Ocinium Journal

Autumn is a season of transition as we prepare our skin for the pending cooler months and seek repair following an intense summer. At this time of year it can be a natural inclination for some to seek aggressive treatment, with laser clinic inundated with people keen to undo the ravages caused by the elements of summer. We encourage a...

“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...

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...

When the body is dehydrated or lacking essential nutrition and our minds are placed under daily stress, this can manifest as dull, congested skin that suffers blemishes, breakouts, sensitivity, dryness and premature ageing. We asked Ocinium Founder Cassandra Hilton for her top 10 beauty tips for healthy radiant skin. Nutrition Focus on organic foods, chemical-laden food is a burden to...

The key to flawless skin is to maintain balance in your life. It is possible to indulge a little in the things you love whilst still nourishing your body, inside & out. Stay hydrated The human body is composed of 50 to 75% water, making water vital for the proper functioning of every organ. It is responsible for carrying nutrients...

Whilst our bodies are equipped to cope with natural detoxification pathways, many can not maintain adequate detoxification processes at the speed required to effectively off set negative dietary and lifestyle choices of which we continue to burden our bodies with at an alarming rate.   Personal care and cosmetic products contribute to the toxic burden with the average female exposed...