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...

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...

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...

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about apple cider vinegar – what it does, who it could benefit, and how to take it Written by Charlotte Haigh on December 9, 2018 Reviewed by Dr Sarah Schenker on December 17, 2018 You may have...

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...

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....

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...

As they say, knowledge is power – and what goes into your skincare is no exception While it's easy to be won over by fancy packaging and clever marketing, knowing exactly what's in your favourite products is the first step towards better skin and improving...

If your hair feels weak, brittle and lifeless, then don’t worry as there are some easy and inexpensive ways to nourish your scalp and restore the lustre to your locks. Instead of splashing out on pricey haircare products that might contain nasty chemicals and preservatives,...

We asked our skincare expert, Faeza Khan, how she boosts her winter skincare. Here she shares her must-haves and top tips to give your skin some TLC this season. Ace your winter skincare routine It’s a must to ensure healthy hydrated skin in winter, so...

You'll find them in body scrubs and even some toothpastes and hairsprays Microbeads are little pieces of plastic found in many of your bathroom staples thanks to their abrasive properties. They are small enough to pass through water filters and end up into the sea...

Clean beauty is the latest hot topic and we think it’s great! We sat down with the founder of natural beauty company Beauty Kitchen, Jo-Anne Chidley to find out how and why she is creating sustainable and clean beauty products (We also get the scoop...