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Skin Detox Often, the most common skin complaints beauty therapists hear can be traced back to a single cause: skin toxicity. Skin detoxification can prevent and solve many skin concerns, like wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, breakouts, clogged pores, skin sensitivity, dehydration, and more. Continue reading to learn how to help your skin detox. What is skin detoxification? […]

Marshmallow is much more than a squishy, sugary lolly. While todays version of a marshmallow is simply syrup and sugar, the natural form, Marshmallow Root (Althea officinalis), is a herb native to North Africa, Europe and West Asia and boasts some pretty impressive qualities. It is not only anti-inflammatory, it is healing and softening. Recent […]

Olive Squalane is so much more than just an oil…it resembles our own bodys squalane (our own natural moisturiser). It is an antioxidant, scavenging free radicals, particularly those caused from UV radiation; an anti inflammatory, making it suitable for all skin types. It has been clinically proven to reduce redness and calm irritation making it suitable for people […]

How do we tell the age of a face? Invariably we look around a person’s eyes. We may see crow’s feet, puffy eyes, dark circles under eyes or wrinkles. So, why is it that the skin around our eyes provides so many clues to our age? The skin covering most of our body is durable, […]

Rosacea is a hot and dry skin condition that is characterised by red, flushed skin on the face, scalp and neck. It can have a burning or stinging sensation and make the sufferer feel very self conscious. Certain foods and environments can cause Rosacea to flare up. These include: • Hot drinks • Spicy food […]

Have you heard of Propolis (also known as Bee Glue)?  As we know, our buzzy little friends are essential to our ecosystem, ensuring pollination of plants and producing delicious honey for us. But did you also know that Bee Glue has amazing properties that we can benefit from for our health and our skin? […]

We have long known that the enzymes found in fruit and vegetables are beneficial to our inner health. When eaten, they can aid digestion, reduce inflammation and help us to fight disease. Did you also know that certain enzymes are also important for the health and rejuvenation of our skin? Today we have a […]