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Natural Remedies for Facial Dermatitis
Dermatitis is a highly complex inflammatory skin condition, with elements of its aetiology and pathophysiology still remaining unknown to the scientific community, making it very difficult to treat...

Natural Remedies for Facial Dermatitis
Dermatitis is a highly complex inflammatory skin condition, with elements of its aetiology and pathophysiology still remaining unknown to the scientific community, making it very difficult to treat...

12 Common Ingredients to Avoid in Skincare Products
Whether you're just getting started on your skin care journey, or consider yourself a skin care enthusiast, there's an abundance of misinformation in relation to ingredients that are considered saf...

Vitamin A for Skin: 5 Benefits and How to Use It
We know that vitamin A is often referred to as the gold-standard ingredient in topical skincare. It is primarily used to combat the visible signs of ageing and address problematic or acneic skins b...

4 Benefits Of Aloe Vera For The Skin
Most of us already recognise aloe vera for its exceptional skin-soothing properties, and in Australia in particular, for its use in calming and healing a sunburn. The aloe plant is indeed a powerfu...

Everything You Need to Know About Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol has gained exceptional popularity in the skincare industry in recent years. It is touted for its similar anti-ageing benefits as retinol, and dubbed by many as a natural alternative to vi...

What Is The Difference Between Hydration And Moisture?
When it comes to the skin, the primary difference between hydration and moisture is that hydration concerns water, and moisture concerns oils. When we talk about healthy, glowing skin, the terms hy...

How to Optimise Your Skin Barrier Function
Whether your skin type is oily or dry, no matter which condition/s you may be experiencing, from pigmentation to ageing, all skin has one very important common denominator which determines its ove...

With winter well underway, this is the time of year during which dry and dehydrated skin becomes a much more prevalent concern than perhaps during other seasons. Signs and symptoms can include a r...

The Truth About Natural Preservatives in Skincare and Cosmetics
The reassuring use of natural and organic preservatives is a major reason many people are turning to organic skincare. More and more of us are shunning the kinds of toxic preservatives such as para...

5 Reasons Why Skin Loves Almond Oil
We have seen incredible advancements in skincare technology that have led us to the products and ingredients we know today. Prior to this, ancient forms of beauty products heroed plant-based oils i...

4 Natural Skincare Hacks For Men
The male beauty and aesthetics industry continues to grow rapidly, and while we don’t like to over-generalise, we still see many males struggling to adopt regular skincare habits, for a number of r...

Is Coconut Oil Good For The Skin?
Coconut oil has received mixed reports over the years, with misrepresentation and confusion surrounding its health and nutrition profile. At one point the media claimed that it was incredible for y...

Niacinamide may just be one of the most underestimated ingredients in skincare. Powerful but unassuming, niacinamide (also referred to as vitamin B3) is beneficial for any and every skincare routi...

Diet For Healthier, Brighter Looking Skin
At Mukti, we like to think of skin as a reflection of what’s happening internally within the body. If all of our bodily systems are functioning smoothly, and our cellular health is optimal, the cha...

The Skin Benefits Of Using A Gua Sha
A traditional medicine technique which has been used for thousands of years, gua sha continues to gain popularity in the world of modern beauty and skin care. Both a noun and a verb, gua sha involv...

5 Greens to Add to Your Diet For Better Skin and Hair
We know that the body functions better when we consume the right nutrients, in the correct amounts. We also know that there are certain nutrients that have noticeable impacts on the health and fun...

5 Reasons You Need Hyaluronic Acid In Your Skincare Routine
Hyaluronic acid has developed quite the exceptional reputation in the skincare world over the past few years, and with good reason. Far from a passing skincare fad, hyaluronic acid already exists ...