Green Beauty Swaps

making natural oils in a lab for green beauty

Hi lovelies,

Today I am writing about my green beauty swaps since making the change gradually over the space of around 6 years. As you may know, I have been on a green beauty journey since discovering natural ingredients and plant-based beauty cleared my adult acne. Even when I started this blog back then, I was still transitioning.

For example, I used to think the only way to clear my acne was to go for the strongest chemicals and newest technology in order to obtain clear skin. I tried everything from Proactiv – which bleached my pillowcases and face cloths (yikes) to Clearasil – full of harsh chemicals and overpowering smell. They just seemed to either not work or actually aggravate my skin and strip it of its natural oils. read more

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Finalists for the CertClean Beauty Awards 2020 Best Serums

Clean Beauty Awards 2020 Finalist Serums

Bonjour beautés,

Hope you’re all keeping well during this global pandemic and most importantly, staying home looking after yourselves. I am focusing on all the positives rather than dwelling on the negatives so one of the positive aspects of being in self-confinement is most certainly having time to blog!

I have really missed my blog so much since I have been working every single day up until the closure of our restaurant business two weeks ago. So without further ado, I bring you the finalists for the CertClean beauty awards 2020 best serums category. read more

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Face Theory Vitamin Superhero Skincare Set Review

Facetheory vitamin superhero kit contents in box

Hi Lovelies,

I am extremely excited to bring you the Face Theory Vitamin Superhero Skincare Set review. Reason being, my skin is in better shape than ever and glowing. I cannot believe how much my pores have reduced, they have practically disappeared. Let me tell you, that has never happened before. I got used to having large open pores many years ago and put it down to unavoidable circumstances. I had no idea skincare could change that!

The Face Theory Vitamin Superhero Skincare Set has brought me joy on so many levels. I began using it over a week ago and seen results within only a few days. I have sensitive skin so I figured I would take a while to get used to it. Luckily, my skin seems to have adapted well. I had a few tiny little red spots appear on my forehead and on my left cheek. This is par for the course for me when switching products or introducing new ingredients to my skincare regime. I wasn’t worried much and rightly so, my skin is clear and my pores are literally disappearing before my eyes! read more

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How to Get Perfect Natural Curls

perfect natural curls

A year and a half ago I embraced my natural curls and decided to give up my hair straightening days. So far it has been a long and laborious battle in my quest to tame my unruly mane. Having straightened my hair for many years, my hair was in serious need of some TLC. Hair straighteners are particularly bad for curly hair as it breaks the hair if used consistently and without a heat protector. Sadly, my hair had experienced a lot of breakage and was extremely dry from the process. Here is how to get perfect natural curls to be proud of! read more

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Facetheory Natural Retinol and Glycolic Acid Review

RETINOL AND GLYCOLIC ACID CLEANSER BY FACETHEORY

I happened to discover Facetheory products a few weeks ago and oh my God, I just have to say I am the happiest I have been in a very long time (perhaps forever!) with them. Here is my Facetheory natural retinol and glycolic acid review. Phew, very excited about these products and I haven’t done a review in a while now because I only believe in bringing you my best quality and top level faves. Here goes…

I have to say I was pretty sceptical about the retinol (pure vitamin A) as I had used it in my 20’s after being prescribed it by a dermatologist. The product I tried was a prescribed Retin-A. It originally made my skin peel and left me with redness so I discontinued use. I was told that was normal and continue on but I just couldn’t stand it so decided to try other methods. read more

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