A LITTLE LIGHT READING

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 […]

Best known for its role in keeping our skin plump & youthful, collagen is an important 'scaffolding' protein made naturally in our bodies and thought to make up around 75% of our skin's dry weight. Although it plays such a critical role our collagen stores get depleted as we age.

Are you like me, does your day not really start until your first cup of coffee? Most of us know that coffee tastes great, but it also has powerful health & beauty benefits. To help us dig into the science (& joy) of coffee, we’ve teamed up with local specialty roaster, The Wood Roaster. Grab a cup. Settle back. Read on! 

Tea Tree oil has long been used as a natural antiseptic, but is gathering interest due to some new research that highlights additional benefits. Pure tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the tea tree plant (not the tea plant…though it was used by 18th century sailors to make tea that smelled like nutmeg). […]

It’s been called the world’s most perfect food – the awesome avocado. Originally from Mexico, this superfruit has now been well researched, and linked with the prevention and control of Alzheimer’s Disease, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other health conditions. We also love it for its amazing skin benefits! The Avocado fruit is high in […]

When it comes to skin lightening, the industry ‘standard’ is an ingredient called hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin bleaching agent.Although the FDA had classified hydroquinone in 1982 as a safe product, additional studies under the National Toxicology Program (NTP) were...

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 […]