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.
Humectants vs Emollients vs Occlusives
Moisturisers in skincare – they’re all the same, right? Well, not quite, no. There are different types of conditioning ingredients that fall under different categories. Keep reading to find out...
13/10/2026
What is Your Skin Barrier & How to Look After It
Oh, the skin barrier. You will have likely heard of this being referred to A LOT within the skincare industry and while you might not know what it is, we’d...
08/10/2026
FREAKquently Asked: Fragrance in Skincare
From serums to sunscreens, and cosmetics to cleansers, fragrance touches every beauty category. Whether you're drawn to its sensorial qualities or prefer a fragrance-free routine, scent remains an undeniable part...
06/10/2026
Our 5-Step Skincare Guide to Transition from Summer to Autumn
As the seasons shift —and autumn ushers in cooler temperatures, drier air, and indoor heating— it’s the ideal time to refresh your routine. From extra hydration to bolstering your barrier,...
05/10/2026
A Guide to 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...
29/09/2026
FREAKquently Asked: Fragrance in Skincare
From serums to sunscreens, and cosmetics to cleansers, fragrance touches every beauty category. Whether you're drawn to its sensorial qualities or prefer a fragrance-free routine, scent remains an undeniable part...
23/09/2026
Scent and Memory: How Fragrance Can Support People With Alzheimer’s
As we recognise World Alzheimer’s Month, we dive into the power of fragrance, and how olfactory cues can reach deep into memory and emotion. Evoking a profound sense of connection...
21/09/2026
Post Summer Skin Repair: The Protect and Treat Trifecta for Hyperpigmentation and Sun Damage
As summer comes to a close, many of us are dealing with the visible signs of sun damage: from sun spots and worsened hyperpigmentation to dehydration and dullness. However, help...
18/09/2026
A Chemist Explains: Everything You Need to Know About Antioxidants
A common buzzword in the world of skincare, antioxidants are preventative skincare powerhouses and an important part of every routine. But what do they actually do? Allow our expert to...
17/09/2026
The Inside Out Facial: Is Buccal Massage the Answer to Better Facial Definition and Tension Release?
With a huge rise in the popularity of tension release and ‘intraoral’ massage, we take a look at these fascinating techniques and explore how the ‘inside-out’ facial can deliver impressive structural...
16/09/2026
CH SAYS: In-Flight Skincare and Travel Tips
Whether you won’t take off without a curated stash of skincare or just want some simple in-flight tips, there is no shortage of content telling you how and what to...
14/09/2026
Sunscreen: The 5 Key Things People Still Get Wrong
With so much education around the importance of sunscreen, one would think it’s easy to get this critical skincare step right. Yet many people — including influencers, makeup artists and...
10/09/2026
The Neuroscience of Touch: The Power of Facials on the Body and Mind
A facial is typically considered a purely skin-focused treatment. However, touch can also influence our nervous systems, stress levels, mood and emotional state. Here, in conversation with neuroscientist Dr Alex...
10/09/2026
What’s the Obsession With Tretinoin? Why the ‘Holy Grail’ Isn’t the Right Retinoid for Everyone
Tretinoin has earned a reputation as the 'gold standard' vitamin A. Here, we discuss the tret obsession, when to think twice about considering it, and why potency alone shouldn’t determine what belongs in...
07/09/2026
Is Your Skin Sensitive, Sensitised, or Compromised? How to Understand the Difference
Understanding whether your skin is truly sensitive or temporarily sensitised is key to choosing the right products and routines. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they describe very...
07/09/2026
CH Says: Why I Made The Support Mask
Ready for a behind-the-scenes reveal into the making of Skin Rocks latest new product and ‘Plus’ category? With the recent launch of the intensely nourishing, calming and soothing Support Mask, we ask our Founder, Caroline Hirons, for...
07/09/2026
Spotlight On: Skin-Boosting Products
Explore how the Skin Rocks approach takes skin boosting to the next level — optimising skin health, amplifying product performance, and enhancing your skin’s natural functions through targeted ingredients and...
03/09/2026
Your Amplifier and Essence Questions Answered
With the ongoing popularity of our innovative essence The Amplifier, we receive numerous questions about it from our community and beyond. From what it is, how it functions, its unique...
01/09/2026
Mums-to-be: What to Pack in Your Pregnancy Hospital Bag
The time has come. Along with the contractions, anticipation, and some very heavy breathing. You might even have packed your hospital bag months ago. If not, our Founder Caroline Hirons...
27/08/2026
Does Your Skincare and Beauty Bag Need a Detox?
When was the last time you culled your beauty bag? Washed your makeup brushes? Discarded that drawer full of out-of-date skincare? Just like food, our beauty products can perish —...
27/08/2026
Texture and Efficacy – Debunking Myths and Talking Textures
As warmer conditions become an increasing reality, many of us are adapting our skincare routines to keep up with a changing climate. However, does switching to more lightweight formulas mean...
27/08/2026
Red Marks and The Hyperpigmentation Serum
Did you know that Skin Rocks’ The Hyperpigmentation Serum is also designed to tackle red marks? With many community questions centred around different types of redness — from roseaca to...
27/08/2026
The Most Common Eye Concerns and How to Treat Them
As the thinnest skin on our face, our eye area is delicate and prone to multiple signs of premature ageing. Here, we round up your most common skincare concerns and...
21/08/2026
Debunked: Everything That's Wrong With the Yuka App
The Yuka app scans food and cosmetic product labels to analyse their said ‘health impact’. Becoming increasingly popular across social media since its launch in 2022, our scientists are here...
21/08/2026
Peptides in Skincare: Your Complete Q & A Guide
The 10-minute Deep Dive Read. To celebrate the imminent Global Peptide Day on August 8th, we share our complete Q&A guide to everything you need to know about peptides and how...
06/08/2026
Can I Use Retinoids in the Summer?
Summer always brings with it plenty of myths and questions about whether you should stop using retinoids. We asked our Founder, Caroline Hirons, for her advice...
24/07/2026
Do Not Try This at Home: The Overexfoliation Toothbrush Trend
The world of TikTok has entered peak overexfoliation madness —with hundreds of thousands of people now following the trend for cleansing their faces with a toothbrush. Here, we explain what...
21/07/2026
The Problem With Skincare Overload
The skincare world has become deafening. Bombarded daily with new brands, products, buzzy ingredients and complex routines, it’s no wonder most people feel overwhelmed. At Skin Rocks we have...
20/07/2026
Celebrating Generational Beauty
Our beauty routines are more than just products, they’re an inheritance. From our grandmothers’ skincare secrets to our mothers’ signature lipstick shades, our beauty choices are often a reflection of...
20/07/2026
The Best Selfcare Rituals from Around the World and What We Can Learn From Them
Many of today’s beauty rituals can be traced back to ancient traditions that have been passed down through generations and continue to shape practices around the world. As modern skincare...
19/07/2026
The Top 10 Confusing Skincare Terms
When Skin Rocks recently launched its biggest-ever brand campaign, Make Skincare Make Sense, it was built on a simple belief: skincare has become unnecessarily complicated. In the pursuit of truth and...
10/07/2026
Do You Need Separate Skincare For Your Neck?
In recent months, the neck has become the latest area of intense skincare scrutiny. But do we really need dedicated products for this area, or is it just clever marketing?...
03/07/2026
Types, Textures and The Skin Rocks Moisturise Category
With a trio of moisturisers completing the Skin Rocks ‘Moisturise’ category, we talk all things formulation with our Founder, Caroline Hirons. From busting myths to new ingredient superstars, we reveal...
02/07/2026
SPF and the Skin Cancer Gap: Why Men Are More at Risk
Despite an increased awareness of skin cancer, cases for men have risen by 219% since the 70s — triple the increase seen in women. To honour Men’s Health Week, we...
24/06/2026
Nostalgic Simplicity — Going Back to Skincare Basics
With the rise of skinimalism, and the endless noise of product newness, we are collectively craving simpler skincare routines. Here’s how to lean into the nostalgia of an easier era...
17/06/2026
Hormonal Acne 101
What is hormonal acne and what can you do about it? We asked Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Emma Wedgeworth, to explain all.
17/06/2026
Hyperpigmentation: Your Guide to Prevent and Treat It
Summer might be welcome, but its effects on the skin won’t be. Whilst the summer season brings the promise of hot weather and long, balmy days in the sunshine, it...
17/06/2026
What's Causing You To Break Out?
While skincare can help prevent new breakouts, reduce inflammation and improve the skin aesthetically, the reason for some breakouts may be down to other factors that we simply don’t realise....
17/06/2026
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…
17/06/2026
How to Look After Your Skin During the Summer
As the temperature heats up, warmer weather and humidity can cause changes in your skin. Follow our advice on how to adapt your routine and keep your skin happy and...
16/06/2026
Ingredient Spotlight: Phytic and Shikimic Acids
Used in Skin Rocks' strongest Exfolitone™ acid The Strong Acid, phytic and shikimic acids are some of the latest buzzwords to hit the skincare world. Keep reading to learn more...
16/06/2026
Behind the Formula: How Efficacious Skincare Is Created
Ever wondered what goes into formulating high-performance, results-driven skincare? We asked Ashley, Skin Rocks’ Head of Product and Education, to share our stance on product development and reveal what goes on...
15/06/2026
The Skin Rocks Team’s Top Sunscreens for Summer 2026
Daily sunscreen is the smartest move you can make for your skin — helping protect the skin from UV rays, reducing the risk of skin cancer and offering the most...
11/06/2026
The Vulva Skincare Scam
Just when we think the beauty industry has gone far enough, it invents another category and presents it back to us as ‘self-care’. With an increasing number of brands entering...
09/06/2026
Teen Skin and Acids: The No-Nonsense Guide
When it comes to unpredictable teen skin, the idea of using acids can sound intimidating. However, in the world of skincare, acids are some of the most effective ingredients for...
05/06/2026
Debunked: Sunscreen Myths
Without a doubt, sunscreen is the most important step of your skincare routine. However, a lot of misinformation about sunscreen circulates in the industry. Here, we debunk some the most...
28/05/2026
Tik’d Off: SPF Lies
Just as wearing all-year-round SPF becomes the norm, a handful of outlier ‘experts’ try to upend decades of scientific truisms with fearmongering. Undermining scientific fact and placing opinion on a...
28/05/2026
Why I Made The Hyperpigmentation Serum
Skin Rocks' The Hyperpigmentation Serum is the ultimate mark maestro. To learn more about this powerful treatment, we asked our Founder, Caroline Hirons, to share her insights into the development...
28/05/2026