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  We now know, without debate, that chemicals in our personal care products can and do enter our bloodstream. It makes sense, when you think about it. This information isn’t designed to scare or shock us. But it sure is a wake-up call that can empower us to make healthier choices. Just like the clean, green eating movement, it’s uber-important to start looking at what you are applying to your skin.   26 Seconds is all it Takes for the Stuff You Put on Your Skin to Enter Your Bloodstream Did you know - Our skin is our body’s largest...

Shake off the winter blues Spring is only a few weeks away… but have you got the spring back into your skin? Here’s what to do to shake off the winter blues and to prep your skin, ready to face the glorious (well I guess that would depend on mother nature’s mood) spring season. Deep cleansing Facial – This is done with steam and is an absolute must.  By steaming your skin you unclog your pores, helping your skin to breathe more easily, absorb moisturisers better, become brighter and more alive. Simply boil up some water, pour the water into a bowl (being careful not to scold yourself)...

A lot of people still find it hard to get their heads around using natural oils, such as olive oil as a daily face and body moisturiser. But, this common kitchen staple has been used for centuries as a magical beauty multitasker and has so many benefits for the skin. Olive oil is closer in chemical structure to the skin’s natural oil than any other naturally occurring oil. What this means, is it is easily absorbed by the skin and helps the skin to achieve natural moisture levels. Put simply, using an oil like olive oil on the skin, isn’t...

SaveOurSkin shows you how regular everyday foods can have super charged positive results for your skin. Pumpkin The Carotenoids in pumpkin and carrots are like wrinkle fighting pigments that help neutralise free radicals in the skin, keeping them from damaging the cells that fast forward aging. Winter is the perfect time for roast pumpkin & pumpkin soup. So add this natural beauty into your weekly menu to stay healthy inside and out. Check out the DIY Pumpkin Face Mask recipe below treat yourself to a night in with this low cost DIY face mask designed to help you achieve a healthy,...