You need to treat cleansing your face like … brushing your teeth. You need to cleanse twice a day, even if you are not wearing makeup, because of excess sebum on the surface of the skin. Holos has a wide variety of cleansers. You can mix and match to your liking (micellar, oil, cream). Let[Read More]
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My top three Holos products
Niamh asked me about my 3 favourite Holos products. Well, my bathroom shelf is very… pink. I do not like to have too many products. I like simple solutions that work. Do not get me wrong, I love trying and testing new things but the Japanese routine containing 17 steps in a daily routine is[Read More]
We can’t get enough of double cleansing!
Double cleansing is as the name suggests, ‘cleansing twice’. You can do it with the same product but it can be more efficient to pair products together that work in harmony, bringing greater benefits to the skin. Skincare has so much to offer in the way of serums, oils, masks and more but none of[Read More]
When it comes to ethics Holos Skincare takes things very seriously…
We make skincare products, we make products that benefit your skin through skin surface and epidermal nutrition. The most important thing is that our products work but we will NOT do that without a thought for the world we live in. Here are some of the things we do to take care of our world:[Read More]
Layer up for winter
Moisturizers for very cold weather We have written recently about winter skincare. Living in Ireland gives us pretty stable and predictable weather. But what if the temperature will fall below zero degrees? Is it still safe to use your usual skincare products? If you can stay at home, fine. Stick to your usual skincare routine.[Read More]
Winter skin must-haves
To keep your skin in good condition you need to hydrate it. To keep the moisture in the skin is a different story and may be a challenge winter time. The weather, air condition and heating are not skin-friendly. But do not worry. There is a simple solution. Just two products included in your daily[Read More]
Autumn Skincare Routine
First wave of “Back to School” rush is over, at least with primary schools. We are working our new routine. A week or two and we will have some time to think about our needs again. Let’s not forget that our skincare also needs some revision. It is a good habit to change our[Read More]
Debunking the myths around ‘Natural’ Skincare
You will hear all sorts of things when it comes to looking after your skin, take many of them with a grain of salt. If you want to know the truth about natural skincare seek your information from an expert in the field. Most (not all) traditionally trained Beauty Therapists DO NOT understand natural or[Read More]
How to survive those “unplanned” days off school!
I believe most mums were happy with a bit of snow we experienced recently in Ireland. We managed to do a giant snowman and enjoy a sled ride on the white carpark in front of our house. Many snow ball fights. Ok, two days are enough! After two days my daughter started missing her[Read More]
Super-charge your skin with super-charged ingredients
I think of my skin like I think of my body. I feed my body with good healthy food because food keeps me well and helps to prevent disease. My skin also needs to be to be fed to maintain health and prevent premature ageing. Like my diet, I’m choosy about what ingredients I put[Read More]
Why Hyaluronic Acid is the perfect ingredient for the Irish Climate
(All year round) Hyaluronic Acid is gaining popularity and for very good reason. HA pulls water from its environment and can hold up to 1000 times its weight meaning it’s one of the most hydrating ingredients on the planet. Isn’t that amazing! The best thing about Hyaluronic acid is that Ireland is the greatest place[Read More]
This is More!
We are so excited to finally launch Holos This is More range. I created these products based on what people were asking for, an eye product, a cleansing oil and a rich cream for dry skin but I wasn’t happy to give you just that. I wanted to give you MORE. I’ve always loved to use[Read More]
Essential Oils – for Body, Mind and Spirit
Essential Oils origin Recently we can hear and read about essential oils a lot. We can have candles with essential oils, perfumes, massage oils and skincare products. But what are essential oils and why are they getting so popular? Is it a short-time fad or will they stay on our bathroom shelves for longer? Essential[Read More]
10 reasons you need Argan oil
Argan Oil – The best natural anti-ageing ingredient! Argan oil is one of the most absorbent oils on the planet so penetrates the skin rather than sitting on the skin like a mineral oil does. Argan oil is an excellent skin moisturiser so there is no need for a cream. You only need a few[Read More]
Summer Body Care
We experienced a few really hot days in Ireland. Many of us (including me) were tempted to lie down flat on the balcony/ beach/grass etc. to get some vit. D and a bit of nice golden tan. Do you know how to keep your tan for longer? Prepare your skin for the summer Three simple[Read More]
Living in Harmony with Nature
The Moon causes the oceans to flow The Moon is big and powerful. Today we’re looking into just how big and powerful the moon actually is and exploring ways in which it may affect our lives and especially our skincare! More and more gardeners use the bio dynamic calendar to take care of, and produce[Read More]
Safe and simple skincare during pregnancy
During pregnancy it’s best to keep it simple. The body and even the skin goes through lots of changes so feeding both with good simple nutrients is very important. Once baby comes, time is not in abundance so maintaining a simple but effective skincare routine is necessary. Holos Skincare is luxurious plant based aromatherapy skincare[Read More]
Recipe for home made exfoliant
Do we need an exfoliant? Talking to clients I often hear: Exfoliant dries my skin Exfoliant irritates my skin Do I really need an exfoliant? There seems to be a lack of understanding when it comes to exfoliants. As we age, it is wise to use one but that’s not a bad thing as they[Read More]
Prevention is better than cure!
Being a Holistic Therapist I’ve always promoted the concept of “Prevention is better than cure”. Human nature is, to carry on happily as long as everything is going well and only when things show signs of crumbling do we take heed and start to think about fixing it. Sometimes we leave it too late and[Read More]
Facial Toner – Necessity or needless?
What is the role of facial toner? Why would we spend money on an aqueous solution with some additional ingredients? Every time we cleanse our face with lotion, soap or face wash we wash away (together with make-up) our protective layer: water-lipid cover. Without this protective coat our skin loses moisture and becomes open to[Read More]
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