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

If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably decided to make the switch to a natural deodorant – hooray! While there are so many benefits to making the switch (hello naturally less B.O. and numerous environmental benefits), transitioning from your conventional deodorant or antiperspirant to a natural deodorant may feel a bit daunting at first. To make the transition easier we would love to share with you some information on what to expect when making the switch. Before we dive into what you can expect while making the transition to a natural deodorant, let’s unpack how they work compared to ..read more

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Spring is here! As we are coming out of the slump that was winter, there is no better time than now to really kickstart your health and wellbeing regime and get yourself on track to being your happiest and healthiest self!  Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of talking to five of our favourite health and wellness gurus to find out their go-to detox or health tip for spring! Here’s what they had to share… Anna Mitsios – Naturopath, nutritionist and founder of Edible Beauty My favourite detox tip is to up the ante on your fibre intake. Surprisingly, the majority of us do not reach our ..read more

A spring detox is a great way to lighten up your liver’s load and allow it to clear stored toxins that bio-accumulate rapidly in our modern lifestyle. These toxins can wreak havoc with our skin, digestive system, energy, and hormonal balance so taking the time to participate in a regular semi-annual or yearly detox can be a great way to boost your energy and enhance your inner and outer glow. On a daily basis, we are exposed to both environmental toxins (heavy metals, pesticides, chemicals in skincare, food additives, drugs, and pollutants) along with internal toxins, generated by 'bad' bacter ..read more

We are exposed to a myriad of chemicals every day, often unconsciously, but also toxins that we are fully aware of and which we choose to ignore. Many of these chemicals carry serious health risks. They can act as hormone disruptors or in some instances be carcinogenic. Furthermore, there is the potential for these toxins to be stored and bio-accumulate in our adipocytes (or fat cells), where there is no mechanism for them to be easily excreted from the body.  Whilst a toxin on its own may be relatively harmless, when combined with other toxins and stored for years, serious health concern ..read more

The skin, which is our largest organ, is really a mirror for what is going on inside our bodies, specifically our gut. Skin sensitivity and redness can often be linked to an immune system in overdrive, a “leaky” or inflamed gut or a histamine intolerance that can cause skin flushing and redness! These conditions are all linked to a gut imbalance and in order to achieve radiant and healthy skin, topical products will only take you so far. Taking some time to address your gut health and work on balancing your gut bacteria will be the key to achieving calm and healthy skin. A “leaky gut” means t ..read more

Teenage acne can be incredibly stressful and debilitating. With over one third of teenagers experiencing cystic acne which requires assistance from a medical professional, it is it is an issue that is equally as frustrating for parents. The oral contraceptive pill, antibiotics and roaccutane are the conventional “go-to” treatments for managing acne however these medications come with some unwanted side-effects. There are definitely ways to naturally support your teenager and calm your teenager’s angry and unhappy skin. There are a few tried and proven tips I have to managing cystic teenage acn ..read more

Our No.3 Exotic Goddess Ageless Serum has been our best-selling SKU for several years now. We decided to put this serum to the test and reaffirm exactly what all the hype is about! We had a group of 33 participants aged between 30 and 65 use our anti-ageing serum twice a day along with their usual skincare routine for four weeks in July 2020. This is what they found: 91% rated the absorption and consistency as excellent “Easy to absorb, easy to use, consistency is thick enough not to leak off the face.” 90% reported an improvement in overall appearance and skin condition “I’ve forgotten I ..read more