The Power of Natural Ingredients At Beyond, we love all things natural because we believe that our bodies are better adapted to natural ingredients, therefore respond extremely well to them. Anything natural is more likely to be in tune with our biological system compared to synthetic ingredients that are alien to our biological make-up. Here’s just a few reasons why natural skincare products are much more effective than traditional skincare products: 1. Natural skincare contains gentle ingredients that are kinder...

What is dandruff? Dandruff, a very common scalp disorder and can be characterized by scaly, itchy, white flaky skin. It can be uncomfortable and embarrassing to deal with and can cause other symptoms, such as greasy and/or red patches on scalp, face and other areas of the body. Dandruff is not caused by poor hygiene, although it may be more obvious if you do not wash your hair regularly. Studies suggest dandruff to be linked to multiple factors including genetic,...

Organic vs Natural vs Certified – What is the difference?   Organic and Natural Beauty is complicated area due to the unregulated use of the words. To summarise: ‘Natural’ can be defined as derived from natural sources, plants and minerals. ‘Organic’ refers to ingredients farmed, prepared and grown without pesticides, chemical fertilizers, GMOs, sulphates/parabens - hence a stricter standard once compared to Natural! Natural products can contain chemicals but that is not the case of organic products. You can assume...

Thousands of years ago, the ancient Aztecs and Mayans used cocoa as medicine to treat various ailments like fatigue, dysentery, angina, dental problems, and hemorrhoids. These ancient Mexicans even went as far as using cocoa as their currency. Recently, studies have shown that cocoa has fantastic benefits for your skin. Several pieces of research conducted have shown that cocoa has compounds known as phytochemicals, and it is these chemicals that are responsible for your healthy skin. Read on to discover...