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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.

What Exactly is Mineral Makeup?

You’ve heard along the grapevine that Mineral makeup is considered a more natural alternative to the regular makeup out there on the market and that it has some terrific benefits for your skin. But what’s so great about the ingredients and what exactly can it do for me, are some very important questions that we have answered below: Pure...

Treat Acne Naturally

Pimples and acne are difficult to contend with on a daily basis. Not only just from a product standpoint but in severe cases, self-confidence among other things can also be affected. When dealing with these skin issues there are a couple of ways to go about it and in most cases just like our belief when dealing with pain, the best way is to tackle...

MSM Pain Relief for Pets

For many people, their pets become part of the family and it’s heartbreaking when they are in pain. One of the best food supplements proven to extend the quality of life for ageing and pain inflicted pets is MSM! MSM (also known as Organic Sulphur) is a safe and effective supplement to give to your pets. It has the same toxicity as water! How does...

Zinc – Your very own natural sunscreen

Zinc is a wonderful natural sunscreen. There has been a good deal written about banning some of the chemical ingredients used in sunscreens due to health scares in recent times. MiSMo has never agreed with using chemical ingredients for sun protection. While it is good to enjoy the great outdoors and get your Vitamin D fix, it’s very important particularly...