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Nutrition | Supplements
April 11, 2026
Want glowing, supple skin that feels as good as it looks? Well, while we, of course, advocate all things topical. Beauty is about balance. And sometimes, it needs a little help from beneath the surface. Here at The Naked Chemist, we’re passionate about all things fish oil. It’s one of the most potent ways to […]READ MORE
Skincare routines | Understanding skin
April 11, 2026
A healthy pH is your epidermal sweet spot Without it, your acid mantle and the protective barrier will be impaired While the term pH might sound like some mind-altering pseudo-science. The relative success or failure of your skin’s health depends upon it. If your skin is sensitive, dry, and flaky, or you are prone to […]READ MORE
Ingredients
April 10, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Skin Therapist & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: 2026 Of all the places people rub castor oil, the feet might be the most loved. Somewhere along the way, it picked up a reputation for everything. That’s right, from pulling toxins out through your soles to curing fungal infections overnight. […]READ MORE
Healthy Living
April 10, 2026
Let’s talk about poo—yep you heard us correctly.. We understand it may not be a dinner-table conversation. But your bowel movements are a window into your health. The colour, consistency, and frequency of your stools reveal how well your digestive system functions. Ignore it and you might miss vital clues about your gut and immune […]READ MORE
Healthy Living
April 10, 2026
Ageing changes everything, including your mouth. Even if you’ve taken great care of your teeth for decades. Over time, enamel slowly wears down. Our gumline may recede, and even saliva production can drop for crying out loud. The good news? With the right oral care hygiene routine, you can protect your smile for life. Not […]READ MORE
Healthy Living
April 9, 2026
Knee surgery has a funny way of turning “I’m fine” into “Please pass me the ice pack.” One minute you’re confident, the next you’re negotiating with a staircase as if it were a personal enemy. Healing isn’t dramatic — it’s quietly brave, a bit boring, and surprisingly emotional. And if you’re searching for knee surgery, […]READ MORE
Bio-identical ingredients | Natural ingredients
April 6, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: April 2026. Are you concerned with dull, dry skin? Or maybe you’re looking to give it a genuine moisture boost. Here’s a beauty secret worth knowing: glorious, skin-plumping hyaluronic acid hits the mark every time. Seriously — it’s like the holy grail […]READ MORE
Keratosis pilaris
April 6, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: 2026 Tiny bumps. Rough cheeks. Texture that won’t smooth. You’ve exfoliated. Moisturised. Googled it at 2 a.m. Still there? It might not be acne. It might not be dryness. It could be keratosis pilaris. Keratosis pilaris face treatment requires a completely different […]READ MORE
Skin Conditions
April 6, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: 2026 Keratosis. A build-up of skin. Pilaris. The hair portion. Put them together, and you get those stubborn, rough bumps that never seem to shift — no matter what you try. The scrubs. The oils. The “miracle” routines. Most keratosis pilaris treatments […]READ MORE
Keratosis pilaris
April 6, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: April 2026 It starts subtly. Small bumps on the arms. Easy to ignore at first. Then the texture changes. Dry. Rough. Uneven. You try scrubbing. Moisturising. Maybe even acids. And somehow… your skin feels worse, not better. If you’ve been struggling with […]READ MORE
Keratosis pilaris | Skin Conditions
April 5, 2026
Keratosis is the Latin word for too much keratin, and pilaris means hair. By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: 2026 Do you notice tiny bumps that sit just beneath your eyes? This is often referred to as chicken skin under eyes. Not quite milia. Not quite breakouts. Just […]READ MORE
Healthy Living
April 4, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: April 2026 One late night becomes three. Suddenly, “cleanse and moisturise” becomes nothing. Your skincare routine quietly disappears. And then your skin starts talking. Breakouts. Dullness. Sensitivity. If your skincare routine collapses every time life gets hard, you’re overwhelmed. And that’s a […]READ MORE
Case studies | Perioral dermatitis
April 1, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: April 2026 Tried everything for perioral dermatitis and still no luck? You are not alone. I see this constantly: skin that becomes more reactive the more you try to fix it. Products are added, routines grow more complex. Yet your skin becomes […]READ MORE
Acne
March 31, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: April 2026 You’ve probably heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” When it comes to oily, acne-prone skin, that couldn’t be truer. The nutrients you consume directly shape your skin’s behaviour. From how much oil it produces, to how well it […]READ MORE
Natural ingredients
March 31, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: April 2026 Have you ever wondered why so many skincare products promise so much — and deliver so little? The answer, more often than not, is that they’re working against nature rather than with it. Science in nature isn’t a new concept. […]READ MORE
Professional treatments
March 30, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: April 2026 Cosmetic surgery can feel like the answer. A way to finally fix what’s been bothering you. To feel more confident, more comfortable, more at home in your own skin. And sometimes, it genuinely is. But here’s the part most people […]READ MORE
Understanding skin
March 30, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: April 2026 “I’m doing everything right — so why does my skin still feel off?” I hear this almost daily in the clinic. And it’s usually coming from someone who is genuinely trying. Good products. A consistent routine. They even turn to […]READ MORE
Skin Care
March 29, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: April 2026. Every year brings a new wave of trends in skincare. Some genuinely exciting, some overhyped, and some that will actively set your skin back. Especially if you follow them without understanding the science. After thirty years in clinical practice, I’ve […]READ MORE
Ingredients
March 29, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: April 2026 Facials, serums, and massages. Skincare can look glamorous on the surface. But your products are only as good as what’s in them. That’s where cosmetic chemistry steps in. For estheticians, it’s not just about products. It’s about understanding what makes […]READ MORE
Natural ingredients
March 28, 2026
By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: April 2026 We’ve made skincare far more complicated than it needs to be. Layering, mixing, chasing results, and still wondering why nothing feels quite right. The skin begins to react, not because it is failing, but because it is overwhelmed. The more […]READ MORE