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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...

How Sugar and Alcohol Really Affect Your Skin The good news is, bank holiday season is just around the corner. However, the bad news is, all the Easter chocolate you scoff and all the cheeky cocktails you drink during those delicious long weekends could be having a detrimental effect on your skin. Especially if you already suffer from sensitivity, sugar and alcohol can be bad for your skin. So, what exactly do two of the most tempting – and addictive – substances around actually do to our skin? Furthermore, how can we have a good time while minimising the affects...

Some new year’s resolutions are easier to keep than others. “I’ll give up junk food”? Sticking to that for a whole year seems unlikely. “I’ll be more organised”? Well, you can try, but altering your entire personality can be tricky. Smaller, more specific resolutions are far easier to stick to, little steps that will boost your confidence and have you declaring “I’ve got this!”. So, where better to start than your skincare resolutions? After all, it’s the first thing people see when they look at you… “I will always wash my face properly…” We all know that we should diligently...

TIPS TO GET RID OF THE SMELL OF SMOKE FROM YOUR CLOTHES Clothes can pick up smoke from a number of places, whether it is from cigarettes, BBQs or a bonfire. From machine washable clothes to non-machine washable items, get rid of unwanted smells of smoke and keep your clothes fresh with our top tips. STEP ONE To remove the smell of smoke, first check your clothing labels to see which items are machine washable. STEP TWO All machine-washable clothing should be washed separately from any items that weren’t exposed to smoke. We recommend using Neutral 0% Liquid Detergents. Add...