Oxidative stress – what is the science behind our cells? Cells accumulate damage, known to drive the aging process and play a role in our long-term health. One of the major causes of cellular damage is oxidative stress, which happens when there’s an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body. Free radicals are a normal, natural byproduct of our cells generating energy (whichRead Now
It’s time to ramp up and kick-start transitional skin health from the inside, as the nights begin to draw in. These are just some of the essential foods, rich in anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties to fuel and stimulate parched, under-nourished, polluted and summer damaged skin against the fight from electron-scavenging free-radicals. Reduce and prevent inflammation from cell damage. Inhibit and slow oxidation and cell breakdown.Read Now
Aromatherapy and skincare are perfect partners. Harnessing the life forces of plants and combing this with the knowledge of the true physiology of beauty, is a skill and craft honed over 25 years by expert facialist Antonia Burrell. As an associate lecture in the Chemistry of Aromatherapy, alongside her team of experts, Antonia has taken the dedicated science of biotechnology and married this with theRead Now
The trend for going vegan is growing. Leading a plant based diet is said to better for the body and both ethically and environmentally conscious. In the past decade, according to the Vegan Society, veganism has seen a 360 percent uptake, and the lifestyle movement shows no sign of slowing down. Crucially, a vegan diet can be a fantastic benefit for giving glowingly gorgeous skin.Read Now
Self-care is a buzz word on every health and beauty editor’s lips. It is all well and good to read about the transformative health benefits, but in most people’s time-poor and hectic lives, how does one truly apply self-care into effective practice? Master facialist and beauty pioneer Antonia Burrell is constantly on the go, so this week, delve into her best practices for small actsRead Now
Aging is a natural and inevitable part of life. Whilst there is no stopping the clock from ticking away, you can certainly slow down the negative effects that time has on skin and indeed, enjoy your face changing through the years. With age comes experiences, memories and wisdom. Aging is not a bad thing; you are simply growing to be the best you. This week,Read Now
As a holistic skincare brand, we know that glowing healthy skin starts from within. What we put into our bodies is reflected on our skin, and in our general health. Drinking plenty of water is one of the most vital daily happy skin rituals – dehydration leaves our skin dry, tight and less resilient with more prominent wrinkles and fine lines. If you’ve ever lookedRead Now
I will forever shout from the mountain tops about the power of the plant kingdom and its sheer intelligence that provides us with such incredible miracle plants that care for every aspect of our holistic health, mind and beauty. As well as carefully selecting and sourcing the organic plants we use to nourish and heal our skin, we should also take time out to submergeRead Now
As a holistic skincare brand, I’ve always been passionately mindful of the important correlation between my state of mind and my skin. Psychodermatology studies the close interaction between the mind and skin, and describes the treatment and potential healing of skin disorders using psychological and psychiatric techniques. While traditional dermatologists view and resolve skin complaints from a biological perspective, psychodermatology takes both biological and psychologicalRead Now
Did you know that the atmosphere we breathe is full of positive and negative ions, which are sometimes referred to as ‘vitamins of the air’? Heating, air conditioning and pollution literally destroy the negative ions in our air and we need them to give us high energy, a positive mood and increased serotonin levels. The proportion of negative ions are at their highest before, duringRead Now
