Entries by Martin Cote

12 Essential Hair Care Tips for Teenagers

Hair is very important during adolescence. It enables young people to be different and to feel attractive. However, when hormones kick in during the teen years, it can become more of a hassle. Having great hair also means having a healthy way of living; it’s not a gift of nature. Therefore, looking for simple ways […]

Taking Care of Your Skin During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, anatomical and hormonal changes can cause many skin imperfections. The skin changes, but fortunately, there are things you can do to soothe and reduce these discomforts. Here is a list of common skin changes that can occur during pregnancy: STRETCH MARKS Almost 90% of pregnant women will notice their skin cracking revealing pinkish […]

Our Tips for Happy Feet

Did you know that one quarter of your bones are in your feet? Even if they are one of the most under-appreciated limb in our body, they are the most overworked and the most reliable that can handle mile upon mile of supporting our body weight. Giving them a little TLC would provide relief not […]

Dandruff: Harmless but So Annoying

Dandruff is a common benign condition affecting almost one out of two persons, mainly younger men. Marked by itching and flaking skin on your scalp, the symptoms tend to worsen during the dry winter months. Pinpointing the exact cause of your itchy, flaky scalp can be difficult but the most common factors that could investigate […]

The Best Soap for You

The eternal shower and bath question: Bar or body wash? Ask around and you’ll probably get firm answers. Either you are strictly a body wash person or forever loyal to your bar soap. Here’s our input on the matter: If you are just looking for a way to get clean at the end of the […]

Neolia butter and lotion: complementary or seperate entities ?

With a wide range of creams, butters and body lotions on the market, making a smart choice for skin care can become complicated. In fact, moisturizers contain a combination of humectants and emollients. Humectants have an effect on moisturizing the skin and the ability to retain its water while emollients act on nutrition. Understanding your […]

Olive Oil vs Coconut Oil: Who Is the Ultimate Winner?

For years, oils have been rated and ranked for their health benefits, their uses and their popularity as we are constantly learning about their characteristics and virtues… Since olive oil and coconut oil are the favoured oils at Néolia, we decided to engage them in a superhero combat to determine which one is the ultimate […]

The Importance of Conditioning

Do you often look in the mirror and find yourself thinking your hair looks dull? Many things can contribute to making your hair seem less than unharmed even if you avoid the typical assailants such as hot tools. The drying effects of seasonal arid air both inside (thanks to your radiator) and outside (cold winter […]