“Unlocking Radiance: The Power of Vitamins for Healthy Skin”

Unlocking Radiance - Picture of fruit & veg with the word vitamins

A glowing, youthful complexion is a goal many of us strive for. While a consistent skincare routine is crucial, the secret to truly healthy skin often lies within, specifically in the nutrients we provide our bodies. Among these, vitamins play a pivotal role in maintaining skin health and radiance.  When we eat a well-balanced, densely […]

And breathe – breathing for skin health!

And breath - blog title picture

We often take breathing for granted; we all just expect our next breath to be there to keep us alive. The breath, however, is so much more than just the bringer of oxygen – and breathe… Did you know that our breath can have a profound impact on the health and appearance of our skin? […]

Skin Essentials – 10 oils for beautiful skin…

Skin Essentials - 10 oils for beautiful skin

Skin essentials are plant oils that are part of a good skin health regime… Highly concentrated plant extracts, Essential Oils, are used in aromatherapy, massage, and as ingredients in skincare products.  They are made by distilling or pressing plant material to extract the natural oils they contain whilst maintaining the plants active benefits,  scent and/or […]

Healthy Skin is Happy Skin…

Healthy skin is happy skin

The skin is the largest organ in the human body, in fact, an average adult has around 22 square feet of it. It is a complex system of cells, blood vessels, tissues and proteins that has many functions and processes that impact on our health and how our bodies function and react in the world. […]

9 nutritional must dos for a healthy skin…

You are what you eat

We’ve all heard the saying “You are what you eat” and when it comes to skin health it is a very valid quote. Our bodies and skin are made up of cells that require food and oxygen to function and reproduce themselves. The vital nutrients that make up this fuel comes from what we consume. […]

A Daily Skincare Routine – Is it necessary to have one?

Do you need a skincare routine?

I love giving my skin a good pamper. My morning and evening skincare routines are a non-negotiable part of my day and for anyone who is serious about good skin health and anti-ageing it is an important part of the process. Why do we need to have a skincare routine? Using good skincare has many […]

What makes a healthy skin

What makes a health skin

Over the last few months, we have looked at four of the five pillars of face yoga: exercise, massage, acupressure, and meditation.  There is one final pillar to consider when looking a ‘what makes a healthy skin’ – wellness and lifestyle. The terms ‘wellness’ and ‘lifestyle’ encompass a vast array of subjects but, in a nutshell, […]

The beauty of facial massage

The beauty of facial massage

Facial massage is one of the five pillars of a full-face yoga practice.  The others are exercise, energy work, relaxation and lifestyle. In my blog last month we looked at the benefits of energy work in a face yoga practice.  Here we take a look a facial massage. Why do Face massage? The second pillar, […]

Energy Work & Face Yoga

Energy work and face yoga

Here in the West, if we follow a ‘spiritual path’, we often talk about the aura, the chakras and the meridians but do we really understand this energy system and how important a balanced one is to our health? Every living thing radiates an energy, and it is known by many different names around the […]

Pushed for time? 3 ways to practice face yoga…

Pushed for time

Here in the western world be always seem, to be pushed for time, rushing here and there.  In addition to managing ourselves, there are the kids, the partner, the house, the job… is it any wonder we often put our health needs to one side? When it comes to health, I often hear people say, […]