behind the scenes

For those that couldn't make it to the Organic Expo in Sydney this year we thought we would give you a little overview of this great show that Sanctum Skincare attended earlier this month.

The Organic Expo and Green Show is always one of our favorite shows to attend. Now in it's 7th year this expo [...]

Sanctum's Ingredient Spotlight is a regular entry that explains and outlines some of the important certified organic and 100% natural ingredients that create the Sanctum range.
This week one of our Biochemists, Warren, discusses the benefits of Hyaluronic acid.
What is it? A major component of the ‘cement’ in the matrix that holds skin tissue [...]

In light of October being cancer awareness month, Sanctum has donated products from their certified organic skincare range to the Look Good…Feel Better workshops.
Look Good….Feel Better is a free community service program dedicated to helping women undergoing treatment for cancer.  The national program helps women to manage the appearance related side effects of chemotherapy and [...]

Sanctum organic skincare proudly received two awards last week at the 2010 Organic Expo Awards.
The Sanctum Body Care range was awarded a silver for best product range, and the new Sanctum Amenities received silver for most innovative product.
The 2010 Organic Expo Awards recognises excellence in the flourishing organic industry. It acknowledges and encourages quality and [...]

Sanctum introduces our Ingredient Spotlight, a new regular entry that explains and outlines some of the important certified organic and 100% natural ingredients that create the Sanctum range. This week one of our Biochemists, Warren, discusses the benefits of Chamomile extract.
Chamomile extract is one of Sanctum’s most widely used ingredients.
It appears to have anti-inflammatory [...]

Earlier this month, Sanctum took part in another eco-friendly mission to help launch the new range of Naya eco-friendly shoes, available in Australia this August. See: www.nayashoes.com.
Sanctum donated a range of their organic skincare products for the launch. The guests enjoyed relaxing foot soaks and foot massages using Sanctum’s popular Reviving Foot Balm and Body [...]

Join the Sanctum team this August and tantalise your senses naturally at the Organic Expo & Green Show 2010.
Now in its sixth year, Australia’s exciting organic and green living extravaganza returns to Sydney on the weekend of August 20-22 and Sanctum will once again be showcasing its popular organic skincare range.
Experience for yourself how Sanctum [...]

Sanctum introduces our Ingredient Spotlight, a new regular entry that explains and outlines some of the important certified organic and 100% natural ingredients that create the Sanctum range.
This week one of our Biochemists, Warren, discusses the benefits of Glycerine.
What is Glycerine?
Glycerine is a pure compound and technically a trihydric alcohol. It is a type of [...]

Sanctum introduces our Ingredient Spotlight, a new regular entry that explains & outlines some of the important certified organic & 100% natural ingredients that create the Sanctum range. This week one of our Biochemists, Warren, discusses the benefits of Aloe Vera.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
The ingredient I would, firstly, like to discuss you will find in [...]

more on sensitive skin with skin treatment professional Toni Elford...
Last week we explored sensitive skin from the perspective of natural skin care formulations and ingredients.  This post addresses common sensitive skin concerns and questions.  I hope it is helpful to you. (Please remember that the comments below are the views of an individual and not [...]