Natural Beauty

Keen to add a serum to your daily routine, but not sure which one will suit your sensitive skin? Here’s what to look out for if you have a complexion that’s easily irritated and prone to redness or itching. First things first, what is serum, and why should you use it? If you’re a total newbie to serum, it’s worth knowing a little bit more about it before you go...

Making your own scented sachets for use around the home, office, or even in your car must be one of the most satisfying eco-friendly hacks. Say goodbye to those harsh, artificially scented aerosols and instead say hello to sweet little bags, pouches or sachets of...

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition which causes hair loss. It’s thought around 2% of people will experience alopecia areata at some point.1 What is alopecia areata? With this condition, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy hair follicles, causing hair to fall out and stop...

Whether you’ve spent the night tossing and turning or enjoyed a little too much wine over dinner, puffy eyes are often a result of our lifestyle habits. They can be uncomfortable and annoying, but usually don’t indicate anything serious. It’s still important to keep an...

There’s no bigger buzzkill than dry feet during sandal season. Sometimes all that’s needed is a little moisturiser to get your feet beach-ready. However, some types of hard dry skin – like corns and calluses – require more intensive treatments. In this article, we’ll explain...

It can be tempting to think of dry skin as just another skin type, but in reality, it can be uncomfortable, itchy and unsightly. Dry skin is notoriously hard to manage and can make the sufferer feel both self-conscious and sore. Dry skin occurs for...

For many vegans, veganism is not just about avoiding animal-based products in a diet plan, it is a lifestyle choice, which actively promotes the use of non-animal ingredients. This means ensuring that products, such as cosmetics, are created with the vegan principles in mind. In...

We all want our hair to look good, but no matter how well you style it, scratching at your scalp all day is not great. Huge numbers of us will suffer from an itchy scalp, or scalp pruritus1 , at some point, and the severity...

Hanna Sillitoe, author of Skin Healing Expert: Your 5 Pillar Plan for Calm, Clear Skin and Romi Olley, Holland & Barret’s beauty expert, reveal how to nourish your skin from the inside out It’s more than skin deep “I got acne as a teenager,” says...

Skin screaming out for some moisture? Or maybe your complexion is prone to the occasional spot? Olive oil could be the solution. This natural ingredient sourced from tasty Mediterranean olives has long been used to fight  dry skin conditions and combat the signs of ageing....

Are you buying for somebody who’s vegan this Christmas and have set your sights on getting them a vegan-themed gift? Christmas hampers make a wonderful present for people of all ages, but you can’t always guarantee how many of the items are going to be...

Our insecurities about ageing have long been exploited by brands looking to push their expensive products. Which is why it has been wonderful that the past decade or so has seen such a massive rise in the awareness of positive ageing. There are now tonnes...