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What is Aldavine?

EYE BAGS AND DARK CIRCLES ARE NO MATCH FOR THIS POWERFUL INGREDIENT Dark circles and eye bags are a dead giveaway of a tired, aging face. While you might not be able to squeeze in some extra sleep or turn back the time, there are some effective ways you can banish pesky eye bags for good! One ingredient that is proven to be powerful against...

What are Actives and Why Does Your Skin Need Them?

At MISMO we are always talking about our ‘active Ingredients’ and how your skin benefits from them. Here’s the nitty-gritty of what this all really means! What are Active Ingredients? Actives are natural ingredients that have been scientifically proven to adjust the structures of skin at a cellular level. This basically means Actives help repair,...

MISMO’s Rejuvenating Facial

Beauty salons may be closed but don’t let that stop you from rediscovering your radiance this spring! Here we have outlined how to look and feel your best this season. MISMO’s Spring Facial focuses on restoring the skin from the drying effects of winter by removing debris & dead skin cells and showcases our skincare range...

MSM and Pets How Much to Use

MiSMo MSM and how to use it for pets is a question we are often asked. MSM is a great supplement to feed your pets. Often as they get older, conditions similar to those we humans experience are evident in your pets. Below is a collection of comments from our customers who use MSM for their dogs, cats, horses, goats and even chicken and ducks. One...

MSM and Aloe Secret Weapons for All Bites and Sunburn

With the arrival of holidays we begin to experience some of the down sides of that warm weather and hot sun. From forgetting to lather on the sunscreen, to being eaten alive by mozzies, warm weather has its own hazards that interfere with our enjoyment of the finer weather. Keeping happy and comfortable throughout the summer can be made a little...

Distilled MSM Vs Crystallised MSM

We are often asked the question what is the difference between MSM Powder and Distilled MSM, so we thought it might be worth sharing the explanation. While both look and taste the same the difference between the two lies in the manufacturing process.

What Moisturiser Should I Use?

At MiSMo we believe the day and night cream is a bit of a myth. We firmly believe it’s simply all about the weather! If it’s hot and humid then a lighter moisturise is in order. If it’s windy and cold, a heavier moisturiser is in order. Most importantly, be guided by your skin type in moderate weather and when the weather changes tweak your moisturiser...

Best Oil Free Moisturiser! For Men Too

It’s light, its oil free – it truly is the best darn Oil free moisturiser you will find and it’s natural! MiSMo’s Boost Oil Free Moisturiser can be used by a number of skin types, in particular if you are looking for a light moisturiser for men, then look no further! Boost Oil Free Moisturiser makes for the perfect after shave moisturiser that...

Benefits of MSM

The benefits of taking a daily oral dose of MSM are extensive. Inflammation is common to many conditions including Arthritis; Joint and Muscle pain from exercise or strains; Allergies; Skin problems including Rosacea and acne. Even scarring can be reduced using MSM. The anti-inflammatory properties of MSM act swiftly in most cases to improve many...

Why do I get pimples?

In the simplest of terms, the cause of pimples is blocked pores. There are a number of reasons your pores could be blocked: Too much oil on the skin Hormones Dead skin cells sitting on the surface of the skin Makeup clogging pores Bacteria and free radicals Having too much oil on the skin could...

What is hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic Acid is a plant derived gel that re-hydrates the skin. Also known as Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronon or HA. Hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight which is why it plumps the skin so well. Hyaluronic acid is known as the king of the hydrators. It is found naturally in the body in...

What is the difference between Rejuvenating Gel and ACE Vitamin C Serum?

We are often asked at MiSMo what the difference is between the two treatment serums we stock. Here it is in a nutshell; They are both serums which means they are concentrated, active anti-ageing products. Rejuvenating Gel is "water based" and contains no oil. A-C-E Vitamin C Serum is an oil and contains no water.