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8 Apr 2026

Spring Skin: A Scientist's Guide to Transitioning Your Skincare Routine

Spring sneaks in sideways in New Zealand: warm afternoons, climbing UV, and humidity swings that leave your skin genuinely confused. After a harsh winter or long summer, your barrier is more compromised than it looks. A good moisturiser does not just sit on the skin; it repairs it. And sunscreen? That is always a separate step. Dr Isaac Flitta explains why.

8 Apr 2026

Propolis + MGO 823: The Science Behind Our Hand Cream

Author: Sara Samavati & Dr. Isaac Flitta Totika Health Hand Cream 50ml Why Hands Are The Hardest Skincare Challenge Your hands face more abuse than any other part of your body. They're washed 20-50 times daily, exposed to harsh soaps, subjected to temperature extremes, immersed in water, covered in sanitizer, and constantly touching surfaces that strip away protective oils. Then we expect them to look moisturized, feel soft, and heal quickly from cracks, splits, and inflammation. It's an...

8 Apr 2026

I'm a Cosmetic Chemist. Here's Why I'm a Business Partners with a Design Engineer"

Author: Sara Samavati, Business Partner & Director of Skincare Solutions The Meeting That Changed Everything I came to New Zealand with a Master's degree in Animal Husbandry and Agriculture from Germany and training as an Organic Skincare Formulator from the UK. My fascination with bees wasn't just academic; it was personal. I wanted to understand how these incredible creatures created substances with such powerful properties for skin. When I met Dr Isaac Flitta, I didn't expect to meet...