Tales of Beauty & Wellness
The reishi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum and lingzhi, is a fungus that grows in various hot and humid locations in Asia.
There are many benefits to this adaptogenic ingredient - here are 4 key benefits
Travelling during the summer when the weather is warmer and humidity is higher can affect your skin. As your skin starts to adjust to warm or hot weather and humid air, this often means feeling greasy and heavy as more oil gets trapped on the surface of the skin.
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The bacteria ‘C.acnes’ is part of the natural skin microbiome and helps to keep the surface of your skin at its healthy acidic pH. If your microbiome is not balanced, C.acnes start to take over and can lead to breakouts.
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The body’s ability to turn over new skin cells and produce moisture-boosting ceramides starts to slow down as we grow older. That's why adding skincare products that are mindfully formulated to help prevent the signs of ageing are important.
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For most over the counter skin care products, the evidence of harm during pregnancy is not established as they have not been adequately studied. However, it is a good idea to avoid certain ingredients like retinoids, hydroquinone and phthalates.
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When it comes to sunscreen, layering it on isn’t always better. This is because layering SPF doesn’t increase the number of active ingredients going on your face. However, it does increase your chances of getting the right amount of sunscreen on your face.
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Adaptogens are plant substances - often herbs - that have been found to help our bodies manage stress and maintain balance, or homeostasis. They are called adaptogens because they adapt to what the body needs. Known for their powerful and efficacious properties, adaptogens are used in many areas of wellness and in traditional medicine.
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Use Youth Beam Anti-ageing Night Serum after Tea-Tox Sheet Masks and before Dream Capsule Overnight Sleeping Mask.
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Niacinamide is also known as vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin that is compatible with all ingredients and is suitable for all skin types. This means you can use Niacinamide with actives or acids and it will not trigger an irritation!
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