2019 is the year we’re taking action. This week the UK is celebrating Recycle Week, now in its 17thyear. More than 60% of UK households recycle more than they were a year ago, yet the...

‘If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.’ - Nicola Tesla Whether you believe in the power of crystals or not, science backs the remarkable...

Water - a key component of beauty products? Do you read the labels on your products? Take a look at the ingredient list and you will see the majority of them list water or aqua as...

The term “vitamin A”describes the molecule all-trans-retinol(Retinol). More loosely applied, the term is used to refer to set of compounds closely related to Retinol. Collectively Retinol and its derivatives are known as “retinoids”, a term...

There are two processes that lead to ageing: the internal ageing of the skin, which is largely genetic, and environmentally induced ageing.  Environmental exposure to UV radiation in particular damages skin cells by the photochemical...

April is a bowel cancer awareness month in the UK. Bowel, colon, or colorectal cancer as it’s known is a very personal topic for me as my paternal grandmother had 5 bowel cancer surgeries and...

Cellular science plays an important role in our formulations. At Albiva we focus on cellular biochemical reactions by stimulating various cellular functions with phytochemicals (natural chemical constituents of plants). To activate skin’s natural ability to...

Our skin is the only organ besides the lungs that is directly exposed to air pollution. It provides a major interface between the body and the environment, and offers a biological barrier against air PM...

Botulinum toxin is one of the deadliest toxins on earth and even miniscule amounts (1-2 μg) can be lethal. Although, increased understanding of how this neurotoxin works has led to the therapeutic use in modern...

On one hand, we have seen the tech backlash in the personal wellness space where the offering of digital detox has become a compelling value proposition. There is now copious academic evidence that the abuse...