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 […]
Winter has arrived and it’s doubtful that it will be in any hurry to leave again soon. With winter comes a variety of health issues. Coughs, colds, flu, blocked sinuses, in fact a vast array of respiratory ailments. Increased pain from arthritis due to the colder weather and dampness. Digestive issues due to an uptake […]
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 […]
Is there anything that feels better during the cold winter months than a long soak in the tub? Forget the misery of freezing temperatures, getting soaked by rain or snow, and shivering in the icy wind. Perhaps you’ve had a tough or stressful day at work, the kids are fighting, or you’re just feeling down […]
We are now firmly in the grip of Autumn with winter just around the corner. Days are getting shorter and temperatures are getting colder. Windows are being kept closed to keep out the cold and damp, and people are now socialising inside which is excellent news for our old adversary, the common cold. Despite the […]
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 […]
Dermatologists universally agree that by the age of 20 we should have established a proper skin care routine, and that by age 25 that same skin care routine should now include an anti-ageing product. Yes that’s correct, it is not a typo – age 25!!! From birth our collagen levels gradually increase, peaking at around […]
So summer is over, the days are getting shorter and the temperature is getting cooler. As autumn moves in, is your mood not so bright? Do the weekends seem to be getting shorter, and Monday morning comes around all too soon? Does the morning alarm on a Monday morning have you wanting to dive back […]
We all know that the teenage years can be really tough on the skin and ultimately confidence levels. Whilst obsessing over their skin in front of the mirror with mild hysteria may seem like just another teenage drama, think back to your teen years. We’ve all been there, or for those of us lucky enough […]
As we make the most of the end of the summer holidays and perhaps venture to the local outdoor swimming pool to catch some more rays before the warm weather retreats for another year or start to visit the indoor pools as the weather starts to cool, after rediscovering a love of swimming on the […]
