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Collagen and elastin: Words you may already be familiar with in the skincare world, but what do they actually mean for our skin? 

Each play a vital role in skin and body health and have their own functional differences. Read on to learn about the importance of these proteins and how we can protect them to maintain nourished, healthy skin. 

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This May, we are Getting Lippy with gynaecological cancer charity Eve Appeal. Their vision is bold and ambitious but simple at its core: to make gynaecological cancers a thing of the past. 

We are proud to support any campaign that can highlight health issues and we want to help raise money to support life saving research. Throughout that month of May when you purchase a Replenishing Lip Balm10% of the sales will be donated to the campaign.⁠ 

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ishga is thrilled to be an official supplier of the AIG Women's Open for the 8th year running. This year’s Championship is taking place from 9th- 13th August at Walton Heath, just outside of London. We are giving you the chance to join us for world class golf, diverse street food, roof top bars and live entertainment from Ellie Goulding on the Saturday evening. This year’s event will combine first-class sport alongside festival fun for all the family, for an unmissable experience!
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At ishga, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to share the secret to healthier, glowing skin. You might already be mesmerised by our Marine Cream and captivated by our cleansers, so we understand it's natural to want to share this with your friends and family! We have an easy refer a friend programme to help you do just that.
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Sustainability is at the heart of ishga. Since day one, it has been weaved through our products and processes and continues to drive our brand forward. Our aim is to provide the best results-driven organic skincare for you, delivered through the unique power of Hebridean seaweed. The ocean supplies us with this wonderful marine plant, and our entire team holds our responsibility to reduce our impact on the planet with the highest importance in everything we do.
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If you’re on TikTok, you’ve most likely heard of the latest beauty trend sweeping across the platform – Rosemary Oil. The hashtag #RosemaryOil has racked up 1.1 billion views so far, and counting! It’s been hailed for its incredible hair growth, scalp soothing and stimulating benefits, with many posting their fantastic results from the natural oil.

At ishga, we’re advocates of using the power of nature in our beauty regimes. We use a high quality organic rosemary essential oil for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and soothing properties in our popular and award-winning Muscle Recovery Oil. So, you may have heard about the wonders it can do for hair, but let’s take a look at the skincare benefits of rosemary oil as well…

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With so many skincare products available on the market, it can be easy to become overwhelmed with everything on offer. Before you know it, you may have accumulated a mountain of products, some of which never get used! At ishga, we’re all about reducing waste and finding natural and effective products that work for your unique skin needs. We believe a simple, but effective skincare routine is best! 

Read on to find out how to simplify your skincare routine, save money and be more sustainable at the same time. 

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In the past, it was more common to be concerned about the harmful UV rays contained in sunlight. In the last few years there has been a growing trend in skincare of blue-light blocking. So what is blue light, and do you need to be concerned?  
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Washing our face is step one in an effective skincare routine. While the aim is to remove the bacteria, oils, pollution and dirt that can build up on our skin, it’s important that we don’t over-wash and disrupt our skin's pH. Read on to find out how over-washing can affect your skin and why gently does it... 
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Seaweed has powerful hydrating properties which make it an ideal ingredient for skincare products. Seaweed extracts are also know to stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid which helps to reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
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There are over 12,000 species of seaweed in the world, in the UK alone there are over 600 dotted around our rugged coastlines. A common sight along shores and beaches, at some point most of us will have encountered seaweed and not given it much of a second thought. 

What if we told you this very unassuming marine algae is a powerhouse of a plant that delivers scientifically proven results in skincare? 

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Investing in good quality skincare is important to ensure we are caring for our largest organ - our skin. Yet our diet and the nutrients we consume are often overlooked when it comes to supporting the health of our skin. Pairing your skincare regime with the essential, natural nutrition of seaweed is the perfect way to unlock a radiant, natural glow!
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