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ishga Christmas Gift Guide 2023
ishga Christmas Gift Guide 2023
We have taken the hassle out of gift buying and compiled our list of our customer favourites to help make it easier for you to tick off that shopping list. Spread some Hebridean... Read more...
Skincare through the ages
Skincare through the ages
We may think of beauty and skincare as a fairly modern development that has only happened in the last 100 years or so. However, if you go far enough back, you can... Read more...
Carrier oils vs essential oils in skincare: what makes them different?
Carrier oils vs essential oils in skincare: what makes them different?
Carrier oils and essential oils are different types of oils used in skincare which vary in the way they’re formulated and applied. At ishga, we use both types for various reasons.  Read more...
4 benefits of adding a serum to your skincare routine
4 benefits of adding a serum to your skincare routine
Serums can deliver powerful benefits for our skin if used in the correct way. We’re taking a deeper look at the key benefits of a serum and whether you should be using... Read more...
Exfoliating 101: Reveal your radiant glow!
Exfoliating 101: Reveal your radiant glow!
Exfoliating is an important part of any skincare routine, but one that can often be overlooked. Let’s find out why this step is so beneficial for your skin.   Read more...
How to determine your skin type
How to determine your skin type
Our skin is unique, but skin types are classified into four main groups; normal, dry, combination and oily.   Skin type is based on the amount of sebum (oil) your skin... Read more...
The magic behind our new Hydra+ Marine Cream is Hyaluronic acid
The magic behind our new Hydra+ Marine Cream is Hyaluronic acid
The magic behind our new Hydra+ Marine Cream is Hyaluronic acid (HA). Along with Hebridean seaweed extract, our formula delivers powerful hydration and nourishment through two molecular weights of HA... Read more...
Simple tips to avoid skin pilling
Simple tips to avoid skin pilling
Have you ever applied a product to your face, only for it to form into tiny, flaky granules that sit on top of your skin  and don’t absorb?  That’s called pilling and it’s very common when applying face... Read more...
Our new Hydra+ Marine Cream - what are the benefits?
Our new Hydra+ Marine Cream - what are the benefits?
We are very excited to be sharing our newest product launch with you, and on our 10th anniversary no less! Our Hydra+ Marine Cream has been developed from ten years of expertise in seaweed, science and skincare. This is our most advanced formula yet,... Read more...
The benefits of skincare layering
The benefits of skincare layering
With so many skincare products out there, the choice of products and how to use them can sometimes seem overwhelming. One trend that has been picking up in popularity is... Read more...
How seaweed can help acne prone skin
How seaweed can help acne prone skin
We talk a lot about the powerful properties that are contained within our nutrient rich Hebridean seaweed, there are endless benefits! This week, we’re looking at how seaweed is beneficial for acne... Read more...
Body lotion vs. body oil - which one is for you?
Body lotion vs. body oil - which one is for you?
Body moisturisers and body oils have unique benefits and features, and it’s helpful to know what one is going to work best for your own skin type. Both have the same purpose – to... Read more...