In this article I will provide an overview on how psychological stress or physical stress effects the skin and how it can manifest into deeper skin and wellbeing concerns. I will provide tools to help you to make positive changes to overcome a stressed-out skin.How...
Finally, we are officially out of the dreary winter months and into the spring season. What a joy to wake up to lighter mornings, have the longer days, and even enjoy a glimmer of sunshine. There is a sense of renewed energy in spring, which awakens the trees and...
In this article I will provide an overview of the importance of drinking water, why water is essential for our body to enable it to function normally, and why the lack of drinking water can manifest into dehydration, health and skin concerns, and how this can affect...
IWD is a global awareness day marked annually on the March 8. For more than a century people around the world have been celebrating this special day for women. Initiated from the early 20th century women’s rights movement, giving focus to women related issues such as...
Nutrition influences skin health, integrity, and tone. Well-documented studies have shown that dietary changes can improve skin structure, reverse any negative skin symptoms, and improve appearance.Choose your food types wisely to achieve a healthier, clearer and...
StressWhen we are exposed to stresses in our lives our adrenal glands, the two small glands located on top of the kidneys, release hormones such as adrenaline, norepinephrine, cortisol, aldosterone, testosterone, and androgens. Their secretions have many functions in...
Often in clinic I am asked by clients if it is safe to exfoliate the skin every day. It is absolutely safe, providing you use a specific exfoliate type created and formulated to use daily, and of course that will suit your skin condition. First, please read the full...
There are many types of exfoliate products available on the skin care market which include; chemical, grain, rice powder, fruit enzymes, cloths, and specific tools, to name but a few. Exfoliates can be formulated with a cocktail of ingredients and may include multiple...
An important factor to consider when trying to achieve the optimum skin care regime at home is knowing what type of water is available from your tap, as it can greatly impact the skin health. It’s such a big investment to purchase a comprehensive, high-quality range...
An exfoliate product will assist in the removal of the surface dead skin cells, and accelerate the renewal of new healthier skin cells. Regular exfoliation will reduce the build-up of dead skin cells to help unclog pores, promote a clearer, smoother, brighter, more...
By nourishing your body from the inside, we can help improve the health and appearance of skin, hair and nails. Eating a balanced diet is crucial to your wellness routine and foods supplements can support any nutritional gaps. We delve into nutrients that play a role...
Often my new clients will ask if it is essential to cleanse their skin twice a day, and of course I reply yes, with valid explanations of its benefits to the skin. Here are the reasons why it is essential to include cleansing into your skin care regime. Cleansing your...
Now that the season to be jolly has long gone and all we are left with is distant memories, come January many of us struggle to put our best face forward. Even if you’ve managed to swerve copious indulgences of alcohol-fuelled gatherings, family feasts, sweet treats,...
