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...

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...

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...

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...

In recent years there has been a strong focus on what we put inside our bodies in relation to our health and wellness, however research is now indicating that what we put on our bodies via personal care and cosmetic products significantly contributes to toxic burden within the body also. It is estimated that the average female is exposed to...