Natural Beauty

3 steps to more spa-like bathing at home If you were to spend a restful weekend away in a luxurious hotel, we’re willing to bet it would include a long, scented soak. But, why wait until then? While you might not be able to fit in time in the tub every day, there are so many reasons to make bathing a regular occurrence. Taking a bath is a lovely way...

Feel beautiful from head to toe with this wonder oil It seems there’s no limit to the strange and wonderful ingredients currently hitting the beauty shelves recently, from seahorse plankton to dragons’ blood, we’ve seen it all. But what is hemp seed oil, where does...

From acne to ageing, dry bits to itchy bits, a Manuka honey facemask could be your perfect-skin solution Nature comes up with some incredible things, doesn’t she? Manuka honey is definitely one of them. It has antibacterial properties – helping clear spots and blemishes –...

The mineral that can boost skin, brighten teeth, and ease aching muscles The tide is turning on salt. Having been blamed for everything from high cholesterol and obesity to poor heart health, it’s suddenly become the A-lister’s beauty favourite for its regenerative superpowers, and is...

Try health blogger Ailish Lucas’s ultimate superfood combo for glowing skin Ingredients 2 tbsp Matcha Green Tea Powder 1 tbsp MGO 525 Manuka Honey 1 tsp water Method Step 1. Combine the Matcha green tea powder and Manuka honey until they are evenly mixed and...

Try health blogger Ailish Lucas’s super easy scrub to help exfoliate the skin Ingredients 1 tbsp MGO 40 Manuka honey 4 tbsp Himalayan pink salt 1 tbsp coconut oil Method Step 1. After measuring out the ingredients, combine them all in a bowl until you...

Whether you’re jetting off for some much-needed winter sun or soaking up the rays back in good old Blighty, safe tanning is a something that’s even the most enthusiastic of sun-worshippers is taking on board. While fair-skins and redheads need to be uber careful, there...

Is it possible to protect your skin and get your glow on? For us Brits, being told not to sunbathe is up there with limiting ourselves to one sangria on the first night of our holiday – it’s just not going to happen. And who...

The sun protection mistakes everyone’s making Take our quiz to make sure you're tanning safely. 1) You’re heading outside to top up your tan – how long before leaving the house should you put on your SPF? A) Five minutes B) 20 minutes C) 1 hour...

Whether you’re holidaying abroad, enjoying a staycation, or just making the most of the sunny weather at the weekends, there’s nothing better than being outdoors.  But looking after your skin in the sun is a must, as too much exposure can cause sunburn and eventually lead to skin cancer....

Even though most of us never hesitate to apply sunscreen on holiday or on sunny days at home, digging out a bottle in the winter may not come naturally. But is it really necessary to wear SPF in any weather? What is SPF? SPF (sun protection...

Your hair will thank you for a refresher. Hair worn out and frazzled from the demands of modern life? One too many nights out on the hairspray and styling products? It’s time to detox your hair Ditch your straighteners The first thing to cut out...