Beauty Geek by Caroline King

Anyone who knows me knows that I am "Mrs Sparkle" I love anything that shimmers and sparkles. As a product developer the new law has hit home more so. Not just for my personal use but as a business owner I need to adhere to the laws and regulations. Also because my company ethos is to be kind to the planet and love nature and natural products and ingredients. Of course I want pretty, shiny things. But first and foremost is the environment and knowing I am offering the best to my customers. So on that note I have been doing some firm research on all that glitters in the world and if we need it, why we need it, and can we continue to be sparkling our way after the new laws come into effect? Why are we attracted to glitter? Like moths to light, humans are naturally attracted to all that glitters and sparkles, but at what cost? Is all that glitters gold? No, all that glitters is not gold in fact it could be plastic. Like most types of plastic, glitter cannot be recycled. It

Roses are red Violets are blue, Did you also know that flowers are great for the skin too? If your answer is no, then lets fill you in and some of the main flowers that will have a great impact on your skin. Flowers in the garden offer an abundance of pleasures from their beautiful colours, their fragrance and of course the joy of looking at them. We cut them from the garden or buy them from the store and add them around our homes, offices, school etc to give colour and offer impact. We plant them for our pleasure, and generally our gardens are filled with the types of plants and shrubs we love and enjoy whether that be for the any of the above reasons or to reflect the amount of time we have on our hands? My garden is very much part of my work and office. I have designed it to offer different levels, to be low to medium maintenance, but also to have easy to look after flowers and plants that I can use and incorporate into my work and products. For those that don`t know I form

What Mood?  How many times have you had someone ask you"whats up with you today?" You: "Nothing, I`m fine, why?". I know I have, many times. We think we are fine, but the weather, our surroundings, people and much more can alter our mood. Did you know that our mood can be altered in a matter of seconds just by simply smelling an essential oil? Scents send a message to our brain, that triggers a specific emotional response. Thats why certain smells are linked to certain thoughts and memories. Whether that be scents that remind us of home, a person, or a childhood memory? My son always speaks of the smells of his laundered clothes that have a specific scent that reminds him of home. Coffee shops have that wonderful coffee aroma that straight away triggers the senses and makes me feel warm and cozy and relaxed. Smells have a huge impact on us and our moods, daily. With that in mind you now need to learn how to harness the mood boosting powers that essential oi

Welcome to the third in the series of my "Love the Skin You`re In". In this third part I wanted to talk about clays, and clay face masks and how they can have a huge benefit on the skin, if we chose the correct one, suited to our skin type. As face masks are very much a beauty "buzz" word at the moment, I thought this would give you a little heads up on what all the hype is about? The history of the face mask:  Applying face masks and using a selection of cosmetic products and ingredients has been a ritual that has been practised since ancient times. We now know that the first ever cosmetic product made was in fact a face mask. The first Egyptian face masks were made of clay. It is said that Cleopatra herself applied a dead sea mud face mask twice a week to cleanse her skin. Face masks can offer a whole wealth of benefits to the skin, for example they can nourish, replenish, hydrate, detox, cleanse and much more! They have certainly become a buzz word this y

Welcome to our second part of our series "Love The Skin You`re In" . The first series we spoke about using basic store cupboard ingredients such as eggs and milk to make great skin care products that work wonders on the skin. Today, we are going to be looking at the 6 fruits that will not only benefit you inside but also on the outside too, Applied topically they can have a massive impact on how your skin looks and feels. Y ou know the old saying " beauty starts from within". In this case it truly does. We should listen to our skin. What we eat will have a direct effect on our skin. If we have a well balanced diet full of fresh foods, anti-oxidants, good fats, vitamin C and amino acids this will mean the difference between a tired, puffy dull complexion and a radiant glow. Blueberries: This super fruit is packed full of anti-oxidants that help protect the skin and fight free radicals, one of the skins worse enermies.  Free radicals are what cause ageing of

Following on from our Part 1 blog series on "Love the Skin You`re In" I want to share a wonderfully beneficial, easy to make recipe made from our first subject topic we spoke about in my blog which is Eggs. Eggs have many wonderful skin loving qualities. Here are just a few: Egg whites work as a great astringent to help close the pores. They work wonders on oily skin, acne prone skin as they absorb excess oil Great aid for blackheads and blocked pores.  Whites of the eggs have a great tightening and lifting effect on the skin, which means they are particularly good around the delicate eye area. Egg whites diminish fine lines and help to brighten the skin. If this isn't enough to convince you then lets get started on this simple, easy to create recipe that will take a maximum of 15 minutes out of your day and will cost you a minimal amount. It is important to remember that this eye mask needs to be applied on clean skin with no make up and using clean tools a

Happy Shiny, Fresh New Year Hello and welcome to 2018, a whole new exciting new year. Are we all feeling rested and refreshed? Or quite the opposite? Ready to kick-start those new years resolutions? I don`t make any resolutions anymore. I found i just didn`t keep to them.I did make a big health decision prior to Christmas, and it has paid off. So I am aiming to continue with my journey in feeling good and balancing work with pleasure.  That`s where this blog comes in.  Love the Skin You`re In: Part 1 This time of year brings on all those "Lose 1 stone in 10 days" books, gym memberships that cost a small fortune, fad diets and exercise regimes that we just cant uphold. For many (i`ve been there),we set ourselves unrealistic targets that we just cant keep up with in our busy lives. With all this in mind, i`ve decided to put together a detox for your skin without the massive price tag. Follow my 6 part series of blogs that will talk you through using simple store cupboard