Jenny Barrow, Author at Janesce Skincare NZ

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January 30, 2020

GROWING BEAUTY | THE JANESCE GARDEN

As a bio-chemist and skincare practitioner, Jan Sarre-Smith (Janesce Founder) has an enquiring mind and loving, intuitive heart. This beautiful combination of science and spirituality is one of the things that makes Janesce Skincare unique in the beauty industry. This weaving of scientific knowledge and spiritual wisdom is clearly displayed in the way that Jan tends the garden at Claret Ash Farm, where all the herbs and flowers that go into Janesce Skincare products are grown. CLARET ASH FARM IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC Janesce skincare products are pure and potent[...]

From Soil to Skin

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January 30, 2020

THE 40 YEAR SOIL HERITAGE AT CLARET ASH FARM

There is a remarkable, organic richness to the soil at Claret Ash Farm. This heritage is one of the most powerful treasures at the heart of Janesce Skincare. Jan Sarre-Smith, founder of Janesce, works in harmony with nature and believes that soil is a living organism. Nearly four decades of time, energy and investment has gone into creating the nutrient-rich soil that feeds and supports healthy plants. These in turn, are harvested by Jan and her team to create Janesce Skincare products, which deliver powerful plant therapy to our skin. ‘From the soil to t[...]

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January 9, 2020

Should I Cleanse in the Shower?

Having a daily skin regime that is effective is a must for glowing, healthy skin but when time is of the essence we often find ourselves looking for short cuts and quick fixes. When it comes to our skin care routine we need to make sure any compromises we make are worth it! We often get asked about cleansing in the shower as a way to save time in the evening and whether it is ok to do? Short answer – yes as it then gives you more time to focus on soaking and moisturising – but it’s not as simple as you think. Check out the explanation below on how to do i[...]

Janesce news, Janesce skin advice, Nutrition

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November 29, 2019

BlackHEAD Friday!

Busting 5 Top Blackhead Myths with Janine Tait! When dirt gets stuck in my pores it causes blackheads. When the oil your skin produces mixes with dead skin cells and forms a blockage in the pore, that’s a blackhead. The air oxidises the surface of these blockages turning them black hence, the name. They are not from having dirty skin but more to do with your skin producing oil that is too thick and sticky. The solution is to improve the quality of your skin’s oil and keep it flowing, preventing it from getting stuck in the pore. To do[...]

Janesce skin advice

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November 19, 2019

The Four Deadly Skin Sins!

Cold, wind, sun and perspiration are the four deadly sins when it comes to damaging your skin. The cold chaffs and dries your skin, the wind sucks precious moisture from its upper layers, the sun burns and ages your skin and the salts in perspiration block your pores while the alkalinity challenges the skin’s naturally acidic state. Each one poses a challenge to your skin’s balance but all four at once can be a real problem. Being exposed to these deadly sins can leave you with tight, red and/or bumpy skin and can really accelerate the ageing of your skin.[...]