Clean Beauty Skincare

Sometimes nicknamed “liquid gold”, you may have seen this natural ingredient on the backs of shampoo bottles and moisturisers. What exactly is argan oil, though, and how can it benefit your hair and skin? What is argan oil? Argan oil is a wonderfully rich oil that’s sourced from the kernels of the Moroccan argan tree. Known for its light yet moisturising texture, it’s been used for centuries in both food,...

Morrocan oil is a medium-weight oil, which is the perfect consistency to moisturise all skin types. Around ten years ago, Moroccan oil had a little bit of buzz about it, and we think it’s still deserving of the hype. This liquid gold is linked to...

Is razor burn the price you have to pay for fuzz-free follicles? Shaving with a razor is arguably the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to remove unwanted facial and body hair. For millions around the world, shaving is a regular part of their morning skincare...

Let’s be honest. New skincare trends emerge all the time. From castor oil making a comeback to a renewed interest in witch-hazel,1 choosing the right product to suit your skin can be a minefield. As a nation, we’re serious about our skincare too. It’s thought that...

Some people swear by toner as an essential step in their skincare routine. Others have never used face toner, and have no idea why you would. Toner doesn’t clean, and it doesn’t moisturise, so there’s a bit of mystery around what it does. However, toner...

Fresh, juicy fruits don’t just have to be a treat for your tastebuds. There are so many tropical fruits out there which can also do wonders for your skin. This includes papaya (also known as pawpaw), a fleshy fruit that’s native to Central and South...

Hanna Sillitoe, author of Skin Healing Expert: Your 5 Pillar Plan for Calm, Clear Skin and Romi Olley, Holland & Barret’s beauty expert, reveal how to nourish your skin from the inside out It’s more than skin deep “I got acne as a teenager,” says...

From 10-step skincare routines to complicated formulations, there are so many different skincare products out there to choose from.1 If you’re wondering what AHAs are and how they work, we’ve got everything you need to know below. What are AHAs? AHAs stand for ‘Alpha Hydroxy...

We have all grown up with old wives tales about what is lucky, how to make your garden grow or what to feed your children. And we know that most of them are not based in much fact. So, why do so many of still...

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...