The evidence, explained.

We interview Activewear Company Rockwear on sustainability, functionality and the growth of the active wear industry.  What do you think has influenced the demand for "active wear" outside of the gym? I think what has specifically influenced the demand on activewear outside the gym comes down to the fact the we have seen the athleisure trend over the past few seasons and...

Beauty sleep is scientifically recognised as a key agent in our fight against ageing and disease. The saying 'written all over your face' is well suited to the effects of sleep deprivation, with dark circles, puffiness and a weary grey face being tell-tale signs. We've all been there. Studies even claim that sleep deprived people are perceived as less healthy...

One of the most commonly asked questions we receive at Ocinium is when and how to use our range of products. The truth is there is no right or wrong way, or a one-size-fits-all when it comes to skincare. Layering Ocinium products is safe thanks to our commitment to pure & organic ingredients. We have designed the range to be...

Pregnancy is a crucial time to re-evaluate your personal care use and eliminate non-essential skincare products and fragrances from your routine. It is also a confusing time deciphering and scrutinising cosmetic labels for those cosmetic ingredients that should be banned from your pregnancy beauty kit. Pregnancy is often the time that women turn to organic skincare brands in a quest...

“Inner beauty, outer health” has taken a whole new meaning with the topical use of probiotics for skin health. It was only a matter of time before scientists began to research the benefits of probiotics outside of the gut wall! While this is still a relatively new field of research, the use of topical or dermal application of probiotics in...

Loved by Cleopatra and the Geishas, facial oils are making their comeback to the skincare world and offer more beauty punch than ever. There has been a misconception that an oil, as the name suggests, will make your skin oily. What many people don’t realise is that our skin is lipid based and therefore loves lipids, meaning that all skin...

The latest arsenal to add to your skincare regime is Ocinium’s Ecdysis Bio-Ferment Enzyme Cleanse. Founder, Cassandra Hilton, continues to challenge consumer perceptions on organic skincare with unique products that focus on utilising natural and organic ingredients comprising innovative technologies and actives (think Niacinamide, Retinol, Vitamin C) to deliver high performance products. Ecdysis Bio-ferment Enzyme Cleanse was 2 years in...

So you have decided to come off the pill.. For many women the impetus for coming off the pill is often the desire to return to a natural menstrual cycle, to reduce unwanted side effects associated with the pill or to kick-start the baby-making process. The euphoric side effect of the pill is glowing skin as it successfully suppresses the...

Here at Ocinium we are passionate about reducing toxic exposure to both ourselves and our environment. Often the consumer focuses only on what ingredients are contained within a product and doesn’t realise that the packaging of their ‘natural’ cosmetics that are comprised of plastics and synthetic compounds may actually be contaminating their cosmetic product. By now, majority of you have...

The health of your body is directly linked to maintaining the right balance between acidity and alkalinity. The acidity or alkalinity of a solution is measured on a scale of 0 to 14 – the lower the pH (potential hydrogen), the more acidic the solution is. The higher the pH, the more alkaline the solution is. A solution that is...

From sauerkraut to kefir, fermented foods have long been known for their gut-health promoting properties and immune-boosting abilities, so it’s hardly surprising that it only took a matter of time before the industry used this knowledge and applied it to skincare. Fermentation and fermented skincare is all about powerful fermented ingredients that literally feed your face with nourishing goodness.  The Facts...

Containing potent, stable and well-researched antioxidant ingredients, Ocinium products pack a powerful punch of antioxidant protection. As we age, through each decade of your life the levels of antioxidants rapidly decline at a rate that we simply can not combat against the effects of sun and environment damage, the price of our outdoor lifestyles and polluted environments are declining our...

Acne is a frequent skin problem and a condition that presents more commonly in males but females are also prone to this condition. The condition presents mainly on the face but also on the back, shoulders and chest in both males and females. Untreated the condition can increase in severity and progression from the interplay of hormones, the increased production...