ARZANOL - A 'NEW KID ON THE BLOCK'? Arzanol is the main compound found in the extract from the revered immortal super-flower, aptly named as immortelle.  Although the modern science and advanced technology can now isolate plant...

Dipping your fingers into a jar of cream is a thing of the past as we all focus on washing our hands to prevent transmission of germs, viruses and infection. Although creams in traditional jars...

'Unhygienic make-up bags are rife with superbugs, scientists warn’ was the recent headline by the Cosmetics Business reporting on research by Aston University which found more than 90% of make-up products were carrying bacteria such as...

‘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...

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...

Coming from a family that has been touched by a suicide, support of Mental Health Awareness Week is especially important to me.  There is often a lot of confusion about what we mean when we...

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...