As the most-searched-for skincare trend in 2017, Vitamin C is having a moment in the spotlight. If you’re wondering what all the hype is about and whether you should include it in your skincare routine, the answer is yes . This powerhouse antioxidant packs a punch with benefits from neutralising UV damage and increasing the natural production of collagen to repairing damaged skin and reducing the visible signs of ageing. And while we can’t promise any single ingredient as the magic elixir for everlasting youth, a little Vitamin C goes a long wa...

Beauty begins in the belly . Edible Beauty , or ‘ingestible beauty’ is the new kid on the wellness block . What might have appeared as just another beauty fad, is now a whole new category of skincare and set to become a multi-billion dollar industry over the coming decade . When The Beauty Chef started out, in the infancy of gut health research , the ‘benefits of bacteria’ was a hard sell, and the idea of internal beauty was met with more than a few raised eyebrows . But The Beauty Chef founder, Carla Oates , knew she was onto something and pi...

Natural face mists are an essential part of any clean beauty skincare routine ! They’re multi-functional, deeply nourishing and easy to keep on hand and use throughout the day . Face mists have more or less taken the place of conventional ‘toner’ in a skincare routine , with many brands opting to combine the properties and function of a toner in an easy to use spray application (no more dabbing witch hazel on your cheeks with cotton pads). Once you find your favourite, you’ll never want it to be too far away! Facial mists are great for everyd...

We love a good multi-use beauty item! And where commercial brands can play on the consumer, making you feel as though you simply must have every single product in their range or your skincare routine will be lacking , one of the best things about the natural, ethical brands that we choose to offer , is the integrity behind them. Our makers will happily merge two products into one for a great multi-use cosmetic, and point it out to us too! It also pays to get a little creative with your makeup bag ; we’ve included some products that , whil...

Ever found yourself wondering what is the difference between Vegan and Cruelty-Free ? They’re terms that are flashed around in the cosmetic industry , along with plenty of confusion about what they really mean and whether they’re interchangeable. We know that not all skincare and makeup is created equal and there’s actually an important difference between the two classifications ! Here’s the what-so ~ for a product to be classified as Vegan , it must not contain any animal products or ingredients derived from animals. To be classified Cruelty-F...

Image | Lesley Juarez When you first decide to 'make the swap ' over to clean beauty and natural skincare, we understand you can easily feel swap-verwhelmed . You've checked skincare off the list, only to realise there’s makeup, deodorant, hair care, pet care, feminine hygiene, household cleaning products and even dental care . The flip side is we now have choices ! In the same way that options for natural deodorant and makeup were few and far between, natural dental care products were virtually unheard of several years ago . Fast forward o...

It’s a 24/7 world we live in! Where once certain times of the week were held as sacred rest time, now we’re encouraged to be ‘on’ all the time. We wear our burnout as a badge of honour , our busyness as a sign that we’re doing our bit, living lives packed with purpose. If you’re not juggling parenting, a career and a side hustle then what are you even doing with your time? Feel familiar? The seasons are natural anchor points and we can find a reflection of them in our own cycles with summer and ovulation, autumn as post-ovulation as we start t...

Image Credit - @joannakosinska Did you know that caring for your makeup tools and brushes is just as important as caring for your products ? We put so much time and thought into choosing the best natural products for our skin, but there’s a lesser known workhorse of our makeup kit that’s begging for love: brushes. According to industry experts we should be attending to the maintenance of our makeup tools with the same vigor as our products, and even include a regular brush cleaning session as part of our beauty regimen. Naturally you might ha...

Is there anything more delicious than the feel (and smell) of a newborn baby's skin? There is just something about the softness, the plumpness, the oh-my goodness-I-want-to-bite-it… And equally, how heart breaking - and frustrating - when your little one suffers from eczema. Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is one of the most common childhood skin complaints and presents as a red, itchy rash, that may also weep and form dry crusts over time. While most commonly found on the backs of knees, elbows, and arms, it can be located almost anywh...

Created by Kira Simpson, The Green Hub is a curation of people, style, travel and beauty, which inspires its audience to live more sustainably in a way that suits each unique lifestyle. “I started The Green Hub with the intention to create a non-judgemental place where people can learn how to start making positive changes to their own lives. How I live my own life is directly reflected on the site, which is not perfect and not always easy!” says Kira, whose ethos is to make choices that are kinder to people and the planet. "I started The Green ...

As the mercury settles to the mid-thirties and beach weather is in full swing, we thought we’d show you how to get that relaxed been-at-the-beach-all-day look with minimal effort and natural products. With the right kit, you'll be strutting from beach to bar with effortless grace. Here's our selection of our favourite multi-tasking products to keep your holiday glow. Tend to your skin first Because we know you've looked after yourself with sun protection (right?), an oil feels wonderful after a day at the beach. (If you're burnt, consider a coo...