The trend for using facial oils has grown enormously in recent years. Not so long ago most of us wouldn’t dream of smearing our faces in pure oil for fear of our skin resembling an oil slick.

Whenever I spot a cosmetic product that claims to be chemical free I am always dubious. Either the company doesn’t have a basic understanding of chemistry or they are trying to mislead their customers.

Healthy skin starts from within and a healthy balanced diet can lead to better skin whatever your age.

A massive victory was achieved in 2013 when the EU introduced a complete ban on the sale of all new cosmetics that have been tested on animals.

I launched my soap making courses in the spring of 2015 in response to popular demand and it has been a truly amazing experience. It is really rewarding to receive so much positive feedback after teaching a class.

The New Year means a fresh start. A chance to take stock and make positive changes. These changes may include New Year skincare resolutions.

Recent research finds that washing your hands with antibacterial soap is not much better at killing germs than regular soap.

Earlier this year I attended a fabulous face yoga session at The Yoga Show in Manchester.

If you think about it a workout for your face makes complete sense.

There are 42 muscles in the face and in order to remain healthy and toned they need regular exercise.

It’s officially autumn and as we enter the new season and the cold weather approaches it’s time to think about how the change in season can affect your skin. In the colder weather your skin will definitely need some extra TLC.

Silicones have been used in beauty products for many years. Silicone is an element found in silica which is the most common constituent of sand but it undergoes extensive chemical processing before it is suitable for adding to beauty products.

Healthy skin isn’t only about the products you are using on it or indeed the ingredients you might want to avoid using on your skin. A holistic, natural approach that includes optimal diet, lifestyle and product choices can lead to better skin whatever your age.

Essential oils are a beautiful gift from nature. In a previous blog I looked at what essential oils are and here I share some practical uses for introducing essential oils into your life.

There has been a huge buzz in the media in recent months around the benefits of using coconut oil in your beauty routine. But despite appearing to be a new craze the truth is that it has been a staple in tropical regions of the world for many centuries.

Here are five ingredients that may sound like the basis for a recipe but are in fact items that most of us have in our kitchen cupboards that can be great as part of a natural beauty routine.

Here are five benefits of using handmade soap.

Five ingredients that I believe have no place in skincare products and why I don’t use them.

Lip care products tend to be the most frequently applied out of all your personal care products and did you know that they are ingested? Makes sense that a portion of your lip balm can end up being ‘eaten’ especially if you are a lip licker!

What are Essential Oils? I often get asked this question. Many people are often confused by essential oils and think that they are oils such as olive oil or sweet almond oil.

Before I tried Dead Sea salts in my bath I wondered what all the fuss was about. People have travelled to the Dead Sea since ancient times to take advantage of bathing in its therapeutic waters but today we are lucky enough to be able to use the salts in the comfort of our own bathrooms.

As well as being the basis of a healthy Mediterranean diet, olive oil has many uses as a natural skincare remedy that you might not realise.

In fact, olive oil is closer in chemical structure to your skin’s natural oil than any other naturally occurring oil and it is an excellent moisturiser.