Vulvar and vaginal dryness are a common, yet ‘silent’ problem because many women feel embarrassed to talk about it with their partners, friends and even doctors. It can have a really negative impact on quality of life, yet only a quarter of women seek treatment. We’re here to change that and that’s why we’re so… Read more on Apothekari »
A while ago we wrote about ‘Gluten Face’ (yes it’s a thing!) and now, let’s look at the relationship between gluten skin and your health. Learn more below! SHOP APOTHEKARI Buy at our online store PhaMix Is Gluten Really Bad for You? Over the past few years, gluten has taken a real bashing when it… Read more on Apothekari »
In this post I’m sharing 7 FREE self care practices. Whether it’s health, finances or the future, we’re all feeling more stressed out by how this pandemic has changed our lives. Looking after your physical and mental wellness has never been more important, and, it doesn’t have to break the bank. Free self care –… Read more on Apothekari »
It’s not just our emotional state that’s affected, when it comes to stress, skin suffers too. In this post learn how to recognize the impact of stress on your skin. Plus, some tips and skincare products to help manage it. Buy Apothekari products for stressed skin at our online store PhaMix Cloud Nine Foaming Cleansing… Read more on Apothekari »
The world is going through a traumatic experience, together. Kindness matters more than ever, both to ourselves and to others. Here are 5 wellness tips to help nourish your body & mind, because it’s what we need now. We hope you find them useful. 1. Be Mindful The future has never been more uncertain. No… Read more on Apothekari »
When it comes to maintaining healthy, beautiful and radiant skin, hormones, skin and aging are closely linked. While we often focus on sun exposure, environmental stressors and lifestyle, we tend to underestimate the role that hormones play in our skin’s appearance; let’s take a closer look. Hormones, Skin & Aging Simply put, hormones are special… Read more on Apothekari »
It’s hard to dispute that the start of a New Year is a time for new beginnings and an opportunity to set new intentions for taking care of yourself. While I’ve abandoned New Year’s Resolutions, which often end up seeming difficult once we reach mid January, these days I’m leaning towards more simple and achievable… Read more on Apothekari »
We may just be imagining things, but the cold season seems to start earlier each year and lasts longer, well into the following spring. Colds are not only annoying and a nuisance in general, but they also put a serious dent into our productivity at the office and socially as well. Who hasn’t missed work… Read more »
Valentine’s Day is typically dedicated to showing your significant other some love and appreciation. Instead of putting all that pressure on each other to make a grand gesture, why not celebrate yourself for once? At PhaMix, here’s what we would put on our wish list for this year’s most romantic holiday: Sweets: It may be… Read more »
While menopause is a condition that most women will experience, many menopause myths persist about this very natural process. Once you’ve gone without having a menstrual cycle for 12 consecutive months, you’ve technically entered menopause. The period leading up to menopause, perimenopause, varies among individuals and often lasts between 3-5 years. For some, it can… Read more »
Unless you are one of the lucky few to jet off to a worry-free sunny escape during December, there probably isn’t a single one of us who hasn’t experienced holiday stress. Short of locking oneself in the bathroom for a quiet moment alone, there are things that we can do to reduce the anxiety and… Read more »
Most women tend to look after everyone before themselves but we all know that we can’t be good caregivers if we don’t look after ourselves too, and that’s where having a medicine cabinet for women’s wellness comes in. Whether it’s a nutritional supplement, an over-the-counter medicine or a prescription drug, it’s important to make sure… Read more »
With the skin being made up of 64% water, it’s hard to overstate the importance of H2O. Although it’s been a long-held belief that drinking 8 glasses of water will flush out toxins and leave the skin healthy and clear, the truth is that there is simply a lack of evidence to support the link… Read more »
Does the mention of nail fungus make you squirm? It needn’t. Nail fungus infection (medically known as onychomycosis) is a common condition that accounts for up to 50% of all nail problems. When the infection affects the areas between the toes and the skin of the feet, it is called athlete’s foot (tinea pedis). The… Read more »
You have probably observed that when life gets too busy, it shows in your skin, rather like a stress indicator. Depending on the strength of your immune system and genetic predispositions, major life changes as well as smaller but challenging incidents can trigger visible changes in your skin. Is your largest organ sending you a… Read more »