Every day our skin is exposed to environmental factors that Bombard our face with pollutants . We can’t see them however trust me they are their . I am not even talking about UV radiation from the Sun , that’s another ballpark . Just imagine constant bombardment of tiny almost invisible particles caused by traffic and buildings or around smokers, that are hitting our face going almost unnoticed . Pollutants can clog our pores and even worse give us a nasty reaction that can lead to redness or even worse serious outbreaks and sores . Even pollen from the air can react to our skin and cause prob ..read more

Gotu Kola - A very special anti ageing ingredient in our face scrub Everyone loves an effective natural blend in their skincare routine. Gotu kola provides major benefits to your skin. This natural ingredient has been used for centuries.  When you want your skin to restore its elasticity and firmness, there has to be collagen production. Gotu kola is great for stimulating collagen. Not only that, it also protects your skin from free radicals and UV rays. Gotu kola helps in boosting the collagen, forestalling the presence of wrinkles, pigmentation and other ageing issues. It is even a ..read more

One of its Hero ingredients series - Liquorice root extract in our Face Scrub  Ten reasons why liquorice is GREAT for skin Liquorice extract: great in sweets, and even better for your skin. Liquorice was found in King Tut’s tomb in Egypt, was used by the Japanese Geishas and is a fundamental herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Known best to us as a tasty treat or an additive for tea or tobacco, Liquorice has been used for 4,000 years and boasts a ton of health and skin care benefits. Liquorice is derived from the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra meaning “sweet root” in Greek. The plant is ..read more

Quite often the topic of whether we should exfoliate our face is debated . Okay so should we or not ? The answer is yes however a yes with caution . Why ? Well we don’t all have the same skin types and it’s normal for any of us to have a period of sensitive skin . The thought of exfoliating our face that’s sore and red is the worst idea . Skin that has bad acne may also be a no go . Should we avoid then ? Not all the time no . I think that common sense applies to our skin and of it is having its moment of being sensitive and having a breakout then we would leave an exfoliation well alone . Som ..read more

Shaving and skin irritation is not a nice thing for us guys . It knocks your self confidence when you have a flare up of redness and in some cases spots . Over shaving can really damage our epidermis . Shaving with a blunt razor is a big no no and quite often this causes your skin to become inflamed and irritated . Using a moisturiser is probably the best way to sooth and nourish the skin . Try splashing cold clean water on the shaved area , pat dry then apply your Moisturiser. Splashing the face with aftershave also is a thing , what my Dad did after shaving. Not sure I could cope with the st ..read more