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In skincare, we are seeing a shift from focusing on anti-ageing quick fixes to something far more powerful - skin longevity. Also known as “skin span,” this emerging philosophy is all about nurturing your skin’s long-term health, resilience, and radiance.
Rather than chasing temporary results or masking signs of ageing, skin longevity champions a more holistic approach: one that supports your skin’s natural ability to hydrate, renew, and protect itself, year after year.
- July 14, 2025
- 3 min read
As the sun lingers longer in the sky and the temperatures begin to change, our skincare needs shift. Summer is a season of sun, holidays and outdoor adventures-and there’s no better way to prep your skin for this radiant time of year than with our luxurious Hebridean Sea Salt Scrub. Crafted with care using pure sea salt flakes and soothing essential oils, this exfoliating treatment is your go-to solution for smooth, hydrated, and glowing summer skin.
- July 14, 2025
- 2 min read
Polysaccharides are the largest group of bioactive substances found in brown seaweeds which we harvest from the pure, clean waters of the Outer Hebrides and incorporate into our skincare products. These exceptional compounds are well known for their moisturising and antioxidant properties, resulting in hydrated, glowing skin.
- July 07, 2025
- 4 min read
Whether you're escaping for a weekend retreat, jet-setting to far-off shores, or simply need your skincare staples close at hand, ishga’s travel-sized skincare range is your passport to healthy, glowing skin-wherever the journey takes you.
- June 30, 2025
- 2 min read
As we welcome the warmer months, our skin needs extra care to adapt to longer days, stronger sun, and rising humidity. Here's how to embrace a skincare routine for the summer and keep your complexion glowing and radiant - no matter what the season brings.
- June 23, 2025
- 3 min read
At ishga, the sea isn’t just a source of inspiration, it’s at the heart of everything we do. From our unique seaweed extract to our name, which is derived from the Gaelic word for water, our connection to the ocean runs deep. This connection extends to our spa partnerships located throughout the UK coastlines. Discover some of them below - could this be your sign to treat yourself to a well-deserved escape?
- June 09, 2025
- 4 min read
- June 05, 2025
- 2 min read
On World Seaweed Day, we’re celebrating the incredible marine plant that holds a powerful place in diet, history, and skincare.Grown in the pure, clean waters of the Outer Hebrides, the seaweed we sustainably hand-harvest brings our organic skincare to life. But its story stretches far beyond skincare...
- June 04, 2025
- 3 min read
When it comes to achieving healthy, glowing skin, one of the most transformative nutrients are omega fatty acids. These essential fats are the unsung heroes of skincare, playing a vital role in supporting skin structure, hydration, and overall radiance.
- June 02, 2025
- 2 min read
In the pursuit of healthy, glowing skin, few skincare combinations work as well together as collagen and seaweed. Our unique, seaweed-based formulations not only deliver visible results for healthier skin - they also support your skin’s natural collagen production.
- May 26, 2025
- 3 min read
When it comes to natural skincare, two rich, velvety butters often take centre stage: cocoa butter and shea butter. Both are celebrated in the world of natural skincare for their ability to hydrate, nourish and transform the skin - but they’re not quite the same. Let's find out more about each one and what sets them apart.
- May 12, 2025
- 2 min read
Microbeads, once popular in facial scrubs, body washes and even toothpaste, are now recognised as a major threat to both our skin health and the environment.
In this blog post, we'll explore what microbeads are, why they can be damaging to your skin, and how their widespread use has endangered our oceans and ecosystems.
- May 05, 2025
- 2 min read