Holos Skincare from Nature

August 8, 2024 by Jurgen

Holos Skincare is Ireland’s best-selling natural skincare range. Hailing from Co. Wexford, the creator Niamh Hogan is a natural health practitioner and aromatherapist with 20 years clinical experience in the field of natural health. Holos skincare is made from natural ingredients and pure essential oils sourced from all around the globe.

The skincare is natural and holistic, the oils chosen are those used by Niamh in a clinical setting for many years. Each product is handmade with love and you are encouraged to spend some time giving yourself some love and attention by massaging the luscious skin products into your skin. Products are ethically produced and are not tested on animals.

Holos skincare is also mindful of the environment and uses light recyclable packaging materials. Products include body oils, facial care and hand care, all containing the most aromatic of essential oils to nurture your natural health and beauty.

Aloe Vera and Sunburn

July 25, 2024 by Jurgen

Aloe plants

USES – Healing of wounds and burns, sunburn, psoriasis; intestinal inflammation, stomach and peptic ulcers.

HOW IT WORKS – The plant contains anthraquinone glycosides, resins and polysaccharides.

When taken internally, Aloe Vera has a cleansing and healing effect on the body, by virtue of its action on the digestive tract. This makes it useful for a number of skin conditions, where the process of internal detoxification is deemed by naturopaths to be important.

Scientific use of Aloe in wound healing was first documented in 1935. Since then, there have been a number of studies showing its effectiveness as a treatment for burns, including sunburns and other wounds even internal ones, the reason why Aloe Vera juice is also beneficial for internal inflammation like colitis, diverticulitis, stomach and peptic ulcers.

Beta Carotene to prevent sun damage

July 2, 2024 by Jurgen

Sunshine at last or going for the well-deserved holidays?

Antioxidants can prevent against sun damage from the inside. Scientists have found that supplementation with Beta Carotene together with Vitamin E for 8 weeks significantly increases resistance to sunburn.

Antioxidant nutrients seem to work synergistically to prevent reddening of the skin, which is characteristic of over-exposure to the sun. – Wear sunscreen if you’re prone to burning.

Sources of Beta-Carotene

Beta Carotene is considered an antioxidant and is also a precursor to vitamin A. This compound helps maintain healthy skin and also plays a vital role in eye health. Studies show the benefits of Beta Carotene in skin disorders like acne and dermatitis.