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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...

When it comes to the skin and skin care, the most sought after products are ones that may help to prevent or treat the signs of aging, namely fine lines and wrinkles.No one wants to look like a robot with a face free of all character, but when lines start getting deeper and more noticeable, it’s natural to want to treat them so that we can feel more youthful, and therefore more confident.Prevention is always better than cure, so we have put together a few of our best natural tips to prevent and treat wrinkles so that you can pull...

Most of us have a regular skin routine and it usually consists of at least a cleanser and a moisturiser. While these are important steps to repeat every day, sometimes your skin just needs a little bit more.Face Masques are the perfect way to, not only take some time out for yourself, but they can help to uplift your skin immediately. If your skin is looking uneven, tired, dry or dull, then we highly recommend adding a good face mask into your skin care routine. It may seem like a lot of effort if you are a busy person, but...

Ah, toning…the second step after cleansing that so often gets overlooked and forgotten. Some of us always use toner during our skincare routine while the rest of us forgo the step entirely. Either way, toning the skin is up to you and your skin care preferences. However, if you don’t already use toner, it’s nice to brush up on the importance of this step. After all, tons of people do it routinely…it must be useful! Basically, toner is applied directly to your skin after cleansing your skin with your cleanser. It should be considered standard in any beauty routine as...

Summertime is the season of the aloe vera plant. This amazing plant is powerful, healing, and versatile, loaded with minerals essential for a healthy and functioning body system. The aloe vera plant is easy to spot with it’s characteristic pointy, fleshy and thick leaves. Stored inside the leaves is a slimy, sticky gel and it’s in this gel where you will find all the good stuff! It contains protein, calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, amino acids, enzymes and antioxidants. Ancient Egyptians even considered it the “plant of immortality!” Read on to find out how this special...

We all know that a plum is a juicy and delicious fruit, but have you ever heard of a kakadu plum? This small fruit packs a powerful punch when it comes to health due to it’s incredible array of vitamins, nutrients, minerals and antioxidants. Did you know, though, that this fruit provides some excellent benefits for the skin too? Read on to find out how you can incorporate this fruit into your skincare regime for a gorgeous and glowing complexion. What is a Kakadu Plum? Native to Northern Australia, the kakadu plum is a small green fruit, just 1-2 cm...

  This is completely a matter of personal choice, but once you have tried Stem's Antioxidant Toning Infusion, which is an antioxidant enriched skin tonic, we believe you will make this your daily ritual following your Cleanser.  While Stem's Gentle Cleansing Milk will remove the day's grime or makeup and leave your skin soft and calm, following this step by toning will give you benefits you didn't think possible.  Every trace of makeup will be gently removed and with such a super clean face your pores will be free from any cleanser residue, dead skin cells and tap water impurities.  You...

We've been lucky enough to be featured on the Luxury & Lace Blog, click here to read her fantastic review of Stem Organics! A few of our favourite quotes from the article, are below: It has been just short of two weeks and I am dashing home to remove my make up and feed my face with these gorgeous vegan friendly, completely organic, Australian made products.  ...Stem Organics is so simple your regime is complete in less that 2 minutes and you are feeling fresh  and fabulous.  Images via: Luxury & Lace Blog

The effect of the Stem Organics range is testament to our unique SIGNATURE BLEND, and just one of those ingredients used by Stem Organics is the Pomegranate, which may be one of the most potent wrinkle-fighters, with its rich with anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant-rich polyphenols. Pomegranate extract can increase the SPF of topical sunscreens by 25 percent. It is an amazing, healing fruit. Along with Organic Aloe and Kakadu Plum, Pomegranate is a feature of all Stem Organics products.Did you know that one Pomegranate contains 48% of the daily recommended does of Vitamin C!? Vitamin C in pomegranates can play an important...

We do not use any of the essential oils in doses that would cause a problem in pregnancy. For your extra information, pregnant women should avoid products containing high strengths of the following essential oils: Angelica - Angelica archangelica Basil, Sweet (or Lemon Balm or Melissa) - Melissa officinalis Bay Laurel - Laurus Nobilis Calamintha - Calamintha officinalis Cedarwood, Atlas - Cedrus atlantica Celery Seed - Apium graveolens Cinnamon Leaf - Cinnamomum zeylanicum Citronella - Cymbopogon nardus Clary Sage - Salvia sclarea Clove Bud - Syzygium aromaticum Cumin - Cuminum cyminum Fennel, Sweet - Foeniculum vulgare Hyssop - Hyssopus officinalis...