By Miranda Atiken, for The Canberra Times  These items are hand-picked to make your shopping experience easier. ACM may be provided with compensation from affiliate partners if you click through. he skincare industry has thrown us everything from serums and scrubs to LED face masks and microneedling tools that promise a spa-level experience at home. They've given us jade rollers, sheet masks, snail mucin, gels, creams, retinols and serums, foams and chemical peels, but have you ever considered enhancing your routine from the inside out with a beauty edible? A beauty edible ..read more

Recipe by Julie Mitsios @earthtotable Chilly mornings call for soul-warming breakfasts. This porridge is filled with healthy fats and an abundance of fibre with the addition of our Complexion Protein+ powder for an extra beauty boost. You can use any berries for the compote, however, we love this special strawberries and cream combo which is a great way to up the ante on your vitamin C intake, with the inclusion of our Native Collagen Booster Powder.   Ingredients Porridge 1/2 cup oats 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 cup almond or coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 s ..read more

Have a teen asking about skincare, or know someone who does? We were all teens once, so I understand the pressure teens feel to use the latest beauty products just because their friends and favorite influencers are using them! Couple this with changing hormones and skin that is more susceptible to acne and oiliness, and the pressure becomes ten-fold. The thing is, teen skin is extremely susceptible to damage and many ingredients used in skincare made for adults (such as retinol, peels, and acids) could be causing more harm than good! Below you’ll find my Naturopathic advice on tackling skincar ..read more

Dryness, flaky skin, sensitivity, clogged pores, breakouts, and premature aging… if any of these sound like you, it’s time to check in on your acid mantle! But, what is the ‘acid mantle’?! The “Acid mantle” is your skin's outermost layer. It is a protective film made up of natural oils, fatty acids, and amino acids, and is responsible for keeping the good stuff in (e.g., moisture) and the bad stuff out of your skin (e.g., bacteria, viruses, and pollution). Protecting your acid mantle is key to achieving smooth, calm, and supple skin, as it is your skin's first line of defense against damage ..read more

Amidst the hustle and bustle of festive gatherings, delicious food, and joyous chaos of the holiday season, you realise you've overlooked the perfect gift for that special someone. Eeek! Fear not! As here at Edible Beauty Australia, we have curated a sensational array of Christmas skincare and wellness gifts that will enchant any natural beauty enthusiast on your list. Whether it's a thoughtful surprise for your mum, a chic indulgence for your sister, a delightful gesture for a distant cousin, or a Secret Santa treat for a colleague, our handpicked selection guarantees joy and radiance for any ..read more

How stress affects the skin, according to a naturopath  I know how busy and stressful this time of year can be! Work demands, deadlines, more family and social activities can all take their toll on our skin. Acute stress can increase cortisol production which in turn can increase inflammation and oxidative stress. This can show up on our face in a few ways: Increased redness and sensitivity – stress increases inflammatory molecules which can make skin dry, red and sensitive. Larger pores and breakouts – stress can dial up the release of a neurotransmitter substance P that ramps up sebum ..read more

No matter your age, it is safe to say that plump, firm and radiant skin is what we are all after We reached out to your favourite clean beauty experts to find out their juicy skin secrets for achieving ‘ageless’ skin. SPF every day keeps the photo-ageing away "With over 90% of visible signs of ageing caused by UVA and UVB rays, I have become an advocate of daily sunscreen application. It feels like we really undo all of the good work of all of our active serums and treatments if we are not protecting ourselves from the sun. I apply a pea size of Basking Beauty SPF50 Sunscreen after my moisturi ..read more

Menopause and the period leading up to it, peri-menopause, bring about significant changes to our body, skin and our mood. With menopause a little less taboo, it is still alarming that very few women are talking about or feel empowered to address their menopause symptoms. A study of 1,039 women ages 40 to 65 across the United States, showed that nearly one-third of women never sought information about menopause before they experienced it and most women (over 73%) were not currently addressing their menopause symptoms. Here I share my top 10 tips for improving your skin and navigating changes t ..read more

If you suffer from dark circles and puffy eyes and have tried every trick in the book to banish them, this article is for you! Genetically I have been endowed with the dark circle gene, my auto-immune condition and lack of sleep seem to also exacerbate the tendency for me to wake up with puffy, tired peepers. Having recently understood more about how our kidney/liver health, allergies and blood circulation can impact our eye “beauty”, I seem to be able to combat this frustrating condition. Here are my tips on how you can as well! 6 Naturopath tips for targeting under-eye circles, puffiness an ..read more

This sangria-inspired mocktail is the perferct refreshing treat for a hot Valentine's Day!  Containing our No.2 Fountain of Youth Tea (featured in our Valentine's Day gift set), this mocktail is packed full of antioxidants, vitamins and beauty-boosting minerals to help enhance your complexion from the inside out.     Makes 8 glasses. Ingredients 3-4 tablespoons No. 2 Fountain of Youth Tea 2 litres of water 6 - 8 strawberries sliced 1 pear sliced lengthways 1 red apple sliced horizontally One bottle of raspberry or hibiscus Kombucha Method Brew 3 tablespoons of No.2 ..read more