Ahhh, aloe vera, this one ingredient alone is responsible for so much wonderful stuff. Not everybody knows this, but it’s perfectly ok to use aloe vera on your face and even on your hair. Actually, it’s a bit of a natural wonder product. And the beauty of it is it’s available in all sorts of different forms, such as a gel, juice, cream, and tablets. Some people also recommend you use it directly from its natural source, the aloe vera plant. What is aloe vera? Aloe vera is a plant...
Does an afternoon lazing in the sun mean you’ve spent an evening typing ‘best treatment for sunburn’ anxiously into Google? Unfortunately, even the most loyal SPF users aren’t totally immune to the sun’s harmful rays. What happens to your skin in the sun? You already know that too much exposure to the sun is harmful and can cause damage to your skin. But what actually happens to your skin when exposed to the sun? Well, it's not the sun's heat that causes sunburn; the damage is caused by too much...
By Manisha, Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate 11 Mar 2022 • 3 min read Worried about fine lines and wrinkles? Get the lowdown on how to slow down their progress. Wrinkles may be an inevitable part of ageing, but there are certain things you can do to help your skin fight back. From facial massage to the right way to remove make-up, turn these six tips into healthy habits to help prevent the appearance of wrinkles. Shop Natural Skin Care Why do we get wrinkles? Wrinkles are merely a sign of ageing...
23 Nov 2022 • 0 min read Most of us associate pine trees with the smell of Christmas, but they could also be a powerful beauty-booster. Pycnogenol, an extract from pine tree bark, could help your skin produce more collagen to ward off fine lines and wrinkles. What is pycnogenol? Pycnogenol is extracted from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, Pinus pinaster. It’s packed with antioxidant compounds – around 40 at the last count. The legend goes that pycnogenol’s health-boosting properties were discovered in 1534, when tea made...
By Manisha, Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate 23 Nov 2022 • 2 min read It may sound a bit daunting, but nicotinamide is quite simply Vitamin B3. An essential nutrient for your skin. Nicotinamide, also commonly known as niacinamide or nicotinic acid amide, is one of two forms of vitamin B3. The other is niacin, which your body naturally creates and is converted into nicotinamide when it is taken in larger amounts than the body needs. Skip to: Nicotinamide foods Benefits Side effects Is nicotinamide and niacin the same thing? Despite the...
Just like you, your skin breathes a sigh of relief when spring is on the horizon. Warmer temperatures, a softer wind chill, and the absence of harsh heaters equal all-round happier skin. That said, there are still things you can do to make the transition from winter skin to summer skin as smooth and glowy as possible! Here are 9 top tips from Dr. Maha Shariff, an expert Aesthetic Doctor and General Practitioner in the NHS. You’ll also spot some standout products from our natural beauty and vegan beauty ranges… Spring skincare for your face...
From skin concerns to dry and sensitive skin, a Manuka honey facemask could be your perfect skin solution. Nature comes up with some incredible things, doesn’t she? Manuka honey is definitely one of them. It has been known to have antibacterial properties – helping reduce the appearance of spots and blemishes – and does so better than other honey types. What’s more, properties in the honey mean it can combat the bacteria that binds to irritated skin, aiding healing. And best of all it’s multifunctional. What other product can take you...
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 more youthful, whatever your age. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body, and it’s the key to keeping skin plump and hydrated. Boost levels by using a hyaluronic serum before your moisturiser. It fights fine lines and wrinkles, and helps offset sun damage, which can leave...
