Sometimes the pursuit of radiant and healthy skin can feel like an eternal quest, but luckily ManukaRx has a solution for those seeking natural and restorative skincare. ManukaRx have unveiled their Skin Brightening Vitamin C Collection, a breakthrough in skincare that harnesses the remarkable properties of
Aleph Beauty has been voted the winner of the Best of Natural Awards People’s Choice Award for 2023! It is the second time Aleph Beauty has won the People’s Choice Award. The first was the inaugural Best of Natural Awards in 2020. This year, Aleph led
The summer garden has to be my favourite garden. It feels so alive with the colours and scents of blooming flowers, the bees and butterflies and fast-ripening fruit and vegetables. It’s the season of abundance and harvest, which is welcome after the slower, quieter seasons. We
Words Rose Stobie Each of us is born with a level of happiness unique to us. It varies from person to person and is neither right nor wrong, it just is. Professor Sonja (Sofya) Lyubomirsky from the University of California has found that data shows we do
If finding the perfect present that expresses your love and appreciation is a challenge, consider this. Science has shown that experiences create a stronger emotional connection compared to material gifts. Sharing an adventure or activity creates deeper connections, opportunities for bonding, and the creation of lasting
Photography Amanda Reelick Oranges have long been associated with the Christmas season, possibly hailing from countries where they were considered exotic, or dating from times when families who couldn’t afford presents gifted these fresh sweet fruits instead. Sliced thin and dried, oranges are transformed into slightly
For the past 25 years, Emma Trask, who originally hails from Waitārere Beach, Horowhenua, has been slaying it as a stylist in the US, working with A-list celebrities including Scarlett Johansson, Beyonce, Cameron Diaz, Kiera Knightly, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Jared Leto and Carrie Underwood. Aside
I love watching people’s faces as they bite into these brownies – the smile as they realise the dark chocolate is rich and moist with fruit mince, a new Christmas classic. Makes approximately 25 pieces 250 grams butter, chopped into cubes 300 grams 70% dark chocolate, cut into
A massage routine for the face brings multiple benefits. It’s a case of seeing is believing after a treatment with face sculpting specialist Olga Newman, and why the founder of Face Up has her hands full. The facial massage technique that she practices provides astonishing non-surgical face-lifting
Nestled in the serene landscape of Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, is a brand that stands at the intersection of herbalism, skincare and perfumery, offering a holistic approach to self-care and natural wellness. Pantheon Apothecary is not just a brand with a commitment to sustainability, quality and
