For some people, winter is their favourite season, whilst others absolutely loathe it, hating the cold weather it brings and the short dark days. Meanwhile there is another group of people who look at winter with a sense of impending doom, as well they might. These are the ones who suffer from a condition called […]
Winter is rapidly approaching, and with it the harsh weather conditions which can wreck absolute havoc on your skin, hair and hands. Wind chill, freezing conditions, dry cold air, central heating – they are all in direct competition to see which one can dry out your skin first, leaving pores exposed to the elements which […]
As the weather turns colder, accompanied by wind, rain and later some snow, do you find yourself feeling unwell? Colds, flu, general aches and pains, dry skin and feelings of depression are just some of the trials and tribulations associated with the colder weather. But don’t despair, Mother Nature has provided us with array of […]
Autumn is now here in its full glory, and it won’t be long before we transcend into winter. No doubt, after the freedom of summer, your skin is now bitterly complaining about being bundled up in clothing and is responding by becoming dry. When the central heating comes on full blast, it’s only going to […]
We are now firmly in the grip of Autumn with winter just around the corner. Days are getting shorter and temperatures are getting colder. Windows are being kept closed to keep out the cold and damp, and people are now socialising inside which is excellent news for our old adversary, the common cold. Despite the […]
So summer is well and truly over. Temperatures are dropping. We’re desperately trying to get back into our old routines. All that we have left now are our memories…and summer damaged hair! Sun, sea, chlorine, a vast array of chemical hair products to give us that carefree summer look so we can be selfie-ready in […]
Jojoba oil is obtained from the cold-pressing of the seeds of the jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis), which is native to Southwestern United States and neighbouring Mexico. The name Jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-ba due to its Spanish origins), comes from the Native American name “Hohowi”. It was originally used to heal and condition the skin and hair […]
Autumn is now upon us, the pumpkins are ripening, and it won’t be long before they start to take centre stage as Halloween draws nearer and pumpkins are carved to be put out on display. But are you aware that the most interesting part of the pumpkin is the seeds? Yes that’s right, the part […]
Dermatologists universally agree that by the age of 20 we should have established a proper skin care routine, and that by age 25 that same skin care routine should now include an anti-ageing product. Yes that’s correct, it is not a typo – age 25!!! From birth our collagen levels gradually increase, peaking at around […]
So summer is over, the days are getting shorter and the temperature is getting cooler. As autumn moves in, is your mood not so bright? Do the weekends seem to be getting shorter, and Monday morning comes around all too soon? Does the morning alarm on a Monday morning have you wanting to dive back […]
