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You spend a lot of time caring for your skin, both inside and out, but perhaps you can’t shake the feeling that there’s more you can do. It’s possible you’ve heard of facial exercises, but if you’ve ever wondered if they’re any good or just another fad, read on.

Sensitive skin is often misunderstood or grouped under one of the most common skin types, namely dry, oily or combination skin.

Sensitive skin, however, is a skin type all on its own and deserves some recognition, because it can be very tricky to deal with.

Keep reading to find out if you have sensitive skin as well as find out how to test a new product for the first time.

With so many skincare products available, it can be a challenge trying to figure out which products you need and how best to use them.

We may be biased, but we really do recommend our products as they are organic, made with natural ingredients and contain no harmful chemicals or fillers.

Our Skincare Sets are a great way of keeping your skin healthy, clear and perfectly balanced. Combining a cleanser, toner, exfoliant and moisturiser, they can form the basis of a regular skincare routine. Just follow the steps in this article to get great results!

As the cooler temperatures head our way, a weekend getaway might be on your mind. Afterall, what’s the gorgeous fall foliage and colours for if you can’t soak it in? With the change in season, it’s normal to notice a few changes that happen when it comes to your skin so it becomes especially important to keep up with your skincare regime even as you travel. To help you along we’ve put together five of our must have products that will help your skin stay hydrated as the drying weather approaches. Keep Your Skin Hydrated The first signs of cold...

The skincare and cosmetics industry has come under a lot of scrutiny due to the unnecessary testing on animals that has taken place in the name of beauty. Think about it this way for a moment…the very products that have been designed for us to look and feel good, have had the complete opposite effect on animals such as rabbits, mice, and chimpanzees. But finding the perfect organic skincare for your needs may not be an easy task, we know that. There are so many choices - where do you possibly begin? We’d like to encourage you to explore an...

While we were still soaking up the glorious Australian sunshine, the last word on anyone’s lips was Autumn, but Autumn has well and truly arrived, and it is now time to begin preparing our skin for the cooler months ahead. While Summer and some hot Autumn days were the time for extra SPF, natural exfoliation thanks to the sea and sand, and light moisturisers, Autumn has become the time of extra hydration.  While we can always rely on the soaring temperatures to keep our skin hydrated (yes, perspiring counts!) when the temperatures start to plummet, the air dries. Rely On...

  The harmful UV rays of the sun are your skin’s worst enemy when it comes to aging. You may think that as long as you aren’t sunbathing on a regular basis then your skin will stay protected, but did you know that just a few minutes of sun exposure to unprotected parts of your body on a daily basis can have just as damaging an effect as lounging on the beach for hours? Our faces are the most at risk, so it’s important to be sure you are protecting it everyday. You may have heard that you should reapply...

When purchasing skin care products, it’s not likely you are choosing products based on ingredients that are safe for your health, isn’t that for the grocery store? What you may not realise, however, is that more than 60% of everything you apply externally onto your skin is absorbed into your bloodstream. We are sure we have your attention now! When you become aware of this fact, then choosing skin care products takes on an entirely new role in your life. Conventional products found at your local pharmacy are brimming with chemicals as these products are produced in bulk and manufacturers...

  Would you love to try a facial oil, but have no idea where to start? Well, if your facial oil contains jojoba oil (pronounced ho-hoba) then you are starting in the right place! Native to Arizona, Mexico and California, the Jojoba plant is an evergreen, woody shrub. The oil is extracted from the seeds/nuts, but did you know it’s not really an oil at all, but rather a type of melted wax? This is what makes all the difference, and makes jojoba one of your skin’s favourite oils. This light coloured oil has no odour, and if stored correctly...

  Extracted from the seeds of a specific variety of rose, namely Rosa aff. rubiginosa or Rosa moschata, rosehip oil offers some remarkable benefits for the skin in terms of anti-aging. The oil is extracted via a process called cold-press extraction method, which ensures that no nutrients are lost, and that the oil is still richly concentrated in it’s powerful array of vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants. Rosehip oil is one of our favourite oils here at Stem organics, and if you keep reading you’ll soon find out why! Antioxidants Fight Free Radicals and Stimulate Collagen Production for a More Youthful...

Now that the festive season has arrived, you may find yourself feeling a little more stressed than usual. While this should be a happy and relaxed time of year, it tends to be the busiest time of year too, with everyone rushing around trying to purchase all their Christmas presents on time, or perhaps it’s stress over trying to find that perfect outfit for your next holiday party. Along with the endless rounds of holiday parties comes food, and lots of it. From pecan caramel pies to butter prawns, whatever you can think of, it’s probably there. While it’s hard...

In today’s day and age, it seems like the world has gone a little mad when it comes to the insane amounts of sugar and processed ingredients the average person is consuming on a daily basis. Many of us don’t think too much about that regular burger and fries, or that daily chocolate bar. The truth, however, is that not only are these greasy foods and sugary drinks increasing your risk for all sorts of health problems, from high blood pressure to diabetes, they negatively affect your skin too. It doesn’t matter what excellent ingredients you are using on your...

So summer is officially here, which means days spent lounging outdoors soaking up the sun’s rays, and then cooling off in the pool when you need a break. It’s easy to jump into a crystal clear pool, and forget that there is chlorine present, which can have some negative effects on your hair and skin. If you want to avoid chlorine completely then your best bet is to rely on the ocean to cool down, but when it comes to swimming pools chlorine is absolutely necessary to prevent harmful bacteria such as e.coli from growing in the water. There is...

Summer has officially arrived here in Australia, and that means a lot more time spent outdoors with skin exposed to potentially damaging UV rays. It’s unavoidable, because you can’t be expected to sit indoors when the weather is simply glorious outside, however there are ways you can protect your skin against harmful UV rays, and the best defense starts with SPF. Sun protection in the form of sunscreens or sunblocks help to protect the skin against not only the aging effects of UV rays, but against skin cancer too, and with every 2 out of 3 Australians being diagnosed with...

Vitamin C is known as “the beauty vitamin”, and for good reason! Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals in the body, reduces inflammation and promotes the formation of a very important structural protein; collagen. You will find this potent antioxidant here in our products at Stem, and in fact, our face masque contains of the highest concentration of vitamin C in a powder form. Our clients have seen noticeable, glowing results after just one application! While applying vitamin C topically to your skin is one of the best ways to reap it’s excellent benefits, did you...