The Science
May 01, 2023
It’s coming to that time of the year where adding SPF into our daily body care routine is essential and sometimes we might need reminding what SPF we need, what it stands for and where to find the best moisturiser with SPF on the market. All we need now is the sunshine to pair it with!
What does SPF stand for?
It stands for Sun Protection Factor and is usually followed by a number e.g. SPF50, SPF30. It provides a measurement for how long a sun protection ...
April 01, 2023
It’s a buzzword that’s been making waves throughout the skin care industry for years now, but what is the skin microbiome? And why is it so important to have microbiome skin care? We’ll educate you on what this new word is all about and how, by choosing the right skin care products, you can help support your skin’s microbiome for now and the future.
What is the skin microbiome?
Our skin is made up of 1000s of good bacteria which form a protective first ...
August 31, 2022
Here’s an insider secret for you, by neglecting your lymphatic system you’re missing out on big health and beauty benefits! The appetite for at-home beauty tricks like dry body brushing or going all the way with a lymphatic drainage massage is only growing. Your lymph is truly an unsung hero of the body so let’s get into why you need to pick up dry body brushing and discover lymphatic drainage massages.
What is lymphatic drainage?
It’s a gentle ‘detox’ ...
October 04, 2021
Essential oils have long been part of the beauty and home fragrance world, creating evocative, sensual and powerful blends. At TEMPLESPA we love to use essential oils in our aromatherapy relaxing and energising ranges, we believe essential oils are a brilliant tool to enhance and support our soul health.
For example, you’ve woken up and your head feels foggy and fuzzy but you need to get focused for whatever you have tasked ahead in your day. An essential oil blend with bergamot, orange and ...
May 01, 2019
We have the new term in our world of premium skincare and that’s blue light and it is everywhere. In daylight, but also emitted by fluorescent lighting and LED devices that our lifestyle today dictates we can’t live without. Our smartphones, computer screens and TV’s all of which we are increasingly spending too much time staring at.
Millennials are reported to check their phones 157 times a day in the UK and this rate is rising – as this exposure builds up over time it can affect the ...
April 01, 2019
Why truffles are so good for you
We are all familiar with seeing truffles in food right; the luxurious oil or shavings on top of a delicious pasta dish in delightfully fancy restaurants. However mouth-wateringly good that sounds, I could go on and on about delicious dishes using truffle, I’m actually going to let you in on a little secret … it’s an even better ingredient in skincare!
Although we have been using ...