It may be skirt season but with the easing of restrictions continually being pushed back, our dreams of tanned skin, bikinis and sand in our toes, seem to be dangling just out of reach. Although we may not be able to replicate our Pinterest, dream getaways at home, we may be able to get a…
African beauty is steeped in history, ancestral knowledge and powerful natural ingredients. African beauty rituals have been passed on from generation to generation and are now making their way onto beauty shelves everywhere. As a result of Africa’s wealth of natural resources and ingredients made by mother nature such as shea butter, argan oil and…
Whether you are remaining hopeful for a summer heatwave at home or packing your bags for a trip to sunnier climes, one thing we all need is a good SPF. Despite an increase in sales during the summer months, extensive research shows that we should all be wearing sunscreen everyday, even during cloudy and rainy…
The beauty industry continuously sees new innovation with countless new brands and an array of new products and ingredients. Possibly the most interesting change has been how we buy beauty products. Beauty shopping once meant a trip to the beauty floor at a department store to browse the counters and trial products. As online shopping…
When it comes to skincare, we have been led to believe that there is a product out there to solve all of our skin-woes. As a result, we spend our time in front of the bathroom mirror applying a myriad of products to our skin in hopes of achieving the flawless face of dreams. Inspired…
For some the idea of eternal youth is enticing, for others the desire to live a life without fear of ageing prevails over any beauty treatment offered. For a long time, much of the beauty industry has found itself in the midst of an anti-ageing epidemic. Products claiming to rid wrinkles and lift skin fill…
Not so long ago, conversations about care for ‘down there’ were full of embarrassment, misinformation and questionable chemicals. More recently, the industry has made way for brands and products that feel empowering and focus on taking care of the most sensitive parts of our bodies. Everything from intimate washes to post-wax care and innovative period…
Often overlooked in favour of another episode of your favourite Netflix show, a good night’s sleep is considered one of the three most important pillars of human health. Alongside good nutrition and regular exercise, getting enough sleep is one of the best things we can do to take care of our bodies. As we sleep,…
Over the past year, Zoom-friendly-makeup and leisure wear has become our new normal. Without access to beauty professionals, many of us took everything from hair coloring and nail art to facials and hair removal into our own hands. Beauty and self care became a welcome distraction during lockdown and a way of relaxing in turbulent…
The way we shop for beauty products is constantly changing. Whether we shop in store or online, one trend that’s here to stay, less is more. The clean beauty movement that was once a niche trend dominated by the likes of British brand Ren – the Swedish word for clean, is now more widespread than…
