Bodycare

These days, it’s all about keeping it real. The year 2024 has brought us a fantastic trend that’s actually more like a lifestyle shift: embracing your natural beauty. It’s not just a fad but a whole vibe, encouraging everyone to flaunt their true selves and ditch those unrealistic beauty standards. This blog post dives into…

  When I was pregnant with my daughter, there were very few choices for natural products. There weren’t any wipes that were free from toxic chemicals, so we had to resort to a flannel and some sesame oil and witch hazel for cleaning her. Thankfully, things have moved on. Many people are now aware that…

Around 17 years ago, I switched to washable sanitary towels. And I haven’t looked back. I’ve found them far more comfortable than the disposable kind, they save me money and they are better for the environment. Let’s take a closer look at some of the issues with conventional products and find out what we can…

  With the buzz words of the moment being green, sustainable and eco-friendly, these concepts have permeated across every aspect of our lives. From our smarter and greener homes to our more environmentally friendly cars with their electric engines rather than fume emitting exhausts, our way of living is moving towards something more sustainable. As…

  When autumn arrives, I notice a difference in my skin. It becomes dryer and more sensitive – due to the wind and cold air outside and heating indoors. It’s not that we have central heating, but even the heat from our woodburner dries the air out; which can take its toll. Since my early…

There are thousands of products for healthy skin, however not all of them are designed to support how your skin naturally functions. Many products have so many chemicals you probably can’t even pronounce them! While some of these chemicals are harmless, many are toxic too and can cause damage to you and the environment. You…

I have to admit, I’m not like most mainstream people when it comes to skincare. While during my teens I sprayed body sprays and perfumes every few hours to ‘top up’ the smell, I’m now very sensitive to artificial fragrances.

Recently I was asked by a reader to suggest ways to protect herself from getting bitten. Every year she gets feasted on by mosquitoes and she was dreading this summer. Here’s five things you can try:

I’ve recently changed my hair care routine again. Every year when autumn arrives, I notice my hair lacks lustre and looks very fine and limp.

While I’m happy to grow old disgracefully, I still like to maintain the health of my skin. With so many products out there promising to turn back the clock, you only have to read the label to discover some of the unpronounceable ingredients you don’t want to put on your skin!