After two years living through a global pandemic, who isn’t thinking about ways to strengthen their immune system? Your immune system is the body’s key defender and helps you fight off infections. While there is no one way to support immunity, a variety of lifestyle choices can help you give it that little boost […]
You might have heard a lot about barrier repair online over the past year. So why is everyone talking about it? Your skin barrier is essential for the health of your complexion and can easily become damaged. So, what is it exactly? Your skin is made up of layers, each of which performs […]
Autumn is a beautiful time of year with the seasonal changes in colour temperature and sunlight, although for some it can herald in a slump in mood also known as SAD or seasonal affective disorder. Why not try these simple techniques to help boost your mood this season? Soft light exposure Studies show that bringing […]
•Author: Sylvia Fountaine Description Cozy up with a comforting bowl of Butternut Risotto with Leeks and Spinach made with very little fuss, in your Instant Pot pressure cooker. Vegan-adaptable and Gluten-free. Stovetop version in the notes below! ________________________________________ Ingredients • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter) • 2 cups sliced leeks (one extra large leek) […]
Rosacea is not a complexion problem that will go away by itself if it is not treated, it will only get worse. It can cause devastating psychological and social problems in addition to its physical effects. Rosacea is a vascular disorder that exhibits visible changes and reactions on and within the skin such as • […]
There is nothing better on a cold winter’s night than a warming soup! Packed full of immune boosting ingredients such as pumpkin, fresh ginger and turmeric, this recipe is fantastic for when you are feeling a bit under the weather. Pumpkin is loaded full of nutrients that can boost your immune system including, beta-carotene. Turmeric […]
FOODS TO ADD TO YOUR SHOPPING LIST We’ve all heard the saying, ‘glowing skin starts from within.’ What you put into your body everyday plays a huge role in the health of your skin. Eating a clean, balanced diet is so important to achieving that youthful, dewy glow, and foods that are rich in antioxidants, […]
Myth or Medical Breakthrough? By Danné Montague-King ©2016 Years ago, stem cells and growth factors became hero ingredients in skin care formulations. Some brands have claimed plant-based stem cells helped reproduce human stem cells and growth factors directly changing the behavior of human DNA. I would like to share with you a few facts on […]
Your future may be out of your control but knowing how you will age and controlling it is not. This has nothing to do with star signs and everything to do with knowing your skin and tailoring treatments and Home Prescriptive regimes to match it. Termed the Fitzpatrick classification, this scale measures the skin’s tolerance […]
“Different skins require different peels” Just like snakes we shed our skin, just not in one long piece (that would be slightly creepy) but continuously, cell by cell until we have completely new skin. WHY IS HEALTHY CELL TURNOVER IMPORTANT? Skin is continuously turning over. This cell renewal is only surface deep however, and the […]
