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Upgrade Your Self Care Game With Aromatherapy

There is no question that it has been a difficult time for most of us recently, with unprecedented circumstances cropping up that may lead to additional stress, fatigue or anxiety in our daily lives. Self-care was once a term synonymous with Sunday soaks in the bath or indulgent face masks, but the addition of extra elements that invoke calm and balance are booming in popularity. A recent Mintel study showed that 27% of the UK population are hunting for products that encourage relaxation and 25%
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Let's Discuss Gut Health + How It Plays An Essential Role In Your Health + Beauty

Gut health. It’s a buzzing beauty topic that is going nowhere any time soon and for excellent reason. Belly bloat, sluggishness and tired tummies may be the first thing you think of when it comes to gut related issues, but the impact of imbalanced insides have some adverse anatomical side effects from skin problems to stress. Our gut is filled with microorganisms from bacteria to yeasts (also known as the ‘microbiome’), that reside in the digestive tract and keeping these happy is the key to goo
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Our favourite every day indulgent skincare saviours

Founded by sisters Sarah and Lauren, By Sarah London was created when Lauren was recovering from Leukaemia and Sarah was struggling to find uncomplicated skincare that would be safe for her to use on her dry, sensitive skin. Deciding to solve the issue by creating skincare products herself, By Sarah London was born. With an ever-expanding capsule collection of products, from hydrating hair oil to decadent cleansing balms, they use the best natural, ethically sourced ingredients to create product
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Defeat Deflation With Adaptogens - It's Basic Witchcraft!

The health and wellness industry has seen a meteoric rise in holistic and natural wellness products known as Adaptogens, which aim to boost our health from the inside out. As much as a magnificent moisturiser may help with certain skin concerns, many experts in the wellness field believe that the key to longevity in health and beauty starts from within. When we are stressed, our body is in an almost constant state of ‘fight or flight’ and due to our modern lifestyles, (which typically involves b
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Let's Talk Veganism - The Effects On Mental Health Plus Vital Vitamins + Minerals

Veganism has skyrocketed recently, with a fourfold increase over the past 5 years, to approximately 600,000 vegans in the UK and roughly one in eight Britons identifying as either vegetarian or vegan. It can be a fantastic lifestyle choice for many people, whether that’s ethically, for wellness or even for the planet. However, making sure to consume the correct nutrients for your personal dietary needs can be somewhat of a minefield. We look into whether supplementing too little, (or too much) o
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What Is CBD? And Our Highly Rated Vegan CBD Products For Mind And Body

Not too long ago this healing herb was seen as somewhat of a terrible taboo, but the calming properties of CBD and its herbal family have blown up the food, drink and beauty worlds, leaving our shelves flooded with THC (the psychoactive element in cannabis) free cannabidiol-based products. Far from causing you to ‘trip-out’ or get ‘high’ the medicinal magic of this natural ingredient has been said to help with ailments from anxiety to aches and pains. With a myriad of extra benefits from soothi
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A Beginners Guide to Veganuary

Let's jump right in, what exactly is a vegan? According to The Vegan Society, veganism is ‘a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose’. So, as well as swapping out meat and dairy, this means doing your best to steer clear of animal products and exploitation whenever possible in all areas of life, from food to cosmetics. A lifestyle swap of this magnitude
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How To Stay Fit and Fresh This Season

The run up to Christmas is often an indulgent spell, crammed full of celebrations and packed with decadent dishes, fizz and copious quantities of canapes. Whether you’re feeling the festivities or not this year, ensuring you make time to move your body and keep active is a great way to stay on top form mentally and physically. Not only is outdoor exercise effective at keeping you physically fit, but the benefits of working out can be fantastic for your mental health too. Whether it’s running, o
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11 crystal beauty products to add magic to your make-up bag

Crystals have been revered for their healing properties for centuries, but until recently they were something you would only expect to find in a spiritual shop alongside tarot cards and incense. As well as holding, wearing or healing with these mystic stones, you can now incorporate them into your beauty regime as pure gem extracts are increasingly being used to add enchanting energy to everyday cosmetic creations. From rose quartz to malachite, the potent properties are now ingrained in produ
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19 incredible vegan beauty products you need to try

I’ve been vegan for a few years, and despite making all of the dietary changes speedily, I found vegan beauty a bit of a minefield. Learning that ‘cruelty free’ didn’t necessarily mean vegan and vice versa was a lot to get my head around, but I’ve finally found some favourites that have no animal derivatives or animal testing. It’s a growing maket, too. The NPD Group reported that vegan beauty sales shot up by a mammoth 38% in 2018, and since then vegan beauty has only continued to grow. Here ar
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