Acne and wrinkles are two inevitable fights many of us will experience at some point in our lives. Acne is often turbulent during puberty, and then stabilizes itself in the years to come. However, adult acne is fast becoming the leading skin complaint for over thirties due to hormones, what we consume, and how we take care of our skin. At the same time, ageingRead Now
Hormonal Acne: What is it and How to Help Prevent it?
Leave a commentHormonal acne is more common than ever before in women aged between 30-50 years old. Why? In this blog, we will explore what causes these hormonal acne breakouts and how we can help prevent them. Let’s break this down Did you know that sebocytes (the oil making glands in the skin) are activated by testosterone, which women make in tiny amounts, primarily in the ovaries?Read Now
Inspiring Happiness, Self Esteem and Skin Confidence Through Life Changing Products
Leave a commentDid you know that within the animal kingdom we’re naturally drawn to confidence because it exudes courage, positivity, strength, leadership, power and knowledge? That’s why feeling beautiful and confident in your own skin is so beautiful. Can acne and other skin conditions affect your self confidence? The short answer is, absolutely! During my many years as a skincare expert, I’ve been lucky enough to seeRead Now
Caucasian Skin: How Do Pale Skin Tones Differ?
Leave a commentThe specific skin colour of people with white skin is determined mainly by the bluish-white connective tissue under the dermis and by the hemoglobin circulating in the veins of the dermis. So, how do pale skin tones differ? Generally, dark skin tones retain more moisture in the epidermis (stratum corneum) than white skin, meaning pale skin is often more susceptible to dehydration. Stressed out dehydratedRead Now
Psychodermatology: Every Face Tells a Story
Leave a commentAs 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
6 Miracle Plants Which Help Induce Sleep
Leave a commentAs a holistic health and skincare brand that inspires happiness, I’m a passionate believer in taking care of your mind and body as carefully as we should our skin. Sleepless nights really take their toll on our energy, mood, productivity, mental health and overall quality of health and life. Stress and anxiety are two of the biggest culprits for causing insomnia, so it’s important toRead Now
5 Top Tips to Keep Your Skin Happy During Times of Stress
Leave a commentStress is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to problem skin. Did you know that stress affects your entire body, not just your mood? Stress can also have a powerful effect on your hair, skin and nails. Unfortunately work, family and financial stresses are all part of life we all have to deal with and get on with at times, but have youRead Now
Amazing Reasons to Get Your Beauty Sleep
Leave a commentAs a facial expert for over twenty years, I’m often asked to share my secret weapons in the quest for beautiful, glowing and happy skin. One ritual I absolutely swear by is sleep, sleep, SLEEP! They definitely don’t call it beauty sleep for no reason! When you’re tired and deprived of sleep, your body makes more of the stress hormone Cortisol. Raised stress hormones are badRead Now
Blue Monday – Beat the Monday Blues
Leave a commentBeat the Monday Blues At Antonia Burrell Holistic Skincare, we encourage you to take charge of your own happiness. With bad moods and depression having a negative effect on our bodies and skin, it’s important to try and focus on the positive in your life and think about ways we can be grateful to help reduce feelings of stress and depression. Stress is most commonlyRead Now
Top 5 Ways to Love Your Skin
Leave a commentTop 5 ways to love your skin Aside from using natural skincare products, there are lots of amazing ways we can help support our skin. Whether you suffer from premature ageing, blemishes and breakouts or dryness and dehydration, my tips below can help you on your journey to a clear, youthful complexion. Facial massage The fast pace of modern life can have a negative effectRead Now