Clean Beauty

We've all heard the term "clean beauty", and it's looking as if it's a game changer for the beauty industry. Clean beauty products have natural origins and are free from synthetic ingredients that are thought to be harmful. Many of the beauty buys we use on a daily basis are made with synthetic chemical ingredients – but are they really necessary? Are there alternatives that are just as effective, but...

Avocado on toast, avocado salad, avocado spread, avocado, avocado, avocado…. You can even get avocado face masks…. Is there anything you can’t do with avocado? Possibly not, but what we do want to focus on, is the relationship between this slightly obscure-shaped green fruit (yep,...

It is possible for beauty to be kind to your skin, but is it being kind to the planet? None of us are strangers to the concept of sustainable living, but not everybody realises it applies to beauty now too. For example, in the form...

If you’re a fan of deeply nourishing, natural hair and body care, Shea butter is probably an ingredient you’re already familiar with. But have you thought about trying Shea nut oil too? It may not be as well-known as the butter variety, but this rich-natural oil...

Do you want to plump and firm your tired, fatigued skin? Here we discuss coenzyme Q10 benefits for skin and what makes this ingredient a valuable addition to your daily skincare cocktail. But before we delve into why you might what to add a coenzyme Q10...

You’ve probably come across aromatic black cumin seeds sprinkled on top of your naan bread before. But did you know the oil extracted from these seeds could also work wonders on your skin and hair? Here we delve into black seed oil benefits to reveal why...

Lavender oil has many uses and benefits. A simple, homemade lavender-infused oil can be added to everything from cleaning products, to your skincare regime, to your cooking. Read on to find out how to make your own lavender oil. But first, a distinction. The recipe...

Did you know that approximately 6 million adults have used CBD in the UK?1 And it seems CBD users aren’t afraid of sharing their hemp-love, with the #CBD featuring in 11.M posts on Instagram to date.2 So, what exactly is all the fuss about? It...

Why is CBD used in topical skincare products? The beauty and skincare world snatched up CBD for its soothing and hydrating qualities, and you can now find it in face creams, balms, lotions and salves everywhere. Are you interested in giving it a go? We...

Searching for a brand-new beauty product that’ll unclog your pores and leave your skin feeling softer, cleaner, and free from blemishes? Salicylic acid could be the one. If putting acid on your face sounds a little scary, don’t worry! Salicylic acid is actually a type...

Are cannabis and hemp oil the same thing? Can you get high on hemp? What is hemp seed oil used for? What is hemp oil exactly? Pull up a pew, we’re going to answer your burning hemp oil questions right here… Q1. What is hemp...

Do you fancy treating yourself to a face, body or all-over scrub with a ‘recipe’ that you’ve made yourself? What a wonderful idea! DIY scrubs are quick and easy to make and, the beauty of them is, you know exactly what’s in them because you’ve...

After an organic beauty fix? You’re in luck (and in for a treat), we happen to know of a fair few organic beauty products that are well worth spending some time hovering over… When it comes to the organic beauty market, demand for certified organic...