What is an essence? The skincare step you didn’t know you needed

If you’re a skincare enthusiast, chances are you already know all about facial essences. A K-beauty staple, these lightweight elixirs are the backbone of every multi-step skincare routine and are a game changer for every complexion. Read on to learn about the skincare step you didn’t know you needed.

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Probiotic skin care: what is it and why you should use it

You’ve no doubt heard all about probiotics for health and wellness. But have you heard them mentioned as a skincare ingredient? That’s right! While probiotics are beneficial for gut health, they’re also great for the skin too. How you may ask, do they help your skin? Read on to learn...

Kombucha skin care for luminous skin

Are you noticing breakouts, dry patches, dull skin or redness? Your skin microbiome could be to blame. Your microbiome is an invisible layer of billions of living microorganisms that is instrumental in protecting your skin barrier and contributing to skin health. When this is out of balance, the skin barrier...

3 Things you didn’t know about Monoi

Monoi (pronounced “mah-noy”) is a Tahitian word meaning “scented oil”. This fragrant elixir is the result of soaking Tiare flowers (Tahitian Gardenias) in coconut oil. While only recently becoming popular in the beauty industry, Monoi oil has been a South Pacific beauty staple for centuries. Recognising the nourishing benefits of...

Which serum is best for your skin?

Cleanse, tone and moisturise. These steps make up the basics of skin care. It’s the serums, that are the absolute superstars. Serums add a powerful step to your skincare routine, delivering potent ingredients directly to the places that need them to treat concerns, nourish and boost your overall results.With a...

Microdermabrasion Guide For Spas

Are you looking for a way to refresh and rejuvenate your skin? Well, it may be time to add microdermabrasion to your list of skin care treatments. Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive manual skin exfoliation treatment that has a far lower risk than laser resurfacing or chemical peels. Recovery is much...

Food for your face: Strawberries

The humble strawberry. This bright red, juicy, sweet fruit with its characteristic aroma is loved by many. It can be eaten fresh, or used to make jams, pies, chocolates, yoghurts and desserts – oh how we’re dreaming of strawberry ice cream! Strawberries are also a popular ingredient used in fragrances,...

Slugging 101

The concept of “Slugging” isn’t new. It’s been around for decades (and may be something your mum still does). Thanks to K-Beauty however, it has recently exploded on TikTok, with almost 280 million mentions. Slugging may just be the internet’s new favourite skin care hack. But is slugging for everyone?...