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Your Ingredient Cheat Sheet
Do you ever see a list of ingredients and have no clue what you're reading? Or have heard lots of people mention an ingredient (e.g. Hyaluronic Acid) and simply have no idea what it is or does? We're here to help! This blog will contain a breakdown of our most used naturally derived ingredients, what they do and which of our products they appear in. L-ARGININE · Arginine WHAT IS IT?  A naturally occurring amino acid found in the skin. WHAT DOES IT DO?  It helps to moisturise both skin... Read more...
COMBAT DRY SKIN THIS SUMMER
COMBAT DRY SKIN THIS SUMMER
Although the summer weather is a little more forgiving than winter on dry skin, there's still a fair few things that can wreak havoc on your skin in the summer!... Read more...
The Nightly Routine
  STEP ONE: CLEANSE YOUR FACE After a busy day it's important to clear away all the dirt and debris collected on your skin with a good face cleanse. If you're looking for a quick option, then a good spritz of Micellar Cleansing Water on a cotton pad will leave skin feeling clean and hydrated. But if you're looking for a deeper cleanse, select a face wash based on your skin type... Product Recommendations Normal Skin: Willowbark Face Wash Dry/Sensitive Skin: Sensitive Face Wash Oily Skin: Oil Defence Face Wash... Read more...
Benefits of an Age Defence Face Serum
Benefits of an Age Defence Face Serum
While a few wrinkles can add a lot of character (think Paul Newman or Jeff Bridges), that doesn't mean you should be readily welcoming excess lines and crows feet... Anti-ageing... Read more...
Serums 101
  So what exactly is a serum? And how is it different to a moisturiser? Serums have the ability to really boost your skincare regimen by delivering a high concentration of ingredients in one small shot. What makes them particularly effective is their small molecular makeup, allowing faster absorption that reaches deep into the skin. Serums and moisturisers are not interchangeable. Serums are a great way to boost hydration and plump the skin, however moisturiser are necessary to create a barrier on top of the skin to lock the actives... Read more...
Charcoal: What Does It Do?
Activated Charcoal Powder's popularity has sky-rocketed since 2017 when it first started appearing on mass in the beauty industry, but do we really know what it does and how to best use it? We'll be discussing this in line with it being a key ingredient in the release of our newest products, the Oil Defence Range! What does Activated mean? "Charcoal that has been heated or otherwise treated to increase its adsorptive power." What does it do? The incredible absorbency and porous nature of the ingredient means it does an... Read more...
The Best Products for Oily Skin
Oily skin is a very complex skin type that has many causes, remedies and myths. Not everyone who thinks they have oily skin, actually does. Some of you out there will have combination skin, which is a skin type defined as "a type of facial complexion characterised by an oily forehead, nose, and chin and relatively dry cheeks". Whether you have oily or combination, it's time to figure out which products are best for you to get the most out of your skincare routine. Oily skin be caused by lots... Read more...
Why Choose Naturally Derived
When you hear the phrase 'naturally derived' in terms of ingredients and the formulations of your grooming products, do you know why it's better to use Naturally Derived ingredients? An ingredient is referred to as ‘naturally derived’ when the natural ingredient is treated to access other properties of the natural raw material; for example, getting natural fatty acids and natural fatty alcohols. Harmful artificial ingredients such as Parabens, Sulphates and Petrochemicals can place an unnecessary burden on the body’s detoxification process and our vital organs, including the skin, which over... Read more...
Benefits of Cold Showering
It may sound crazy, and definitely not as appealing as a hot shower, but the benefits of cold showers might just convince you to switch up your routine to something a bit chillier... IMPROVED CIRCULATION Cold showers improve circulation by means of sending blood down to your organs to keep them warm which is great for your overall cardiovascular health.IMPROVED IMMUNITY A UK study showed that taking regular cold showers increases the amount of disease fighting white blood cells, compared to that of those who take regular hot showers. BETTER... Read more...
Pollution: Your Health & Your Skin
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AIR POLLUTION? On a daily basis, our bodies are fighting pollutants and toxic chemicals in the world's atmosphere and, although air pollution isn't a new environmental concern, it is an issue effecting our skin and internal organs much more than you think... INTRO SKIN BODY TIPS RESOURCES How much do you know about air pollution? When we hear the word 'pollution', we tend to think of Diesel cars emitting clouds of smoke into the atmosphere... But what we don't necessarily think about are all... Read more...
Treat Your Skin For Valentine's!
It's that time of year again where treating our loved ones is more important than ever, but why not start by treating your own skin to some pampering first? We'll go through our skincare top tips for this time in the season to keep your skin looking healthy and happy, so you can relax and enjoy whatever your Valentine's plans are for 2019! CLEANSE Cleansing in the winter can be something of a chore. The hot water we regularly use for showering and cleansing our face can actually have a... Read more...
Gym Bag Essentials
Whether going to the gym is a chore or an enjoyable experience for you, it's always hard work, which is exactly why your grooming routine shouldn't be. In your wash bag should be an effective set of products to make sure you stay comfortable and fresh during your workout, and invigorated and refreshed afterwards. We've chosen a selection of products for that exact purpose: effective, hassle-free, simple. EUCALYPTUS DEODORANT There's nothing worse than a gym that smells of sweat. Staying fresh and odour free should be the least of your... Read more...