What are medicinal mushrooms? Carla Oates shares their benefits and her favourite recipe

Although you can almost smell the scent of spring in the air, it’s important to bolster your immunity as the...

Discover the power of the gut-skin axis

Your skin’s health is intimately linked to your gut health. We take a look at the link between gut health...

Find out how adrenal fatigue effects your skin, as shared by Carla Oates from The Beauty Chef

Are you constantly exhausted or lacking energy? You might have adrenal fatigue. Carla Oates explains this phenomenon and its effects...

Carla Oates shares her skincare tips for the change in season

As summer comes to an end and cooler weather begins to descend, it’s an opportunity to reset your health and...

Find out how meditation, gut health and your skin are linked

Meditation was once seen as a spiritual practice reserved solely for yogis but has now become widely recognised as something...

Natural beauty expert Carla Oates shares her favourite beauty sleep remedies

Struggling to sleep? Natural beauty expert Carla Oates shares her favourite beauty sleep remedies plus her Sleep Repair Facial Oil.

Beauty health expert Carla Oates talks about that “pregnancy glow”

Carla Oates talks about that “pregnancy glow”, as well as the other ways pregnancy affects your skin.

Natural beauty expert Carla Oates shares why good fats are good for your skin

Beauty expert Carla Oates reveals how good fats are good for your skin.

8 ways to find true inner beauty from natural beauty expert Carla Oates

Spending time with happy people makes you feel happier and also makes you more likely to be happy in the...

Carla Oates shares her top tips for protecting your skin from the sun

Choosing sun protection is confusing and there are growing concerns about the health and environmental risks of some sunscreens. Carla...

Want optimal health and beauty? Carla Oates shares her favourite good fats

Carla Oates from The Beauty Chef reveals how healthy fats are must-haves for optimal health and beauty.

Carla Oates shares her top tips for keeping your skin healthy this winter

Carla Oates shares what you can do to support your immune system and keep your skin healthy this winter.

Carla Oates shares the beauty benefits of eating the rainbow

Carla Oates from The Beauty Chef shares the beauty benefits of eating the rainbow.

How to feed your inner garden

Carla Oates explains how nurturing a healthy "gut garden" can yield beautiful rewards.

How to fight inflammation naturally

Inflammation is the main way the body protects itself from injury, infection, bacteria and pathogens. We take a look at...

How does your sleep hygiene routine stack up? Find out

Carla Oates looks at how to optimise sleep, that essential beauty basic.

Why glycation can leave your skin looking dull and wrinkled

While sagging skin and fine lines are an inevitable part of getting older, there are often visible signs that your...

Stressed? Here's how it's affecting your skin

Cortisol, the stress hormone, is particularly damaging to your skin. In this article, we discuss how to manage your stresses...

4 expert tips for healthy, glowing skin

Natural beauty expert Carla Oates share four dietary tips for healthy, youthful skin. Get glowing today!

3 dietary tips for healthy, youthful skin

Beauty begins in the belly! We take an in-depth look at how the foods you put in your mouth can...

Is it time for a spring cleanse?

Spring is the perfect time to cleanse from within. We share how.

Why beauty begins in the belly

Discover why having a balanced gut is important for health and beauty.

How to stay beautiful this winter

Take stimulating herbs such as ginger, garlic and turmeric this winter to fight off lingering infections.

11 foods for a beautiful you

Discover the 11 best beauty foods you can eat to support a healthy gut and healthy liver.

How sleep improves your skin

Discover the health and beauty benefits of getting a good-quality sleep each night.

How to manage adult acne

We look at how to address adult acne from the inside out and share tips for treating those unwanted spots.

Why sugar is the enemy of your skin

Tame your sweet tooth to experience great skin benefits and skin health.

Do you need a 365-day detox?

Getting into a good routine leaves you little leeway to enjoy a naughty indulgence every so often without having to...

How filtered water helps your skin

Washing your organic produce in unfiltered tap water somewhat defeats the purpose of eating organically, as does cleansing your face...

How a healthy gut can boost your beauty

The skin is not only the body’s largest elimination organ but also one of the most important organs for healthy...

How to lose weight the holistic way

Trying to lose weight can be a fruitless and frustrating task for many people. If you're one of them, try...

Get lovely nails naturally

Your nails are wonderful little barometers for your inner health conditions. We look at how to care for them with...

Going grey gracefully

Finding your first grey hairs can be disconcerting. We examine the genetic, nutritional and lifestyle factors that cause you to...

How antioxidants protect against free radicals

Eating a diet rich in antioxidants may be the best way to protect your skin and body from the havoc...

Mineral make-up

Discover the benefits of mineral make-up, beautiful formulas that work in synergy with your skin.

The importance of hormone health

We can help keep our hormones active and balanced as we age through lifestyle and dietary factors.

Find your breast practice

Caring for your breasts in a holistic way can help you accept, note changes to and find comfort and pleasure...

Your guide to best haircare practices for all hair types

Crowning glory or unruly tangle? For lustrous, healthy locks, it’s simple: eat well and work with what nature has given...

Your summer guide to skin protection

We take sun worshippers out of the shade and shed some light on the issue of sun cancer and sunscreen...

Junkfood for the skin

We sort the good beauty products from the bad, and fast-track you to a cleaner, greener, healthier skincare regim

Your guide to naturally beautiful skin

Take your beauty routine into you own hands with our ultimate guide to caring for your face and body naturally.

Skincare you can eat

Summer is the perfect time to clean up your skincare routine from the inside.

Protect your pearly whites

It’s easy to camouflage dental problems with modern technology, but the health of your mouth is paramount to the wellbeing...

Is drinking tea the key to beauty?

Integrating healthy beauty rituals into your daily routine is an enjoyable way to keep your skin healthy and glowing. One...

Your health and beauty guide to eye care

If the windows to your soul are looking a little cloudy, it may be time to gain some clarity.

What does cellulite say about your health?

Cellulite is something that almost every woman has to deal with and while it doesn't indicate that you are unhealthy...

A beautiful gut

Cancel that appointment to the beautician and instead speed-dial your nutritionist. Improving gut health is the first and most important...

How to heal eczema

6 things you can do to get rid of your child's eczema.

Why you need your beauty sleep

Creams and lotions can be very helpful for keeping the skin soft and smooth, but beauty sleep is just as...

Balance your skin's “ecosystem"

If you look at skin under a microscope, it boasts its own thriving ecosystem. It’s an environment that is similar...