Sun, smoke, stress, they all impact our skin, especially our face. One of the questions we get asked most often is how to support skin that’s been damaged by the sun and environmental factors and how to establish a good routine. Prevention is always better than cure but when considering the best moisturiser for ageing […]
Full of incredibly powerful healing properties, Kawakawa is one of nature’s very own ‘wonder herbs’. Used for centuries in traditional Maori healing, Kawakawa is a wonderfully versatile herb that is increasingly being used to treat a wide range of ailments and skin conditions. What is Kawakawa With its distinctive heart shaped leaves the KawaKawa plant […]
Over the years I’ve been surprised to hear many beauty myths and misunderstandings about the way our skin functions. In this blog post, I’ve debunked some of the most common ones. Here’s to understanding your skin better and keeping it in good health! Myth #1: You only need sunscreen in summer Truth: Unfortunately, the sun’s […]
How to change up your skin care routine for summer We sure are experiencing a heatwave; it is so darned hot! And in this kind of sticky heat, the last thing you want to apply is heavy, creamy skin care – particularly if you are prone to clogged pores and breakouts from sweat and sun […]
Here are a few of my favourite natural skin care ingredients to help reduce skin ageing I don’t really like the word ‘anti-ageing’ as we shouldn’t be ‘anti’ something that naturally happens to us all. But some things can make our skin age much faster. Smoking, alcohol and an unhealthy diet accelerate the process, while […]
Give the gift of natural skin care this Christmas It’s hard to believe we are almost at that time of the year again. Buying Christmas gifts for your loved ones can be tricky, but one thing is for sure, I would never give the people I care about personal products that are formulated from potentially […]
What are the skin types and conditions? Many people believe there are five main skin types: normal, dry, oily, combination and sensitive. Others believe there is no such thing as skin type, but rather ‘skin conditions’. I think it’s a bit of both. The skin type, or the way your skin ‘behaves’ is partially due […]
We’ve all injured our skin at one time or another. Obviously the extent of the wound plays a part in our healing and some people just have a natural tendency to scar more than others. But that doesn’t mean that you have to give up all hope – there are some natural ways to help […]
