Get Super Clean Without Dryness

When you suffer with dry skin, it can be really difficult to find a balance between products which make your face feel really clean, removing all traces of dirt and make-up, and products which don’t dry your skin out. Typically, many cleansing products can also be quite drying, so we …

Chamomile, not just for tea

When you think of chamomile, you tend to automatically think of the herbal tea that helps lower stress levels, regulate sleep and boosts the immune system. However, it is the soothing qualities of this plant that can also have a positive impact on our skin. Due to the anti-inflammatory and …

Lavender is in the air at Pure-Beauty

Gone are the days when lavender was a fragrance reserved for the older lady. The Latin name for lavender is ‘Lavare’ which translated means ‘to wash’, but this isn’t where the uses of this wonder plant ends. The health benefits of lavender oil include treating anxiety, insomnia, depression and restlessness. It can also help with …

Autumn the Dermalogica way at Pure Beauty

With the last bank holiday behind us (how did that happen?), schools starting for the new term and holiday makers putting their cases back in the loft, our attention is shifting to autumn. This is a time for new beginnings, long walks in the leaves, scarves and jackets in the …

Chestnuts and their Beauty Benefits

There are many different breeds of chestnuts which grow natively (although perhaps the most famous of them all, the Horse Chestnut, isn’t actually a true chestnut), here in the UK and they all have beauty benefits which can be harnessed. The clever folk at Dermalogica have used various chestnut types, …