Sometimes they get a bad rap because of their relatively high fat and calorie content – 138 calories and 14.1g fat in half a medium-sized avocado. But avocados are also a powerful superfood that’s packed full of nutrients that are beneficial for your skin. Using avocado directly on the face has always been a popular […]
Making homemade, fresh juice from raw fruits and vegetables and drinking them daily or even several times a day is an effective way to improve your well-being – and help you get that healthy glow! Juicing is a fun and delicious way to consume a wide range of nutrients, but the main aim is to […]
Açaí (ah-sigh-EE) is a dark purple superfruit that at first glance looks like a blueberry. It is native to the rainforest regions of Central and South America and grows on an Acai palm tree. Known as the “beauty berry” in Brazil, it contains a potent mixture of amino acids, omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty […]
5 Super foods for Super Skin What are super foods? Simply put, they are foods that are much richer in vitamins, minerals, nutrients, electrolytes and phytonutrients than “normal’ foods – yet with fewer calories. They nourish your cells on a very deep level. Super foods don’t have to be exotic – like chia seeds, acai […]
Skin Deep – Why Great Skin Mirrors Inner Health We know that great skin leaves a lasting first impression. And as one of the most obvious parts of us that signals ageing, we all want to protect its health. But beyond the cosmetic, our skin’s health is deeply rooted in many aspects of our general […]
We know that great skin leaves a lasting first impression. And as one of the most obvious parts of us that signals ageing, we all want to protect its health. But beyond the cosmetic, our skin’s health is deeply rooted in many aspects of our general well-being. A Refection of Inner Health Skin is a […]
4 foods that make your skin age faster – and you’re probably eating them every day! It’s no secret that the quality of your diet is reflected in the quality of your skin – for better or for worse – and especially as you get older. Your daily eating habits can either contribute to a […]
Summer’s here again and it’s time to get serious about protecting our skin – and our children’s. Sun protection is serious (and pricey!) business these days, not only because of the role excess sun exposure plays in premature ageing of the skin, but because skin cancer is dramatically on the rise in Europe as well as […]
Early summer means the beginning of Cantaloupe season and time to enjoy classics like ‘melon with Parma ham’ and ‘melon with Port wine’. Sometimes called muskmelon because of its deliciously rich flavour, Cantaloupe got its name from the summer papal residence of Cantalupo, Italy, which was particularly renowned for the quality of its melons. Today, […]
We’re heading into summer – which means more time spent outside in the sun – and more dry skin. It’s a well known fact that sun exposure is one of the top causes of dry skin and premature wrinkles, not least because the sun’s rays remove moisture and dry out the skin. External aids such as […]