’re sharing the answers with you.  

The Zove Beauty Crew has discovered and used some excellent beauty products this year and we want to share our intel with you! In the interests of spreading joy (‘tis the season after all) and sharing more about ourselves with you, we welcome you to our 2020 beauty round up. 

So, pull up a chair and pour yourself your favourite drink and let’s talk about all things 2020 beauty!

If there’s been one silver lining to 2020, it’s the extra time that we’ve all had to really nail our basic skincare routines. 

Now that you’ve got your basic skincare routine down pat, you might be thinking it’s  to take things up a notch with the help of cosmeceutical products, which are supposed to target specific skin concerns. 

In order to get the most out of your cosmeceutical skincare, it’ll help to know exactly what it is, how it works and whether it actually benefits your skin.

Have you ever thought about also working out your face? 

We know, it sounds a little weird, but a face workout has a range of benefits that you’ll be grateful for. Don’t believe us? Well, we’ve broken down the benefits of a face workout and how to do one!

Gua Sha and Facial Roller tools are a skincare staple for us Zove Beauty HQ. We cannot live without our favourite skincare tools.
If you haven’t used at least one of these skincare tools, you’re missing out! But before you pick which skincare tool to use, you might be wondering which one is best for you. As always, we’ve got you Zovers! We’ve broken down the benefits of Gua Sha and Facial Roller tools so you can pick your perfect skincare companion.

Having your acne flare up, usually right before a big event (am I right?!), is super annoying. But you know what’s even more annoying? The marks and scars that often remain after the actual acne has cleared.
While acne scars are normal, and affect a lot of people, they can have a detrimental impact on a person’s sense of self-worth, especially if they’ve spent a lot of time and money looking after their skin. Fortunately for us, there are ways to help clear up acne scars and we’re breaking it all down for you. Keep scrolling to find out more!

Picture this, you wake up in the morning and bounce out of bed to get ready for the day. You head to the bathroom to splash some water on your face and as you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror you notice a small cluster of pimples on your chin. You’ve been hit with a breakout [insert dramatic music of your choice]! Here are Top 9 Tips For Preventing Breakouts.

We’ve all experienced dark under eye circles at some point in our lives, and for some of us they are part of everyday life (because, genetics).Here at Zove, we are all for loving the skin you’re in - dark under eye circles and all! But did you know that certain factors can cause or enhance your dark under eye circles?
We’re breaking these factors down for you and sharing tips on how to treat your dark under eye circles so you can walk out the door sans concealer more often than not.

Blackheads. Most of us have had to deal with them, and we can all agree that they are the worst! Every time you squeeze one out, a whole bunch more pop up in its place.
We caught up with Dr Hope Dinh from Hope Dermatology in Melbourne to find out the most effective methods for removing blackheads, and for keeping them at bay.