My 2016 green beauty secrets

As we get ready to ring in a new year, here are some of the green beauty discoveries I made in 2016. Happy New Year to you all! 1. The power of aromatherapy My absolute favourite discovery of 2016 was … Continue reading

Organic beauty online: where to buy

As organic September draws to a close here are some of my favourite places to feed an organic beauty habit. Naturisimo Top of my list has to be online green beauty destination Naturisimo. Not only do they have a huge range of products but … Continue reading

Shea (butter) bliss

You’re no doubt familiar with shea butter (Butyrosperum Parkii) as an ingredient in many skincare products, especially natural beauty ones. It’s a top-notch moisturiser and skin superfood with high levels of vitamins and fatty acids and a host of benefits that have seen it rise … Continue reading

The flaw in your anti-ageing beauty routine…

Why am I posting a picture of a bin full of unused samples? This stash had been sitting on my dressing table for months but, tempted as I was to try them out, I finally relegated them to the trash. Why? Read … Continue reading

The Natural Deodorant Co. baking soda free deo for sensitive skin

Between the April showers there are occasional glimmers of warmer weather approaching and so a good natural deodorant is a must! There are so many mediocre brands out there and I’ve wasted a small fortune over the years in my … Continue reading

Appuru, organic beauty salon in London

Appuru is a natural organic beauty boutique and salon in Pimlico, central London. And given that it’s a four minute walk from my home (we Londoners are precise when it comes to distance on foot) I’m confused as to why it took … Continue reading

Love + Salt = new natural perfume obsession

Love+Salt Amongst The Waves natural perfume

Another intro from A Beautiful World’s spring/summer sampler box, Love + Salt Amongst the Waves by Olivine Atelier was a chance discovery that I’m never letting go of. Billed as a beach hair and body mist, many swear by its … Continue reading

Schmidt’s: the Holy Grail of natural deodorants

Schmidt's Ylang Ylang and Calendula Deodorant

“How are your pits?” “Amazing, yours?” This little overshare follows a scorching day out having convinced my sister to try Schmidt’s Natural Deodorant. My sister doesn’t usually buy in to my natural-is-better campaign. But two days later I get a … Continue reading

Summer natural beauty essentials: Badger sunscreen and Hurraw! sun balm

Natural Badger sunscreen and Hurraw UV lip balm

With another heatwave around the corner I’ve got a couple more natural sunscreen reviews for you. My old favourite Badger and their zinc oxide SPF 15 Unscented Sunscreen Cream and new fave Hurraw! SPF 15 Sun Balm. Hurraw! SPF 15 … Continue reading

Weleda White Mallow Body Lotion

For a few months I’ve been on the hunt for a really decent all natural body moisturiser. I got off to a good start with Organic Surge Sweet Blossom Body Cream. It smells fabulous, a bit like sherbet, and has … Continue reading