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 …

Mistakes to Avoid For Every Skin Type

So often, when you read articles giving advice on skincare, they go for a very “one size fits all” approach which means that the advice is only good for a small portion of people reading it. However, there are several skin-specific mistakes that people make without realising they’re doing anything …

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 …

Keep Control of Combination Skin

Having oily skin can be tricky to deal with, as can having areas of dryness. But dealing with combination skin, which is areas of both dryness AND oiliness (and even areas of ‘normal’ skin thrown into the mix, too) can be a nightmare to deal with. Products for one problem …

Carry Your Bag on Your Arm, Not Under Your Eyes!

Getting older can be a wonderful thing; you aren’t running around after small children (unless they’re you’re grandkids and you can usually give them back before bedtime!), you have more time for yourself and most women feel more confident than ever in their fifties and sixties. Time, however, still marches …