How did you get into the beauty industry and what led you to create your brand Sabbia Co?
I have been passionate about health and wellness since completing my Yoga and Pilates training 10 years ago. It wasn’t until I came off contraception in my early 20’s that I started to struggle with my skin and post-pill acne. At the time I felt like I had tried every supplement and skincare brand but nothing would clear my skin, this is when I started to study Chinese Medicine to understand what was going on in my body and how I could heal it naturally. Once I understood how I could heal my skin I became passionate about helping others heal theirs, this led me to study Cosmetic Chemistry and then launch Sabbia Co in 2019. A skincare brand that bridges the gap between Cosmetic Science and Plant Based Medicine to create results-driven skincare that’s better for our health and the planet. 

What is your favourite product from your collection & why?
I couldn’t live without our Core Skin Kit, it h

Gluten Free | Vegan

Serves 12
Prep: 15 minutes
Setting time: 1 hour

Ingredients.

Base:
1 C almond flour
¼ C desiccated coconut
¼ C rice malt syrup
¼ C coconut oil, melted

Middle:
½ C natural peanut butter

Top:
80g dark chocolate, melted
Sea salt

Method.

1. Prepare the base by mixing almond flour, rice malt syrup and coconut oil together until a sticky mixture has formed.

2. Press into a silicon cup tray evenly and firmly, about ½ cm in height.

3. Next, spoon 1 tsp of peanut butter on top of each base.

4. Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute, stirring frequently, and then pour 1 tsp over each cup. 

5. Sprinkle with sea salt and then place in the freezer for at least 1 hour to set.

6. Enjoy! Best stored in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

We are all susceptible to suffering from moments of stress throughout life - whether it be from work pressure, family matters, finances or health concerns, this feeling is one that can ebb & flow depending on what we have going on in our lives.

Keeping stress levels low is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being as high stress has the ability to affect: immune system, digestive health, sleep, anxiety & depression, cardiovascular health and so much more. And although it can be hard to completely avoid stress, there are definitely techniques and tools we can implement in our everyday lives, to keep stress levels low.

Physical & Movement

1. Exercise: Engage in regular physical activity like pilates, walking, jogging or yoga to release endorphins and reduce stress. You don't have to spend hours in the gym or go on lengthy runs - even if you can squeeze in 20 minutes of low impact pilates, your body & mind will feel better for the movement!
2. Deep Breathing: Practice ...

If you are a member of our online platform or attend classes in-person at our Gold Coast studio, you will know just how much we love incorporating strength based exercises into our Pilates workouts. 

Strength & Pilates are two forms of movement that individually offer several benefits for the body,  but when the two forms of training are combined, the benefits are countless.

We are so excited to introduce even more strength based workouts to both our platform & studio classes over the coming months, and in celebration of this we wanted to share some of our favourite reasons on why pairing these modalities can be so beneficial!

1. Improved Core Strength: Pilates focuses extensively on core strength, while strength training can target specific muscle groups. By combining the two, you can develop a stronger core, which is essential for overall stability and posture.
   
   
2. Enhanced Flexibility: Pilates emphasises flexibility and mobility, which can complement the sometimes rigid nature...

Journaling can be such a powerful tool for self-improvement, self-expression, and overall mental well-being. It is a practice I have turned to so many times throughout my life as it provides me with a safe space to express my emotions, thoughts & feelings, whilst also helping me to reduce stress and boost my creative thinking. 

If you are new to journaling or if it is a tool you have been using for a while, I wanted to take the time to share with you some of my favourite journal prompts, that I return back to, time after time.

So find a quiet space, switch off from distractions, grab your notebook and get started with one of my go-to journal prompts.

Alexz. x

• What are three things you're grateful for today, and why?
  
  
• What is a recent challenge you faced and how did you overcome it?
  
  
• What are your top three priorities for the week ahead, and how do you plan to achieve them?
  
  
• Write about a goal you've been procrastinating on. What's holding you back, and how can you overcome it...

Vegan option | Gluten free option

Serves 8
Prep: 15 minutes
Setting time: 30 minutes

Ingredients.

2 C rice puffs
2 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
2 tbsp desiccated coconut
1 tbsp raw sugar
½ C natural peanut butter
½ C coconut oil
¼ C honey*
150g dark chocolate, melted
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Your favourite Easter chocolate, chopped, to sprinkle on top*

Method.

1. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut oil and honey.

2. In a larger bowl, combine rice puffs with cacao and raw sugar.

3. Combine the wet mixture to the dry and then press down firmly into a lined tray approximately 8x12cm in size.

4. Melt dark chocolate with olive oil and then pour on top of the base.

5. Sprinkle with your favourite Easter chocolate and then place in the freezer to set for at least 30 minutes.

6. Once set, slice, and enjoy! Store in the fridge.

Vegan option: Sub honey for pure maple syrup.

Gluten free option: Ensure all chocolate is gluten free.