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Today is Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day of the year. So if you feel blue, you are not alone. For most of us, the winter months are challenging for our mental health. Cold weather, shorter days, the end of the festive season, and the pressure of new year's resolutions...
People often understand sustainable tourism as minimising our carbon footprint while we travel. However, it is a much broader concept. The World Tourism Organisation defines it as "tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the...
The essential oils of flowers and herbs have been used since the beginning of time for their therapeutic and fragrant properties. These properties have, over the past half-century, been rediscovered and the use of essential oils has become mainstream. However, their increase in popularity hasn’t been without incident as reports...
In one of our recent blogs, we spoke about 8 common skincare mistakes and misconceptions, from going to bed without first removing your makeup, overhauling your entire skincare routine to believing that your skin is adequately protected by the SPF in your moisturiser or makeup. We want you to feel...
Each year we like to start with a clean slate. We set our goals, define small steps to achieve them, and commit to making them happen. If we are consistent, we stay focused for some time. But, although our intentions are genuine and positive, eventually, there comes a time, we...
With an overwhelming amount of skincare information available, conflicting do’s and don’ts, it’s sometimes hard to know what you should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to taking care of your skin. We’re here to offer you some guidance on the skincare mistakes you may be making and how...
Your skin barrier is to your skin what frosting is to a cake. Just as frosting acts as a protective barrier and helps lock in moisture to keep the cake at its sumptuous spongy best, your skin barrier defends against external environmental aggressors while simultaneously protecting your skin against water...
In the culinary world, spices are used to add a beautiful aroma, a hint of colour, or a pop of flavour to a dish. They also offer nutritive value to our food and are used as a preservative in food storage. Spices are any dried part of the plant, besides...
Facial pigmentary problems like dark patches, brown marks, liver and age spots are a common skin condition affecting people of all ethnicities and skin types. Although generally not a health concern, they can negatively affect your self-esteem and have a significant impact on your psychological wellbeing.
A sustainable approach to living is something that neither consumers nor brands can ignore any longer. It has been a long time coming, and we finally realise how vital it is to be mindful of our choices and their impact on the planet and the people around us. Most of us know...
Although a toner and an essence might look and feel the same, they are two different products, each with its function in the skincare routine.
Alcohol is one of the most controversial and misunderstood ingredients used in cosmetic skincare formulation. It has a reputation for being drying and irritating and is thought to contribute to premature ageing, destroy skin cells and cause inflammation. But is alcohol really the enemy it’s made out to be? We don’t...
May is skin cancer awareness month. Skin cancer is one of the most common and fastest-growing cancers worldwide. Regularly checking your skin for signs of change can help in the early detection of skin cancer. The earlier a skin cancer is detected and treated, the better the prognosis.
The body and mind are inextricably connected, and it is essential to take care of both for a healthy lifestyle. We are used to taking care of our bodies by regularly exercising and eating well. However, most of us do not know what we can do to sustain and improve...
A 2015 research study suggests that maybe you really can smell human emotion. The study proposes that emotions themselves have a scent and that their scent may be transmissible. It’s obvious that aromas and fragrances affect us in a way that is both primitive and alluring, which is why, we choose...
Think about that special friend, the one you can always rely on. You may not see her all the time, but she’s there when you need her. She’s the first person you call when you have exciting news, feel like a girlie night out or need a shoulder to cry...
