Lifestyle Choices

Chamomile

Known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is an excellent oil to calm and heal irritated skin. Used for skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, acne and sensitive skin.

Frankincense

Regenerative and skin-healing properties. Conditioning to mature and sun-damaged skin. Heals and tones the skin.

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1. The facts

Your skin is the largest organ of the body. Did you know that you have about 300 million skin cells that renew themselves regularly every 21-28 days? You shed approximately 4 per cent of your total skin cells daily, or about 50,000 cells per minute! In a lifetime you will shed about 13.5 kg of skin.

The skin is the body’s first line of defence against harmful bacteria and viruses. There are about 25,000 ‘good’ bacteria cells per square cm of skin. Facial skin is about 0.12 mm thick while skin on the body is about 0.6 mm thick. Skin on the lips and eyelids is the thinnestwhile skin on the palms and soles of the feet is the thickest. (more…)

Skin facial steaming is another great treatment to use about once a week. It causes the skin to perspire, which helps loosen grime, dead skin cells and hardened sebum. The heat also increases the blood supply, bringing more oxygen and nutrients to the skin, and the steam helps hydrate and relax the pores. Overall, skin steaming can help your skin feel more radiant with a softer skin tone and a clearer, more vital colour. Avoid steaming if you have broken capillaries in your face — compress instead. (more…)

It is an exciting time in the health and beauty industry. As awareness grows surrounding the skin and its impact on our health, we are seeing more responsible companies offering unsafe and very effective products. These companies are looking very seriously at the science of the skin and combining that with the best quality, natural plant-sourced ingredients. As this industry is constantly evolving we can look forward to the latest cutting-edge information on how to keep our skin at its optimum, while supporting our health and protecting the environment. (more…)