As we get older, many of us will start to notice just how much our skin changes over the years. We develop lines, blemishes, dry patches, age spots and our skin starts to drop south! Our complexion changes through each new stage of life, and it can be confusing knowing just how to treat or prevent these new markers of our age. Whilst unfortunately, we’re yet to find a cure for old age, there are some ways to help keep your skin looking younger and healthier for longer - without invasive treatments and high intensity skincare routines! First, get to know just what’s happening beneath the surface of your skin. One of the most obvious changes your skin will face...
It’s great to take the chance to get out into the garden, from prepping our flower beds to pruning and preening our herb gardens, there’s a lot to maintain and prepare througout the year. One of the most popular questions we get asked is how to encourage more bees to visit our gardens, and, we are more than happy to share our tips and advice this week. Whilst we do understand that it might not be possible to follow all of these tips in the current climate, we hope our advice can help you plan for the future of your garden and give you a better idea of how to build your bee friendly space! ...
As spring starts to arrive, we all want to head outside and start breathing in that fresh air and sunshine. But, for those of us who struggle with dry, wispy or problematic hair, the warmer seasons bring nothing but frustrating battles with our hairbrushes and the urge to wear a sunhat 24/7. So what causes hair to dry out? There are two basic reasons for dry hair. Either your scalp doesn’t produce or retain enough natural oil (sebum) to moisturise your hair at the root/scalp or, the condition or structure of your hair is causing moisture to escape, which leads to dry hair. A strand of hair is made up three main segments. At the center is the core, which...
Rosacea - the skin condition most famously associated with Renee Zellweger in her amazing role as Bridget Jones. But whilst we all look to Bridget’s flushed face as an endearing quality, in reality Rosacea can be an uncomfortable and difficult skin problem to manage. As the skin reddening condition is the focus of our social media this week, we wanted to dive a little deeper into the causes, treatment options and symptoms of Rosacea - hopefully answering some of your questions in the process. Q: What is Rosacea? A: Typically associated with blushing or flushed skin, rosacea is a skin condition which causes the blood vessels underneath the skin to flare up into an intense and often uncomfortable red colour....
As we approached 2020, we celebrated the start of a new year. We welcomed in a fresh start and a fresh chance to excel in a new decade. Unfortunately, the planet had other ideas. With the Australian bush fires raging across the country and international politics dominating in the news, right now, the Earth seems to be at odds with its tenants. So what can we do to help? In a larger sense, unfortunately, all we can do is send our support to those struggling in this difficult climate.(Links to donation sites supplied at the end of this post) But individually, there are some ways we can help protect the planet we live on. From starting conscious recycling to avoiding...
