Summer

Whether you're strolling around the park or lying on a tropical beach, you're exposed to the sun’s harmful rays. While some sun exposure is good for us – it provides vitamin D and increases serotonin levels (the happy hormone) – too much can cause burning and lead to skin damage. Of course, the easiest way to avoid over-exposure is to cover up and limit time spent in the sun; but...

Make your very own mosquito spray with essential oils and keep the bugs at bay. Apply your spray between sunset and sunrise as this is when mosquitoes are most active. Store your spray in an airtight spritz bottle, preferably in a cool, dark place. Heat,...

Switch off from the start of your hols with these top tips to unwind A quarter of all Brits take around five days to switch off on holiday, with a fifth of us saying it’s so hard to disconnect from work we never completely relax...

Summer is here – hooray! But that long overdue sunshine can really take its toll on skin, sapping it of moisture and leaving us looking dull and dehydrated. Luckily, we’ve got a heap-load of natural solutions. Skin that holds its moisture will look healthier and...

Whether you're strolling around the park or lying on a tropical beach, you're exposed to the sun’s harmful rays. While some sun exposure is good for us – it provides vitamin D and increases serotonin levels (the happy hormone) – too much can cause burning...

If you want your skin to be in tip-top condition during the summer months, you need to use sunscreen several times a day to protect it from the sun’s harmful UV rays, drink plenty of water to keep hydrated, and try to incorporate some skin-boosting...

In the summer, it’s essential to apply sunscreen to protect your skin from sun damage. But fighting the harmful effects of the sun doesn’t end with SPF sun cream. Eating nourishing, hydrating food could also provide protection from the inside out. Read on to find...

Summer’s here bringing great weekends of having a laugh with friends and family, days out and maybe the odd festival. However, despite the vast increase in healthier food options available recently, it’s easy to give into temptation and eat greasy, stodgy foods that are high...

It may seem challenging to look glamorous when you’re staying in a tent at a festival, a long way from the nearest bathroom, but it’s not impossible to try and feel your best. Traditionally, festivals may not be the most beauty-friendly events, but we’re here...

When you’re packing for a long weekend of watching your favourite bands and camping with your friends at a summer festival, it’s easy to forget the little extras that can make the whole experience far more comfortable. From fresh water and vital toiletries, snacks to...

It’s very important that you look after your skin today if you want to have good skin in the decades to come. You definitely need to have a good daily skincare regime, suitable for your particular skin type. Whilst most of us have a skincare...

It’s no secret that festivals can be chaotic, messy and tiring…but the music and good times keep us coming back each year. So whether you’re heading to your first ever festival with a big group of friends, or keeping it low key and taking the...

Whether you’re going on a relaxing beach holiday, trekking across spectacular landscapes or taking in the sights on a city tour, making sure you have a healthy holiday will help you to enjoy your trip as much as possible. Before you go Get any necessary...