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Shea butter: what you need to know

Shea butter: what you need to know

We’re sure you’ve heard of shea butter, and most likely seen it in the moisturiser section at a drugstore or supermarket. This super ingredient has...

Why you should use matcha green tea in your skincare routine

You may have heard that drinking green tea is good for your skin. And you’d be absolutely right to believe so! If you want to know more about this ...

Everything you need to know about Vitamin E

Dry, dull, tired, looking skin… concerns that we are all familiar with, especially in the winter months. If you envy those who always seem to have ...

The Benefits of Introducing Retinol to Your Skincare Routine

Retinol... a name that all skincare lovers are familiar with. But what’s all the fuss about? What does it actually do to your skin, and why should ...

Tips for a more eco-friendly beauty routine

Want to start living more sustainably but don’t know where to start? Your beauty routine may be a good way to begin.

How to take care of your scalp

Longing for stronger, healthier-looking hair? It might be time to look at how well you are treating your scalp. The scalp is often neglected, which...

Ingredient Focus: Glycerin

Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a natural compound derived from plant based oils and animal fats. It’s a clear and colourless liquid and is th...

Ways to practice self-care

Self-care is something that society can make us view as a luxury as opposed to a necessity. You can practice meditation and yoga and get a facial, ...

How to use activated charcoal

Activated charcoal is a fine black powder typically made from coconut shells, coal, olive pits, bone char and sawdust. It has a variety of proposed...

The Many Benefits of Red Algae

Red algae is one of nature's most powerful antioxidants. It is classified as a carotenoid, meaning that its colour is formed naturally through synt...

Ingredient Focus: Black Cumin

Black cumin, otherwise known as Kalonji, Nigella Savita and Fennel Flower, is native to the buttercup family. The plant produces small pale flowers...

Ingredient focus: Witch Hazel

Witch hazel is a powerful plant with many healing properties. It is often used in alternative medicine; it’s leaves and bark are made into ointment...

What is skinimalism?

The days of long-winded skincare routines and 12 layers of makeup are gone… well, according to 2021’s latest beauty trend 'skinimalism'. Most of us...