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Urban Veda skincare
Skin Care

Skincare for your dosha by Urban Veda

I was so happy to be approached by Urban Veda skincare. I’d already been introduced to a product from the brand in the LoveLula beauty box. Naturally I jumped at the chance to try a selection of this vegan, cruelty-free skincare range. Urban Veda skincare is based on the principles of Ayurveda. For the uninitiated, Ayurveda is an ancient Indian philosophy for health and wellbeing. Ayurveda defines 3 doshas, or types from which we are comprised. The types are vata, pitta, and kapha. This skincare aims to identify the characteristics and needs of your skin by these doshas. The brand was founded six years ago by Sheilesh Shah, whose father was an Ayurvedic practitioner. These roots, plus Shi’s curiosity, led him to using plants like turmeric, neem, sandalwood, and rose on the skin for the benefit of beauty and wellbeing. How exciting it must’ve been to develop a range of…

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Natural beauty Christmas gift guide
Aromatherapy & Fragrance

Natural Beauty Christmas Gift Guide 2019

Welcome to my natural beauty Christmas gift guide! This year, I want natural beauty that’s really going to make a difference to my skin and hair. Gentle cleansers with benefits. Luxury moisturisers. Toners and serums to bring about real change in my skin. And lavish hair masks to give me soft and healthy hair. Is this you, too? I hope to bring you all this and more in my natural beauty Christmas gift guide! These are the natural beauty Christmas gifts I am lusting after, or have been lucky enough to secure from the lovely brands I work with. Read on to find out all about them, and happy gifting! Natural beauty Christmas gift guide Cleansers The Rose Tree Carrot & Mango Cleansing Butter Top of my Christmas gift guide this year is this wonderful cleansing butter from The Rose Tree. The beautiful luxury brand is always one of my…

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Beuti Beauty Sleep Elixir
Skin Care

Beuti’s Beauty Sleep Elixir – wake up beautiful

For the last few weeks I’ve been using a wonderful face oil that’s quite different to other face oils I’ve used until now. Introducing Beauty Sleep Elixir – Beuti Skincare’s flagship face oil. Beauty Sleep Elixir has a natural blend of 14 plant-based oils, including a Caribbean coral extract, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory as it neutralises the enzyme responsible for skin ageing, plus a sandalwood nut kernel oil to help prevent collagen and elastin break down. The Duchess of Cambridge used it during her hospital stay while having her second son (source). As most mamas know, going through labour along with a stay in hospital can certainly upset your skin. Clever Kate knows that a face oil will help her look and feel better. This is especially good for her given the scrutiny the royal receives when she steps out of hospital! PS, if you’re looking for other hospital…

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Beauty Cleanse Skincare Mean Green Superfood Drops
Skin Care

Beauty Cleanse Skincare Mean Green Superfood Drops

In this post, I’m really happy to share a unique and exciting multi-purpose superfood serum-in-oil with you. Mean Green Superfood Drops by Beauty Cleanse Skincare are a beauty must-have. Just like a Mean Green Superfood Smoothie full of fruits and veg can give a burst of essential nutrients to the body, these beauty drops will give a similar boost to the skin and hair making them instantly nourished, revived and refreshed. Before we take a deep-dive into this product, and since this is my first time trying Beauty Cleanse Skincare, let’s take a quick look at this quirky London-based brand. Beauty Cleanse Skincare aims to simplify complicated beauty routines without compromising on results. Part of the brand ethos is to use clean beauty products and live a healthy, ethical life through plant-based options. Although I’m not vegan myself, it’s certainly a mindset I support as I was vegetarian/vegan for 10…

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D'Alchemy skincare
Skin Care

D’Alchemy skincare – age beautifully

In this post I’m excited to share my thoughts on a special skincare brand and 3 of their wonderful products. Introducing, D’Alchemy skincare. D’Alchemy skincare offers organic holistic skincare to support the ageing process. The brand really tries to address the needs of ageing skin with breakthrough natural and organic anti-wrinkle skincare. The products focus on the most troublesome aspects of ageing, creating spectacular effects for the skin. Indeed, many of the key ingredients have been backed by scientific studies. From natural hydrosols and pure essential oils to hundreds of potent plant active ingredients – we explore the unique power of each ingredient using advanced discoveries and earth-friendly science. I was really excited to be approached by the brand to try their wonderfully age-supportive natural beauty products. It’s so important to choose a brand who aligns with one’s own values and needs, especially if those needs are anti-ageing. This brand…

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MoMineral Makeup
Makeup

MoMineral Makeup – beautiful skin for all

I was so pleased to be introduced to MoMineral Makeup on Instagram. I love finding out about brands flying the natural beauty flag. Well, MoMineral are all that, and more. They really care about what beauty means to women. Who are MoMineral and what makes them special? MoMineral are creators of natural mineral makeup and nourishing skincare products. The philosophy of the brand is to champion inclusion by providing for all skin tones and representing them properly in their products. MoMineral products are manufactured right here in the UK. I love that only high-quality, ethical ingredients are used to produce makeup and skincare suitable for all skin types. All reassuringly vegan and cruelty-free. I received 2 MoMineral products. First, their flagship mineral foundation powder, second their gorgeous hydrating face cream. I’ll show you my look first, then we’ll look at the individual products. MoMineral Makeup My MoMineral look Here I…

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oMoi Skincare
Skin Care

o.Moi Skincare – elegant me-time

Today, I’d love to introduce you to a very special brand whose skincare I’ve had the privilege of using. o.Moi Skincare creates luxury Danish skincare with an elegant French twist. The brand really cares about helping you take some “me-time”. Not only that, but they create wonderful products to nurture your little ones, too. This desire to help you take me-time is a core tenet of the brand which is even reflected in the name – o.Moi comes from the French words “Oh Moi”. o.Moi Skincare helps you feel good about using only pure, healing essential oils as part of an aromatherapy experience. The range will take great care of both your skin and your well-being. It’s good to know that all products are free from parabens, silicones, mineral oils, and synthetic fragrances. The brand was created by Kristèle Sun, a fully qualified aromatherapist who was born in Mauritius and…

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Skin Care

Botanicals Foot Rescue Balm for cared-for feet

My feet caused me such embarrassment as a teenager. Not only were they sweaty, yet dry and cracked, they were often uncomfortable from wearing the wrong shoes. At thirty something, I know the right footwear, alongside a solid foot care routine is the best way to healthy, soft, sweet smelling feet. In this post, I share my review of Botanicals Foot Rescue Balm, a wonderful natural product that works so well as part of my foot care routine. I’m already a big fan of Botanicals – their Gentle Moisturiser and Nourish Cream Cleanser are particularly good natural skincare basics. So I jumped at the chance to try this beautiful foot balm. All Botanicals products are handmade in Britain, Soil Association certified organic, and suitable for vegans. Botanicals balms are made entirely with plant derived ingredients – no animal products or mineral oil. The oils used are cold-pressed, making for a…

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Alteya Organics Hand Cream
Skin Care

Support ageing hands with Alteya Organics Hand Cream

In this post, I’d love to introduce you to Alteya Organics Hand Cream, a lovely rose oil based hand cream I’ve been using the last few weeks. Officially titled Alteya Organics Age Defense Hand Cream, this hand cream is perfect for all ages, but is particularly suited to mature skins. It not only actively treats the signs of ageing like dehydration and skin discolouration, but it future-proofs skin against further pigmentation. It’s true that hands are one of the first places to show the signs of ageing. Along with the face and neck, they’re the body part most frequently exposed to damaging UV rays, wind, and cold. When you think about all the things your hands do on a daily basis, it’s no wonder they start to age faster than everywhere else. And despite how we live and what we do, collagen is inevitably lost from the skin over time.…

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The best natural organic face masks
Skin Care

Best face masks – natural & organic

Now that winter is drawing to a close and spring is approaching, I’m talking about the best face masks you can buy that are natural and organic. The absolute best face masks are going to help you get your glow on, reinvigorating your skin to reveal its best self. You’ll find a great variety of face masks in this post – a silky pre-made mask, an exfoliating powder mask you mix yourself (fun, and very versatile), a peel mask, a sleeping mask, and one under £10 for the budget conscious. If you’re baffled by all the different types of mask and are wondering which to try and what might suit you best, this post will help you. But first things first. Why use a face mask in your routine? A face mask is an essential part of your routine – especially if you’re spot or blackhead prone. And if dull…

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