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...
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...
It may not officially be Winter but the sounds of sniffles and sneezes are beginning to ring through offices and we want to be ahead of the game. Wellness has become a very important part of the beauty industry and it’s made it easier to incorporate...
When you think about prepping your skin for big events such as weddings, birthdays or graduations, it’s easy to automatically jump to expensive serums and complicated in-clinic treatments. Of course, both those things are important additions to any routine (along with affordable products and even...
The latest beauty tool to grow a cult following and start an Insta craze has got a lot of people wondering; what actually are the benefits of a jade roller and does it work? Drawn from ancient Chinese practices that are centuries old, jade rollers are...
Now more than ever is the perfect time to be embracing natural, organic and cruelty free beauty products. Brands have made it a focus to aid ethical shopping and with a touch of science, are creating high-quality, even luxury products, that have a conscious without...
It’s well-known that early risers tend to be more productive throughout the day, sleep better at night and generally feel more awake and energetic. Whether you believe it or not, it’s hard to deny that a bit of extra time in the morning wouldn’t go...
The idea of self-care emerged as one of the biggest trends of 2017 and has continued to become an industry of its own into 2018. Brands are jumping on the bandwagon with great new products and well-being focused philosophies. Not to mention an overflow of...
When it comes to body care, most of us can be a little lazy. Particularly when you consider the strict routines we all adhere to morning and night to take care of the skin of our face and necks. I’ll admit that I do mostly...
I’m sure you’ve been told a million times how important a good night of sleep is. But with Christmas and New Year approaching and the mad rush to wrap up everything at work before the holidays begin, it’s one of the first areas of our...
Many of us experience stress on a regular basis. After all, stress is a normal part of life as it allows us to react to situations and get all of our tasks done (think of the fight or flight response), however when it becomes excessive...
Lately, I’ve been burning the candle at both ends. Starting a new job, working on my side hustle and moving house all in the same month has left little room for shopping and cooking kale, hitting the gym, or squeezing in those must-have beauty appointments. As...
When reviewing a beauty product, whether it’s skincare, makeup or haircare, I always pay attention to the packaging first. And no, not because I want a top shelfie full of gram-able products, but because I want to make sure that the packaging of my products...
Yep that’s right luminous skin is in! Sure, we can all fake it with a little (or a lot) of strobe cream and highlight but nothing will make you look and feel as good as naturally radiant skin. My skin gets a little lack-lustre from time to...
Finding a snack that's considered healthy these days can be quite difficult, due false advertising and secret added sugars and additives. It’s always best to stick to natural foods, which are either grown on a tree or have come from the ground instead of packaged...
Starting a running program is far from simple. Running has never failed in leave me feeling anything but amazing! Most people will generally fall into one of two categories: you either love it or you hate it; and then sometimes it’s even a love/hate relationship i.e....
There's no denying that natural chemical free products are the way of the future. With each year more and more women move toward switching over their beauty regimes to use more natural and pure products. As more research emerges about the health risks involved with...
You’ve committed to a cleanse but don’t know where to start...
Ever sat at your computer eating lunch and been so absorbed in your work you couldn't really remember what your lunch tasted like? GUILTY. Or sitting in front of the TV and before you knew it you'd polished off a whole bag of chips or a whole block of chocolate?...
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...
This silly season I'm trying my best to commit to staying fit. Despite my best efforts and promises to stay healthy, every silly season I go away, stop exercising and over indulge way too much. By mid Jan I feel bloated, sluggish and unfit. The...
Does the realness of working 9-5 hinder your healthy eating? Slip-ups during the week can leave you feeling fatigued and unable to focus. You’ll have zero energy to fit in a workout, creating a destructive cycle that stops you from being your best. A week...
If you've used not wanting to get your hair dirty as an excuse to get out of a workout its time to think again! Watch this video!! These 5 summer workout essentials will keep your skin protected, your hair (and your money) secure while you work out, and when...