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YOUR SKIN VS. THE CHRISTMAS PARTY SEASON: FESTIVE SEASON SKINCARE There’s a reason why Father Christmas keeps most of his face covered with a big bushy beard – winter can wreak havoc with your skin – and even he needs some festive season skincare help! Even if you commute via train or car rather than sleigh, the harsh weather can cause ruddy cheeks, chapped lips and general unpleasantness. Add to that the fact that you’re probably eating and drinking with wild abandon as well as slapping on more make-up than usual, and you might find yourself despairing when you look...

We’ve pulled together some sensitive skin care tips to help you look after you and your family’s sensitive skin. Knowing what you can and can’t do when you have sensitive skin is hard work so have a read of our tips to help manage your skincare issues: Rinse soap off thoroughly Rinse off all the soap after bathing or washing to remove all soap residues on your skin as this could cause a reaction. After bathing Apply a moisturiser to your skin immediately after bathing to help the skin retain moisture. Exfoliate your skin The skin has multiple layers. The...

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL WITH CHILDREN’S CLOTHES AND SKIN IRRITATION? Did you know that you should wash all new baby clothes at least once before the first usage? What’s the best way for removing stains from children’s clothes? How do you wash a soft toy without losing its softness and fragrance? Take a look at our top tips for keeping your children’s clothes skin friendly and irritant free: Wash everything before first usage Before baby clothes end up on your child’s body, they have been through the manufacturing process, where pesticides and chemicals can be present. Therefore, we would always...

WINTER VS. SENSITIVE SKIN Brrrrr! Yep, it’s chilly out – and if you’ve got sensitive skin you’ll be more aware of that than most. Keeping your skin soft, smooth and clear when it’s taking a beating from the elements can feel like a relentless losing battle, but there are a few simple steps you can take to minimise dryness and redness. Don’t turn your house into a sauna It’s so tempting to crank the heating up to the max during winter but while your toes might be toasty, your skin will suffer. This is because blasting the central heating steals...

FIVE EASY STEPS FOR KEEPING CLOTHES FRESH DURING WINTER MONTHS Keeping your clothes fresh during winter can be difficult. All your winter woollies have just been stored away and are musty, and it’s much harder to air dry your clothes outdoors for that fresh outdoorsy smell. Follow our simple tips and you’ll soon have fresh clothes all year round! Plan ahead OK, so this isn’t going to help you much now but, when we’re through this misery and into spring, and the time comes for you to stash your winter clothes away and spend the next few months in a...