The SR Blog
From Caroline Hirons’ expert insights to the why, what and how of everything Skin Rocks, find all you need to know in one curated space.
Welcome to the blog: Caroline Hirons’ unique library of Skin Rocks content, product deep dives, expert insights and science-first facts. Guiding you through the fundamentals of skincare from trusted routines to ingredient innovation, this is your destination for honest, educational content that makes skincare make sense.
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
CH SAYS: FREAKuently Asked — Warm Weather Body Skincare
Yes, it’s that time when clothing is lighter, the sun stays out later, and we all start thinking about exposing more skin. Most of us have been under wraps for...
30/05/2025
All You Need to Know: The Mini AM and PM Routine Introductory Sets
Our Mini AM and PM routine introductory sets bring you the same trusted, targeted formulas in a lightweight, portable package. Expertly curated, compact and convenient, these skincare sets are miniature...
07/03/2025
Sleeping Beauty? The TikTok Morning Shed Trend
The ‘Morning Shed’ trend has been dominating TikTok for months, with countless creators sharing their overnight rituals and claiming dramatically transformed skin by morning. Amidst the buzz and the backlash,...
20/10/2024
What Can You Actually Do About Stretchmarks?
Whether you consider them aesthetically unsightly or the triumphant battle scars of motherhood, stretchmarks affect an estimated 90% of people globally. Notorious for their permanence and resistance to topical treatments,...
19/07/2024
The Dangers of DIY Microneedling
With celebrity comes a significant degree of responsibility. Never is this more important than when influencing the young and dealing with the potential consequences of harmful or dangerous content. That's...
15/07/2024
Debunked: Should You Be Making Your Own Sunscreen?
TikTok viral star Nara Smith is famed for her DIY food recipes, making the likes of cereal and chewing gum from scratch. However, the social media sensation has since started...
25/06/2024
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...
02/02/2024
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
Meet The Moisturiser— the very first launch of the Skin Rocks Moisturise category and your daily staple to deliver 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 realise. 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
Product Claims: Clinical vs Consumer Testing – What’s the Difference?
Product claims must be backed by robust evidence to meet regulatory requirements. One of the most effective ways to do this is through product testing, whether clinical or via consumers....
17/01/2023
Scalp Care 101
If there's one area of the skin that often gets forgotten, it's the scalp. So we asked Philip Kingsley's Consultant Trichologist, Susie Hammond, to share her expert advice on looking...
13/01/2023
Five Retinoid Myths Debunked
While there are a variety of skincare myths that often circulate, retinoids draw particular attention. With this in mind, we asked board-certified dermatologist, Ranella Hirsch, to bust the most common...
02/01/2023
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
Chemotherapy and Menopause: The Things You Don’t See
In support of Breast Cancer and Menopause Awareness this October, Skin Rocks’ Digital Coordinator Charlie shares her personal experience of having a parent living with both. This article reflects everything she’s...
10/10/2022