Vitamin C is one of nature’s most powerful anti-oxidants. Also known as ascorbic acid, it is water soluble, helps protect from free radicals, and is vital for the body to produce collagen – the protein that helps wounds heal. However, humans lack the required enzyme to synthesise it, so we try to get the required […]
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The benefits of vitamin C for our bodies and nutritional health is a more common topic of conversation than the benefits of vitamin C and how it can enhance skin health. We know that vitamin C promotes healthy bones and teeth, boosts overall immunity and it even assists to lower blood pressure. The primary function
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We’ve all heard the word retinol but safe to say very few people are certain as to what it actually means. And safe to say people don’t know it can do wonders for your skin. Retinol is often used as the technical name for Vitamin A and, while this could be considered correct, retinol is
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The skin is the largest organ of our bodies and it is important to take care of it. Since the face is not covered by clothing, it is naturally unprotected from the outside world from a range of sources such as UV exposure, humid climate, air conditioning or heating, cigarette smoke and other pollutants. In
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There are so many things to love about winter. Clear, cold mornings with beautiful light, unapologetically stodgy, comforting food, tights and knitwear and matching scarf and glove sets and, of course, the festive season for those in the northern hemisphere. But before we launch ourselves with abandon into winter, it is good to remember that
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Our eyes and mouths express our emotions, thoughts and tell the tale of a million words – whether we’re aware of it, or not. Our lifestyles put strain on our bodies, more often than not, resulting in visible symptoms which leads us to panic and raid skincare isles for the best remedy or treatment in
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By this stage, we are well accustomed to slathering on protection when there’s sun, or moisturizing a bit more when it is cold. But what about the effect of everyday air on your skin? Or, more specifically, the effects of air pollution? The damaging impact of UV radiation on your skin is immediately apparent through
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This is one of our favourite recipes. It’s called our Tropical Sensation Smoothie Bowl. We love it because it’s really delicious but also because it reminds us of the formula for our LIQUID LIFE AM PM skin supplement product line. You need: – 3 Bananas, frozen and ripe – for added minerals – 2 cups
It’s sure that a healthy and radiant skin is on the wish list of almost everyone. Not only is an unhealthy skin a representation of an unhealthy body, but also has a great bearing on one’s self-confidence. A clear and healthy skin, however, adds to the overall feeling of well-being. Important to consider are the
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Do you remember the days when men washed their faces with a bar soap/ ran their hands over their face with the remaining foam from their shower gel and applied aftershave directly after? Those days are gone! Today’s fast-paced lifestyle, in combination with diet, the harmful UVA/UVB rays and free radicals is moving at a
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