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...
Autumn is officially here! The leaves are falling, the nights are darker and we’re seeing conkers and acorns lining the streets. It’s a truly beautiful season, full of the smell of pumpkin spice, burning candles and that touch of frosty morning air to wake you up in the morning! But what can the autumn temperatures do to your skin, and how can we transition our summer skincare routines for the autumn/winter seasons? Invest in some beeswax moisturiser and consider layering Moisturiser is a crucial part of any skincare routine, particularly in the autumn months. As the temperature drops, the wind, frost and seasonal chill can be causing your skin to feel dry and irritated. We spend so much time...
We need to wash our hair at least a few times a week to clean the scalp and remove excess oil but what is happening to your hair when it's washed and how can natural products help?
To be able to wash the hair and scalp, a shampoo needs to lather and to emulsify and disperse grease. Traditional brand shampoos have and continue, predominately, to rely on chemicals for this!
