Should I give my nails a “break” between manicures?

A composite image showing a hand with nails being filed by a beauty therapist, two hands with polished pink nails, and colourful bottles of nail polish.

Healthy nails are the goal, but are polishes and gels bad for my fingernails? Do I need a breather between manicures? People are increasingly opting for regular manicures – with vibrant layers of polish, gel, acrylic or powder. Australians spend more than $22 billion a year on beauty treatments. (New Zealand figures are scarce but similar […]

FAQ: All about rose hip oil

Extracted from the seeds of the Rosa Canina bush, rose hip oil is has caused quite a stir in the skincare world over the last few years. So what exactly are the benefits of this miracle oil, and why is it so popular? Rose hip oil is incredibly effective at treating a wide range of […]