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In my early twenties I really did a number on my skin and I basically did all of the ‘do not’s’ listed below on a near daily basis (bar the sun exposure!). With skin, less REALLY is more, less makeup = less to try and wash off, less washing = less moisturiser and repairing needed […]
Awhile back I promised an article on how xenoestrogen’s (synthetic oestrogen-like compounds) can affect our bodies – here is that article! Sorry, it’s all a bit controversial I guess, this was hard to write. Rather scary isn’t it? -B xx WHAT IS OESTROGEN? The two main sexual hormones that women have are oestrogen (or estrogen […]
Our bodies cannot store protein so it is important that every day we obtain quality protein from good sources to help build and repair our muscles. This is of particular importance if you are regularly working out because without adequate protein our muscles cannot recover well from exercise. There are many plant-based sources of protein […]
“What if I told you that, by eating a varied, plant-based diet, you will strengthen your immune system, beautify your skin, increase your energy, and reduce your risk (significantly) of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, allergies, asthma and almost every other disease? What if I said that I feel myself getting younger, more powerful, […]
This article will be completely from my perspective. I have no training in dermatology or cosmetology this is all completely from my own personal experience. Skin is so tricky! Everyone is completely different and might have different issues going on in their body. These are all things that have worked for me over the past […]
As we age our skin can start to lose it’s natural moisture and youthful glow and can begin to look dry and dull. There are many reasons why this can happen; skin cells don’t turn over as rapidly as they once did, over time skin can get damaged from the sun’s rays and our body […]
What I most often get asked when people learn that I don’t eat any animal products is what do you eat? It used to be that every meal was not complete without an animal product for ‘protein’. I am finding that more and more restaurants are becoming open to the idea of meat and dairy […]
“When you realise there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you” – Lao Tzu This article is inspired by this video that the lovely Mimi Ikonn posted on self-acceptance and loving and accepting those parts of yourself that may be negative or undesirable. Once we accept that we ourselves are not perfect and […]
This facemask is based on the recent DIY facemask that Dara Dubinet posted on her YouTube channel by celebrity esthetician Robin McDonald (facemask starts at 8.10). Robin is also the creator of KINDri – a natural skincare range that is also vegan and cruelty-free! Robin created her natural skincare range after seeing client after client […]
“Taking care of yourself is the single most important connection you can make in your life. When you feel calm and in sync with yourself, when you feel satiated and neither hungry nor full, when you feel energised by whatever form of exercise puts a smile on your face – that’s when you know you’ve […]