Many people are feeling the benefit of gua sha for improving skin tone, stimulating the lymphatic system, aiding the meridians that run on the surface of the skin, of the face and neck. Utilising the benefits of gua sha is not only about your tool but also about the right product to work the technique,…
When green isn’t really green – how not to fall for ‘greenwashing’
Ever picked up a beauty product thinking it was 100% organic and natural, only to notice that it contains a long list of suspiciously chemical-sounding ingredients? If your answer’s ‘yes’ then chances are you’ve been ‘greenwashed’. More and more of us want high quality products that are good for us and the planet alike. And…
Want to feel more zen? Try ditching the dogmas
“I need to quit alcohol/caffeine/dairy/[fill in accordingly]”. “I must get up earlier / train every morning / get a new job / declutter my house / only eat ‘clean’…” How many times a day do you reprimand yourself for not doing the things you “should”, or bully yourself into doing the things you “must”? Be it the new…
Spotlight on Calendula: The delicate herb that’s a skin-healing powerhouse
Youthful glow, hello! Calendula, an extract from the Marigold Family, has been used as a natural cure for wounds for centuries, but it has a little secret… this delicate flower has tremendous healing powers for your skin. Yes, this impressive anti-inflammatory and restorative powerhouse is your skin-loving go-to for quenching skin with deep hydration, leaving…
Healing journeys – where will yours take you?
We all intuitively know that nature has far more to offer us than food, raw materials and even pretty pictures to download onto our desktop computers. But, as we sometimes struggle to keep all the balls of our complicated lives in the air, boxed within four walls, it’s way too easy to feel removed from…
The tyranny of labels – is it time to liberate ourselves?
When asked ‘Who are you?‘, what springs to mind first? Is it your name and age, job title and nationality, your role as a spouse or a parent? Listing these things is second nature to many and no wonder – we’ve all grown up in a world where labelling ourselves and others in a myriad…
Fall in love with yourself this Valentine’s Day – glow inside and out
We all know Valentine’s Day is about celebrating with the people we love… but this year, how about adding the most important person to your list – You! Of course, you want to look good for that hot date, but what’s the point in looking good if you don’t feel good? Ready to get glowing…
Need more bounce? Add zest and energy to your daily life with our top tips
Out of steam by early afternoon? Can’t stop yawning? Dreaming of bedtime before 9am? Many things from intense workouts to a bout of a flu can leave us feeling temporarily drained, and in such cases we’d best give our body the rest it needs. But sometimes we lack energy without any obvious cause. If fatigue…
Gentle, sensitive, quiet? The world needs you
“Why so quiet?” “You’re too sensitive.” “Come on, lighten up!”, “Smile! It might never happen!” Through phrases like these, many of us learn before we’ve even toddled our way out of nappies that being chatty and outgoing is our golden ticket to a successful, happy life – whether it comes naturally to us or not….
Beat the bloat … Our top four tips for reducing bloating and fluid retention fast
Did the end of year festivities leave you feeling a bit sluggish and puffy? You’re not alone… the season of indulgence and partying tends to cause many a healthy habit to fall by the wayside. As a consequence, we may experience irregularity, bloating and fluid retention. But fear not, a few lifestyle tweaks can do…