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Cleansing Balm vs. Cleansing Lotion
Cleansing Balm vs. Cleansing Lotion
With so many cleansing options available it can be hard to decide which one is best for your skin. Regardless of the method you choose, cleansing is the important step number... Read more...
What is happening to your skin while you sleep?
What is happening to your skin while you sleep?
Our skin is the largest organ and with that important role comes a lot of hard work. It helps to regulate our body temperature, but its main role is to... Read more...
What 3 hormones can affect our skin health?
What 3 hormones can affect our skin health?
Throughout our lifetime, our skin changes and for women some of these changes can be down to fluctuating hormone levels. These changes can cause skin concerns during your period, pregnancy and menopause.... Read more...
Alternative uses for your ishga Replenishing Lip Balm
Alternative uses for your ishga Replenishing Lip Balm
Lip balm should be an essential item in your skincare collection. It’s an all-year round must for soft, hydrated lips. Aside from being a lip savouir when the cold winter weather arrives, or to protect your lips from... Read more...
Why is seaweed bathing so good for you?
Why is seaweed bathing so good for you?
Seaweed bathing is nothing new, in fact the practice originates centuries ago. In recent years it has increased in popularity due to the incredible benefits of seaweed becoming more prevalent. A soak... Read more...
Seaweed & the skin microbiome
Seaweed & the skin microbiome
We use four types of brown seaweed here at ishga, each one contains Fucoidan which is a type of polysaccharide (a biomolecule) found naturally in the algae.  Polysaccharides assist with healthy... Read more...
A look back at 2023
A look back at 2023
As we began 2023, we knew it was going to be an incredibly exciting year for us, especially as we were celebrating our 10-year anniversary! Here we are, about to... Read more...
What is winter acne?
What is winter acne?
Many of us at some point in our lives may experience acne. Dirt, dead skin cells, and oil can clog in the pores leading to blackheads, whiteheads or cysts. Other factors such as diet,... Read more...
4 Reasons to use a Body Salt Scrub
4 Reasons to use a Body Salt Scrub
Here at ishga we are big fans of exfoliation as it’s one of the easiest ways to achieve glowing, radiant skin! Salt scrubs are commonly used as natural body exfoliators,... Read more...
What is sebum?
What is sebum?
More commonly known as our skin’s natural oil, it hydrates and protects our complexion. Let's take a deeper look at its importance and how we can regulate it for skin health.  Read more...
5 Benefits of using a facial oil
5 Benefits of using a facial oil
The thought of covering your face in oil may seem at odds with what a good skincare routine should look like, but there are many benefits to using a facial... Read more...
Fucus serratus & Fucus vesculosis: Get to know the seaweed we use and its wonderful benefits!
Fucus serratus & Fucus vesculosis: Get to know the seaweed we use and its wonderful benefits!
At ishga, we use four types of seaweed in our organic skincare; Fucus Serratus, Fucus Vesculosis, Pelvetia Canaliculata, and Ascophyllum Nodosum. The two types that go into the majority of... Read more...