What are botanicals and why do I need them?
Cleopatra used black cumin seed oil as a beauty treatment. And for hundreds of years, calendula has been used as a poultice for skin-healing. So botanicals are nothing new.
Whether its to address pigmentation changes or the signs of ageing, botanical-powered skincare products help keep complexions looking their best.
Why does the sun damage my skin?
The sun's rays make us feel good, and in the short term, a tan looks good.
But sun exposure causes most of the wrinkles and age spots on the face.
A glowing complexion is associated with good health, but colour obtained from the sun’s rays accelerates the effects of ageing and increases the risk of skin cancer.
The Skinny on Dietary Fats: How to tell the good from the bad
Why use supplements for your skin?
What is Glutathione and why does my skin love it?
What does smoking do to the skin?
It's easier to ignore the health risks from smoking when you can’t see any harsh results.
But when it comes to the skin, the damage is written all over your face. Here are some of the harmful effects.
Reasons to meditate - and how to get started
Meditation is beneficial for better sleep, clearer skin, greater confidence, faster healing and reduced stress.
But here are a few other good things which come from this ancient form of relaxation - and a guide on how to get started.
Hyaluronic acid: A natural moisturising molecule
One molecule of hyaluronic acid can hold up to a thousand times its own weight in water. Which makes it an excellent moisturiser.
And a very important ingredient in skincare products.
Sleep: How much do we need and how do we get it?
Sleep is vital to our wellbeing, yet few of us actually make those hours of rest a priority.
Like good diet and exercise, the hours you spend in slumber is a critical component to overall health.
What are parabens - and why are they bad?
For almost two decades there have been questions over whether parabens are harmful to health.
At Integrative Beauty, all of our products are 100% free from parabens.
But what are they, and why should we avoid them?
Adult acne: Why am I still getting spots?
Five reasons regular exercise will improve your skin
Many of us work on our fitness to shed a few pounds, to build strength or maybe to complete a physical challenge. But one of the unexpected – and welcome – side effects turns out to be a glowing complexion.
That’s because regular exercise is one of the keys to healthy skin.