All about skin

It’s sure that a healthy and radiant skin is on the wish list of almost everyone. Not only is an unhealthy skin a representation of an unhealthy body, but also has a great bearing on one’s self-confidence. A clear and healthy skin, however, adds to the overall feeling of well-being. Important to consider are the […]

Do you remember the days when men washed their faces with a bar soap/ ran their hands over their face with the remaining foam from their shower gel and applied aftershave directly after? Those days are gone! Today’s fast-paced lifestyle, in combination with diet, the harmful UVA/UVB rays and free radicals is moving at a

Red light therapy has been drawing a lot of attention in the world of non-invasive anti-ageing treatment. Instead of undergoing radical methods in correcting and delaying signs of aging, scientists discovered that red light can promote healing and is effective in providing results for various skin concerns, risk-free and naturally.   What is Red Light

Pre-cleanser, cleanser, toner, exfoliator, moisturiser, anti-ageing, brightening, firming. These are the words we are bombarded with day in and day out when searching for effective and genuine skincare products. These are the ‘must-haves’. Not only do we have to understand our skin’s needs, and understand what these products actually do, but we have to buy

It is easy to take your skin for granted, and to forget about the fact that it needs protection, love, attention and nourishment to look and feel its best. Think about it – your skin is the largest organ of your body and is the only organ to be interacting continuously with your environment. It

We never really think of our skin as being elastic but in fact this is exactly what it is – elasticity means the skin has the ability to stretch and then go back to normal once the stretch is released. It doesn’t sound like a big deal, but elasticity is what helps your skin maintain

It is fair to say we don’t give much thought to blood circulation on a daily basis. We generally know why good blood circulation is important – it carries oxygen and nutrients around the body, benefitting the brain, the heart, the lungs, muscles, and digestion, among other things. It also carries oxygen and nutrients to

Protons, neutrons and electrons. You’ve heard about them in our Science class. At the pHformula lab, we deal with them every day. The Electrons are like the “bad guys” in a sci-fi film. They carry a negative charge in our nucleus – however they are necessary to bring about change; to infect a new order.

Changing seasons bring new possibilities and are often a welcome change from the previous weeks – sun and beaches, or snow and fireplaces, or warm days and cool evenings. Every few months or so we change how we dress, our activities, even our diet, to match the seasons. But very often, we forget about our

There are 78 organs in a human body, each with a specific vital function. Organs – essentially a group of tissues – are in fact responsible for conducting all your bodily functions. When we think about our organs – as much as we do spend time thinking about them – it is typically the heart,