Using clinical research, the latest next generation actives and synergistic cosmeceuticals, SPACEUTICALS delivers cutting edge cosmeceutical actives in nourishing botanical plant nutrients to reverse the signs of ageing for vibrant eyes at every age. Eyes are beautiful. They are windows into our soul; the gateway to how we communicate. They laugh, smile, coax, ...
The inaugural Spa & Wellness Awards were created to recognize and honour the people and businesses who have made outstanding contributions to the spa, health, beauty, and wellness travel industry. The awards, founded by industry visionary Kris Abbey, Founder & CEO of Spa and Wellness, focus on recognizing those who set the bar high in their respective fields, with ...
Imagine a stunning destination where the love of land and its people translates into a vision which integrates well-being, joyous vitality and wholehearted sustainability. Welcome to Chiva-Som! Thailand’s premium health resort. Chiva-Som understands what it means to be truly well. It is a philosophy that captures those everyday moments of movement, connection and ...
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. IWD 2023 is activating action in health, tech work and sustainability to help forge a gender equal world. And sadly it seems we still have so much work to do. The IWDA (International Women’s Development Agency) share some hard ...
Let's take a closer look at our hero active - skin perfecting Vitamin B3, aka Niacinamide! Intensity is the secret to any active formulation. A carefully curated selection of nutrient rich botanicals boosted with clinical doses of active cosmeceuticals. No room for fillers or benign synthetics to pad out the product. For me, it’s just value driven hard working ...
Expert Tips to Combat Congested Skin During Summer Summer is a time to show off beautiful glowing clear skin, but what if the warmer vacay months become the Jekyll to your skincare Hyde? Does the balmy humid weather descend your skin into a world of congestion, break outs and redness due to excess sebum and sun exposure? Well, if the tropical conditions have become a ...
Why good slumber matters more than you think 💫 Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our lives, and yet, it is often the first thing we sacrifice when we get busy. We might think that cutting back on sleep is harmless, but the truth is, sleep deprivation can have significant consequences on our health and well-being. I recently came across the work of Dr. Matt ...
Each Christmas one of my signature moves is to fill my freezer with trays of this rose infused aromatic desert. Light, cool and creamy, it’s super simple and never fails to impress. It is so delicately scented and guests tell me it tastes like a fairy tale! My secret weapon, apart from using the best quality ingredients (formulation criteria 101, of course!) is a few ...
With the pandemic bringing health and wellbeing to the forefront, it’s no surprise then that the trend towards clean beauty is expected to continue into 2023. This trend is all about transparency and honesty in beauty products, and includes the use of non-toxic ingredients, cruelty-free testing, and eco-friendly packaging. Consumers are becoming more and more conscious ...
What would you give to know the secret elixir for life, to splash in the elusive fountain of youth? These are the questions that mankind have pursued for centuries. As a freelance journalist for the professional wellness community, I was lucky enough to attend the 16th annual Global Wellness Summit hosted in Tel-Aviv; the Israeli innovation scene which was my bucket ...
Good things really do take time. Waterlily’s exclusive new ‘Intensive Hand Therapy’ by SPACEUTICALS is two years in the making and is an opulent textured hand and nail treatment, paying homage to one of the most beautiful parts of us: our hands. Next-gen cosmeceuticals! This ritual of self-care, that moment of nourishing the hands that care and create, features ...
A note from Michelle, Waterlily’s Founder & Formulator Firstly, thank you for your support, love and commitment to our brand. As a grass roots home-grown company it’s been quite the journey and wonderful to still be part of your home care rituals nearly 20 years on. We are beyond grateful to be part of your skincare rituals and your professional treatments in ...
Nearly 2500 years ago, the Ancient Greek Physician, Hippocrates said: 'All disease starts in the gut.' Fast forward to 2022, and his findings were not far from the truth! The health of our gut plays a very important and critical role when it comes to our overall health and wellbeing. It impacts our digestion, mood, energy, hormones, weight, our body's ability to ...
In the modern Western world, bathing has become a utilitarian practice. We quickly hop into the shower before work or rinse our kids off in the bath at the end of the day, usually doing this all on autopilot. Perhaps we manage to run a bubble bath once in a blue moon, but it’s not nearly enough. Because of this, we’re missing out on the restorative benefits of a ...
Self-care refers to activities that help you tend to your physical, emotional and mental health. Through nourishing habits and routines, you can take better care of yourself when times get tough and consistently show up as your best self. Contrary to what some might think, self-care is not about indulgence or selfishness. After all, you cannot pour from an empty cup. By ...
The Waterlily Collection is our flagship collection, making use of aromatherapy, botanical concentrates and omega-rich plants to formulate the dreamiest professional collection of botanical skincare imaginable. The Waterlily Hydration Essentials Collection Each product is lovingly hand-crafted at our Botanical Laboratory in Brisbane, informed by founder Michelle ...
My first Waterlily Spa Facial The first time I was introduced to the world of spa, I was almost thirty. For nearly thirty years I had never had a spa treatment in my life, and had never had a massage either. I’m what you could call a late bloomer—I also didn’t know what a day spa was. But that all changed one day when I visited the Waterlily James St concept store, ...
At Waterlily, we collaborate and work alongside leaders in spa and wellness. Last year, I sat down (over Zoom) to talk with the fantastic global tourism leader and Wellness Tourism Summit Founder, Katherine Droga. Katherine has over 20 years of experience working in the tourism sector and has lived a life full of transformative wellness experiences. Katherine is also ...
We’ve put together our Waterlily Gift Guide to help you buy considered, thoughtful and gorgeous gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. Read on for ideas for everyone from your best friend who always smells amazing, your day spa aficionado Mum, and your work bestie who makes Mondays feel more like Friday. Give the gift of luminous skin this holiday season. ...
Vitamin A (or as I like to call it.. Vitamin Yay!) has quickly become the show-stopping red carpet superstar of cosmeceutical actives. And with good reason! Also known as retinol, this multi-tasking vitamin dangles the dual promise of treating acne while anti-ageing skin by smoothing wrinkles, brightening tone and refining texture. You’ve got it, versatile, good ...
What are you doing this weekend? I hope whatever you have planned, it involves time for self-care, love and compassion, whatever that looks like for you. As for me, I've spent weekends walking, spending cherished time with friends and family (social distancing of course) and listening, reading and thinking about many things. I've curated a list of them below, in case ...
As we celebrate our 15th birthday, people often ask me the inspiration behind the creation of Waterlily. Like any idea that stands the test of time there is often a perfect storm of reasons. On reflection I believe my main motivation was the opportunity to consciously create a company culture that I was proud of. One that was inclusive, nurturing and honouring. One ...
Salute to Summer! A seasonal approach to skincare is the foundation of the slow skincare movement. Honouring your skin the way you would any other organ ensures optimum health by harnessing nutrients that align with seasonal demands to nourish, protect and defend from inflammation and ageing indications to age-proof skin for intense results. Summer months are ...
Nurturing skin into great health is at the heart of our passion. No time is there more demand for loving care than when it comes to winter skin. Naturopathic ingredients and omega rich fatty acids that promote barrier function and strengthen skin resilience is what Waterlily does best. Here we reveal expert help to show you how we work with beauty professionals to ...
Great summer skin demands hard working actives dispensed in clinical concentrations to target pigmentation, dehydration and congestion. Photo damage from UVA + UVB along with oxidative stress from environmental pollutants speed up the ageing process. So embrace summer with a blend of potent antioxidants and vitamins essential for cellular protection and repair. The ...
Summer skin is luminous clear and refined. The warmer months mean an increase in sebum. Skin is prone to the clashing conditions of both dehydration and excess oil which can lead to congestion and break outs. Outdoor living is a chance to show off beautiful bare skin, so a healthy, clear glowing complexion is the perfect accessory for every event this holiday season. ...
Skin works hard. Putting aesthetics aside for a moment, our health relies on our skin to protect us from our environment, make Vitamin D, regulate body temperature, boost immune function. It allows us to interact with our environment and senses the world around us. We expose it to so much stress through lifestyle, sun damage, oxidation and lack of ...
“Small-batch production, with its overtones of freshness, potency and artisanal craftsmanship, has been big news in the food sector for the past five years. Now, the philosophy is being embraced by the beauty industry as the next stage in the evolution of natural and organic.” THE FUTURE LABORATORY In an age where instant gratification, automation and ...
Embracing a seasonal approach to living is not only kind to the planet, it’s good for our health. One of the many reasons I love travelling to Rome is that the Italians sure know how to eat. I’m not talking about the culinary alchemy you see on Master Chef. I mean the two resolute aspects of any Roman kitchen. Eating local produce and eating it in season. ...
This season welcomes the launch of a luxurious new body care collection formulated exclusively for Spa and Wellness. A wellness edit of deeply nourishing home care entwining exotic Lime Caviar with skin conditioning botanicals, pure essential oils, omega rich serums and anti-ageing vitamins. The result is a body care solution to visibly replenish, revitalise, ...