BON CHARGE launches The BON CHARGE Method, an immersive guided wellness experience led by personal trainer to the stars

BON CHARGE launches The BON CHARGE Method, an immersive guided wellness experience led by personal trainer to the stars

Sydney, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

17 June 2026, New York, United States: With demand for wellness technology rising across the US, today, premium wellness brand BON CHARGE™ and personal trainer to the stars, Flik Swan, launched The BON CHARGE Method. The new guided wellness experience available on YouTube is designed to build lasting elite recovery and biohacking rituals into daily life. 

The launch represents an evolution for the brand and a long-term educational platform for shaping the future of lifestyle routines through redefining how wellbeing technologies are experienced. The first four complimentary environment-led experiences focus on expert movement, breathwork, performance, relaxation and beauty for time-poor Americans.

Designed for wellness exploration, it incorporates cutting-edge science-backed wellness tools in immersive guided practices that help people achieve greater consistency and deeper transformation at home. Led by Flik Swan it provides professional expertise which is reserved for A-list clientele, including international supermodels and Hollywood actresses. 

It arrives amid a rapid surge in popularity for wellness technologies, as BON CHARGE’s Global Wellness Trend Report 2026 surveyed 2,000 US adults, revealing 31% of adults have used red light therapy, rising to over half (53%) among those aged 18–34. Meanwhile, emerging technology, PEMF has seen rapid adoption with 66% of US users starting in the past year.

Flik Swan, a renowned professional dancer, has over 25 years working in movement, performance and health. She has performed with The Royal Shakespeare Company and for multiple West End shows, including, Chicago, Grease and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Outside of this, her credits include being the dance and body double for Lily James in the film, Cinderella, and her role as the showgirl, Myrna in Doctor Who. 

Now accessible to a wider audience through The BON CHARGE Method, health enthusiasts can build their ideal set-up at home with their preferred wellness routines behind each session. Experience expert guidance from the award winning fitness instructor who provides a refined alternative to high impact workouts utilising her performance background for an approach rooted in posture, control and functional strength.

Experiences:

  1. 360 Sculpt
    Designed specifically around the Red Light Panel, biohackers and wellness explorers can experience a 360 Sculpt workout that delivers full body red light coverage and techniques designed to improve performance.
  2. Sound Bath Meditation
    Guided recovery experience with the Infrared PEMF Mat, blending sound, breathwork and deep rest. Best utilised for evening wind-down rituals by using low-frequency 1–30Hz PEMF settings to support moments of calm, relaxation and reset.
  1. Sculpt & Stretch
    A restorative new category of wellness exploration combining performance and recovery utilising the Red Light Therapy Blanket. Designed for time-poor Americans, this daily wellness ritual focuses on light, mobility, flexibility and movement.
  1. Skin Manifestation
    A luxury at-home experience inspired by modern wellness retreats that supports skin appearance. It combines clinically studied red and near-infrared light wavelengths from the Red Light Face Mask with expert breathwork and relaxation techniques.

With modern life disrupting biology, BON CHARGE is helping people reconnect with the rhythms the body already understands with its science-backed wellness tools. Hosted in luxury wellness facilities and monthly community wellbeing experiences, The BON CHARGE Method builds on this by creating immersive experiences that integrate wellness into everyday life. 

To experience complimentary access to The BON CHARGE method, please visit BON CHARGE’s YouTube channel.

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For more information or sample requests, please contact boncharge@5wpr.com.

Notes to Editors
BON CHARGE Global Wellness Tech Trend Report 2026. Research conducted by Opinium. Global consumer survey of 7,000 adults across the UK, USA (2,000 respondents), UAE and Australia, conducted in December 2025. To find out more, please visit, https://boncharge.com/pages/wellness-tech-report-2026.

ABOUT BON CHARGE
Founded in 2017 by Katie and Andy Mant, BON CHARGE offers science-backed technology designed to restore the biological signals modern environments have removed, supporting your body needs for optimal sleep, recovery, beauty and wellbeing. From light exposure to recovery technologies, BON CHARGE helps people reconnect with the rhythms the body already understands, rather than forcing health through discipline alone. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, every product is rooted in rigorous scientific research and designed to help individuals achieve their wellness goals. Modern Life Disrupts Biology. BON CHARGE Restores It. For more information, visit boncharge.com.

ABOUT Flik Swan
Flik Swan holds an advanced qualification in Functional Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine and is a fitness trainer with over 25 years working in movement, performance and health. With an elite professional career in dance and performance, she combines her background to apply a unique framework to the way we live, recover and thrive. Flik works with private clients who value an intelligent, evidence-informed and sustainable approach to their health, physical transformation and how they live. Experienced in vitality, metabolic health, strength, recovery, sleep optimisation and hormonal health, she works with private clients as a certified sound healing practitioner, mat pilates instructor and intermittent fasting coach. For more information, visit, flikswan.com or follow @flikswan on Instagram.

Contact Info

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How skincare became a signal of personal identity

How skincare became a signal of personal identity

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Skincare has quietly changed. What used to be a simple, behind-the-scenes routine has become something far more personal, a reflection of how we live, what we value, and how much we actually understand about the products we use.

Brands like Nip + Fab are part of that shift, helping bring a more informed, science-led approach into everyday routines.

Also see: Why AI-powered personalised beauty is the next era of skincare and make-up

There is a noticeable change in how people are engaging with skincare. It’s no longer about blindly following a trend or copying a routine seen online.

Consumers are asking questions, reading ingredient lists, and taking a more thoughtful approach. As clinical pharmacist Niki Schoeman (MPharm) explains, skincare has moved beyond habit. It has become something more deliberate, shaped by both knowledge and personal preference.

What ends up on someone’s bathroom shelf says a lot about them. For some, it is about sustainability or cruelty-free formulations. For others, it is about proven performance and results. Either way, skincare has become a quiet but powerful form of self-expression.

Social media has played a big role in this shift. The rise of the ‘bathroom selfie’ feels like a response to years of overly polished beauty content. In a space that has often felt curated to perfection, these glimpses into real routines feel more honest.

Also see: Why your skincare stops working at a certain age – and how to adjust your routine 

There is something disarming about seeing someone in their own space, sharing what they actually use and how they use it. No heavy editing, no unrealistic expectations, just everyday skincare in its rawest form.

At the same time, this move towards authenticity has gone hand in hand with a demand for transparency. Schoeman points out that people are becoming far more selective about where they get their information. Marketing alone is no longer enough. Consumers want to understand what an ingredient does, how it works, and whether it is right for them.

That is where education becomes important. When buyers understand the basics of skincare science, they are far less likely to fall into the trap of chasing every new trend. Instead, they build routines that genuinely work for their skin.

Why peptides are having a moment

Among the ingredients gaining attention right now, peptides stand out,  not because they are loud or trend-driven, but because they fit so naturally into this more considered approach to skincare.

Peptides are essentially short chains of amino acids that act as messengers in the skin. They help signal processes that keep skin looking firm, supported, and resilient. It sounds technical, but in practice, their role is quite straightforward; they help the skin do what it’s already designed to do, just a little more efficiently. And that is part of their appeal.

Unlike more aggressive ingredients that focus on rapid resurfacing, peptides take a quieter, more supportive approach. They work in the background, making them especially appealing to consumers who are moving away from harsh routines and towards a more balanced approach.

They are also easy to incorporate into everyday skincare routines. Peptides layer well with other ingredients and are less likely to cause irritation, making them a practical option for a wide range of skin types, including sensitive skin.

Research is continuing to grow around the role certain peptides can play in supporting collagen, which naturally declines over time. As the conversation around ageing shifts from correction to maintenance, ingredients such as these are becoming increasingly relevant.

According to Schoeman, this reflects a broader change in mindset. There is now less emphasis on doing more and a greater focus on doing what is right for the skin. Over-exfoliation and overly complicated routines are beginning to give way to a more balanced approach that prioritises long-term skin health. The fundamentals, however, remain unchanged. Gentle cleansing, proper hydration and daily sun protection still form the backbone of any effective skincare routine. Peptides do not complicate that foundation; they complement it.

For brands, this shift is influencing not only how products are formulated, but also how they are communicated. Clear, honest information is becoming just as important as the ingredients themselves.

In South Africa, this approach is gaining real traction. Consumers are looking for products that deliver visible results, while also recognising the importance of protecting and maintaining their skin over time.

Ultimately, the rise of peptides speaks to something bigger than a single ingredient trend. It reflects a broader move towards consistency, simplicity and long-term thinking,  a more grounded and sustainable approach to beauty.

Also see: How to Build the Perfect Skincare Routine for Your Skin Type

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