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

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