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…]
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…]
Dying to be Gorgeous
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pure Beauty – Oils From Nature….
I love pure plant oils – they can soothe, heal, moisturise, or pamper and when used regularly the result is glowing skin. Nothing can rival the potent properties of these nutrient dense plant elixirs (a true example of how nature never goes out of style!). There are a multitude to choose from so show your skin some [Read more…]
Give Your Hands a Helping Hand
We all want nice hands, and love to paint our nails (using a toxic free brand I stress – try Benecos Nail Polish for trendy colours). We also know that it can be difficult to prevent them from looking aged. I recently read an Interview about a world famous hand model Adele Uddo (who incidentally I think kinda [Read more…]
Green Queen’s love…Antipodes
Hosanna H20 Serum Antipodes is a New Zealand beauty brand famous for creating scientifically validated organic skincare. This eco-friendly brand is also loved for using a large number of ingredients native to New Zealand! It is also a brand loved by a number of well known beauties such as Elle MacPherson, Jessica Biel, Evangeline Lilly, Georgia [Read more…]