The Prickly Pear journal
A little more skin knowledge.
Ingredient notes, practical routines, and a closer look at targeted skintech.
23 September 202501
How to reduce hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation can feel frustrating, those stubborn dark spots and uneven patches never seem to fade fast enough. But the good news? With the right skincare, you can make a real…
Read the story23 September 202502
What do blemish patches do?
Spots always seem to show up at the worst possible time, before a night out, an important meeting, or right when your skin was finally calming down. If you’ve ever…
Read the story30 April 202403
Do you habitstack?
#habitstacking is the trend taking over Tik Tok promising to streamline our lives & make us more efficient. The premise behind habit stacking is that you build routines around simple…
Read the story30 April 202404
Zinc: An under the radar hero in the battle with blemishes
In recent years, Zinc has slipped under the radar as a key fighter in the battle against blemishes. However it is a powerhouse to have in your skincare arsenal to…
Read the story27 February 202405
What causes Hyperpigmentation in the skin and how can it be treated?
Discolouration of the skin, or Hyperpigmentation, is a common skin concern affecting individuals of all skin types. Firstly we need to understand exactly what hyperpigmentation is, to truly get to…
Read the story26 February 202406
The benefits of Niacinamide: Your Skin’s Best Friend
Also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinamide, Niacinamide is a powerhouse when it comes to multi-tasking and has many benefits for a variety of different skin types. If you aren’t…
Read the story26 February 202407
The science behind skincare microdarts
At Prickly Pear we are all about efficiency and “skinplicity” as well like to call it. We were tired of being told we needed a bathroom shelf so full of…
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