Mum and Baby Skincare Finding out you’re pregnant changes a lot in your life and that might include your skincare too. Certain ingredients can absorb into your body, and therefore, your baby’s body as well so it’s best to opt for natural, organic skincare. A common concern amongst pregnant women is stretch marks and how they can be reduced or prevented.Whilst we believe that stretch marks show how powerful we are in the fact that our bodies can stretch and...

Anti-ageing Skincare Tips We’d all love to stay young forever but as we can’t turn back time, there is a way to grow old with grace and we’re here to help you do it! The benefits of an effective anti-ageing skincare regime include refining the skin tone, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, boosting brightness and radiance and retaining the skin’s firmness- overall keeping your skin looking ‘plump’ and healthy! You may be thinking “Is it too soon...

It’s no secret that organic skincare can be a lot kinder to your skin than the usual skincare on the market. Just like with food, organically grown ingredients often have higher nutrient levels and less chemical irritants which can potentially cause long term harm to your body. The term “organic” refers to ingredients that have been farmed while working WITH nature which means ecosystems, animals and people will all benefit from this. This means fewer pesticides, no artificial fertilizers and...

What is dandruff? Dandruff, a very common scalp disorder and can be characterized by scaly, itchy, white flaky skin. It can be uncomfortable and embarrassing to deal with and can cause other symptoms, such as greasy and/or red patches on scalp, face and other areas of the body. Dandruff is not caused by poor hygiene, although it may be more obvious if you do not wash your hair regularly. Studies suggest dandruff to be linked to multiple factors including genetic,...

Organic vs Natural vs Certified – What is the difference?   Organic and Natural Beauty is complicated area due to the unregulated use of the words. To summarise: ‘Natural’ can be defined as derived from natural sources, plants and minerals. ‘Organic’ refers to ingredients farmed, prepared and grown without pesticides, chemical fertilizers, GMOs, sulphates/parabens - hence a stricter standard once compared to Natural! Natural products can contain chemicals but that is not the case of organic products. You can assume...

8 Winter Tips   Along with the long winter nights come cold winds. And warm heating. Temperature extremes can wreak havoc on your skin: hello, rough knuckles, chapped lips and flaky face patches. And if you’re prone to eczema, you might expect a flare-up around now.   1.Moisturise more with Beyond Organic Moisturising Day Cream  If you suffer from dry skin in winter, take steps to prevent this before it sets in. Applying creams when your skin is damp helps...

 No body part comes into contact with as many foreign surfaces and is as exposed to environmental stressors like your hands. They can pick up different types of substances and organisms, and it is, therefore, advisable that you wash your hands regularly especially now due to the Coronavirus Covid-19 Outbreak. Good hand hygiene can help prevent the spread of diseases or accidentally ingesting harmful substances that you may have come in contact with. However, washing your hands several times...

Thousands of years ago, the ancient Aztecs and Mayans used cocoa as medicine to treat various ailments like fatigue, dysentery, angina, dental problems, and hemorrhoids. These ancient Mexicans even went as far as using cocoa as their currency. Recently, studies have shown that cocoa has fantastic benefits for your skin. Several pieces of research conducted have shown that cocoa has compounds known as phytochemicals, and it is these chemicals that are responsible for your healthy skin. Read on to discover...