21st July 2010
We have finally got the message about the importance of wearing sunscreen especially during the summer months. The very nature of sunscreens mean they bind to the skins surface making them more difficult to remove, leaving a residue on the skins surface, combine this with our moisturiser and the skin can become overloaded increasing blocked pores, black heads and leaving us looking a little dull. Try a double cleanse (cleansing twice) at the end of the day using a hot cloth and the Dr. Alkaitis face cleanser finishing with cold water, some skins may benefit from a once a week gentle exfoliation to help keep the skins surface clear of sunscreen residue such as the Caudalie gentle buffing cream.
“Abigail has an amazing lightness of touch. I've had manual lymphatic drainage before but with Abigail it was a much gentler and more relaxing experience, so much so that I kept drifting in and out of sleep. After an hour of being smoothed with various fragrant essential oils and organic concoctions, my previously grey, congested skin was suffused with an ethereal glow. Easily the best facial I've ever had.”
Emma Archard (Editor Add Lib Mag)
5th February 2010
This time of year can be hard wearing on our complexions, extremes of cold and warmth in this country and especially for those enjoying their skiing breaks, with the added sun exposure the skin on our face can be exposed to some fairly harsh conditions. Now is as good a time as ever to start having regular face treatments, to help bring you skin back to it’s natural radiance.
5th February 2010
Q. My skin is so dry what should I use?
A. To help combat the drying effects of the central heating and winter days I recommend upping your moisturiser, try using a really nourishing moisturiser such as the Dr. Alkaitis night cream, even though it is called a night product it can be especially helpful during the day during these harsher months.
You can really smell the herbs in this cream, packed full of natural vitamin A, B, C and E with marigold and rose blossom, horsetail a natural source of silica (one of natures youthful building blocks), echinacea root to protect against environmental damage and chamomile to calm.
How to use:- after cleansing and applying a treatment toner, apply two pumps to the back of your hand and apply all over the face and neck with your fingers.
15th November 2009
From time to time we all may suffer from puffy eyes to varying degrees, it could be a temporary glich or a longer term problem, there are so many things that could be contributing to your puffy peepers and a few affective, natural ways of helping reduce the swelling.
It could simply be that life is out of balance and sleep is just not happening, emotional upset, or even the changing season. An allergy to chemicals in our skincare products or makeup, hormone imbalances, thyroid imbalances, urinary tract and sinus infections, medication, menopause, diet, there are so many things that may be the root cause.
So what can we do to help, try cutting down on caffeine and salt intake, raise your pillow at night to allow fluids to drain, cooling the area, try putting two teaspoons in the freezer, cover them in a thin layer of tissue then hold them on the eye area for a few minutes, cooled slices of cucumber or damp teabags, green or white tea are the best.
Most importantly avoid any eye products at night time, they will only overload the delicate eye area, and remember to change your mascara every 3 months.
15th November 2009
Being a bit of a country, family girl my blog is rarely glamorous, and this is no exception, I did something this weekend that will revolutionise my weekends with the children but a really hard to swallow reality check, confirming I am officially middle aged, I joined The National Trust.
Now I thought this was something very un-cool, but having read about what they do across the country, I have to admit I’m really quite exited about the amazing country homes, manor houses and gardens we can nose around for free, from central London to the Cornish cost. We visited our first this weekend Hidcote Gardens in the heart of the Cotswolds, a really beautiful afternoon, the air was crisp, the sun was out and the children had an amazing time what more can you ask from an Autumn afternoon, well tea and cake of course.
5th October 2009
The last few weeks have been overtaken by London Fashion Week. I was invited to create a mini apothecary at Somerset House in the Lingerie Boudoir Room. It was amazing being involved in the 25th year anniversary of LFW; I was the only cosmetic beauty brand there.
I ran a perfume competition to find out the best 'nose' at LFW. I had 95 entries and on September 29th my panel of judges of Lisa Armstrong, Katie Bain and Bev Malik will decide who the winner is.
Being at LFW has certainly given me a fresh interest in fashion, I realised that fashion is becoming more about individual style rather than following trends.
Now I'm busy preparing for Christmas... bringing you the most gorgeous Christmas gift ideas.
Alexandra
5th October 2009
Linseed tea
We all know we need to re-hydrate and drink plenty of water; long term dehydration can cause inflammation, a key factor in premature-aging.
Linseed tea has a more viscous texture holding water for longer helping to hydrate more efficiently that just water.
Linseed is know to help digestion, calming IBS, balance hormones, provides omega-3, anti-inflammatory, and has anti-yeast property an all round health and beauty bonus.
To experience the full benefits of linseed it should be taken on a regular basis and drinking its tea is perfect for this. (If using in food it needs to be crushed first)
How to make
Mix 2 tablespoons of linseed with 2 – 3 pints water
Boil and simmer for 1 hour
5th October 2009
I am an advocate of living healthily and the occasional detox can have amazing benefits, I was delighted to be asked to talk to a group of ladies on a detox week at the beautiful Village barn in the Cotswolds about organic and natural skincare. I spent the whole day with these detoxing ladies, who were not all fanatical vegan raw foodists but normal ladies like you and me who just want to take care of them selves. I have only ever done my own form of detox at home before and not professionally so quite exited about the upcoming day. The day was interspersed with the drinking of green juice (a mixture of cucumber, sprouts, kale, and basically anything green) which was so good, yoga, meditation, the most amazing raw food cookery lesson and lunch, then my talk about natural skincare, some of the ladies experienced a bespoke face treatment the following day so not only were they finishing the week with healthy insides, rested minds but glowing skin as well. They were so inspired by the talk and pleased with the results I have been invited back to join the next group of healthy ladies in November.
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