RAWKANVAS SKIN SCHOOL

Along with the winter season and cold weather, the onset of colds, flus and other bugs begin to wreak havoc on your mind, body and skin too. Because when you’re under the weather, often the last thing on your mind is your skincare routine. And because being sick is super stressful on your body, it shows up on your skin – skin dryness and dehydration, dull-looking skin, puffy eyes, chapped nostrils and lips... you know how it goes! 

So here's our low maintenance tips to keep up your skincare routine, even when you're feeling dreadful.

Balance. The key to almost everything in life, including the human body. We all know by now that a balanced gut is a healthy gut. And a healthy gut assists with everything from immunity function, inflammation and even our mental health. Just like the gut, our skin has its own microbiome which requires balance too. 

Let’s get to know our skin’s microbiome and why it’s key to healthier, happier skin. 

With so many products, promises and trending ingredients on the market, it’s hard to figure out what’s actually worth your time and investment. Not to mention analysis paralysis (it’s a real thing!)… When you don’t know where to start or what to choose it can really affect your skincare journey – so we’d like to help! 

Here are the tried, tested and scientifically proven natural skincare ingredients that are worth their hype!

Dry skin and dehydrated skin are often confused as being the same thing. And if you thought they were the same – no one would blame you! But alas, they’re completely different. One is a skin type and one is a skin concern. But how can you tell whether your skin is dry or dehydrated? Discover the common signs and care tips with us.

Say goodbye to the likes of blotchy, smudged, creased or worse yet... separated makeup, by prepping your skin the right way. We're sharing our very own step-by-step routine to prep and prime for that perfect, flawless makeup finish.

Is your skin feeling extra thirsty now that winter has hit?! Ours too. As the cold sets in, dry air, unruly winds and exposure to indoor heaters all suck the moisture from your skin and strip it of its essential oils too (these are needed for a healthy skin barrier function). Adding to the uncomfortable feeling of dry skin, this can also lead to facial redness, skin sensitivities and irritation too.

But winter doesn’t need to be synonymous with dry skin. Let’s winter-proof your skin to keep it happy and healthy with our guide of hydrating and moisturising ingredients!

Let's talk maturing skin. While it's both inevitable and beautiful, it's pretty common to wish away some fine lines and wrinkles, dryness and dullness (the hallmarks of maturing skin) for smoother, plumper and brighter days instead. So if this sounds like you, we've got the top three ingredients you need to reduce the signs of maturing.

Who doesn't love a good skin pampering appointment filled with high-quality products, beautiful scents and the cool sensation of skincare gliding onto your skin?! But what happens when you can't get to the salon?

Experience your own salon-quality appointment at home with RAWKANVAS natural and aromatic skincare.

Facial redness can be seriously frustrating. While glass skin sounds all well and good, the majority of us experience facial redness at some point in our lives. Whether it’s a short-lived flush or it sets up camp for a little longer, redness and irritation can be attributed to a number of things and there’s no ‘one size fits all’ remedy for the issue. However, treating your symptoms accordingly is a great place to start. We've got 6 tips to get you on your way.

We all love a good skincare ingredient duo – when the perks of one ingredient is increased with the company of another. So, when vitamin C, hailed for its skin brightening effects, and retinol, celebrated for its skin renewing benefits, are paired together – what's not to love?! Get to know this super-duo ingredient combination, so you can be on your way to your best skin yet.

POV: It’s love at first application – that new serum or moisturiser that has you looking and feeling like never before! You decide it’s a keeper... your new holy grail, so you include it religiously in your routine. But then... you lose that feeling of change as you use your product more and more... ‘Is it all in my head?’, you wonder. ‘Has my skin built up a tolerance to the product?’ 

The short answer is yes and no – but the yes isn’t typical for your everyday skincare. Let us explain...

So you've just finished your night-time skincare routine and you’ve jumped straight into bed, only to realise, all that skincare has probably rubbed right off onto your pillow. Which brings us to the question: How long does it really take skincare to absorb? 

Because once you've invested in yourself, skincare products and a solid routine, the last thing you want to do is lose any of that investment! So we explore skincare layering and how long to allow your products to absorb, so you can get the most out of your skincare.

And somehow, it’s Autumn already. Yes, that cooler change in the air signifies time to switch up your skincare routine yet again. Because the change in seasons can leave your skin breaking out, looking dull, feeling tight and dry... So now, it’s all about nourishing and protecting your skin.  

Just like switching up your seasonal wardrobe, it’s time to dust off some of that skincare and sit it front and centre in your beauty bar!