Anti-aging products and treatments aren’t just for older people. Many of us begin turning to anti-aging products when we enter our 30s when we begin to notice the first signs of aging. Many products tout the ability to reverse the signs of aging and reveal a more...
Limes are not necessarily the first fruit that will come to mind when discussing aromatherapy but Lime oil has numerous health benefits making it an up and coming favourite amongst fans of holistic remedies. Pure lime oil (Citrus Aurantifolia) is a compound produced...
Patchouli Oil - Aromatherapy Focus Patchouli oil is often associated with the flower power movement of the sixties Patchouli oil certainly has a unique and evocative aroma. Patchouli oil is a close relative of mint, lavender and sage and a member of the...
The Beautiful Rose Oil Aromatherapy Focus Roses are widely thought of as one of the most beautiful flowers in the world and the rose oil derived from its petals has been used throughout history in the ancient art of aromatherapy. Pure oil (Rosa Damascena) is quite...
There are many reasons we need to wear sunscreen mainly to protect our skin from the sun's harmful UV rays. Skin cancer rates are on the rise and sunscreen is proven to to decrease the risks but sunscreen also help slow down premature aging, the development of...
It takes at least 1000 pounds of orange blossom to make just one pound of Neroli Oil making it one of the most valuable citrus essential oils in the world. Yet the benefits of the sweet yet intensely floral aromatherapy oil are numerous. Neroli Oil and its Royal...
Invoking memories of a beautiful spring morning, perhaps a holiday on the continent even your Granny’s garden, Lavender is one of the most used and distinct essential oils available. There are two main types of Lavender oil: Lavender flower oil which is grown at a...
It takes at least 1000 pounds of orange blossom to make just one pound of Neroli Oil making it one of the most valuable citrus essential oils in the world. Yet the benefits of the sweet yet intensely floral aromatherapy oil are numerous. Neroli Oil and its Royal...
Invoking memories of a beautiful spring morning, perhaps a holiday on the continent even your Granny’s garden, Lavender is one of the most used and distinct essential oils available. There are two main types of Lavender oil: Lavender flower oil which is grown at a...
Invigorating, fresh and an aroma you will instantly recognise: Peppermint Oil. Used by health practitioners, athletes and everyday people alike it has a cool, tingling sensation and a multitude of benefits. Peppermint is actually a hybrid, a cross between watermint...
Frankincense is widely believed to be one of the gifts offered by the three wise men to the newborn Jesus. Long-revered in the Middle East, it’s been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It’s even been found in the remains of Anglo-Saxons and ancient...
Medico Beauty Skincare Glossary of Terms The skin is the largest organ of the body. With exposure to weather changes, chemicals and the foods we consume, it’s a great indicator of overall health. Here we bring you our comprehensive glossary of skin terminology. From...
WHAT IS WITCH HAZEL? Defined as an astringent product (something that tightens or constricts the skin), it’s produced from the bark and leaves of the Witch Hazel shrub (Hamamelis virginiana) which grows naturally in Canada (Nova Scotia) and parts of the US. HOW THE...
Tea tree oil, also known as Melaleuca Oil, is a yellowish coloured essential oil made from the leaves of the plant Melaleuca alternifolia (native to Australia). This oil has a really distinctive smell, more medicinal than floral/fragrant, it’s used as a cure-all oil –...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Jasmine Essential Oil Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy (or, more controversially, an alternative medicine), that uses aromatic compounds for several purposes, from altering mood to improving one’s psychological or physical...
Wide use of Glycolic acid Glycolic acid is widely used by the vast majority of therapists and practitioners in the hope that it will resolve common cosmetic skin concerns in every category of cosmetic skin concern. Leading author Leslie Kenton, founder of Origins...
It would be difficult not to notice the vast array of innovative technologies that have sprung up since the birth of medical aesthetics in the early 90’s. Steadily developing over the past twenty years, the menu continuously expands unabated. What professionals are...