We are all aware of the benefits vitamins have on our body, which is why they are used in skincare. When we started our Bull and Bear Crew journey, our ingredients not only had to be 100% natural and vegan, but they also needed to contain high vitamin content to ensure maximum benefits to your skin. Firstly, let me start with vitamin E, as this is the go-to ingredient in skincare products. It's important to note that while vitamin E can be beneficial for the skin, it's not a magic solution and should be used as part of a broader skincare routine that includes a cleanser, toner, and moisturiser ..read more

In a nutshell antioxidants give a protective effect against aging and disease which is caused by free radicals. What are antioxidants? The term antioxidant is a buzzword used throughout the health and beauty industry. However, many people aren't quite clear on what antioxidants are and what they do. Antioxidants are a group of naturally occurring compounds that protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals. Your body makes some antioxidants on its own, but most antioxidants you must get from the foods you eat or supplements. Antioxidants and free radicals: To get a full understanding ..read more

Before we look at the effects lets look at why you need your skin to be adequately hydrated. Basically, if your skin is well hydrated your complexion will look more plump, healthy and youthful. This is because the outer layer of your skin will have the moisture it needs to help carry nutrients required to the skins cells while being able to flush away any toxins that may be in your skin. So, when your skin is not sufficiently hydrated your skin will lose elasticity and begin to feel rough. We also need to be aware of the difference between hydration and moisturising of skin. Hydration is the a ..read more

You have been counting down the days and now in the final hours it is time to pack your bag. You have your list, checked it more than once, and your suitcase is on the bed open ready for you to fill it with all of your holiday essentials. You have done your homework and checked the weather and are packing accordingly. Wait, let’s just check the weather again, can’t be too careful. Part of that list was also what other activities will you be doing while away, do you need walking shoes or just thongs? These decisions impact the size of your suitcase and if you need checked in or can just get aw ..read more

Skin care is a subject that is not just for the ladies, us blokes should definitely be taking better care of our skin as well.  I wish someone had got me onto a skincare routine earlier than in my 30’s when my wife convinced me to try it out. Outside of the obvious cleanliness and health benefits, I love it when people I meet are super surprised when they discover I am 50 years old (most think that I am at least 10 years younger). For guys, the whole skincare thing is nothing that you are thinking of when you are young. As males we naturally have thicker skin that's full of all the good s ..read more