Natural Beauty

The beauty tweaks you need to make for the new season Bring on the winter. You’ve dug out the warm coats from the back of the wardrobe and the fridge is stocked with shopping for an afternoon’s souping. But, is your skincare also set for the season? Read on to find out whether some simple changes to your beauty routine could help keep your skin looking and feeling its best...

3 steps to more spa-like bathing at home If you were to spend a restful weekend away in a luxurious hotel, we’re willing to bet it would include a long, scented soak. But, why wait until then? While you might not be able to fit...

Here’s why this natural ingredient should be a key player in your nail care routine There’s a raft of health benefits to coconut oil when you include it in your diet – from increasing your levels of ‘good’ cholesterol to potentially reduce the risk of...

You might feel as though you are doing everything right where your oily skin is concerned. Maybe you have a bathroom cabinet filled with cleansers, toners, masks, exfoliators and mattifying makeup. However, you may be surprised to hear that you could be doing more harm...

Feel beautiful from head to toe with this wonder oil It seems there’s no limit to the strange and wonderful ingredients currently hitting the beauty shelves recently, from seahorse plankton to dragons’ blood, we’ve seen it all. But what is hemp seed oil, where does...

It doesn’t matter what treatment you put on your tresses if you’re not looking after them from the inside too Want luscious locks? First step: make sure you eat plenty of protein. This essential nutrient plays a crucial role in keeping your hair – the...

Want smooth, soft skin? This simple homemade face mask uses natural ingredients to deliver a huge dose of hydration, helping to ward off wrinkles We love them on toast and in salads, but avocado is amazing for our skin, too. There’s now evidence to show...

Want clear, glowing skin? This simple facemask can help soothe and calm your complexion This moisturising and soothing homemade mask contains the traditional curry spice turmeric. Turmeric has played a role in Indian beauty treatments for centuries thanks to its main active ingredient - curcumin....

From acne to ageing, dry bits to itchy bits, a Manuka honey facemask could be your perfect-skin solution Nature comes up with some incredible things, doesn’t she? Manuka honey is definitely one of them. It has antibacterial properties – helping clear spots and blemishes –...

Because breakfast does NOT have to be boring….. Suitable for Vegetarians Difficulty Easy Serves 2 Prep time 10 minutes plus overnight resting Nutrients per serving:  Energy Total fat Saturates Protein Fibre Carbs Sugar Salt 614 kcal 20 g 11 g 10.5 g 4.5 g 91...

The mineral that can boost skin, brighten teeth, and ease aching muscles The tide is turning on salt. Having been blamed for everything from high cholesterol and obesity to poor heart health, it’s suddenly become the A-lister’s beauty favourite for its regenerative superpowers, and is...

Apple cider vinegar is delicious as a dressing for salads and offers a whole host of health benefits when consumed as part of a balanced diet. But did you know that this popular condiment is also a wonderful treatment for your hair and scalp? Handpicked...