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Cleansing is a vital step in your skincare routine. It helps to remove dirt, oils, and dead skin cells, refreshing and renewing your skin. Thoroughly cleansed skin will absorb your skincare products better, allowing vitamins, minerals and active ingredients to get into your skin layers and work more efficiently.

When you are faced with multiple cleansing options, how do you decide? Let’s find out the difference between our ishga cleansers, and the benefits of each.

 

Nutrient-rich Hebridean seaweed is at the core of our skincare range. We use four different types; Fucus Serratus, Fucus Vesiculosis, Pelvetia Canaliculata, and Ascophyllum Nodosum. Each type of seaweed brings its own unique benefits. The two types that go into most of our products are Fucus Serratus and Fucus Vesiculosis.

Let’s find out more about Fucus Serratus, and Fucus Vesiculosis and the multiple healing and regenerative properties they hold.

Since launching our Invigorating Body Oil in 2013 we have welcomed three more body oils, each one with their own unique benefits. Let’s take a closer look at how an oil benefits the skin and which ishga Body Oil is suited to your skincare needs.

At ishga, we believe organic and natural is best, but why? Let’s take a closer look at what it means for us to be organic and why it benefits your skin.

Containing a powerful combination of Hebridean sea water and granules of Ascophyllum nodosum (Knotted Wrack Seaweed), ishga’s Exfoliating Face Mask will leave your skin detoxified, smooth and glowing. Did you know this effective skincare product has more uses? Let's take a deeper look at one of our bestselling face products.

Skincare has no gender, we all need to look after our skin. Men’s skin is different to women’s; it can be around 25% thicker due to the presence of more testosterone, the texture may be tougher due to facial hair and shaving, and it can be oilier. Let us show you a simple, natural skincare routine that will deliver nourishment to your skin and most importantly, keep it healthy! 

Pro-ageing is traditionally not a term that has been used in the beauty industry. Historically, the focus has been on youth, with the term ‘anti-ageing’ being used for decades. In the last few years, there has been a positive shift in this viewpoint as we start to see more embracing pro-ageing – keeping your skin healthy and nourished, at whatever life stage you are at. 

Seasonal allergies – also called seasonal allergic rhinitis - can lead to sneezing, itching, watery eyes, coughing and a runny nose, all things we could do with less of when we’re trying to enjoy summer! Allergy season is typically March – August, and although we can’t help with your hay fever, we can give some advice on how to lessen the affects allergies may cause on your skin. 

We are thrilled to be an official supplier of the AIG Women's Open for the 9th year running. This year’s Championship is taking place from 21st- 25th August at the Old Course, St Andrews, known as the home of golf!

We’re in the spirit of the games, and this week we’re looking at how sweat affects the skin. One of the vital functions of our skin is sweating, which allows our bodies to cool down. So how does sweating affect your skin and what is the best way to care for your skin after exercise? 

One for the men! A Beard & Shave Oil can offer you more precision than using shaving foam and give you a closer shave. But did you know there are many other benefits to using one?  

Let’s take a closer look at why this product makes for the perfect gift for any men in your life! 

Here at ishga we talk about the importance of applying SPF before you go out into the sun. We all know the preventative measures to take, but what skincare steps should you take after being in the sun? Looking after your skin post-sun is just as important.