Who doesn’t love sheet masks? They’re cool, silky and make you feel like a glamorous Egyptian mummy… only less dead. But did you know that single use sheet masks are messing with our environment big time? Sure, they leave your skin plump and juicy, but once you’ve peeled them off and popped them innocently into the bin, they join millions of other discarded face masks piling up in landfill. The many costs of one-off sheet masks But wait, it gets uglier. Single use sheet masks are often … [Read more...] about Meet the everlasting alternative to single-use sheet masks
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Introducing Blackcurrant Gemmo (Bud Extract)
Tasmanian Blackcurrant Bud Stem Cells, or in traditional European medicine : “Gemmo”, is a brand new BioActive ingredient in newly launched Bioactive Leatherwood Honey Jelly Mask. As opposed to a leaf, root or fruit, the tiny bud of a plant is pure intelligence, containing all the nutrients and genetic information required to reproduce. When concentrated and applied to the skin, bud extract can initiate powerful states of healing and regeneration; after all, they’re designed to … [Read more...] about Introducing Blackcurrant Gemmo (Bud Extract)
Saffron: Why to put the world’s most expensive spice on your face
Are you a fan of saffron rice? Sweet, nutty and the colour of sunshine, once you’ve had a bed of golden grains beneath your butter chicken there’s no going back. But why are we banging on about Indian food? Is this a skincare blog or what? Indeed it is. Turns out, the world’s most expensive (and delicious) spice can also make your skin luminous and it’s grown right here in Tasmania, in lush green Glaziers Bay! Discover TasSaff Saffron What is saffron? Saffron is a rare and precious … [Read more...] about Saffron: Why to put the world’s most expensive spice on your face
Helping You Quit Makeup in 2024!
Part One: The Why Do you know the hottest makeup trend for 2024? Not wearing any at all. Yep. Bare, dewy, fresh, natural and healthy skin is in – and we’re here to help you take a deep breath and step out in public… naked. Six sensational reasons to shun makeup SWEET FREEDOM Do you wish you could wake up, roll out of bed and start your day without consulting the mirror – or cosmetics bag? Do you dream of being one of those people who doesn’t wear a lick of foundation; who is free … [Read more...] about Helping You Quit Makeup in 2024!
Liquid Velvet: A Nourishing Kiss from the Bee Kingdom
I’m a woman in my mid 30s who spends half of her days writing (hey there 👋) and the rest on a farm in all weather: beating sun, sideways rain, drying winds. To add to the topical challenges, I have fair, delicate skin thanks to the genetic blessing that is ginger hair. Unlike my friends with double cream complexions that defy the passage of time, I’m starting to feel more like aged cheddar… only not quite so yellow. Why so dry? In your 30s, the skin’s production of natural moisturising … [Read more...] about Liquid Velvet: A Nourishing Kiss from the Bee Kingdom
We’re fighting back against fake fragrances in skincare!
You smell amazing. No, really, your sense of smell is mind-bogglingly sensitive, able to detect over 1 trillion distinct scents – including the emotions and health of the people around you. Three cheers for your schnoz! The good, the bad & the funky With such a powerful sense, it’s no wonder that artificial or overly intense smells can make you feel sick. A passing jogger in a cloud of sports deodorant. A relative with perfume so strong it sticks to your clothes. Moth balls. Cat pee. Two … [Read more...] about We’re fighting back against fake fragrances in skincare!
7 Reasons to Exfoliate
Revealing radiance: Seven reasons to exfoliate tonight Things that are touching: 💗 When a lioness befriends a baby antelope 💗 An old married couple travelling the world 💗 You and your face after gentle exfoliation There are few things better than fondling your face after a layer of old dead cells has been sloughed. So smooth. So fresh. So touchable. But beyond the immediate sensory benefits of exfoliation, there’s a host of other perks that’ll have you adding it to your weekly … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons to Exfoliate
Scrub-a-dub don’t do it 😱
[The harsh truth about exfoliating scrubs + a big enzymatic peel reveal] You know those gritty exfoliants that make your face feel baby soft and oh-so-polished? We’re sorry to break it to you, but they can actually do your skin damage over time – kinda like popping pimples or standing with your face upturned under a scalding hot shower. Sure, it might feel cathartic, but mechanical exfoliation can cause micro trauma that’ll leave your precious epidermis dry, stressed and prematurely … [Read more...] about Scrub-a-dub don’t do it 😱
Bodycare that’s as Raw Rare and Real as you are
What’s the deal with Raw Rare Real? Let us put it this way. It’s thirty years of friendship with the van de Winckel family, the green-thumbed wonders who grow our organic herbs at the base of Mount Roland.It’s the colour of their healing calendula; an orange so bright it makes your eyes water, grown in soil so red it glows. It’s six weeks over high summer, deep in wild takayna, when the native Leatherwood trees erupt in white blossoms. It’s the sound of millions of bees feasting in … [Read more...] about Bodycare that’s as Raw Rare and Real as you are
How to Luxurify Your Life by Buying Less But Better
We all have that friend whose bathroom is pure bliss. There’s pillowy toilet paper, soft towels and some kind of heavenly soap that scents the air and leaves your hands feeling like satin. You find yourself "just popping to the loo" time after time to anoint yourself with their fancy moisturiser… …all the while wondering how this friend, who’s definitely not loaded, can afford such luxuries? Sexy Sexy Minimalism It’s likely that your friend is a wise buyer, someone who knows that … [Read more...] about How to Luxurify Your Life by Buying Less But Better