I'll admit it, winter isn't my favourite time of year, I prefer my days longer and seeing plenty of sunshine but I do love snuggling up on the couch under a blanket and watching movies as well so I guess it isn't all all bad! One thing I don't love about winter is how dry my skin can get, between the cold wind and dry heating its a recipe for dry flakey skin My absolute favourite winter skin saviours are 1. Marigold Hydrating Creme This beautifully rich creme provides seriously intense moisture and also repairs the skin. It contains bio actives of Kakadu Plum, Cornflower, Willow Bark as well as Marigold giving it a lovely gold colour. The smell is...
We've all be there at some point, mind racing at night and sleep just not happening, tossing and turning, maybe picking up your phone to distract you from sleepless frustration. Counting down the hours until your alarm goes off and knowing you'll be super tired tomorrow! Not only does lack of good quality sleep effect the way we feel it also impacts our hormones and our body's natural repair cycles. It can also impact cortisol levels which may be responsible for holding extra weight around the tummy area, not ideal! I've got some natural ways to help you catch more z's 1. Magnesium! I know I've spoken about this a lot but its a mineral that most people are deficient...
We all know how terrible plastic is for the environment so I wont harp on about it, we're SO lucky now that we have amazing companies making it easier than ever to go plastic free. Here is my guide to your Ultimate Plastic Free Toolkit 1. Reusable Coffee/Tea Cup I LOVE this cup and I chose it because its 100% plastic free, unlike many keep cups the band and the lid are silicone not plastic and its actually really nice to drink from. I've never been to a cafe that refused to fill my cup for me, its so common now no one will bat an eyelid! 2. Stainless Steel Straw Say no to plastic straws and use this stainless...
When you float you're in good company, not literally, you're in a private room when you actually float! But if you're a regular floater then you'll agree with some of these celebrities about the benefits 1. Tim Ferris - Entrepreneur & New York Times Best Selling Author Mr. Ferris has experimented with floatation as a way to learn new languages, it's been proven that taking a break after learning something improves recall by up to 70% so floating after studying for an exam or presentation can really improve how quickly you learn. Ferris also credits floating for reducing his stress and anxiety. "I found it to be one of the most anxiety reducing experiences I've ever had" 2. Elle Macpherson - Supermodel...
Eeep my first ever YouTube video!
Today I'm talking about the difference between Vegan and Cruelty Free and aligning your habits with your values.
Enjoy!
Amy x
