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Seaweed & the skin microbiome

Seaweed & the skin microbiome

We use four types of brown seaweed here at ishga, each one contains Fucoidan which is a type of polysaccharide (a biomolecule) found naturally in the algae.  Polysaccharides assist with healthy...

Seaweed & the skin microbiome

We use four types of brown seaweed here at ishga, each one contains Fucoidan which is a type of polysaccharide (a biomolecule) found naturally in the algae.  Polysaccharides assist with healthy...

What is winter acne?

What is winter acne?

Many of us at some point in our lives may experience acne. Dirt, dead skin cells, and oil can clog in the pores leading to blackheads, whiteheads or cysts. Other factors such as diet,...

What is winter acne?

Many of us at some point in our lives may experience acne. Dirt, dead skin cells, and oil can clog in the pores leading to blackheads, whiteheads or cysts. Other factors such as diet,...

4 Reasons to use a body salt scrub

4 Reasons to use a body salt scrub

Here at ishga we are big fans of exfoliation as it’s one of the easiest ways to achieve glowing, radiant skin! Salt scrubs are commonly used as natural body exfoliators, and can be the...

4 Reasons to use a body salt scrub

Here at ishga we are big fans of exfoliation as it’s one of the easiest ways to achieve glowing, radiant skin! Salt scrubs are commonly used as natural body exfoliators, and can be the...

What is sebum?

What is sebum?

More commonly known as our skin’s natural oil, it hydrates and protects our complexion. Let's take a deeper look at its importance and how we can regulate it for skin...

What is sebum?

More commonly known as our skin’s natural oil, it hydrates and protects our complexion. Let's take a deeper look at its importance and how we can regulate it for skin...

5 Benefits of using a facial oil

5 Benefits of using a facial oil

The thought of covering your face in oil may seem at odds with what a good skincare routine should look like, but there are many benefits to using a facial...

5 Benefits of using a facial oil

The thought of covering your face in oil may seem at odds with what a good skincare routine should look like, but there are many benefits to using a facial...

Fucus serratus & Fucus vesculosis: Get to know the seaweed we use and its wonderful benefits!

Fucus serratus & Fucus vesculosis: Get to know ...

At ishga, we use four types of seaweed in our organic skincare; Fucus Serratus, Fucus Vesculosis, Pelvetia Canaliculata, and Ascophyllum Nodosum. The two types that go into the majority of...

Fucus serratus & Fucus vesculosis: Get to know ...

At ishga, we use four types of seaweed in our organic skincare; Fucus Serratus, Fucus Vesculosis, Pelvetia Canaliculata, and Ascophyllum Nodosum. The two types that go into the majority of...