Adaptogens have been a big deal in natural and Ayurvedic medicine forever… and as of late they’re becoming more common in supplements, teas and as ingredients in healing recipes. Now they’re finding their way into beauty and skin care thanks to their restorative properties. How do adaptogens work? With a name like…
The Latest Ingredient You Need In Your Beauty Routine
DIY Face Massage for Glowing Skin (& relaxation)
DIY Face Massage for Glowing Skin (& relaxation) Glowing skin, reduced tension, saving cash monies and some additional pamper / me time? Yes, yes and all of the yaas! While we’re never going to turn down the opportunity for a gorgeous facial or trip to the spa, let’s be honest… who has the time…
Toxin-Free Skincare Tips
Do you know what you’re putting on your skin? We’re all familiar with ‘clean-eating’ ‘you are what you eat’ and other phrases we use to talk about how what we eat affects our mood, our weight, our health, our skin. We care a lot about what we put in our bodies, but why…
Top Tips to Warm Up Your Wardrobe!
That’s it … winter is officially here! ☃ Even though we love the summer, there is something so special about getting your winter wardrobe ready… don’t you think? I don’t know if it’s the fun and versatility of layering, the comfort of pulling on a cosy hoodie or just the fact that you get…
MNB Fast 5 – Fresh Face Beauty Hacks
Skin a little less radiant than usual and need a little pick me up? You don’t need to spend hours in the bathroom trying to manufacture your look, use these super simple ways to freshen and invigorate your skin the natural way! Try these 5 Fresh Face hacks: Hydrate! Chug on a big glass…
Easy Skin Brightening Matcha Face Mask
We know it can be hard to avoid the things in our daily life which can damage our skin – sunlight, air pollution, and certain foods – but what if we told you that we have found a simple way to help repair skin cells? And, you can make it yourself! Our daily lives…
My 3 Beauty & Wellness Picks – Lorna Jane Clarkson
I’ve always considered myself pretty low-key when it comes to beauty but I still love to try new products and enjoy reading recommendations from different people on what they have tried, tested and swear by. There are so many new and exciting beauty and wellness products in the market right now, and I do find…
How Food Affects our Sleep
If you’ve ever had a “cheese nightmare” – a vivid dream provoked by eating certain types of rich food – you may have wondered if what you eat and the quality of your sleep are related. The answer is, absolutely, because the sleeping process and the digestive process both share a common regulator: the circadian system,…
Dry Patches? Blemishes? What Your Skin Is Telling You & Why You Should Listen
The saying ‘it’s written all over your face’, is especially true when talking about stress, as studies show it can manifest on the surface of your skin. Stress, just like those other notorious skin sins – smoking, sun exposure and excess alcohol, can wreak havoc on your skin and add years to your appearance.…
Eat Your Way To Glowing Skin & A Happy Gut – Get Glowing Breakfast Smoothie Bowl
We love recipes that are not only delicious but are also nutritious and functional. Our friend and gut-health nut Carla Oates – The Beauty Chef, has shared this yummy smoothie bowl recipe with us. This delicious breakfast bowl is jam packed with fibre, vitamins, anti-oxidants, lipids and skin loving minerals (selenium, copper and zinc).…
The 3 Simple Recipes You Need For Naturally Glowing Skin
Did you see Lorna’s TBT video on @ljclarkson ? Love it? heart Same It got us reminiscing too! So, we thought that we would share 3 of the videos that Lorna and Carla made together back in the day. These classic recipes never go out of style. No need to fuel up the…
3 Ingredients, 1 DIY Face Mask = Beautiful Skin
3 ingredients and you’re all set to make this cleansing, natural face mask thanks to The Beauty Chef! So ditch the expensive lotions and potions and give this DIY skincare recipe a try for a bright, fresh complexion Perfect to add into your beauty regime or try out next time you have a night…