4.5.6 Talks – Page 2 – 4.5.6 Skin

January 14, 20220 comments

What’s in your formula?Part II: Functional ingredients.

On our mission to get better acquainted with our skincare, we're continuing our 'What's in your formula?' series. This week we're investigating…

January 07, 20220 comments

New Year, new skincare resolutions.

One of the benefits of a new year (besides the fireworks), is that you can reset your mindset with new goals, new resolutions, and new habits. If you’re anything like us, some of your resolutions may include the mantra, ‘new me, new skincare.’ To make your dream complexion goals a...

December 31, 20210 comments

What’s in your formula? Part I: Water.

In this five-part series, we’ll be breaking down the five key categories; water, functional ingredients, conservation systems, active ingredients, and fragrances. This will give you a broad insight into not only identifying what’s on the back of your skincare bottles, but also how each ingredient has a specific purpose that relates to...

December 23, 20210 comments

Brightening your melanin-rich skin, without Hydroquinone.

For those of us within the melanin-rich skin community, fading hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and acne scarring is probably at the top of your skincare-requirements list. And you may have even succumbed to products that claim to whiten, lighten, or bleach these problems away. If that’s the case, you’ve most likely...

December 09, 20210 comments

Should darker skin tones be using Retinol?

Retinol, Retinoids, Retinal. No doubt you’ve heard at least one of these names thrown around in skincare circles at some point in time, probably because this form of vitamin A has reached cult status. Once upon a time, it was difficult getting hold of retinol products without a prescription. But...

December 02, 20210 comments

Be gentle with your skin barrier!

Have you ever felt your skin feeling dry, tight, and… itchy? Does your holy grail moisturizer now sting and burn? What you could be experiencing is an impaired skin barrier. Now that winter is finally here, and practically all moisture has left the air, there’s a high chance you may...

November 15, 20210 comments

Eat your way to hydration this festive season.

As we’re fast approaching the holiday season when the time for merriment, party-going, and dinner-attending is a non-negotiable, it’s important to keep our skin in tip-top condition by staying hydrated. ‘But how can we stay hydrated and join in with the festivities?’ The answer is a simple and positive one;...

November 15, 20210 comments

Celebrating melanin-rich beauty; the history and the differences.

Across the globe, white Euro-centric ideals of beauty continue to dominate the mainstream industry; marginalizing the representation of melanin-rich-skinned women. But, beauty matters to all women. And being confident matters to all women; no matter their culture, race, or ethnicity. So, how do we (as melanin-rich women) navigate through the...

November 15, 20210 comments

A no-fuss guide to keeping your skin healthy through winter.

Our no-fuss guide to keeping your melanin-rich skin healthy this winter. As the colder months are now upon us, it’s so important to know how to keep our melanin-rich skin hydrated, healthy, protected, and comfortable. We’ve put together a quick, no-fuss guide on the best ways to maintain the integrity...

November 15, 20210 comments

Vitamin D: The sunshine Vitamin & Melanin rich skin

Along with everything else in our solar system, melanin-rich skin needs sunshine to thrive. Not only for our skins’ wellbeing and clarity, but also for our overall health and wellness. A lack of sunlight disturbs normal cell growth, which can lead to skin dehydration and impaired cell metabolism—causing a seasonal...

July 14, 20210 comments

Customization: Our Bespoke Approach to Your Skincare

As we live in a world where everything from our groceries to our haircare can be customized with a touch of a button, it only seems right that our skincare regimens follow suit too. Here at 4.5.6 Skin, we strive to offer a customized skincare routine tailored to your individual...

July 14, 20210 comments

Phototypes explained & why you should care

We all have a fairly good idea of what skin type we have; oily, dry, combination. But what do we really know about our integral skin physiology and structural characteristics? And more importantly, do we fully understand how these unique specifications affect our daily skin behaviours? While your answer may...

April 19, 20210 comments

What’s in your formula?Part II: Functional ingredients.

What’s in your formula?Part II: Functional ingredients.

New Year, new skincare resolutions.

What’s in your formula? Part I: Water.

Brightening your melanin-rich skin, *without* Hydroquinone.

Should darker skin tones be using Retinol?

Be gentle with your skin barrier!

Eat your way to hydration this festive season.

Celebrating melanin-rich beauty; the history and the differences.

A no-fuss guide to keeping your skin healthy through winter.

Vitamin D: The sunshine Vitamin & Melanin rich skin

Customization: Our Bespoke Approach to Your Skincare

Phototypes explained & why you should care

The Big Purge. What’s it all about?

The truth behind the pursuit for flawless skin

Top 10 ingredients to hydrate your skin with all the moisture it needs?

How your phototype should play a big role in deciding what your routine should be?

Brightening your melanin-rich skin, without Hydroquinone.