It’s the time of year when the lavender shrubs are starting to come into bloom again and the bees are busy collecting pollen from the beautiful purple flowers. I am a huge fan of lavender.

According to a recent European study over 50% of us class our skin as being sensitive. Here are a few remedies for sensitive skin.

There is much more to a simple bar of soap than getting clean. Here are ten fascinating facts about soap to think about before you next lather up!

Are the ingredients in your cosmetics interfering with your body's hormone levels? Could the simple act of perfecting your pout potentially disrupt your endocrine system?

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.