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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!

If you’re still wondering why you need to use a serum, you’re not alone. It can be very confusing, and although serums are not essential to include a serum in your daily skincare regime, we would definitely recommended using one.  Serums can bring active ingredients deeper into the skin than a moisturizer can which can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, help the skin appear more luminous and help to fade brown pigmentation spots. Whether you are searching for your first face serum or whether you’ve tried a few before, we’d like to introduce you to...

  We are always advised to wear a sunscreen to protect our skin against the harmful effects of the sun's UV rays, but is it really necessary? Just how harmful are these UV rays anyway? The sun is approximately 4.6 billion years and its distance to earth a staggering 149.6 million kilometres.  The ozone layer filters out most of the potentially harmful UV rays. Ozone measurements fluctuate from day to day, season to season and from one year to the next.  An alarming fact is that severe depletion has been detected over the Antarctic since 1979. Severe ozone depletion has...

Pomegranates are a delicious, sweet fruit that make a perfect substitution for an unhealthy snack when that sugar craving hits! Pomegranates have some phenomenal health benefits, but did you know they are excellent for your skin too? That's why pomegranate is one of our key ingredients here at Stem organics. Keep reading to find out how pomegranates can keep your skin youthful and glowing. Fights Free Radicals and Boosts Collagen to Keep the Skin Young Powerful antioxidants, namely Anthocyanins, ellagic acid, and punicalagin work together to prevent and treat the signs of aging by fighting off free radicals that age...

After a long, cold winter we can’t wait for the warmer, brighter and happier days of spring! Spring is a time of renewal, with buds popping up everywhere, promising beautiful summer flowers and lush greenery. Spring is also a time of renewal for our skin, and the perfect time to change our routine to reveal brighter, smoother skin! These 3 tips will help you to seamlessly transition into Spring. Exfoliate Exfoliation is perfect for shedding your winter skin layers to reveal a brighter and healthier complexion. Exfoliation not only makes your skin look healthier, it helps your skin to simply...

Many of us have experienced redness of our skin at one time or another, or it may be something you deal with on a daily basis. Redness can be caused by many different factors including sensitive skin, an inflammatory skin condition such as acne, or Rosacea,which is a chronic skin condition mainly affecting the face and characterized by very red skin. Whatever the case, we are sure you are eager to clear it up quickly so that you can feel like yourself in your skin again. Our Perfect Complexion Masque is one of our most popular treatments as it helps...

It is a very outdated myth that men don’t need to take care of their skin.  In general, men’s skin tends to be oilier and thicker and ages later in life, the downside is that lines tend to be more deeply edged.  Most men really don’t like to hassle, but with gentle persuasion and education you can help your man look his best with minimal fuss. And if you are a man reading this, then let us show you how simple it is to take care of your skin! Why Organic? Organic ingredients are grown without harmful synthetic fertilisers and...

We can usually tell the type of mood a person is in, simply by the expression in their eyes. Happy, sad, excited, angry; all these emotions are reflected in a person’s eyes, which is pretty incredible. Unfortunately, our eyes can also give away our age. When we are short on sleep, following an unhealthy diet, or spending too much time in the sun, this can show up as puffy eyes, dark circles, and even fine lines and wrinkles over time. The reason the eye area is the first to show these effects, is because the skin around the eyes is...

Myth has it, that in order for your skin to be rid off all the day’s impurities and grime, your skin has to feel squeaky clean. Fact is, that your skin is most likely then stripped of all its natural oils.  The skin, just like the body, has an ideal PH level. The PH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.Whatever you put on your skin; lotions, soaps and cleansers, all have an effect on the PH level of your skin.  And if that is not enough, there are a number of other factors that also contribute to...

The cooler temps are officially here, and while some may enjoy a breather from the soaring summer temps, the rest of us can’t wait for those long, sultry days to grace us with their presence once more.During the winter, you might notice your skin seems a bit drier than usual. This is because our skin is subjected to cool, dry air outside, as well as dry air indoors thanks to the thermostat. This type of air simply saps moisture from our skin, leaving it quite dry. Dry skin may not only feel uncomfortable (we all know how uncomfortable it is...

So many factors influence the moisture content of our skin. In summer we often enjoy too much sun, which is extremely aging and drying, and in winter we bump up the thermostat to keep toasty warm, cuddling up in front of the cozy fireplace while enjoying a glass of wine.   A Few Common Causes of Dry Skin Extreme heat Extreme cold Central heating with low humidity Age Genetics Hormonal changes Certain medical conditions The sun Using harsh perfumed soaps Commercial products Tips to Improve the Moisture Content of Your Skin Limit your time in the sun, slather on the...

For centuries different cultures have used different oils to achieve beautiful skin and hair.   The berries of the sea buckthorn plant were used by women in Tang Dynasty, Tibet to make a vitamin E rich oil to hydrate their skins.  Camellia oil has been used for it's skin and hair benefits. Camellia flowers can live for up to 400-500 years and have wonderful age-defying properties.  Indian culture has used various oils for their hair and skin benefits. Natural oils penetrate the skin better than moisturisers and help restore damaged skin, as well as hydrate dry dull skin.   We...

Although it is not essential to include in your daily skin routine, serums come highly recommended due to their very special benefits that no daily moisturiser or night cream can deliver alone. Serums penetrate deeply into the skin, delivering a very high concentration of active ingredients. The molecules in a serum are smaller than the molecules in a moisturiser, which allow them to bring more active ingredients deeper into the skin than moisturisers. Serums help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, help to make the skin appear brighter and help to fade brown pigmentation spots.   Serums...

Native Americans discovered the benefits of vitamin C centuries ago. They used rose petals which are rich in vitamin C to make a hydrating and healing paste to be applied directly to the skin. Women in Tang Dynasty Tibet used the berries of the sea buckhorn plant to make a vitamin C rich oil which they applied directly to the skin. In modern day, scientists have discovered the wonderful benefits of vitamin C when topically applied. It is interesting that very little vitamin C reaches the skin when taken orally. One of the main reasons for this is that vitamin...