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...

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...

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...

From the amazing Dior show at the V&A London, through to recent NY Fashion show and the upcoming shows in Milan, Paris and London, fashion has been on everyone’s radar.  What is exciting to see...

Last year Davos was all about the cryptocurrency and blockchain! This year humanity and discussions from mental health to planet health are at the top of the agenda! And about time..  “What we do now,...

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...