August 15, 2020
With the number of facial products and beauty care now available in the market, it can be a little confusing to work out how and in which order these should be applied. Does serum go before moisturiser? Do I need to exfoliate every day?
We’ve spoken to the TEMPLESPA professionals and written you a facial skin care routine using the best skin care products that is both easy to follow and results driven. Read on for how to build a facial care routine for optimal skin health results.
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July 31, 2020
Liquorice. Best known as a delicious treat or a soothing herbal tea, but did you know that liquorice root has an abundance of benefits for sensitive skin?
Liquorice root has been used for hundreds of years for its calming effect on the digestive system, and it is well known that a happy gut = happy skin. Digestive inflammation can wreck havoc on our skin causing sensitivity and unbalance which can lead to skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema and psoriasis ...
July 23, 2020
Change is a natural part of life and one we all experience in our skin from children, through adolescence, adulthood and pregnancy to aging and menopause. It can leave you feeling out of sorts and unsure what to do for the best. Luckily, the menopause has become a topic to talk about, sharing experiences and advice, and is responsible for a new boom in great skincare. Hot flushes, chills and increased sensitivity ...
July 23, 2020
A healthy, glowing tan has long been on most people’s beauty wishlist, yet the road to silky, sunkissed skin hasn’t always been easy. Tanning for hours in the sun does more harm than good and scary fake tans, streaks and memories of orange stained fingers and toes still haunt the best of us. Luckily, there are more intelligent products on the market now along with expert advice and tried and tested knowledge to help us fake that late summer glow and keep it looking at its ...
July 12, 2020
If you’ve followed my monthly diary before, you’ll know that Mark and I are staycation converts and have been enjoying a week or two at home during the beautiful summer months for a number of years now, so I’ve got the skinny on how to do it well! My team at TEMPLESPA urged me to share some of my top fave tips in the hope you’ll find some fresh ideas.
In these unprecedented times, a staycation may be an imposed vacation anyway, but don’t think of it as punishment ...
June 30, 2020
You might be well briefed on the benefits of prebiotics in your diet but is your knowledge up to date with the advantages of using prebiotics in your skincare?
Prebiotics are able to help with many skin problems, from acne and environmental damage to dry and sensitive skin. Here are five things we think you need about the world living on your skin, and how to keep it happy.
Not wanting to make you feel sick, but you’re covered in bacteria; in fact, there are more bacteria on ...
June 30, 2020
Wellness and Wellbeing. 2 buzzwords that pop up time and again in our pursuit to look and feel better. But, do we ever take the time to really understand them and their importance? Let’s dig a little deeper and discover the true meaning of wellbeing and the concept of wellness along with some simple, practical ways to implement a little more health and wellbeing in our everyday home lives.
Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling ...
June 16, 2020
When we’ve got a lot going on in our minds, the mental chatter can be hard to switch off from, so here are my tried and tested tips for getting into a restful state prior to sleep-time, settling into a good relaxation ritual.
In general, we need 7-8 hours of sleep to allow our mind & body to recover and cells to renew.
So my first tip is to invest in the best pillows you can afford and if you can’t budget for ...