Dealing with congestion and blocked pores

Dealing with congestion and blocked pores – is one of those skin issue that affects everyone at one time or another. I am going to take you through the whys and how’s - from the causes, to how to get rid of them and to what they actually are. Let’s look at how to...

Fix your dry menopausal skin from inside out

The hormonal shifts we go through during our menopausal period play havoc with our skin. Besides suddenly finding ourselves covered in pigmentation, dry spots, lines, wrinkles and sagging – the hardest issue we have to deal with is the unbearable dryness which no...

How to age gracefully using ethical beauty

  How to age gracefully using ethical beauty. I believe that ageing is a natural journey, a testament to the wisdom and experiences we gather over time, I love all of my pigmentation spots (within reason) because each of them reminds me of days in the sun,...

Why is drinking a glass of water when you wake up so important?

  Why is drinking a glass of water when you wake up so important?  It is common knowledge for all of us  - about the importance of staying hydrated, drinking 8 glasses or water a day – or depending on which wellness guru you follow – possibly more or possibly...

Hyaluronic Acid can cause skin issues

Hyaluronic Acid can cause skin issues. Hyaluronic acid (HA) has become ‘the magic ingredient’ in skincare, widely celebrated for its ability to hydrate and plump the skin. Found in serums, moisturizers, and even makeup, HA is often marketed as a miracle ‘solve all...
Do you really need beauty sleep? Is it really a thing?

Do you really need beauty sleep? Is it really a thing?

Can the right amount of sleep for your personal needs be a better anti-ageing treatment than a 10 step K beauty regime? I believe it can. Why? Because for most of my life as a Beauty Therapist (38 years now!) I have watched my skin glow because I have had enough sleep...

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Healthy, delicious, cinnamon, and vanilla stewed apple 

Healthy, delicious, cinnamon, and vanilla stewed apple 

This is the yummiest stewed apple recipe – no sugar required.   This stewed apple is so fast to make and can be eaten at breakfast or even as a dessert with ice-cream.   I avoid sugar and desserts as a rule – so this is usually eaten for breakfast.   The cinnamon...

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Can massaging your face daily improve your skin?

Can massaging your face daily improve your skin?

Massage is one of the oldest and most effective facial treatments, which although ideally done by a beauty therapist, is something you can do at home daily – even if it is just for a minute or two every day.   Even consciously massaging your facial creams, oils and...

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Hormone balancing foods

Hormone balancing foods

If your hormones are out of whack – your skin won’t glow. In actual fact, your whole body won’t function at it’s very best at all! Happy balanced hormones are just as important for a healthy glowing you as having perfect gut health. Two perfect examples of what...

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Are toners a waste of money?

Are toners a waste of money?

  This is a question I am often asked – and my answer is – you don’t.   Toners are just another way to make money out of you in this billion-dollar beauty industry filled with lies, smoke and mirrors. It is an unnecessary part of a skincare routine.   If your...

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Skin superfoods

Skin superfoods

The fastest and most permanent way to get good skin is to clean up and improve your diet.   But to achieve seriously gorgeous glowing skin – you need to superfood your skin from the inside and out.   Why inside and out? Because our skin is our largest organ – and...

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The importance of good fats for glowing skin.

The importance of good fats for glowing skin.

  Fats are still being touted as the enemy by many weight-loss programs, but the problem is – without good fats, you cannot lose weight, achieve glowing skin, healthy hair, or long healthy fingernails.   When we eat good fats we encourage muscle tissue, regulate our...

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