Nowadays you can’t open a beauty magazine without seeing a reference to natural oils. They have come back into fashion in a big way, being an integral part of many beauty products, plus a key component in the trend of double cleansing and are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to deep […]
Natural oils have made a huge resurgence in hair and skin care, particularly as we turn back to nature having recognized that it’s no longer enough to just worry about what we take internally as the chemicals contained in products we apply topically can also potentially damage our health. Furthermore, natural oils give us everything […]
Spring is the perfect time to give yourself a makeover and throw off the dullness of winter. A new hair colour is a great example, or maybe a perm or chemical straightening/rebonding treatment. It’s well known that these types of chemical treatments can be extremely damaging to the hair, but are you aware that there […]
So winter has finally transcended into spring but be honest, how is your skin and hair looking? Looking dull and tired? Not looking or feeling its best? Definitely crying out for some TLC? It’s no secret that winter can destroy the skin’s natural sebum production, and exacerbate conditions like acne and eczema, in addition to […]
So, the end of winter is finally in sight with spring patiently waiting just around the corner. As we get ready to discard our winter essentials and put our hair out on display more, let’s see how it has really held up during the harsh winter conditions. Winter is notorious for literally sucking the life […]
Dry skin is inevitable in winter. Cold dry air, brutal harsh winds, hot showers and central heating can be brutal on the skin. In fact, the skin loses approximately 25% more moisture in the winter months than it does in the warmer months. For those that already suffer from dehydrated and sensitive skin, the season […]
The very name is synonymous with the season since it was one of the first Christmas gifts presented by the Magi/Three Wise Men alongside gold and myrrh. Throughout the ages this precious oil has been so revered that it was literally worth its weight (or more) in gold, and is aptly referred to as the […]
Winter is rapidly approaching, and with it the harsh weather conditions which can wreck absolute havoc on your skin, hair and hands. Wind chill, freezing conditions, dry cold air, central heating – they are all in direct competition to see which one can dry out your skin first, leaving pores exposed to the elements which […]
So summer is well and truly over. Temperatures are dropping. We’re desperately trying to get back into our old routines. All that we have left now are our memories…and summer damaged hair! Sun, sea, chlorine, a vast array of chemical hair products to give us that carefree summer look so we can be selfie-ready in […]
Jojoba oil is obtained from the cold-pressing of the seeds of the jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis), which is native to Southwestern United States and neighbouring Mexico. The name Jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-ba due to its Spanish origins), comes from the Native American name “Hohowi”. It was originally used to heal and condition the skin and hair […]
