Oh Girl… Ethical Female Owned Brands to Know About

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]f the entire world shutting down has taught me one thing, it’s that it is really easy to save money when you don’t spend it on random crap. 

After an unintentional spending detox, I’m back and ready to put some (I also opened my first ever savings account) of my spending power to good use.  

Forget £12 cocktails and calling a taxi instead of walking for a few minutes in the rain, here are five ethical female owned brands to start supporting today – I know I am.  

Essential Oils to ease Stress & Anxiety

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]ince receiving my first oil diffuser as a gift for my birthday a few years ago, I’ve amassed a collection that grows each time I enter a Neal’s Yard. I simply can’t go past without being lured in by the fragrant mist. I choose a refreshing scent such as peppermint or eucalyptus in the morning, followed by an uplifting blend in the afternoon and a calming mix just before bed. Try diffusing chamomile essential oil at the same time as sipping the tea. You’ll be drifting off in no time.

Combatting Quarantine Hair

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]Y[/eltd_dropcaps]ou’ve probably noticed that throughout lockdown, your scalp has become exceptionally greasier in between washes. Well, the root of the problem (see what I did there) is all down to stress. 

You might not feel stressed on the inside, but the sudden change in environment, combined with global uncertainty, can naturally have affected your Cortisol hormone levels – triggering an increase in sebum or oil production in your skin and scalp. 

Excess amounts of oil produced on the scalp can also cause the scalp to form yeast, resulting in an inflamed, itchy and flaky head. So how do you combat ‘quarantine hair’ now that we begin to take on the real world again? Follow these tips… 

Hair trends for 2020

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps] hair revolution is about to happen and you’re going to want to be a part of it. Cutting and dying our own hair is going to be a thing of the past – we promise, but trends that come out of this are as exciting as that first, fresh trip to the salon.  

Why Do I Always Get Pimples In The Same Spot?

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]f you’ve ever had a pimple come back to haunt you, welcome, because this is the story of my life. And I’ve had enough. On the left side of my face, the right side of my chin, and smack bang in the middle of my forehead are the culprits. Whether it’s once a fortnight, once a month, or once a year, the same pimples keep popping up in the same place and I don’t understand why they won’t just budge. 

A Facialist’s Skin Routine

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]H[/eltd_dropcaps]ave you ever wondered how the experts look after their skin? Meet Victoria Partridge-Brown, renowned for her honest and down to earth approach as a Facial Specialist and Beauty Therapist. She has over 19 years’ experience in the industry and a dedicated following from all over Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties, that flock to benefit from her healing hands! Working from her salon and secret retreat ‘The Lavender Room’, Victoria brings bespoke and meticulous facial treatments to people who feel lost in the overwhelming world of beauty counters & salons. Here she tells us the secret to glowing skin and what products really deliver… 

Cohorted August Beauty Box 2020

COHORTED AUGUST BEAUTY BOX EDITSUBSCRIBE NOW [eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]his month, we are bringing you the best of the best when it comes to beauty. From a full scale pamper to a post lockdown glam night out, this delivery ticks all boxes.  Combine the Context Moisturiser and Regenerator with the Avant Overnight Mask for a […]

Beauty Tips and Tricks for Beginners

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]o, you’ve tried everything on your skin and you’re still breaking out? Don’t know how to treat damaged hair? While some of these facts that I’m about to tell you may be a known fact to others, at least now you’ll soon know the secret to clearer skin and glossy hair is right outside your door (or in). The following sources are also a godsend to your health… literally. 

Cuerpa, Not Just Another Natural Skincare Company

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]ometimes, you just know you’re going to love a product before you’ve even tried it and, in this case, I knew I was right instantly.  Cuerpa Skincare, an innovative, high performing skincare brand with high-performance formulas.

Their formulations are based on strictly selected sophisticated-natural and effective active ingredients such as herbs, clay and vegan oils. These are intentionally scented with some top-notch essential oils. Their unique formulas are very powerful and effective, guaranteeing profound hydration, rich nutrition and rejuvenation, revealing that glowing healthy-looking skin in your entire body.  

A 5-Day Self-Care and Relaxation Challenge

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]L[/eltd_dropcaps]et’s face it… 2020 has not been a great year for us all. There has been so much anxiety, uncertainty and worry that it’s not surprising a lot of people feel emotionally exhausted and drained.

If that’s you, then know you’re not alone!