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Lasting Change Through Habit: Getting Change Under Your Skin:
Well, hello there, little butterfly. I see you’ve made quite the transformation. It seems like only last week you were a caterpillar, and now look at you — fluttering about, showing off those beautiful wings. Like the butterfly, some changes seem to happen overnight. But far from being miraculous, a lot of quiet work goes […]
Premature Ageing? Future proof your skin.
When’s the right time to start? Ever wondered at what age you should begin to future proof your skin? You know, stop it from prematurely ageing? Well, it’s around about 12 months. Seriously. This is the age to safely introduce our first skincare product, which should be gentle sun protection for your delicate baby skin. […]
Retinyl Palmitate: Your Skin’s Natural Defender
Retinyl palmitate is a form of vitamin A that offers daily protection for your skin. Think of it as your skin’s best friend – always there, always supportive – and yes, it’s found naturally in your skin. Your body needs vitamin A for a range of important functions, but today, I’d like to focus on […]
Winter Skin: Crimes and misdemeanours
Suddenly, you have winter skin. Almost overnight, your skin can go from seemingly fine to sensitive, dry, parched, and, well, just terrible, as a result of seasonal weather changes, leaving you with stressed winter skin. Your makeup exacerbates the problem. Your skin feels tight and looks red and blotchy. Okay, you expect this to happen. […]
Dry Winter Skin: Moisturisers That Soothe and Protect
When the seasons shift, so can the condition of your skin. Yep, dry winter skin. Ugh!! It can feel drier, tighter, and more reactive, especially when transitioning between heated indoor spaces and cooler outdoor air. What your skin needs is support, not environmental stress. And that’s exactly where Ella Baché comes in. A Legacy Brand, […]
Zombie Cells: Clearing away the undead for healthy ageing.
Zombie Cells. The Roaming Undead. Sounds a bit creepy. You’d be right to ask; what on earth am I talking about? Well, let me explain. These are cells no longer needed by the body; they’ve done their bit, and yet they linger, refuse to die, and disrupt the natural harmony within your body. You see, […]
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The curse of blotchy hyperpigmentation and brown spots.
Blotchy hyperpigmentation and brown spots — sometimes called age spots or sun spots — are among the most common skin concerns as we age. They’re caused by years of sun exposure, hormonal changes, and skin inflammation. In this article, we’ll explore what triggers them, how to treat them safely, and the best skincare ingredients and […]
5 Beauty Myths
Dismantling old beliefs Over my many years in the beauty and skincare industry, I’ve heard my fair share of myths, misconceptions and — let’s be honest — plain old marketing hype. The strange thing about a beauty myth is how stubborn it can be. Even when evidence says otherwise, we often cling to what we’ve […]
Lasting Change Through Habit: Getting Change Under Your Skin:
Well, hello there, little butterfly. I see you’ve made quite the transformation. It seems like only last week you were a caterpillar, and now look at you — fluttering about, showing off those beautiful wings. Like the butterfly, some changes seem to happen overnight. But far from being miraculous, a lot of quiet work goes […]
Premature Ageing? Future proof your skin.
When’s the right time to start? Ever wondered at what age you should begin to future proof your skin? You know, stop it from prematurely ageing? Well, it’s around about 12 months. Seriously. This is the age to safely introduce our first skincare product, which should be gentle sun protection for your delicate baby skin. […]