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Aluminium Hydrochloride – linked to breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease; aluminium compounds are neurotoxic to humans Benzalkonium Chloride – immune system, lung and skin toxicant; can trigger asthma; restricted in China and Japan Benzyl Alcohol – strong neurotoxicant; can cause allergic reaction in lungs & itching, burning, blistering of skin; causes liver damage in animals […]

  As the Winter weather gradually disappears and I start to feel the warmth of spring, I’m usually prompted to declutter my home, my wardrobe and my diet. I’m also reminded that Spring is an opportunity to re-boot my skincare...

Over the past 10 years there have been significant breakthroughs in the understanding of acne and skin breakouts. While much is still not known, research now proves a link between acne and stress. When we are stressed our bodies release...

Did you know our skin contains both oil-loving and water-loving layers? This is why we need to understand the difference between ‘hydration’ and ‘moisturising’ in our skincare routine. The outer layer of the epidermis is oil-loving (and hence water-hating) which...

Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, getting enough sleep can really impact your health… including the youthful appearance of your skin! We all know what it’s like when we haven’t had enough sleep; those dreaded dark puffy circles under the old eyes, the short temper, the low energy. Yes, sleep can […]

While most of us may be able to imagine a day when we can look at ourselves in the mirror and proudly see our ‘happy lines’ as a reflection of a life filled with love and laughter, few of us want to exclaim “oh those deep furrows, wrinkles and sagging skin!” Let’s face it – there are lines […]

When we think of caring for our skin, it is easy to focus on it’s role in communicating our age. Let’s face it, none of us wants to look older than we are! The skin’s role is multi-faceted, providing sensory inputs, emotional expressions, and the more functional roles of protecting us from nasties getting into […]