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The CH Blog
Caroline Hirons' expert advice all in one archive.
The function of the blog is to help you find what you do and don’t need in your skincare routine. From the core basics through to the spectrum of retinoid strengths and everything in between, the blog is an archive to breakdown jargon and present you with both my opinion and simple scientific facts.
Caroline Hirons, Founder and Qualified Skincare Expert
Why Do You Need an Antioxidant in Your Routine?
Hot on the heels of The Antioxidant’s release, we asked our Founder, Caroline Hirons, to tell us what makes an antioxidant serum such an essential part of your skincare routine....
19/08/2025
Meet The Gel Cleanser: The Product Disrupting the Cleansing Category
Introducing The Gel Cleanser – the latest addition to the Skin Rocks CLEANSE Category. With a transformative triple texture, this is not your average gel. Keep reading to learn all...
19/08/2025
Why I Made The Gel Cleanser
Cleansing: The holy grail start and finish line to your day. Critical as it is to healthy skin, we all love different textures, making our choices more limited. Or are...
19/08/2025
The Cleansing Balm is Finally Here — Here's Why It Took So Long
The ambition. The expectation. The countless highs, lows, setbacks and celebrations. The triumphs and the F-bombs. And wow, the result. Here we are, 4 years later, with a balm that makes...
19/08/2025
The Importance of Double Cleansing
Famous for its iconic formulations and innovative trends, Korea has undoubtedly become a global skincare superstar. It is also the historical home of the legendary double cleanse. As a leading...
19/08/2025
Meet the Eye Cream That Does It All
Introducing The Eye Cream, the fatigue-fighting, wrinkle-reducing and collagen-boosting formula that tackles all eye concerns. Keep reading to learn all about it… ABOUT THE CATEGORY Our 03 Treatment category was...
19/08/2025
Why You Need a Separate Eye Cream
The question of whether you need a separate eye cream has often been divisive. However, as a lifelong advocate of a dedicated eye cream, we asked our Founder, Caroline Hirons,...
19/08/2025
Spotlight On: Refillable Skincare
As the impact that we have on the planet becomes increasingly apparent, recycling our empty skincare products has become more important than ever – especially when you learn that 95%...
19/08/2025
Why The Control Acid Is Not Just Another BHA Toner
Targeting congestion and breakout-prone skin, The Control Acid by Skin Rocks is clinically proven to reduce oiliness whilst improving skin smoothness and hyperpigmentation, but what makes it different from the...
19/08/2025
Hyperpigmentation, Dark Marks and Red Marks – How to Spot the Difference
Hyperpigmentation, often incorrectly referred to as ‘pigmentation’, is a common skin concern which encompasses many different types of marks; each concern is different, and here, we explain how… What is...
19/08/2025
Meet The Hyperpigmentation Serum: The Masterful Solution for Every Type of Mark
Introducing The Hyperpigmentation Serum, the latest clinically proven, highly efficacious product in the Skin Rocks Treatment category. Read on to learn more about this powerful, targeted treatment… About The Category Our...
19/08/2025
The Light-As-Air Moisturiser You've Been Waiting For
Introducing The Light Moisturiser, delivering hydration without the heaviness in a weightless texture. Keep reading to learn all about it… ABOUT THE CATEGORY Our 04 Moisturise category was created to...
19/08/2025
Why I Made The Light Moisturiser
Busting myths and disrupting the norm go hand-in-hand with Skin Rocks, and Caroline Hirons’ latest launch —The Light Moisturiser— is a perfect example. Light as air, yet offering outstanding barrier...
19/08/2025
Spotlight On: The Cream Cleanser
Meet The Cream Cleanser: a conditioning cream formula to gently cleanse whilst respecting your barrier. Available in fragranced and fragrance-free versions (and in a supersized option), our luxurious, award-winning cleanser...
19/08/2025
Spotlight On: The Cream Cleanser by Skin Rocks
The first ever Skin Rocks cleanser is here. Meet The Cream Cleanser: a conditioning cream formula to gently cleanse whilst respecting your barrier. Available in fragranced and fragrance-free versions, this...
14/06/2023
Skin Rocks The Cream Cleanser
Skin Rocks - The Cream Cleanser, £32 The latest addition to Skin Rocks Skincare. Introducing: The Cleanser, also available in Fragrance-Free. A conditioning cream cleanser to gently cleanse the skin...
14/06/2023
How to Support Your Skin Barrier
Your skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin, that protects it from environmental aggressors and keeps your skin hydrated. If you have a damaged skin barrier, your skin...
17/03/2023
Spotlight On: The Support Oil
The Skin Rocks Treatment category has welcomed its latest addition - The Support Oil - your saviour treatment for all skins that need extra support and care. Read on for...
07/03/2023
Spotlight On: The Moisturiser
The very first launch of the Skin Rocks Moisturise category, meet The Moisturiser – a daily moisturiser to give you instant hydration and help support long-term skin health and radiance....
07/03/2023
Cheat Sheet - Moisturisers
Moisturisers are a staple part of any skincare routine and are far more important to your skin’s health than you may initially believe. Keep reading to learn more…
07/03/2023
Cheat Sheet - Facial Oils
Facial oils can divide opinion and intimidate even the most experienced users, but they actually offer a number of skin benefits and can make a brilliant skin-boosting addition to your...
07/03/2023
Top Tips to Support Your Skin Barrier
Using too many actives, over-exfoliation, and harsh climates are just a few factors that can lead to a compromised skin barrier. Keep reading to find out how to keep it...
07/03/2023
The Skin Rocks Moisturiser and Support Oil Have Landed
We have two (technically three) new additions to Skin Rocks Skincare. Introducing: The Moisturiser and Support Oil. The Moisturiser In an industry first, The Moisturiser is available in both fragranced...
06/03/2023
The Skin Rocks Retinoid Refills Have Landed
I've had a lot of people on the Skin Rocks Tour asking me when the Refills for our Retinoids will be available. They are here! Retinoid 1 Refill, 30ml -...
07/12/2022
How To Use Retinoids
Skin Rocks Retinoids Shop now Loved by dermatologists and aestheticians alike, retinoids (aka vitamin A) are best known for their ability to significantly improve the appearance of the...
10/11/2022
Vitamin A Stages of Conversion
Skin Rocks Retinoids Shop now Prescription* strength vitamin A is retinoic acid (also known as Tretinoin/Retin-A). This is the star of the show in terms of skin...
08/11/2022
Which Skin Rocks Retinoid You Need Based On Your Current Retinoid
The Skin Rocks Retinoids have launched, and I have understandably had a lot of questions about which Retinoid you need, based on what you are currently using. In the first...
08/11/2022
Skin Rocks Retinoids 1 and 2 Have Landed
Caroline Hirons review of Skin Rocks Retinoids 1 and 2, including which one you need, who it's for, who needs it and who doesn't.
08/11/2022