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Five beauty trends you should avoid

Before you jump onto any beauty or skincare bandwagon, because it’s fun and might give you an edge in the personal appearance stakes, make sure it’s a good bandwagon. You have the entire internet a...

Are all natural ingredients safe to use in skincare?

Whether you’re a passionate pro-organic, pro-nature shopper or a committed follower of science, you’ll always be interested in the debate about whether natural is better for your skin. The truth is...

The super-salad to eat for natural skincare from within

Throw together a salad of blanched broccoli, cooked kumara and avocado chunks; sprinkle it with walnuts and sunflower seeds; then top it off with a piece of grilled salmon. Drizzle some miso dressi...

Sustainable gift ideas for Christmas that you haven’t heard before

Here’s a New Year’s Resolution you can put into action right now: Give natural, sustainable gifts that are better for the planet. It’s a simple, happy-making idea, however putting it into practice ...

Is going natural for skincare going to help with sensitive skin?

If you have sensitive skin, chances are you’ve spent a fair portion of your life experimenting with skincare products and protocols, chasing the dream of robust skin that’s never dry, itchy, red an...

The amazing benefits of apricot kernel oil

With a history of helpfulness dating back hundreds of years, apricot kernel oil is connected to a number of great skin outcomes. Can you use this ancient strategy to get the glowing, clear skin you...

Digging into the health benefits of cucumbers - What research says

Most of us have heard about ‘superfoods’ - specific fruits and vegetables that are praised in the media for their exceptional health benefits. Very often, they’re the trendy thing to eat – like kal...

Do you really need a special eye cream?

The list of ‘must-haves’ for your skin could be getting pretty long. You might even be running out of real estate on your vanity top. If you share a  bathroom with a male partner, he’s probably say...

Four natural skincare ingredients that are as effective as synthetic chemicals

Let go of your retinol and hyaluronic acid and replace them with eco-friendly, natural ingredients that help you to stay youthful, blemish-free and positively glowing. The organic and natural beaut...

Why witch hazel is a bit wicked (and we don’t mean good wicked)

Witch hazel has been touted for centuries as a natural remedy for many skin ailments and other problems.  Applied topically, it is said to reduce puffy eyes, heal sunburn and treat acne/oily skin, ...