These days just a quick trip down any beauty aisle and you will notice 'sulfate-free' mentioned on plenty of beauty products. But what are sulfates? Where are they found? And why should we avoid using them? 'Sulfates' refer to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), and Ammonium...
There’s probably not too many among us that wouldn’t raise their hand when asked if being a little more active was one of their New Year’s resolutions. We all know how beneficial a bit of sweat can be for both the mind and body and...
Coming into the holiday period, there’s a good chance you’re looking at your calendar and feel tired just thinking about all of the celebrations you’re yet to attend. It’s true that this time of year can wreak havoc on our sleeping patterns and it’s well...
Party season is upon us but that’s no excuse to be skipping workouts and letting your healthy lifestyle fall to the wayside. With hectic schedules it can be pretty hard to keep up the motivation to exercise regularly. Staying motivated is all about staying prepared and...
Summer sunshine means one thing in wedding world: outdoor wedding season. Whether it’s in a garden, by the ocean or in the middle of a rustic field, outdoor weddings are majorly popular in Australia. But any skin smart bride will know the importance of protecting her skin...
Snacking; it’s a controversial word that some love and others loathe. It can be hard to get right and a harder habit to break but when you’re armed with delicious snack options that will curb your cravings and give you glowing skin at the same...
Acne can be one of the most frustrating things to deal with, especially when you reach adulthood, thinking your teenage acne-ridden years are behind you only to wake up with a bunch of angry spots. Unfortunately, acne doesn’t discriminate, so even when you’re using the...
Adventure and travel is what inspires me the most. I live for it. I never don't have a holiday planned, when one holiday is done I have to have the next one locked in to look forward to. When it comes to my preference of holiday...
Buzzy wellness trends command a lot of attention in the lives of beauty lovers and the latest craze to make its way into our beauty cabinets (well, kitchen cabinets in this case), is adaptogens. You’ve probably heard the word at least one million times by now...
I’ve always wanted to be the kind of person that wakes up before dawn and goes for a lengthy jog along the coast as the sun rises beside me. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely I’ll ever be that type of person thanks to my aversion to my...
People who suffer from dry skin understand the eternal struggle to combat flakiness and unwanted texture and the frequent disappointment of waking up with tight and cracked skin no matter how many moisturisers or masks you’ve slapped on. It seems that no matter how much time,...
Despite being a total product junkie, it’s undeniable that we are what we eat and our diet and lifestyle plays huge role in the health and appearance of our skin. However, as much as we’re all aware of this, it can often seem too hard to...
Wishing for a tight and toned tummy? You’re not alone! A flat stomach and defined six pack is a Summer must-have and if you’ve ever spoken to a personal trainer, they’ll tell you that Summer bodies are made in Winter. But beyond the obvious aesthetic benefits...
There’s nothing like cloudy mornings, overcast days and 5pm sunsets to discourage you from working out. We all say that Summer bodies are created over Winter but with motivation fading, it’s easy to skip your usual workout here and there and fall into a pattern...
Let me start off by saying I am not a Winter girl. There is not one single thing I like about cold weather. Give me Summer any day! As soon as the temperature drops so can my mood. The days get shorter and I start to feel...
The age-old mantra ‘you are what you eat’ has stood the tests of time for the simple reason that it’s true. And it’s prevalent nowhere more than your skin, particularly your face. Our diets have a huge impact on our lifestyles and food is a...
Water will always be the easiest, cheapest and healthiest product we can all be using to care for our skin. If great makeup application starts from good skin, then good skin starts from within. But many of us aren’t drinking enough and are missing out...
Is it just me or does cool weather instantly make you feel like giving up on your healthy lifestyle to instead snuggle up on the couch with a bowl full of chocolatey treats? Winter is synonymous with comfort food and without the need to be in...
As a beauty writer, I get to test and write about a lot of really fun things. Makeup, skincare, fragrances...
The start of a new year tends to be the time when we all evaluate our lives and begin to put new plans into action. One of the most common of plans, is to get our health and fitness on track. Hiring a personal trainer is...
Although prevention is certainly the best (and most important) cure, we’re probably all guilty of spending a little too much time in the sun and finding ourselves a little on the red side. Not only can sun exposure and the resulting burn be really dangerous, it...
Now that the festivities of the New Year are dying down and we’re all slowly getting back into our regular routines, there are people across the country realising their wishful New Year’s resolutions to get fit and healthy just aren’t realistic. I’m no stranger to aiming...
Nobody likes to talk about it but body odour is something that we all deal with. Whether it’s you trying to combat it yourself or that guy sitting next to you on the bus, we’re all familiar and no-one’s particularly fond. That’s why when I came...
There’s nothing like a bit of warm weather to motivate a stricter diet and rigorous exercise program to get you in shape for Summer. Summer means more skirts, more shorts, more crops and yes, more bikinis. And while it’s important to know that the ‘bikini body’...
Our diets and lifestyles can easily blow out of proportion during the silly season. With Christmas parties, Summer weddings and NYE events all thrown together in a matter of months, an extra glass of champagne or going seconds on canapes quickly adds up. But it doesn’t...
Inside out beauty routines are a rapidly growing trend, so much so that they’re beginning to look like less of a trend and more a way of life. With skin being the largest organ in the human body, it makes sense that what we eat and...
If you’re not aware by now that the health world is at war with sugar, what tropical island have you been lazing on? Once so rare and valuable it was used as currency, sugar has taken over mainstream diets and it’s hard to navigate the supermarket,...
Between their scientific names and little advertising surrounding them, it’s hard to understand and avoid the haircare ingredients that can cause you harm or find the ones that will really treat your concerns. You will often hear mentions of undesirable ingredients , or a product...
There's no denying that each year our focus on wellness grows. From taking more me-time to improving wellbeing conditions in the workplace, we’re all becoming that bit more in touch with our lifestyles and the way that it impacts our physical and mental health. Our increasing...
Winter food is synonymous with carb loaded comfort. When you’re facing icy winds and relentless rain, it’s easy to choose that bowl of delicious pasta over your regular salad or a creamy cappuccino in place of a green juice. Unfortunately, the changes in our diet that...