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Tiger Grass, not just for the Chinese New Year

Tiger Grass Extract, also known as Gotu Kola, is a herb used in traditional Chinese culture. One of its many uses is to support skin balance while soothing and comforting irritated skin. Legend has it that this name came from people observing tigers rolling in the herb, which they believed the tigers were doing to soothe irritation on their hide. Smart Kittys! Also referred to as the “herb of longevity,” gotu kola is a staple in Ayurvedic medicine. Practitioners claim the medicinal plant has the power to boost brainpower, heal skin issues, and promote liver and kidney health — and some studies

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How using face masks can eliminate blackheads

I’m sure most of us have used a blackhead mask in the past especially as a teenager. But even if you’re well past your teen years (ummmm I’m raising my hand here), I know that blackheads can still rear their ugly heads. As a health and menopause coach, I chat with plenty of people who are experiencing acne well into their 30s, 40s, and beyond. And menopause is no certainty that you’ll escape the menace of blackheads or acne, I help lots of women that are going through menopause and having problems with breakouts as if they were a teen! What are Blackheads Blackheads are essentially clogged

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Ceremonial Cacao - what you need to know

When I first discovered ceremonial cacao I was at a loss as to understand the difference between it and the organic powdered cacao I had in the kitchen pantry. A lot of research, a not insignificant amount of tasting!, a lot of soul searching, and an immense amount of reading up on the history, tribes and regions where cacao grows, led me to many revelations. Let me share a few. What is Cacao? Cacao is chocolate in its rawest, purest form. A ceremonial drink, unsweetened and unprocessed, she is always referred to in the feminine. She is a superfood with all of her original vitamins and

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Silver Sisterhood – Women’s Circles – Finding your Voice

A special invitation to find your voice, to create your compelling future and celebrate the woman you are today. An opportunity to remind yourself of your strengths and talents A chance to remember and celebrate your past successes The space to take the time to be grateful for all you have in your life The ritual of meditation, journaling and affirmations The last 18 months have seen a lot of soul searching for many of us, me included. Many times I’ve been brought to tears by the revelations I’ve unleashed. The strength I’ve come to see in myself and the future I’m calling in. This has

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How to be a skincare label reader

I popped into a high street store last week and picked up a moisturiser which was screaming healthy, natural, moisture balance to me. It looked lush but when I checked the ingredients in it I was horrified that even today, consumers are being hood winked by great marketing into buying brands that purport to be filled with natural, wholesome plant based ingredients like Shea butter, Coconut oil and Jojoba oil, when in fact the majority of the product is filled with toxic mineral oil and cheap bulk fillers. The natural ingredients were the last but 3rd ingredients in the list! So why should you

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Beauty Basics - How to create a winter glow

As winter sets in our skin comes under more and more stress, cold weather, harsh chemicals, daily pollution and air conditioning or central heating, all play their part in how we look and the ageing process. So how can we help and what are the latest skincare innovations you need to keep abreast of? Never A Dull Moment Restoring a youthful glow is everyone’s priority but there’s no point soaking clogged pores or flaky skin in expensive serums, oils or creams, as they simply won’t be able to penetrate through the debris. Retrieve your skin’s radiance with a daily exfoliator. I love this

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Is Your Skin Dehydrated?

Our skin can be just as affected by the change in seasons as our moods. As the nights draw in and the light levels change we often start to feel the need for more comforting foods and warmer meals. I know I certainly start to make more soups for lunch and hearty dishes in the evening - look out for a flurry of recipes coming to the blog shortly. Our skin starts to show signs of suffering at this time of year too. Living with central heating and air conditioning in the office, coupled with a commute in an air conditioned car or hot public transport, and the sudden change when we hit the cold

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How to keep lips kissable all summer long

Summer sun, wind and, if you’re in the UK, rain can wreak havoc on our skin. I know as before I learnt about more natural skincare and reduced the chemicals in my products and diet I always suffered with dry skin and even eczema. But by far the most difficult area for me to get to grips with was my lips. Lots of people suffer with dry, chapped, lips in the winter, but for me the summer, with its shift in temperature, has always been just as bad. I thought it was something I simply had to put up with until now. This summer one of my Arbonne team mentioned her favourite product and it quite

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How To Get Radiant Summer Skin

Have you always wanted a radiant summer complexion? Follow these top tips to ensure your skin is glowing all summer long. Do you know the song – Wear Sunscreen by Baz Luhrmann . Ladies and gentlemen of the class of ’99 wear sunscreen. Well Baz had a point! He might think that only his comment on wearing sunscreen has any scientific insight behind it but he makes some great points and shares some amazing life lessons too. Have a listen, you’ll love it. But what are my top tips for getting a glow on this summer? REGULARLY APPLY A MINERAL SUNSCREEN The biggest thing that ages us is the Sun. The

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