Let the Engery Flow
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Human health and energy, akin to skin health and vitality, are crucial aspects to...
Your hydration booster for spring
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It's that time again, spring has sprung and the weather starts throwing us all types of temperatu...
Handcare In Winter
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Winter is well and truly here, that means crisp air, shorter days, and a new set of elements for ...
Keep that natural glow from autumn to winter
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Autumn is upon us and so comes a new set of environmental challenges for moisture, repair, and ce...
Gifting? Our beauty team recommends...
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It's the high-summer holiday season. Extra stress on gift shoppers, and on the skin! To make things easier our Gift Guide recommends our team's favourite Evolu gifts, partnered with locally-sourced items, perfectly matched to the season, and to each other...
Taking the angst out of men's care
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Seems you guys all want healthy, great-looking skin...just the easiest and most efficient way! Below is my quick guide on how to care for your skin simply and effectively. No fuss, but great results...
Save your skin while staying safe
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Masks certainly have a crucial role in keeping us safe, but one downside of wearing them for lengthy periods is that it can result in breakouts and other forms of skin irritation. Read my tips for minimising your skin's discomfort...
Your Winter Skin cheat sheet
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Layering of your skincare in winter gives added protection and nourishment to your skin, keeping it better hydrated and protected over the colder months. In what order is it best to layer your skincare?
Are you experiencing cracked skin?
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With COVID-19, the emphasis on washing and sanitising of hands has resulted in increased stress on the skin. And now that we've burst our 'bubbles' this problem is unlikely to end soon. We have to be even more vigilant...
What Mindfulness means to me
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I've recently attended a course that helped me delve deeper into mindfulness as a practice. I learned to understand the benefits of mindfulness, and the various forms of meditation that it includes, and how I could readily bring these into in my daily life...
"How do I treat my sensitive skin?"
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What does it mean to have sensitive skin? Skin discomfort can come in many ways - it's a common topic in the skincare world. Reactions like stinging, redness, puffy, burning, lumps, extreme tightness are all challenges that can occur...
Why I created a podcast
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Over years I've met so many like-minded people who have their own areas of expertise in the world of wellbeing. These people have helped me understand how important the topic of self care is to me, and how passionate I am about it. I decided to put this knowledge, and these connections, to good use, by creating my own podcast...
Exercise your skin
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Most of us are familiar with the fact that exercise reduces your risk of heart problems, promotes mental health, etc. etc. Moderate exercise can also be “beauty good” too.
The Truth about Toners
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Over the years, I've noticed some customer confusion about the role of a toner in skincare. Some women believe they shouldn't use a toner if their skin is dry, mature or sensitive. In fact, the opposite is true – a good toner will help hydrate, soothe and rebalance the skin, ensuring it is properly prepared to absorb the moisturiser....
Is skincare a mindful activity?
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Recently I've been reflecting on the importance of self-care in my life. I was inspired to think about the topic after reading an opinion piece on the validity and relevance of skincare. It's an entertaining and light-hearted article, but the gist of the author's comments - that for her the importance of skincare is all about feeling good - really resonates for me...
7 lessons from a lengthy holiday
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Without me actually being at my desk, surely things would go wrong? And if they did, could I leave it to others to manage? I quickly realised my anxieties were entirely needless and I learned to slow down in everything I did. Here are a few 'take aways' from my long break that I'm going to apply next time...
hidden hazard, beautiful solution
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Focussing on achievable (and satisfying) small steps I can take to lead a more sustainable life, I've found a healthier alternative to plastic cling wrap, one of my old go-to's in the kitchen...
The benefits of Seaweed in Skincare
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We see it strewn across the beach after a storm. We love how it sways in the underwater garden world and marvel how it comes in all shapes and sizes. Seaweed refers to several species of macroscopic, multicellular marine algae. They're not plants, even though they do use chlorophyll for photosynthesis...
Skin Care for Cancer Sufferers
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How to nourish your skin during and after cancer treatment....and feel beautiful again. Our founder, Kati, recently spoke to a cancer survivor about how to care for her skin.
The boys deserve great skin too
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We often get asked whether men can use Evolu. The answer is: absolutely! Many of our products are perfectly suited to male skin. That's because, while slightly different, the key functions and needs of men's skin are the same as women's.
The beauty of friends
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The growing popularity of facial oils in skincare raises an interesting question. Is it better to apply a single botanical ingredient for this purpose, or a blend? In developing our latest new product, we pondered this topic and came to our own conclusion...
The power of tea
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Some days, it seems like the Evolu office runs on tea. No other drink is quite as soothing, restorative and refreshing – and it certainly helps us power through those busy times!
Why exfoliate?
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Skin cells undergo a constant process of renewal. As we age this process becomes less efficient, and requires some additional help!
Why use a clay mask?
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Clay masks are popular because of their ability to absorb and remove impurities like dirt, excess...
The benefits of being a heavy drinker
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The first thing I ask someone with dehydrated skin is how much water they are drinking. The answer is always a variation on a theme: "I drink plenty...but it's probably not the right drink." In other words, it's not water.
The shelf life of natural products
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Happily, more and more consumers are purchasing natural products to look after their skin. But some are still shying away from ‘kind’ ingredients due to uncertainty around shelf life.
Handle with care: how to look after your hands
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Our hands are one of the first places to show the signs of aging. While we might pay plenty of attention to the skin on our face, we often don’t notice wrinkles, age spots and thinning skin on the backs of our hands until one day when we get quite a shock!
Wrinkles and crinkles: Caring for the eye area
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Smile lines are one thing; neglect is another. The eye area has delicate, thin skin that requires a gentler touch, and more specialist ingredients, than the rest of the face.
Three easy morning habits to adopt
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Mornings are busy times and the last thing you might feel like you need is yet another task to complete. But what you do and how you feel in the morning sets the tone for the rest of your day
Should you use skincare oils in summer?
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Although putting oil on your skin in summer might seem like a bad idea, modern skincare oils are very different to the dangerous tanning oils we might have used in the past.
How to get a good nights' sleep
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Sleeplessness and insomnia are common complaints – but that doesn’t mean we should just put up with them. Regular, quality sleep is essential to our mental and physical health.