Taking care of your skin is crucial, but it can get complicated with numerous companies pushing out new products as they claim it would ‘definitely benefit your skin’. Most of us use skincare products daily: from lipsticks, to sunscreens, and facial wash; we apply various chemical substances on our skin. But what is exactly in our products?

If you use non-organic skincare products, you would be less than pleased to know that many of them contains invasive and toxic chemicals which would bring you adverse effects...

Pregnancy related skin changes are a common occurrence, and can usually be accounted for by the rapidly changing hormonal levels during this time.

If you are lucky enough to be blessed with 9 months of pure complexion bliss - Congratulations! Most, however, are not so lucky. The most common skin ailments during pregnancy are dry skin, darkening skin (a condition called melasma or chloasma), and acne...

When it comes to eating, making a decision to lead a natural and organic lifestyle makes perfect sense. Our digestive system breaks down the food we eat, and our liver flushes out toxic poisons every time we eat. When we apply something to our skin, however, up to 60% of the synthetic chemicals may reach our bloodstream and accumulate in our body. Therefore, using natural and organic (chemical-free) products .... 

Why should pregnant women use organic and natural skin care products?

For all expecting mothers, ensuring that our child is in good health is our number one priority. However, most tend to overlook the impact that our beauty products have on our health. Most of the skin care we buy, no matter the price point, is made with synthetics and contains toxins that are not healthy for our bodies, let alone a growing baby. Although the effect of these may not be immediate, the growing number of cases of diseases contracted due to exposure to harsh chemical ingredients found in skincare today is definitely a concern. Dr.Hauschka skincare products are safe for pregnancy.

When you are pregnant, the maternal instinct naturally kicks in, the instinct to want the best for your baby, to protect your baby from harm and to provide the baby a head start to life. The world can become an increasingly dangerous sounding place. It’s easy to begin to worry a little, especially if you are not used to worrying about your skin. Pregnancy often brings out the best in us, but it can make the worst of our bodies clearly apparent. If you are someone who struggles with the concept of caring for your body during pregnancy, then one thing you should become aware of is how important natural skincare regimes become. The question of what is and not good to use on your body that will affect the little one inside you becomes very important.