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Bestow Bone Broth Recipe

Did you know  that bone broth is awesome because it’s one of the best things you can eat to heal a ‘leaky gut’ ?It’s so easy to make because you can add all the ingredients to a slow cooker and leave it for the day or overnight. It’s nutrient dense, easy to digest and boosts gut health. From a nutritional point of view, bone broth offers three important things: amino acids, gelatin and minerals.The amino acids in bone broth contain glycine and proline. Glycine is converted in...

The Art Of Cold Brew

Yes, it’s hot. We’re all feeling it. Cool off with your favourite tea cold brewed. Sounds simple right? It is, but there are some important steps to follow for this refreshing drink. First, let’s start with some of the great reasons to cold brew your tea.  1. SMOOTH TASTE Cold water produces a different quality of tea. Compared to a hot brew, you’ll be drinking less caffeine and fewer catechins, meaning a smooth, less bitter tea. 2. NEW FLAVOURS Re-discovering your favourite te...

Recipe: Tasty Tahini by Bestow Beauty

1/4 cup of tahini paste1/4 cup of water1 tablespoon of olive oil1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty OilJuice of one lemon1 teaspoon of dijon mustard1 teaspoon of honey1 clove of garlic, crushed Blend all the above ingredients with a stick blender. Store in a jar in the fridge for several days. ...

What you need to know about pigmentation and how to treat it.

Lets begin with a little background Melanin is a pigment which is produced in the skin cell, which causes skin coloration. Tyrosine (an amino acid) is converted to melanin through a series of complex thermal steps in the skin cells. This process may be effected by many different factors. What are the different types of pigmentation? Melasma (also known as Chloasma) is believed to be estrogen driven, only effecting women. Appears as a blotchy, brownish pigmentation o...

How do fermented foods promote gut health?

Skin-friendly Fermented Foods for Gut HealthYou can’t read a magazine or scan a newsfeed these days without being told about the amazing benefits of fermented foods. These special foods do indeed have a significant role to play in gut health and feature in the Bestow Love Your Gut Programme for this reason. Here’s the skinny on how fermented foods can promote gut health and support beautiful skin.What are fermented foods?Fermented foods are food or drinks that have been pre-digeste...

Before & After - Laser Genesis

Laser Genesis is a treatment primarily to increase collagen in the derma layers of the skin, whilst also treating fine blood vessels and sun damage.Perfect for that neck & decollete area that is prone to aging. It will gently warm the treatment area, Laser Genesis does not hurt.Laser Genesis also treats Rosacea, active acne, discoloured and sun-damaged hands, and most of all it tightens and clears your complexion.This is an Advanced Facial that's a clinic favourite!...