Cosmetics can also be a source of irritation for many people; your body may instantly react to some irritants while others may cause you to become more sensitive over time. The best way to protect your body and prevent itchy rashes, uncomfortable allergic reactions, and the absorption of carcinogens is to follow these three tips: Avoid the following chemicals if possible: Parabens Fragrances Artificial colours (labelled as D&C or FD&C) Triclosan Phthalates Formaldehyde Sodium

Wrinkles are a natural part of the ageing process, however they are exaggerated when the skin is dry, lacking in adequate hydration, or if it has been exposed to too much sun. There are a few things we can do try and reduce the appearance of wrinkles: 1. Protect your skin from sun exposure The sun’s UV rays play a major role in the premature ageing of the skin. Exposure to the sun creates free radicals which result in the thinning of the epidermis and damage to collagen fibre

As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, Autumn is a time when your skin could use some extra care and more nourishing moisturisers; not only because it is getting colder, but also because you will have probably been exposed to sun and salt water throughout the summer months. All these elements are drying for the skin and so a little help can bring back a radiant glow. Autumn is dominated by the dosha ‘Vata’, which is associated with air and ether. As this is a se

Ayurveda holds and elemental view of the universe and believes that we are made up of various combinations of the following five elements – air, ether, fire, earth and water. The combination of these elements form the three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha and we tend to have a dominance in one particular dosha. The elements that make up Kapha are earth and water and are characterised by qualities such as oily, cold, heavy and slow. These qualities translate into things like smo