Journal

The Importance of recovery: Lessons from alpine wellness, altitude & thermal rituals

Life at altitude is a sensory explosion. Crisp, clean air, stunning mountain views, the intensity of movement, the cold on your face, the exhilarat...

Cosying up for Autumn: Why your body craves warmth and rest, and the skincare changes to match

The mornings are darker and the air feels sharper. As autumn progresses and daylight diminishes, the light-dark cues that regulate our internal clo...

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The anchoring effect of scent: how fragrance & memory shape our sense of home

“Smell is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived.” - Helen Keller As we move into autumn, our...

Ingredient in focus: prickly pear seed oil

Opuntia ficus-indica, commonly referred to as prickly pear or nopal cactus, is found in semiarid and arid regions across the world, including South...

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Dewy skin & skin barrier health: 6 skincare myths vs. facts

With autumn looking closer on the horizon, skin may still carry summer’s gift: a soft radiance, courtesy of more time in the sun, fresh air and res...

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The siesta: how rest becomes a physiological reset for late-summer skin

“Always nap when you can. It is cheap medicine.” - Lord Byron We've previously explored the importance of slowing down during the summer months and...

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What is transepidermal water loss (TEWL)? How to protect your skin barrier in Summer.

Summer brings longer days outdoors, golden light, warmer temperatures, water activities and often more travel. While many of us associate the seaso...

Above the clouds: in-flight beauty tips to keep skin healthy and hydrated

While flying allows us to cross continents in a matter of hours, the environment inside an aircraft cabin can have the opposite effect on the skin....

Ingredient In Focus: Babassu Oil

Native to north-eastern Brazil, the Babassu palm (Attalea speciosa) is one of nature's most resourceful trees. Every part of the tree is valued: it...

The Blueprint For Glowing Skin All Year Long

Glowing skin is not a fleeting cosmetic effect, but a biological state of balance. True glow comes from skin that is hydrated, resilient, oxygenate...

The power of mineral-rich salts: exfoliation, detox, and a return to balance

The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea - Isak Dinesen Following the launch of our latest exfoliating game-changer, Silkening ...

Spotlight On Silkening Body Scrub

Exfoliation is a pivotal yet often overlooked step in skincare, frequently either neglected or overdone. A well-formulated body scrub serves as an ...