Main stream sun lotions are toxic of that there is no debate. In fact Hawaii is set to be the first state in US to ban sun cream containing oxybenzone and octinoxate two main chemical ingredients from its waters by 2021 further heightening awareness of this issue. Scientist Craig Downs estimates that up to 14,000 tonnes of sunscreen gets [Read more…]
Sunscreen – Protector or Poison?
Main stream sun lotions are toxic of that there is no debate. The state of Hawaii is set to be the first US State to ban sun cream containing oxybenzone and octinoxate two main chemical ingredients from its waters by 2021 further heightening awareness of this issue. Marine areas in Mexico, Florida and Virgin Islands also encourage [Read more…]
Budget Beauty Must Haves
See our list of great natural beauty products if on a budget! Mask For a great 3-in-1 Mask/Scrub / wash to combat spots try Lavera Organic Mask/Scrub/Wash (€10.17 ). This multi-tasking Wash, Scrub and Mask deeply cleanses and treats the skin. It contains organic mint which has anti-bacterial properties and siliceaous earth ( silica) which absorbs excess oil and [Read more…]
Anti-Ageing Tips – Whatever Your Age.
Nine Anti Ageing Tips For All Ages 1. Pile on the Antioxidants These are perhaps our best arsenal against pollution and sun damage. The most potent antioxidant ingredients are green tea, pomegranate and cranberry seed oils, Vit E, and Co Enzyme Q10. (Try John Masters Green Tea Serum and Primavera Pomegranate Oil ( suitable for all [Read more…]
Kindness
Eat yourself younger- yes you can!
Who doesn’t want younger looking skin? It is easier than you think! The foods we eat are as vital for keeping skin youthful as the skin care we use. Check out this super-food grocery list below complied by Karyn Repinski over at Prevention magazine. Remember there are naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and micro nutrients in certain foods that help nourish [Read more…]
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Beauty Queen Gone Green
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s ‘secret weapon’ is Caudalie’s Beauty Elixir Our latest green Queen is Rosie Huntington-Whitely. Rosie has not been shy sharing her love of French natural brand Caudalie, especially their iconic beauty product their Beauty Elixir! She lists several of their products including their Resveratrol Lift Face Lifting Soft Cream and their Vineactiv Energizing and Smoothing Eye [Read more…]
Festival Fever
Festival season is here! So too is the Wedding Season, and Summer Holidays, hipp-hipp-hurrah! If you are planning on a few nights away, be it camping or otherwise, then see our guide below on what to pack in order to keep your skin radiant no matter when or where you rest your head. Cleansing: Minimise your [Read more…]
Run your way back to you!
Everyone seems to have caught the running bug! If you haven’t just yet but would like to then start by down loading a “couch to 5k” app (your very own personal trainer) and invest in a decent pair of ‘running‘ runners (it’s true, they are worth the investment) and get going! You will be [Read more…]
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