Ocinium Journal

Most of us know that without adequate protection from environmental aggressors such as the ultra-violet radiation (UVR) and pollution, our skin will start to show signs of increased blotchiness, darkening of skin spots, dullness and over time, increased pigmentation. Pigmentation is inevitable in our Australian climate.  Pigmentation is a responsive mechanism to protect the skin against these DNA-damaging environmental influences. Pigment...

Your skin’s needs and behaviours are influenced by our body clocks and vary drastically during the day compared to overnight. Skincare products that have been designed and well formulated for night time repair can enhance the delivery of key active ingredients into the dermis and at a cellular level where their performance can be maximised while you sleep.  Throughout the...

Whether you want to ensure wrinkle-free skin is in the future or you simply want to maintain its long-term health, implementing these tips into your skincare regimen now is crucial. If your unsure about what first steps to take, we have you covered! We've asked our brands founder, Cassandra her top tips for anti-ageing essentials that you need to be considering...

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...

Bespoke and organic beauty brands will continue to challenge our senses with sensual aesthetics and responsive technologies that reveal natural beauty through a new style of luxury in packaging, fragrance and ingredient performance. Skincare trends will often form parallels between food and beauty and what has been trending in the East for centuries is finally making it way to beauty...

WHATS THE BUZZ ABOUT ORGANIC COSMECEUTICALS? WHAT IS A COSMECEUTICAL? Cosmeceuticals are a hybrid of the words “cosmetic” and “pharmaceutical” which eludes to their scientific and medical origin. Cosmeceuticals contain high concentrations of active ingredients with the potential to bring about active and visible changes in the skin with continued use. Cosmeceuticals are backed by clinical evidence and are results...