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The Beauty Hub

Your essential guide to living an organic lifestyle.

Propylene-glycol free skin care
Clean beauty

What is propylene glycol in skin care?

Ever spotted the ingredient Propylene glycol in a skin care product’s ingredients list? The chances are you will, as it is used in many types of beauty products in the UK.

By Hannah Mepham

31/01/2022

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woman with adult acne
Clean beauty

Natural adult acne skin care tips

Anyone can experience acne at any stage of their life. Where teenage acne is normally along the T-zone of the forehead, nose and chin, adult acne tends to affect the cheeks, jaw line and neck. Acne can also affect the back and shoulders.

By Alexandra Julian

27/07/2021

5 Minute read

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anti-redness skincare uk
Lifestyle

Anti-redness skin care: serum & moisturiser

Skin redness needn’t compromise your radiance. In this post you will find advice on the best anti-redness skin care ingredients and we will show you how to build an organic anti-redness serum and moisturiser routine that restores a balanced and even complexion to dry and easily irritated skin.

By Alexandra Julian

27/07/2021

7 Minute read

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Black Cumin Seed Flower
Clean beauty

Can skin care products ever be chemical free?

While you may be searching for chemical-free products, did you know that there is actually no such thing? Here we explain the confusing term ‘chemical-free’ and help you to shop for safe, non-toxic skin care.

By Hannah Mepham

12/07/2021

5 Minute read

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child hand eczema
Baby & Child

How to handle child hand eczema

Frequent hand washing can be hard on young hands and since more stringent hand-washing procedures have been introduced, more children in the UK have been suffering with hand eczema, according to The British Skin Foundation[i]. Here we explain how to help children with extremely dry hands to keep their skin clean and comfortable with skin-friendly hand washes and emollients.

By Hannah Mepham

06/07/2021

10 Minute read

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Looking for Lanolin-free products for sensitive skin?
Clean beauty

Looking for Lanolin-free products for sensitive skin?

Allergic to lanolin? Looking for lanolin-free skin care options? Here we explain why we do not use lanolin in any of our organic beauty products.

By Hannah Mepham

03/06/2021

6 Minute read

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Silicone-free moisturizer for clear & healthy skin
Clean beauty

Silicone-free moisturizer for clear & healthy skin

Searching for a silicone-free moisturizer? We can help; all of our organic moisturizers are silicone-free! They are also made without parabens and ethyl alcohol.

By Hannah Mepham

01/06/2021

4 Minute read

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Choosing a vitamin C serum for sensitive skin
Anti ageing

Choosing a vitamin C serum for sensitive skin

Could your sensitive skin benefit from a boost of vitamin C? Have you tried vitamin C skin care before but experienced a reaction? Here we help you to find the best vitamin C serum for sensitive skin.

By Hannah Mepham

20/05/2021

6 Minute read

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Soap-free body wash products for sensitive skin
Clean beauty

Soap-free body wash products for sensitive skin

Are you looking to switch to soap-free body wash, hand wash or face wash? Soap can be drying on the skin and it’s not suitable for everyone. Discover our collection of natural, soap-free products that cleanse effectively whilst also being kind to dry and sensitive skin.

By Hannah Mepham

17/02/2021

7 Minute read

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Frequent hand washing: tips for dry hands & eczema
Sensitive skin

Frequent hand washing: tips for dry hands & eczema

Ever wondered why hands are so vulnerable to dryness? We explain and help you to choose an eczema-friendly hand wash and find the best lotion for frequently washed hands.

By Alexandra Julian

22/05/2020

6 Minute read

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infant eczema
Baby & pregnancy

An essential guide to managing infant eczema

Eczema can be triggered by many factors, including food and skin care. Here we reveal the everyday eczema triggers your baby can encounter and explain how you can avoid them.

By Hannah Mepham

20/05/2020

6 Minute read

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6 beauty triggers of sensitive skin
Sensitive skin

The top 6 beauty triggers of sensitive skin

We asked over 3,000 of our customers to share their experiences of sensitive skin and carefully analysed the results to put together this visual guide to face mapping sensitive skin.

By Hannah Mepham

19/05/2020

1 Minute read

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shower gel vs soap
Sensitive skin

Shower gel vs soap - what's best for your skin?

Are you in a lather over whether soap or shower gel is best for your skin? Here we explore how each cleanse the skin, and reveal the best way to care for your skin in the shower.

By Hannah Mepham

14/05/2020

4 Minute read

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