HOLISTIC WELLNESS

How do we know if our skin is in good health? What even is good skin? How can we invite practices to support our relationship to our skin and cells, and in turn our relationship with our body? Always honest, we’re aware that skincare is an industry built on external ideas of achieving the illusion of perfect skin. In the eyes of the skincare industry, skin must be dewy yet malleable, able to support makeup yet acne free, sans wrinkles yet aged gracefully. It is an industry that invites speculation on what constitutes healthy skin, but not enough discussion and...

There are few things you can do at home that make as much difference to your skin – and your soul – as facial massage. It’s one of those totally under celebrated practices that people just forget to do. They’re too busy to carve out the extra few minutes in their routine, or maybe they’d rather leave it to their facialist, because, well, relaxation. However, a few minutes of self-care is not only distressing, there are actual tangible results to the skin.   We have over 40 muscles in the face, and stimulating them – with fingers, a jade roller, or...

To celebrate the launch of the new Minenssey Clay Mask Exploration Set, we’ve partnered with luxury boutique resort, Bangalay Luxury Villas in Shoalhaven Heads, New South Wales. During September and October (while stocks last) guests will be gifted a Clay Mask Exploration Set in their villas. Immersed in the raw and verdant beauty of the Australian South Coast, Bangalay is the perfect spot to showcase Minenssey’s local botanical ingredients and allow guests to unwind and relax with an indulgent face mask. The Clay Mask Exploration Set features each of the four mask varieties and is a convenient way to sample...

Why Your Skin Microbiome Matters. Caring for your skin’s microbiome has become a recent trend within skincare circles. This is because having a balanced skin’s microbiome will create a healthier complexion. The skin’s microbiome is an ecosystem of organisms that live on the skin and it contributes to your overall health, and how well skincare products are absorbed. Within the community of organisms, there are hundreds of species of bacteria. Don’t worry bacteria is a good thing for your skin. In fact, bacteria is an essential thing for healthy skin. It’s just about having the right balance.   So what...

Behind the scenes at the launch of Minenssey's Absolute at Botanica Vaucluse in Sydney, with our Chief Experience Officer and one of Australia's leading beauty journalists and influencers, Sigourney Cantelo.  

I’m thrilled to share the news that I have taken on a consulting role with Minenssey as their Chief Experience Officer. As the company releases a full skincare line over the coming months, I’ll be advising on new product development and making sure that each launch is ideally positioned for the global beauty consumer. I’ll also be working closely with Cheryl and the team on all facets of product design as well as creating content for both Minenssey and Beauticate. I first came across the brand last year when the founder and formulator Cheryl Ross sent me their range of...