Describing herself as a holistic- plant based acupuncturist, Alexandra warmly welcomes me into her gorgeous clinic on South Molton Street in London one evening this December. I've been following her on Instagram ever since I started up my own blog. I've always been gripped by Alexandra's insightful posts related to wellbeing, acupuncture and that fabulous … Continue reading Holistic Facial with Alexandra Acupuncture
Category: Blog
5 skincare hacks for happier skin
There are lots of simple things we can do to achieve happier skin. Spending money on expensive skincare products isn't necessarily the answer. Here are 5 simple skincare hacks for healthier and happier skin- they won't break the bank either. 1 . Balance your gut It's said that taking a probiotic can help to balance … Continue reading 5 skincare hacks for happier skin
Living with rosacea
Redness? Burning? Flushing? Embarrassment? Low Self Esteem? Sound familiar? I often receive messages through my Instagram page from people all over the world asking for advice on how to deal and live with rosacea. For a skin condition that is really good at making you feel like you're the only one on the planet suffering … Continue reading Living with rosacea
A natural skincare workshop with Herbs and Herbs
Last month I hosted my very own Skincare Workshop thanks to London based acupuncturist Laurie Glenn. Laurie got in touch to tell me she was starting up a series of wellbeing seminars and invited me to host the first one on natural skincare. I brought along some of my favourite clays, floral waters, nourishing oils … Continue reading A natural skincare workshop with Herbs and Herbs
The Ultimate Beauty Experience with Ingrid Raphael
Ingrid Raphael is a beauty therapist like no other. Your bespoke facial treatment is always crafted and devised on the day of your appointment. It is not possible to book a treatment from a generic list of options at this therapy room, oh no... you are instead invited to book 'time' for Ingrid to work her wondrous and … Continue reading The Ultimate Beauty Experience with Ingrid Raphael
Keep your skin hydrated and glowing this winter
Is your skin dehydrated? Fine lines, flaky patches and a dull complexion all part of the problem? Here are 3 easy ways to get your skin glowing and looking its best this winter. Drink Water Drink lots of water. This is literally the best (and most cost effective!) way of keeping your skin plump, happy … Continue reading Keep your skin hydrated and glowing this winter
Pulsed Dye Laser for Rosacea
On 4th October 2017 I had my 4th and final session of Pulsed Dye Laser therapy in an effort to help control my rosacea. Read about it here.
Skincare Acids: Chemical Exfoliation doesn’t have to be as scary as it sounds
Admittedly this all sounds quite dramatic, but in reality there are a whole host of skincare acids out there that are completely safe, with a proven power to improve the look and feel of our skin. They can: Even out skin toneFade pigmentationHelp rosacea sufferers calm redness and bumpsTreat acneGet to work on pesky clogged pores.Refresh … Continue reading Skincare Acids: Chemical Exfoliation doesn’t have to be as scary as it sounds
Rosacea, Confidence and Me
Living with rosacea can really affect your mood, confidence and self esteem. This is my experience of having rosacea and some tips to help you.
The Power of Matcha
I love green tea! I think we all know this... There are tons of health benefits associated with sipping on a cup daily and on top of that I really love that slightly woody yet refreshing taste. Didn't think it could possibly get any better... then my friend told me about matcha. Cue photo of … Continue reading The Power of Matcha
herbsandherbsblog.com 