When we look at the health of our skin, it’s common to manage any flaws, be it pimples, pigmentation or fine lines with a superficial approach, such as make-up. However, treating the cause of our symptoms, such as looking at the health of our gut, may actually resolve many of our skin woes and have…
5 Steps for Glowing Skin
4 Collagen Boosting Foods
There’s no doubt that collagen is becoming a key step in our skin and gut health care routines. And it’s no wonder! Not only does it make our skin all plump and glowy, it also does wonders for our gut and joint health. We love a good quality collagen supplement, but it’s also important to…
What Do Collagen Supplements Actually Do?
Collagen supplements have flooded the health & wellness market in the last few years but how do collagen supplements actually work? What is Collagen? As the main structural protein in the extracellular matrix, skin, connective tissue and muscle, collagen provides strength and shape. Without its structural support, joints, tendons and skin loses elasticity…
The Only 2 Beauty Tips You Need This Summer: Moisture + Mediation.
Today there are many amazing scientific breakthroughs and findings in what is now a billion dollar wellness industry. On top of school drop offs, grocery shopping, work, social commitments – (to name a few!) we’re constantly reminded that there is now a laundry list of wellness maintenance that we’re supposed to add to our plate.…
5 Foods for Radiant Skin
Our quest for ever glowing, radiant skin can range from the expensive to the ridiculous. But it doesn’t need to be complicated. As more holistic and natural methods to support our health and wellness (especially as we get a little older) are gaining more mainstream interest and scientific evidence, it makes sense that we take…
Our Top 5 Beauty Drinks
How do our favourite beauty drinks compare? Here’s our run down on our top drinks for beauty and skin health: Green Tea Green tea is a go-to for so many reasons, but did you know that it’s also great for your skin? Green tea is high in antioxidants such as polyphenols. In the body, these…
5 Superfood Combinations for Wellness
Superfood Combinations The term superfood has become a popular way to refer to nutritional powerhouses that have been shown to provide us with an array of antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. Whether you want more energy, better immunity, weight management or to assist with digestive function, taking a superfood may help. They’re a…
10 Hacks To Boost Wellness (& Fight Premature Aging!)
We love trying out lifestyle hacks to help boost our health and wellness and even better when they’re free (or at least really cheap) and super easy! We spoke to Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist Veronika Larisova to get the inside scoop… There are some basic diet and lifestyle factors that can cause or speed up symptoms…
5 Reasons To Switch To Matcha (You’ll Be Rethinking That Coffee!)
If trying to get through the day without multiple cups of coffee is a struggle (and gives you the shakes), making the switch to matcha could be a good call. We love our coffee here at LJ HQ. So, for me to trade in that delicious long black… it’s going to take some convincing! 🍵…
Is This Why You’re Not Sleeping Well? 5 Easy Fixes!
While we love a cosy, lazy morning under the covers catching up on some reading (or Netflix) as much as the next gal (or as Lorna in this cuddly pic with Roger), but if you’re finding it a struggle to get out of bed in the morning – your lack of sleep is probably catching…
The Latest Ingredient You Need In Your Beauty Routine
Adaptogens have been a big deal in natural and Ayurvedic medicine forever… and as of late they’re becoming more common in supplements, teas and as ingredients in healing recipes. Now they’re finding their way into beauty and skin care thanks to their restorative properties. How do adaptogens work? With a name like…
DIY Face Massage for Glowing Skin (& relaxation)
DIY Face Massage for Glowing Skin (& relaxation) Glowing skin, reduced tension, saving cash monies and some additional pamper / me time? Yes, yes and all of the yaas! While we’re never going to turn down the opportunity for a gorgeous facial or trip to the spa, let’s be honest… who has the time…