Dry skin is a skin type, and dehydration refers to a skin condition. Dry skin lacks oil because it produces less sebum than normal skin, and the lack of sebum means the skin is without the lipids it needs to retain moisture and to build a strong barrier to protect against external aggressors, using…
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It is that time of year again, when the weather’s gorgeous and there should be nothing more joyous than lying in the grass, eating strawberries and having fun, but for hayfever sufferers, a relaxing day in the sun becomes a tortuous experience, seen through teary eyes and interrupted by a perpetually streaming nose can easily…
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After a very long, wet, cold and snowy winter there is promise of warm sunnier climates heading our way, so this is the ideal time to get out skin into tip top condition and silky smooth. Our skin suffers most during the winter months. Not only does have to deal with the cold weather but…
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At last, winter is now at an end but is your skin, in particular your lips, paying the price for harsh winter conditions? Are they dry, chapped and flaky,? The average thickness of the skin on the body is 0.6 mm, on the face it is 0.12 mm , but on the lips and around…
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Are your new year’s resolutions waving a little thin? What were they? to get fit? to lose excess weight? to get toned? How is it going or are you struggling? Perhaps this blog might help you get back on track as we look into the benefits of exercise on the skin and how can it…
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Tips to ensure your skin remains soft, nourished & calm over the winter months. Our skin is going to take the full blast of harsh changes from our surrounding elements; central heating, biting wind, rapid changes in temperatures – going from hot to cold or visa versa can play havoc on the skin, leaving it…
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How STRESS affects your skin. Stress happens to everyone, and signs of stress can show up on your skin in ways you won’t like – Stress can be a good but equally a bad thing too, and sometimes you just can’t avoid it. The best the best thing to do is to recognize your own stress…
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We love our natural skincare products but also recorgnise how crucial it is to look after your skin from within – you are, after all what you eat! Late nights, too much alcohol and sugar can soon show itself in dull, devitalised or a dreaded breakout. So the old adage “You are what you eat” –…
Read More5 Tips to get soft smooth hands With Spring in the air, now is the time to focus on our hands. If your hands are suffering the “alligator” look with dry scaly skin, use these quick tips to get your hands looking soft and smooth. Use a moisturizing soap with Shea butter and Olive Oil to soften hands. Hand-made…
Read MoreAre your hormones affecting your skin? Hormones are blamed for everything, but one thing is for sure they can play havoc with your skin. Long before menopause, hormonal production shifts start showing their signs on your face – To maintain a healthy balanced skin, now is the time to start treating your hormonal skin issues…
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