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You’ve already made an effort to embrace sustainable living. After all, we’ve only got one planet, right — but have you ever given any consideration to cleaning up your beauty regime?

What do you remember your mum telling you about beauty, skincare and a life motto to live by? Our botanicES community took a trip down memory lane and shared these pearls of wisdom with us.

Sustainable beauty is here to stay, and we’re so proud to be waving the flag for clean beauty! But there’s more to clean beauty than the products you put on your skin.

Valentine’s Day is about the expression of love, so we’re putting a twist on V-Day this year and encouraging you to show the world how much you love the air you breathe, the birds you hear and the trees you see!

Show you care with this boxed gift set complete with the Mini Gentle Cleanser, Mini Face Cream, Mini Body Lotion and our newest member of our gorgeous skin care family, Mini Face Exfoliant.

Did you know that your cleanser could be stripping away more than just impurities and toxins? While it’s great to cleanse, be sure to avoid these ingredients that can strip away moisture…

Did you know that your cleanser could be stripping away more than just impurities and toxins? While it’s great to cleanse, be sure to avoid these ingredients that can strip away moisture…

It’s World Allergy Week and because we meet so many men and women at our in-store displays that suffer from allergies, we thought there was no better time to dive deep into the world of allergies and help you better understand your condition.

Of course, we are not medical professionals so please consult your doctor if you are experiencing reactions to any foods, skincare creams, clothing or fabrics to name a few.

If you were born before 1982 – this article is for you!

As we move through our 40s, 50s and 60s and watch our bodies change in front of our own eyes, we women can be quick to race to the hairdresser to cover the greys and sign up to Pilates to keep our arms toned.

7 out of 10 women over 45 are worried about wrinkles and dry skin. Luckily, we have the solution to combat that!

It’s okay to indulge in a favourite Christmas drop (hello baileys!) this festive season, but it’s important to know the affects alcohol has on your skin – and even more important to know the best hangover cure!

Dry skin and moisturisers go hand in hand – but are you avoiding moisturisers because of oily skin? You might be missing out on essential hydration if you are.

Perfect for all skin types, deeply hydrating and the closest natural wax to emulate our own skin’s defence – here’s all the reasons why you need to be jumping on the jojoba bandwagon!

Skin rashes aren’t just for babies and acne isn’t just for teenagers.

The fact is, whether its due to diet, hormones or stress, adults are increasingly presenting with problem skin conditions.

In part 2 of our skin series, we explore acne and rosacea.

We’re scratching the surface of dry, flaky skin conditions

When first impressions count in business meetings, job interviews, dating and every day transactions, battling with exposed skin conditions can be challenging, embarrassing and overwhelming. Millions of Australians suffer from common skin conditions, including many of our customers.

Did you think coffee was just good for waking you up in the morning? You might be surprised to learn it’s also good for waking up your skin cells with its intense natural hydration and firming properties!

Complementing the proven power of caffeine, our skincare range is formulated with licorice root extract to help fight inflammation and improve skin elasticity.

Read the label on your skincare products to check you’re getting the benefits of this potent ingredient!

If you are what you eat, then your skin is what you apply! Be sure your skin is absorbing nutrient dense creams to rejuvenate cells from the inside out, and make sure it’s getting the benefits of Kakadu Plum.

You know your heart pumps blood and your lungs breathe oxygen, but how much do you really know about your skin, besides remembering to slip, slop, slap in the sun?

Commit to loving yourself this year

The start of a new year always presents a fresh start and a new beginning, and tends to bring with it a desire to find contentment, fulfilment and nourishment.

This year, we encourage you to look inward, and put yourself first. You won’t find the typical ‘exercise more’ and ‘eat healthy’ resolutions on this list! This is about the small changes you can make today that will have a lasting impact.

Check out some ideas you can implement to look after yourself in 2018…

Christmas is around the corner and that means gifting those we love with something they would appreciate.

See why skincare products make the best gift for women of all ages.

Best of all? All our products are discounted by 20% from now until mid January!

We’re so used to spring cleaning our houses and diets, but how many of us overhaul our skincare regime in Spring?

Coming out of winter into the warmer months, our skin is exposed to a change in the elements, meaning we need to accommodate for the transition.

We’ve made it easy for you and compiled our top skin detox tips!

If you’re using your face moisturiser on your eye area, you might change your mind after you read this!

Not all skincare products are created equally!

Animal testing is still common practice in the cosmetics industry.

When there are so many alternative options available, we encourage consumers to do some research into their favourite beauty and skincare brands and buy products that do not test on animals.

At botanicES, we are proud to offer a natural, vegan friendly skincare range that is not tested on animals.

Do you notice your skin dries quickly in winter?

Avoid dry, cracked elbows and flaky legs with our 5 easy tips to keep your skin hydrated in the cooler months.

Step out feeling confident in your skin!

When was the last time you checked what ingredients were in your skincare products?

As the largest organ of our body, our skin deserves the very best in creams and lotions.

Knowledge is power, so arm yourself with the help of this handy list and learn to identify the nasties from the good stuff.

The two reasons buying Australian Made is important

To import or not to import; that is the question many business owners face at some point. When it is significantly cheaper to import ingredients or stock (and sometimes even quicker!) than to source from our own backyard, it really can be a dilemma for those torn between the two options.

At botanicES, the answer for us is a resounding “not to import” our products!

Find out the reasons why it’s important to us…

For so many of us, the day just can’t start without our morning coffee.

did you know that just as quality roasted coffee beans perk up our mood, they can also perk up our skin?

Find out the 5 reasons to switch to caffeinated skincare today!

We know consumers want to associate with genuine brands and want their purchase to deliver on the claims they make.

That’s why when we say our natural products at botanicES improves skin hydration by up to 59%, and skin elasticity by up to 50%, we really mean it!