The Selfcare Blog
Winter Superfoods For Healthy, Nourished Skin
Superfoods are all the rage. It’s a fairly new term referring to foods that offer maximum nutritional benefits for minimal calories possible. Certain super foods can actually help to protect your skin. Winter can be especially harsh for the skin, and therefore we need to do all we can to protect it against the elements.
Tips For Dealing With Winter Breakouts
Whilst the warmer months are largely blamed and associated with congested skin, especially when the air is thick with humidity and the higher temperatures leave you with layers upon layers of sweat. But what remains interesting is how acne knows no seasons. In some cases, winter breakouts are even trickier to clear up, as the colder weather irritates dry or flaky skin.
10 Of The Worst Beauty Tips Ever Given – Part 2
Previously we shared some of the latest tips and tricks that are flooding the internet, we also shared how some of these ideas are not necessarily the best advice when it comes to taking care of your skin. In part two, we share more of the worst beauty and skincare tips and tricks that have been shared by “experts”, and explain why you should not try everything you see/hear.
This Christmas, Give The Gift of Great Skincare!
Natural skincare products make great presents for, well, anyone, at any time of the year. After all, who wouldn’t want to relish in the indulgence of a facemask or luxurious body cream? Make sure you make the most out of this Christmas, and gift your family and friends with presents they will actually appreciate and enjoy!
Winter Skin – Keeping It In Top Shape Through The Cold, Dry Months
Winter can also bring about the harsher cold climate and dry indoor air, which often leaves the skin less than ideal. Caring for your skin during winter takes a little extra time and effort, because the conditions are more extreme towards out tender protective barrier. The following tips could be a skin-saver for winter, ensuring you keep your skin healthy, moisturised and looking good all season long.
The Benefits Of Soy Wax Candles
Soy wax candles have many benefits which is why many candle makers have turned to making only soy wax for their creations. It is also the reason that many candle enthusiasts choose to buy and use soy over candles made from other types of wax. Soy can be a terrific medium to use for candles, however, it’s important to read the labels, or to purchase from a trusted brand, such as BWG Botanics, in order to understand exactly what you’re getting.
10 Of The Worst Beauty Tips Ever Given, And Why
Whilst the internet is buzzing with the best beauty tips and tricks, not everything is actually good for you. It’s also very easy to fall into bad routines because you saw an “expert” endorse it on social media. Whist it is impossible and unwise to follow every single beauty tip you see, fab beauty tips can often bring on terrible results and can actually be dangerous for you as well. We know how difficult it can be to cut through the noise in order to get the actual facts, so we’ve put together a little list of tips and tricks that you should avoid at all costs. Your body will actually thank us for this.
The Benefits of Lemon and Lemon Oil
The Lemon itself is native to Asia, grown from a small, evergreen tree. Lemons are high in vitamin C, fibre, and various beneficial plant compounds, making them responsible for several health benefits. Let’s take a look at how lemons and lemon oil can benefit you and the health of your body.
Beauty Face Masks – Are They Beneficial To Your Skin?
Face masks have the power to instantly improve your complexion. Specifically designed to refine your pores, draw out impurities, increase hydration and even out skin tone all at once, a face mask should be an essential product for your grooming routine. It is generally advised to use a face mask once or twice a week, depending on your skin, and yet, there are so few people who actually use them.
Rice Water – What’s The Fuss?
So, what is the hype around rice water? If you follow Japanese or Korean skincare routines, you will find that rice is one of the most popular beauty ingredients used. The Japanese and Korean women are known for their flawless, glowing skin. Using rice water for skin is a natural home remedy that contains amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that are known to protect and repair your skin.
Your Basic Guide To Healthy Looking Skin
We all desire great looking skin. There are so many fun and fabulous products out there that claim to give you flawless skin but cost a fortune. We often forget that by going back to basics, you can give your skin the best opportunity of looking fantastic, without spending loads of money.
Hair Growth
There are literally 1000’s of posts, blogs, vlogs, and Pinterest items on this very subject, it can make your head spin.
Many claim to be able to make your hair grow to a certain length within days of starting their treatments. The issue with this is that each individual is different, our bodies and specifically our hair, is different and these treatments may or may not work for you. Everyone will have a different experience, or the products just may not work for your hair at all.
Reflexology – A Natural Way Of Healing
The theory behind reflexology is that all areas of your body ‘s organs and systems correspond to certain points on the foot, hands and ears. Pressure applied to these points is believed to bring relaxation and healing to the corresponding area of the body.
The Benefits of Eucalyptus and Eucalyptus Oil
The medicinal properties of Eucalyptus cannot be beaten – truly a gift from the Gods! Originally native to Australia, the Eucalyptus tree can now be found all over the world. The true healing power comes from eucalyptus oil, which is extracted from the oval-shaped leaves from this tree.
What is an Organic Oil?
A process called distillation turns the “essence” of a plant into a liquified form for many medicinal and recreational uses. There are a wide variety of essential oils available, and whilst some are valued for their pleasing aroma, others seem to have powerful healing properties.
The Importance of a Facial – How to Slow the Aging Process
Your face is the first thing that people see when you walk into a room. Why wouldn’t you want to take care of it? Whilst many consider a facial as something of a “treat”, going for a facial on a regular basis can actually benefit your skin in many ways, and we explain why.
Beauty Bloggers and Influencers You Should be Following
We’ve come up with a list of ladies who are well known and respected for what they do – and have built entire industries around their names. Their recommendations, insider knowledge and love of products put them on our short list of who you should actively follow for tutorials, suggestions and more!
Beat the Summer Heat with Natural Products
Weather conditions, especially in cases like a heat wave (hello June) or freak blizzard, as well as environmental pollutants and high UV rays, all have a significant impact on your skin. Read our tips and tricks to help.