The 3 minute cleansing method.

  In today’s fast-paced world, skincare routines are often rushed, leaving many people wondering why their skin isn’t glowing and healthy despite using high-quality products.   The most overlooked yet powerful step in any skincare regimen is cleansing — and doing...

Shea Butter: Benefits and Uses

  Shea butter has been an extremely popular natural ingredient in skincare throughout history because of its remarkable ability to hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.   It is derived from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), where this...

The Importance of Exfoliating Your Skin: Methods, Benefits, and Drawbacks

Exfoliation is an often neglected, or over done step in people’s skincare program – getting it right is extremely important to ensure that you achieve glowing smooth healthy skin. Whether you're a low-key skincare person or a high care skincare lover, understanding...

The Importance of the Acid Mantle & Microbiome of your Skin

In the noise of the world of skincare, all we hear about is moisturizers, serums, and SPF. But there is one key player in your skin’s health that doesn’t get enough attention—the acid mantle. This invisible, yet vital layer, together with your skin’s microbiome, is...

How Gut Health Impacts Your Skin and Mental Well-being

In recent years, the importance of gut health has gained significant attention, not only for its role in digestion but also for its far-reaching effects on other aspects of our health, including our skin and mental well-being.   Many of my clients who suffer from...
What you need to know about holistic skincare

What you need to know about holistic skincare

 You most probably already know this – but your skin is a reflection of whatever good or bad is going on inside of your body. Do you ever wonder why you get a massive blemish right before a huge work presentation? Or just before your wedding– or any event where you...

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Why are Gua Sha so popular?

Why are Gua Sha so popular?

I personally could not understand what the fuss was all about.   Why was everyone running out to buy Gua Sha’s?     With the never-ending run of gadgets hitting the market with crazy prices on them, I just could not see why I should even look at these.   Then a friend...

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Do you really need beauty sleep? Is it really a thing?

Do you really need beauty sleep? Is it really a thing?

Can the right amount of sleep for your personal needs be a better anti-ageing treatment than a 10 step K beauty regime? I believe it can. Why? Because for most of my life as a Beauty Therapist (38 years now!) I have watched my skin glow because I have had enough sleep...

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Healthy, delicious, cinnamon, and vanilla stewed apple 

Healthy, delicious, cinnamon, and vanilla stewed apple 

This is the yummiest stewed apple recipe – no sugar required.   This stewed apple is so fast to make and can be eaten at breakfast or even as a dessert with ice-cream.   I avoid sugar and desserts as a rule – so this is usually eaten for breakfast.   The cinnamon...

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Can massaging your face daily improve your skin?

Can massaging your face daily improve your skin?

Massage is one of the oldest and most effective facial treatments, which although ideally done by a beauty therapist, is something you can do at home daily – even if it is just for a minute or two every day.   Even consciously massaging your facial creams, oils and...

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Hormone balancing foods

Hormone balancing foods

If your hormones are out of whack – your skin won’t glow. In actual fact, your whole body won’t function at it’s very best at all! Happy balanced hormones are just as important for a healthy glowing you as having perfect gut health. Two perfect examples of what...

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Are toners a waste of money?

Are toners a waste of money?

  This is a question I am often asked – and my answer is – you don’t.   Toners are just another way to make money out of you in this billion-dollar beauty industry filled with lies, smoke and mirrors. It is an unnecessary part of a skincare routine.   If your...

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