Put Your Best Foot Forward for National Feet Week!

Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash National Feet Week might sound like a belated April Fool’s Day joke, but there is an official week in April (17th – 23rd, this year) where we’re all reminded to prioritise our foot health. The thinking behind it is that the feet are …

Roses Aren’t Just for Valentine’s Day!

Photo by Poppie Pack on Unsplash Ah, February! That time of year when thoughts turn to romance, roses and all things Cupid related. Giving red roses may be an obvious romantic gesture today, but it wasn’t until the late 17th century that giving flowers became a popular custom. The act …

Butter Yourself Up with Pure Beauty!

Photo by Sora Shimazaki from Pexels It’s that time of year where winter is kicking our butts, both physically and mentally. The cold weather and central heating are playing havoc with our skin and we need something nourishing to get us sorted. Products which are described as “butter”, such as …

Five Things that Might Be Making Your Flaky Scalp Worse

Photo by Bethany Beck on Unsplash Having a flaky scalp can be uncomfortable on many levels. Aside from feeling embarrassed about the prospect of anyone seeing the flaky skin in your hair and on your clothes, it can also feel physically uncomfortable, leaving your scalp feeling itchy and tight. There …

Give Your Skin a Milky Treat with Pure Beauty

Photo by Monstera You’ve probably seen the word “milk” used in the naming of various beauty products, but do you know what it actually means? While Cleopatra was famous for her bathing in asses milk, none of the products below actually contain any dairy! Most “milks” are so-called because they …