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Suntribe Night Cream looking beautiful on my bedside table
Skin Care

Suntribe Natural Night Cream review

Welcome back, beauty lover! In this post I’m sharing my Suntribe Natural Night Cream review. I’m already a big fan of Suntribe and their all-natural kids sunscreen. So I was delighted to hear about their latest addition to the product family. A luscious night cream – deeply moisturising and packed with active ingredients. It goes without saying that Suntribe is a brand close to my heart. The Suntribe philosophy is grounded in only using functional ingredients that have been proven safe – for people and our planet. They are trail-blazing the arena of natural sunscreens, and I have huge respect for their mission and transparency. It is only natural that Suntribe should transfer this philosophy and process to other types of skincare products, too. And since I last experienced the brand, they’ve introduced a delightful mango body wash and lotion, and a hemp lip balm. So let’s learn more about…

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Cara in the snow - Winter skincare for your whole family
Skin Care

Winter skincare for your whole family

Welcome back, my friend! Adults and children alike – winter brings out the worst in our skin. Whether it’s chapped lips, dry hands, or scaly skin on the face, arms, and legs. The reasons are simple – colder, drier air, and more time indoors in a heated environment. But with some tweaks to your routine and a switch of products, you absolutely can keep your family’s skin in good condition this winter. So without further ado, let’s look at winter skincare for your whole family! Protect hands with gloves this winter Let’s kick off this list by focusing on the grown ups! Parents’ hands work so hard. Whether it’s the constant hand washing, pushing the pushchair, or unavoidable daily exposure on the school run. Protect your hands and buy some good quality gloves. I use leather gloves for driving and pushing the pushchair as they grip so well and my…

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ISUN Skincare is the perfect post-summer companion
Skin Care

ISUN Skincare is your perfect post-summer companion

Welcome back, skincare lover! Today I’m delighted to share a very special brand indeed – it’s ISUN Skincare! If you’re a busy parent hoping to carve out some special time for yourself, then this is the skincare brand that’s sure to delight. Hailing from the San Juan Mountains in Colorado, ISUN products promise to encourage the light within us to radiate, using wild-crafted and organic herbs, pure plant distillates, essential oils and butters. Where alchemy and loving care are combined to create exquisite, skin awakening. I first tried the line back in 2018 when I sampled their cucumber and rose mist, and I’ve been curious ever since. So I literally leapt at the chance to try more! I definitely wasn’t disappointed – in fact, I haven’t been so excited about a skincare line and their products in a long while. I was very lucky to be sent several of the…

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Labour massage oil going in to my hospital bag
Pregnancy

Labour massage oil formula

Welcome back, my expectant friend! Today’s share is a simple labour massage oil formula. This labour massage oil is the perfect companion to massage during labour to ease pain and discomfort and assist labour. If you already have carrier and essential oils in your collection, and the birth of your baby is imminent (like me! – 37 weeks now), then why not have a go at creating it? It’s super simple and can really help during labour. My recipe was inspired by Natalia Labour Massage Oil which is really lovely to buy if you can’t or don’t want to make your own! Why use a massage oil during labour? Labour massage is hugely helpful because it expresses love and support from a caring birth partner during labour. The power of touch increases oxytocin levels, and boosts contractions for a more comfortable birth. Read more about the evidence behind massage during…

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The sublime Weleda Stretch Mark Body Butter
Pregnancy

Weleda Stretch Mark Body Butter review

Welcome back, my dear! Today’s share is a review of the new and wonderful Weleda Stretch Mark Body Butter! Any long time reader of my blog will know what a huge fan of Weleda I am. So when I learned about a new stretch mark body butter coming into Weleda’s Mum line, I knew I had to try it. Weleda Stretch Mark Body Butter is especially for pregnant mums, and according to Weleda it “helps prevent and reduce the appearance of stretch marks”. It’s certified natural, vegan – and the non-greasy and fast-absorbing formula promises to improve skin’s elasticity. Time for a little announcement – I’m actually 32 weeks pregnant with our fourth child! So this stretch mark body butter came at a great time for me! I’ve been using it every day since it arrived in the post about 4 weeks ago. And I have to say – I…

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New-in Weleda Skin Food range

Welcome back, lover of skincare! In today’s post we’ll be chatting about the new-in Weleda Skin Food range. It’s always exciting when Weleda releases a new product, but I was even more excited than usual to learn about these new additions to the iconic Skin Food range. Skin Food is often our first introduction to this wonderful natural skin care brand. The cult multi-tasking beauty balm is a legend amongst beauty editors, bloggers, and makeup artists, and is one of Weleda’s bestselling products. Over the years we’ve seen a few new additions to the line, such as Skin Food Light, to cater for different skin types and needs. You can read my review of Skin Food and other Weleda products here. Now, Weleda has added a few new items to their Skin Food range – and there are some brand new face care and body care items to try. But…

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Creating a pregnancy safe skincare routine
Pregnancy

Creating a pregnancy safe skincare routine

Welcome back, my dear! Today’s share is all about creating a pregnancy safe skincare routine and thinking about how we can change our current skincare routine so that we’re confident it’s safe for pregnancy and won’t harm our unborn baby. When we fall pregnant – especially for for the first time, every substance that we put into our body suddenly comes under scrutiny. As a first time mum, my diet was so important. I even had a spreadsheet of all the foods and drinks I should be having in a week to keep me in check! Now, as a fourth time mum, I’m a lot more relaxed. But still, I want to eat only the healthiest foods and drinks, cut out alcohol and reduce my caffeine intake. My skincare is just as important too. I need to know that no part of my routine will harm my baby, and there…

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Skin changes during pregnancy
Pregnancy

6 ways your skin changes during pregnancy

Welcome back, my friend! Pregnancy is a time of wonderful change and upheaval, and of course your skin expresses these changes too. Extra blood, and a lot more hormones – they all contribute to the pregnancy glow we hear so much about. Yet stretch marks are inevitable for most mums-to-be, along with discomfort and hyperpigmentation. What can you expect? This article will guide you in which ways your skin changes during pregnancy. Read on the find out more. How your skin changes during pregnancy Hyperpigmentation and melasma Most women find that the pigmented areas of their skin e.g. moles, freckles, and nipples darken during pregnancy. Does this help the baby engage in the nipple crawl? It’s an interesting idea. Many women develop a darkened line down their belly called linea nigra. This is completely normal, and your skin should return to its previous colour a few months after pregnancy. Some…

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The Ordinary skin care essentials for busy mums
Skin Care

The Ordinary skin care essentials for busy mums

Welcome back, my friend! Have you heard of The Ordinary skin care? The Ordinary is a science-backed yet affordable skincare line who quite rightly believe that quality skincare belongs to everybody. But with so many products in their lineup to choose from, and some baffling ingredients to wade through, how do busy mums pick the best essentials for them? In this article, we look at The Ordinary skin care essentials for busy mums, so that mums can build a simple yet effective skin care routine. These products suit everybody, are affordable, and best of all they’re totally effective. The routine is perfect for skin care beginners – simply include the items you do or don’t want. It includes a moisturising all-in-one cleanser, acid-based toner, 2 serums to hydrate and treat, a hydrating and protective moisturiser, a glow-boosting facial oil, and of course – a sunscreen. You’ll also find a weekly…

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The benefits of powdered facial cleansers
Skin Care

The benefits of powdered facial cleansers

Welcome back, lover of all things beauty and skincare! In this article, I’m going to explain the benefits of powdered facial cleansers. Women in Korea and Japan have long understood the numerous benefits of powdered facial cleansers, yet, we in the west have been slower to take them up. The interest in skin care has traditionally not been as great as in the east. Could it be we’ve become set in our ways with harsh, dull and sometimes ineffective foaming surfactant based cleansers, cleansing wipes and micellar water? So – if you fancy it, it’s time to shake it up and try some new and exciting cleansers! But first, what is a powdered facial cleanser? So what’s the difference between a powdered facial cleanser, and other types of cleanser? It’s all down to the texture. Powdered facial cleansers – as the name suggests – come in a powdered format that…

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