Whether you prefer baths or showers, it’s something we do every day without a lot of thought. However, there are in fact a lot of benefits, both mental and physical, to bathing that are often overlooked. If you’re lucky enough to have a bath, it’s a great way to clear the mind and enjoy some me-time, with added health benefits. Today, we’re looking at exactly what bath time does for your body and mind.
Lus Nan Laogh (Lus-Na-Loy) is a healing tonic made form bogbean that has been keeping Hebrideans healthy for generations. Infused into our legendary spring water, it creates an ingredient that is highly effective in healing inflammatory skin conditions.
For many, makeup is a daily routine, for others it is something done for special occasions and nights out. There is no denying the confidence boost makeup can give, not to mention the fun of creating new looks or buying new products. But if you use makeup daily, no matter what your age or lifestyle, it’s good to give your skin a breather and go make-up free for a day or two every now and again.
Rosacea (roe-ZAY-she-uh) is a skin condition that mainly affects the face and is usually more common in women than men. It leads to blood vessels becoming more visible, causing blushing or flushing of the skin. The condition may also cause small pus-filled bumps to appear, which can be mistaken for acne. Flare ups can last from weeks to months and then disappear for a while. Although there is no cure for rosacea, there are treatments and lifestyle factors that may help to control and reduce the flare-ups.
The appearance of your pores can be influenced by several factors, such as your skin type, genetics, age and sun exposure. Pores have an important function as they allow the skin to breathe, acting as a channel between the inside of the body to the outside.
There can be a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to skincare, this week we want to go over some of the most common myths.
We use a variety of natural oils in our products, each one bringing its own unique benefits. Sourced from nature, the oils provide vitamin rich nourishment for your skin, working in perfect harmony with our antioxidant rich Hebridean seaweed extract.
Often dry and dehydrated skin will be confused as the same thing, when they are actually separate skin concerns. Dry skin is cause by a lack of oil and is a skin type, whereas dehydrated skin needs hydrated and treating it can be easily remedied. The simplest way to avoid getting dehydrated skin is to make sure you are drinking plenty of water each day, even if you don’t feel thirsty, keep drinking water throughout the day to ensure your skin is getting the H2O it needs. Alongside a good skincare routine, you'll be glowing!
Your skin barrier is layer of skin is made up of strong skin cells that provide an essential defence to your body. Without this layer protecting you, all sorts of pollution and toxins would be able to get through. It also works to keep water inside of your body, allowing you to stay hydrated.
As skincare lovers, it's so easy to accumulate many different products over time (our skincare shelves are fully stocked!). It's important to keep track of when it's time to replace them, ensuring that your skincare routine is not hampered by poorly performing expired lotions and serums.
This month we caught up with our Head of Training and Account Support, Natalie Rodgers. She is one of our longest serving team members, joining near the beginning, almost ten years ago! Learn about Natalie's journey with ishga and where it all started.
We're thrilled to be working with our team in Japan to share our little pots of Hebridean goodness with the world, as our latest international launch takes place at the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Marunouchi, a luxury urban hideaway in the centre of Tokyo.