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What's the OSKIA team buying this Christmas?

Gifting Season is Here

Whether you are gifting family and friends or want to treat yourself, we have the perfect skincare present!   The Wellness Edit A complete bath time ritual featuring three of...

Our answer to all your winter skin woes!

Rest Day Barrier Repair Balm. This protective, multi-purpose balm designed for areas of dry, damaged or stressed skin, provides instant protection, comfort and restorative nourishment. With Colloidal Oats, Lupin Seed,...

What are AHAs and Fruit Enzymes?

What are AHAs & Fruit Enzymes? α-Hydroxy acids, or alpha hydroxy acids, aka AHAs, are a group of organic carboxylic compounds that may be naturally occurring or synthetic. We use gentle...

Mexican Anti-Inflammatory Pan-Fried Mackerel Fi...

By Thomasina Miers We say: Inflammation is one of the biggest causes of skin damage and premature ageing, as well as a host of other health problems. Following an anti-inflammatory diet...

Niacin

WHAT IS IT? As the winter nights close in, temperatures drop and biting winds pick up, it’s imperative to keep your skin hydrated, protected, and glowing. OSKIA products contain lots...

Spring Tacos with Mushrooms by Thomasina Miers

Not many people know that the humble but glorious mushroom is one of the best sources of the beauty nutrients Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin D and the B Vitamins including Niacin...

Spinach Pastilla Pie

By Thomasina Miers "I love this pie.  It is incredibly easy to make, but extremely yummy.  Serve with rice or a green salad."6 sheets filo pastry50g currants50g raisins1.2 kg of...

Look after your skin during Summer

Georgie Cleeve, Founder of OSKIA Summer can be a hazardous time for our skin. Excessive sun exposure (skin dehydration, pigmentation, prickly heat, sunburn) followed by dry, hot winds and overzealous...

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol, a natural alternative to Retinol, is a meroterpene phenol derived from Indian Psoralea corylifolia (Babchi) leaves and seeds. Chinese and Indian medical practitioners have utilised Backuchiol for centuries to...

Look after your skin during Winter

Increase your EFA'S (Essential Fatty Acids) Now that the wind has been howling down our London streets we must take extra care of our skin. Icy cold wind strips away...

Essential Fatty Acids

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS(Omega-3, Omega-6 & Omega-9) Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are fats that are required by our bodies and necessary to good health but which we’re unable to produce biologically....

Pick your perfect moisturiser

Are you still searching for your go-to moisturiser, or been lucky enough to have already discovered ‘The One’? Considering the vast selection of moisturisers available today, each tailored to suit...

Niacin: Spicy Sweet Potato & Feta Frittata

NIACIN AND SWEET POTATOES In connection with our desire to get skin glowing, this delicious recipe is based around the wonderful health and skin benefits of Niacin (Vitamin B3) or Niacinamide as found in...

Selenium

What is it? Selenium is one of the essential trace minerals required by the human body. It’s a nutrient with antioxidant properties which plays an important part in protecting cells...

How to choose the right cleanser for you

In a market flooded with different products, it can sometimes seem daunting finding the right one to suit your skin and treat its needs. Proper cleansing is paramount for a...

How to alleviate symptoms of Rosacea?

Let's talk about Rosacea. April is Rosacea Awareness Month and we know first-hand how upsetting and stressful this condition can be.  Rosacea is a common skin condition, it's hereditary and...

A guide to layering your skincare

Have you ever wondered if your skin is making the most out of your everyday skincare routine? OSKIA’s Head Therapist and skincare expert Holly Webster recommends layering products for optimum...

Vitamin C vs. Astaxanthin

Vitamin C v Astaxanthin…..Which is 6000 times stronger than the other? Using a powerful topical anti-oxidant is the most important thing we can do for the long term health of...

The Acid Mantle

 Your acid mantle is a very fine and very vital film on the surface of your outermost layer (stratum corneum) on top of the outer layer (epidermis) of your skin....

What is skin cycling and how can it work for you?

If you're an avid user of TikTok (or maybe just a skincare enthusiast), you may already be familiar with the latest beauty trend: skin cycling. The concept, which has already been given the...

New SPA Partners for 2023

2023 has been an extremely exciting and we’re delighted to announce our new spa partner locations, many of which are across the seas. Each partnership is unique, however there are...

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION

Two huge movies received the OSKIA touch… Wondering which skincare products were used to get Barbie’s glow? Look no further! Make-up artist Carmel Jackson used her favourite OSKIA products to...

Nutri-Bronze

Our one-bottle wonder serum is a hybrid between makeup and skincare - just sweep a few drops over the skin to give a luminous, healthy glow, whilst tackling ageing concerns...

The Wonder Serum

Mighty anti-oxidant defence plus brightnening, firming & hydrating, our super potent Super-C is a powerhouse. The premeasured biodegradable capsule delivers a highly potent dose of glow-inducing formula with every application....

The best serum of 2021 according to makeup artists

We are THRILLED to announce our Isotonic Hydra-Serum has won GOLD in the Best Serum category at this year's Global Makeup Awards Meet the gold standard of skincare, our Isotonic...

Feeling a little lacklustre?

You're not alone! As we start to move away from the colder temperatures and head towards summer, our skin has the tendency to look dull and dehydrated. Skin likes consistency...

MASTER THE ART OF SELF-TANNING: Expert Tips & T...

If you're after a healthier way to tan this season, then self-tanning mists and drops are a great solution. Our tanning formulas are 100% natural and contain beauty-boosting Vitamins, Amino...

MSM

THE BEAUTY & HEALING MINERAL What is MSM? MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane or Dimethyl Sulfone) is a natural form of organic sulphur compound that is found in all living organisms....

What ingredients are in our Citylife anti-pollu...

Discover the ingredients uses in our Citylife anti-pollution range, cleverly micro-encapsulated, singularly or in blends, for increased stability, protection, dermal transfer & bio-availability.

DIY Magic Eye Massage Routine

PUT THE SPARKLE BACK...The eyes are the window to your soul - but they can also be a window into your social habits. They are an obvious indicator of issues...

Exfoliation Guide

Exfoliation is known to be an equally important step in our skincare routines as cleansing, applying a serum and moisturising, but what exactly is exfoliation and how does it benefit...

Should men's skincare be different to women's?

That is a question that we are asked frequently and we would like to shed some light on the similarities and differences between genetically male and genetically female skin. Despite...

Bye-Bye Hyper-Pigmentation

We have all enjoyed a few days in the glorious sunshine this summer, and if you are one of the lucky ones who have made it on holiday, then the...

Eye Wonder

The eye area is usually the first to start showing signs of ageing, regardless of your skin type or age.  We created Eye Wonder to target all the signs of...

Prebiotics

What is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? Essentially, prebiotics are ‘food’ for our good bacteria strains, while probiotics are actually ‘live’ bacteria. Both are clinically-proven to calm and sooth...

Zinc Glycine

WHAT IS ZINC? Zinc-Glycine is a mineral and synthetic complex. It harnesses the beneficial skin care properties of Zinc, which is grafted onto an amino acid, Glycine, to aid dermal...

Vitamin E

Tocopheryl acetate is the ester of Tocopherol (q.v.) and acetic acid and is classified as both an ester and heterocyclic compound. It is used as an antioxidant and a skin-conditioning...

Riboxyl

What is Riboxyl? Riboxyl or Ribose is a pentose sugar that occurs naturally in all living cells. The source used by OSKIA is obtained from corn by biotechnology. It is...

Omegas

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) or Omegas are necessary fats that humans cannot synthesize, and must be obtained through diet. They are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from linolenic, linoleic, and...

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

What is it? Niacinamide belongs to the family of the B vitamins. It is essential in the diet and is contained in many foods. Niacinamide is also known as Vitamin...

Immortelle Bleue

WHAT IS IT? Immortelle Bleue, otherwise known as Limonium Narbonese or Statice, is a perennial seaside plant that colonises the maritime sands of the Camargue in the south of France. The...

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid is a vital component (key to cartilage, hyaluronan joint lubricating liquid and skin). It plays a key role in our epidermis, serving as an vital part of the...

Swiss Cress Liposomes

This wonderful ingredient is ideal for the treatment of dark spots, age spots and hyper-pigmentation and clinically proven to reduce melanin production by 47% at only 0.4%. We use 2-4%...

Galactoarabinan

Galactoarabinan (not surprisingly often abbreviated to GA!)  is a highly functional polysaccharide (basically the form in which most natural carbohydrates occur), extracted from already-harvested North American Larch trees which grow...

Astaxanthin

What is it and how can it help me?Astaxanthin (pronounced Asta-xan-thin) is a super-anti-oxidant. It’s in fact a carotenoid, a pigment. We are familiar with carotenoids - and we know...

Swiss Apple Stem Cells

This active ingredient won the prize in European Innovation “Best Active Ingredient” in 2008. It is a revolutionary technology designed to protect human skin stem cells with the help of...

Milk Peptides

What are they?  Bio-active polypeptides (cytokines) obtained from milk, stabilized in a physiological milieu of other valuable, functional milk components. What do they do?  With increasing age, the skin loses...

The Ultimate Eye Facial with Eye Wonder

Your eyes are the windows to your soul, and taking care of the delicate skin around them is essential for maintaining a youthful and vibrant appearance