Tasmanian Blackcurrant Bud Stem Cells, or in traditional European medicine : “Gemmo”, is a brand new BioActive ingredient in our soon-to-be-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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Saffron: Why to put the world’s most expensive spice on your face
Washing Your Beard is Healthier Than You Think
What do an unwashed beard and a toilet seat have in common? A lot more than anyone with a beard would like to admit. A study conducted by ABC affiliate station KOAT had a microbiologist swab the beards of several men in the American southwest. The results found an alarming amount of bacteria–including some of the same critters found in feces–alive and well and living in the men’s beards. On a slightly less gross note, beards also attract allergens and pollen, which, if you … [Read more...] about Washing Your Beard is Healthier Than You Think
The Lost Art of Hair Brushing
This Blog Will Make You Want To Brush Your Hair [Why Ye Olde Hairbrushing is the #1 Thing for Healthy Hair + How To Do It] People with shiny cars polish them. People with white teeth clean them. And people with beautiful hair run a good hairbrush from scalp to ends 100 times before bed. Regular brushing is how hair stays healthy. It’s an age-old collab between you and your scalp: your scalp produces sebum (hair’s natural moisturiser) and it’s your job to brush, brush, brush … [Read more...] about The Lost Art of Hair Brushing
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; … [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