skincare
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Kathryn Wilson x Garnier BB Cream
Read more: Kathryn Wilson x Garnier BB CreamKathryn Wilson – shoe designer and now mum – is the new New Zealand face of Garnier BB Cream, chosen for her entrepreneurship in fashion and business. To cement the relationship in the most perfect way known to shoekind, Kath has created a nude ballet flat shoe called the “BB Ballerina Flat” and only 42…
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The Aromatherapy Company Celebrates Women’s Wellbeing
Read more: The Aromatherapy Company Celebrates Women’s WellbeingWhat a great way to start the day! Breakfast at Odette’s Eatery this morning, and a reminder of how important positive mental health is to New Zealand, and why we all deserve to thrive. The Aromatherapy Company founder and owner Sarah Townsend hosted 80 women (and one guy, at our table!) amongst thousands of fresh…
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Combat the enemies of energy with MitoQ
Read more: Combat the enemies of energy with MitoQ“How can I get my old energy back?” Have you heard anyone say that recently? Yes, me too (mostly myself!) so I was rapt to attend a science and beauty event yesterday that has a brilliant solution to getting our energy back with a breakthrough made right here in New Zealand, at the University of…
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Dermalogica launches Redness Relief Primer at Masu
Read more: Dermalogica launches Redness Relief Primer at MasuImagine a product that is incredibly soothing and makes you look good, all the while correcting your skin? Such is the miracle-worker invented by Dermalogica, called Redness Relief Primer SPF20. This little green-hued beaut is a primer and skin treatment in one; it is a makeup primer, but it also provides comfort for sensitive skin made all…
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We’re loving: The Herb Farm skincare
Read more: We’re loving: The Herb Farm skincareAny readers of Thread will know my love – especially since pregnancy and having children – of natural products, and particularly those with low air miles and those that are produced locally here in New Zealand. Lately I have been enjoying those from the local skincare brand The Herb Farm which will be familiar already…
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The Challenges Of Caring For Older Skin
Read more: The Challenges Of Caring For Older SkinIs your skin oozing, breaking out, or tearing apart? Rashes, hives, and moles are just a few skin disorders that affect millions around the world as they grow older. The aging process can affect the body in several ways; the severity is often based on lifestyle choices such as eating habits, exposure to harsh environments,…
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ON MY DESK: January 2015
Read more: ON MY DESK: January 2015Happy new year! I’m writing this in the midst of an exceptionally hot New Zealand summer, delighted that I can finally use some of these summer sun-oriented products on my hair and body after what seemed like an endless rainy season in early December. Here’s the first ON MY DESK column of the year, showcasing…
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We visit: the brand new Caci clinic in Johnsonville
Read more: We visit: the brand new Caci clinic in JohnsonvilleOur Wellington correspondent Morgan Ashworth visited the brand new Caci clinic in Johnsonville for a Vitamin C Facial using Murad. Here’s what it involves… Along with celebrating twenty years of business in New Zealand, Caci Clinic are celebrating the opening of their thirtieth clinic, in Johnsonville, Wellington. I took a much-needed morning off work in the lead-up to…
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Problem-solving products for good health
Read more: Problem-solving products for good healthMy diet is pretty terrible despite my best intentions and often consists of canapes and cereal. To perhaps get me back on track and hopefully influence some of you towards the good side, this week, we’re looking at problem-solving products for good health, whether it’s stress, brain fog, sugar cravings, or not getting enough of…
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Have yourself a very LUSH Christmas
Read more: Have yourself a very LUSH ChristmasHave yourself a very merry Christmas, make the yuletide gay, and deck the halls with boughs of holly (go lightly) with these divinely scented gifts from LUSH cosmetics. If you’re looking for a cheapish, good value and yet still impressive gift for a colleague, friend or family member for under ten dollars, you can’t go…