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.
FREAKquently Asked: Industry Jargon Explained
Never has the skincare space been more saturated with intriguing ingredients, confusing jargon and controversial new concepts. As a brand committed to making skincare make sense, we unpack some of...
28/05/2026
The GLP-1 Effect —How to Treat Skin Laxity in the Age of Rapid Weight Loss
The meteoric rise of GLP-1 medications has reshaped not just our bodies, but skin itself. Coined ‘Ozempic Face’ for its effects on facial volume loss and skin laxity, here we...
22/05/2026
Facial Massage: A Guide to Treatments, Techniques and Benefits
From sensorial relaxation to visible skin outcomes, we explore the transformational techniques of facial massage and how they support long-term skin health and vitality.
21/05/2026
Do NOT ‘Break Up’ with Your Facialist
As an increasing number of brands market their products as replacements for professional skincare services, our Founder Caroline Hirons shares her thoughts on why this is both fallacious and dangerous.
21/05/2026
CH Says Your Top Retinoid Questions Answered
Retinoids are the masters of skin resurfacing, radiance and renewal, and with the launch of the latest Skin Rocks Retinoid 3, it’s a topic that attracts a multitude of questions....
19/05/2026
Meet The Amplifier: The Ultimate Skincare Must-Have
Introducing The Amplifier, a next-generation, active-packed hydrating essence. The latest addition to the Skin Rocks Tone category, it is clinically proven to amplify the effects of other skincare products*. ABOUT THE...
24/04/2026
Meet The Strong Acid: Our Advanced Liquid Exfoliant
Introducing The Strong Acid — the strongest liquid exfoliant in our Exfolitone™ category. Read on to learn more about Caroline Hirons’ go-to acid.
24/04/2026
Ozempic Skin – Managing the Effects of Rapid Weight Loss
The rapid rise in weight loss drugs has spawned a rapid reduction in our waistlines. However, the upsides of weight loss can often be accompanied by the not-so-welcome side effect:...
04/03/2026
What Are Free Radicals?
Free radicals may sound like a hot new band, but they are actually highly reactive molecules that play a significant role in skin ageing. Invisible they may be, but they...
03/03/2026
Skin Biohacking – What It Is and How It Works
‘Biohacking’ may have become the buzzword of the skincare world, but what does it mean and should we be doing it? In this article, we explore how working with your...
18/02/2026
Collagen in the Skin
Collagen is the body’s most abundant protein and the backbone of firm, resilient skin. Found in everything from joints and bones to gut lining, hair and nails, it plays a...
28/01/2026
Ingredient Spotlight: Adapinoid®
Retinoids are the gold standard in anti-ageing skincare, and with newer, more effective variants available on the market, we are seeing retinol being replaced by the likes of retinal and...
22/01/2026
Meet Retinoid 3: Maximum Strength, Maximum Results.
Introducing Retinoid 3 – the power-packed formula to supercharge skin renewal. Clinically proven to reduce multiple signs of ageing, this high-strength retinoid delivers maximum potency and performance. Our 03 Treatment...
20/01/2026
Your Skin and Your Mind: How Stress Affects The Skin
Intricately linked and significantly influencing our complexions, mental health can profoundly affect our skin health. Here, we look at the connection between the mind and the skin, and how you...
10/10/2025
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 Your Must-Have For Acne
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
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
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
Debunked: Do You Need a Separate Night Cream?
Ask Google if you need a separate night cream and the AI-generated response will say yes, but is this really the case? We asked our in-house expert to delve into...
16/09/2024
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
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