The interview was published in Skins Matter on the 27th of July 2021 Holos translates as ‘entire’, or ‘whole’, in Greek. It’s a word that immediately stood out for holistic therapist Niamh Hogan when she came across it in a massage textbook back in 2003. More than a decade later, it...
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Holos Skincare – Overall Champion at the tenth annual Free-From Skincare Awards
This is an official Holos press release - July 2021 Irish skincare brand Holos scooped top honours, named Overall Champion, at the tenth annual Free-From Skincare Awards.Get Better Butter from the Holos ‘This is More’ range triumphed over 300 different skincare product entries to take the top award, beating luxury and designer...
“A touchy subject” – how to care for sensitive skin?
Holistic therapist and owner of Holos Skincare, Niamh Hogan, advises on caring for sensitive skinThe interview was published in Belfast Telegraph on the 10th of July 2021What does having sensitive skin actually mean?Sensitive skin is skin that is easily irritated and is reactive, but is a very broad term as...
Using Oil on your skin – Here’s the low down!
They are good for your skin. I promise. I hear all sorts of thing about using oils on your skin, especially your face, from "they block your pores" to " they leave a greasy residue" to "oils are bad for your skin". I want to dispel these myths and tell...
Why Holos Super Natural Activity range is a Skincare Savior?
The Super Natural Activity range bridges the gap between natural skincare & cosmeceutical skincare. It is created using 100% plant-based ingredients alongside scientifically proven plant actives (cosmeceuticals). It is also vegan, cruelty-free and eco-friendly. In short, Super Natural Activity harmonises Nature, Science and Consciousness. There are 4 products in the...
Cold Water Plunge
What would you do for a healthy challenge? Would you jump into the sea? I did! It was a bit of a coincidence. I have read about this Iceman guy, Wim Hof. He says that breathing techniques, meditation and exposing your body to coldness will make you strong, happy and...
My top three Holos products
Niamh asked me about my 3 favourite Holos products. Well, my bathroom shelf is very… pink. I do not like to have too many products. I like simple solutions that work. Do not get me wrong, I love trying and testing new things but the Japanese routine containing 17 steps...
When it comes to ethics Holos Skincare takes things very seriously…
We make skincare products, we make products that benefit your skin through skin surface and epidermal nutrition. The most important thing is that our products work but we will NOT do that without a thought for the world we live in. Here are some of the things we do to...
Layer up for winter
Moisturizers for very cold weatherWe have written recently about winter skincare. Living in Ireland gives us pretty stable and predictable weather. But what if the temperature will fall below zero degrees? Is it still safe to use your usual skincare products? If you can stay at home, fine. Stick to...
Winter skin must-haves
To keep your skin in good condition you need to hydrate it. To keep the moisture in the skin is a different story and may be a challenge winter time. The weather, air condition and heating are not skin-friendly. But do not worry. There is a simple solution. Just two...