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Vegan Friendly Skincare
After an absolute eternity of searching and researching I have finally found the perfect Vegan alternative to Beeswax. As you know I REFUSE to use Palm Oil and no longer use Soy, so I needed to find an ethically sourced, Vegan friendly alternative to Beeswax. So now (drum roll please!), I am delighted to introduce fabulous Almond Wax to my list of gloriously effective ingredients. Almond Wax is chock full of delectable skin loving nutrients and makes the perfect addition to my balms. It creates a rich balm that nourishes and protects skin.
Bespoke Beauty
Gosh, it was so, so lovely to discover that my skincare range was chosen to appear in the gorgeous "Bespoke Buys" feature in the February edition of Easy Living magazine. To read more amazing press reviews of the range just click on - "Fab Press Reviews".
Phenomenal Fennel Nourish Oil
Did you catch the fab, fab review of my phenomenal Fennel Nourish Oil on the Interview site? If not, take a peek at it - "Winter Relief For Seasonally Effective Beauty".
the leg room: Great Kate: this week's guest postette
Oooh, I'm so, so, so delighted to have been invited to be this week's guest blogger on the oh, so fabulous Leg Room blog so click on the link below and read on....
the leg room: Great Kate: this week's guest postette: "Meet Kate. Yes, another brilliant Kate (is it possible?) This is Kate Logan, facialist, aromatherapist and creator of Kate Logan Aromather..."
the leg room: Great Kate: this week's guest postette: "Meet Kate. Yes, another brilliant Kate (is it possible?) This is Kate Logan, facialist, aromatherapist and creator of Kate Logan Aromather..."
A Simple Checklist Of Rosacea Symptoms
To make things a little bit easier I have compiled a simple checklist of symptoms that are experienced by those with Rosacea.
Do you suffer from really sensitive skin?
Does your skin have a hard time tolerating skincare and cosmetics?
Do you regularly breakout in a flush or blush?
And when you do blush, does the redness last longer than 15 minutes?
Do you have redness on cheek and nose area that doesn’t ever diminish?
When you are stressed out does your skin redden and become extra temperamental?
Do you have any broken blood vessels on your face?
Do you have any little red spots that don’t seem to heal?
Have you ever suffered really bad (and I mean peeling/blistering bad?) sunburn in the past?
Are your eyes quite sensitive to sunlight?
Do extremes of temperature (either sticky summer heat or freezing winters) cause your skin to suffer long term redness?
Does just a few moments in the sun cause your skin to flush and does the redness then last for a day or so?
If you eat hot, spicy foods, drink hot drinks or enjoy the occasional tipple do you find that your skin flushes?
Do your eyes feel scratchy and irritated?
Do your eyes tear up easily and appear bloodshot?
OK, you guessed it! If you answered yes to more than two of these questions you may be suffering from Rosacea and I would recommend you to hotfoot it straight down to the Dr. It's absolutely essential that you get the correct diagnosis and the earlier you seek advice and treatment the more likely you will be to control the condition.
Do you suffer from really sensitive skin?
Does your skin have a hard time tolerating skincare and cosmetics?
Do you regularly breakout in a flush or blush?
And when you do blush, does the redness last longer than 15 minutes?
Do you have redness on cheek and nose area that doesn’t ever diminish?
When you are stressed out does your skin redden and become extra temperamental?
Do you have any broken blood vessels on your face?
Do you have any little red spots that don’t seem to heal?
Have you ever suffered really bad (and I mean peeling/blistering bad?) sunburn in the past?
Are your eyes quite sensitive to sunlight?
Do extremes of temperature (either sticky summer heat or freezing winters) cause your skin to suffer long term redness?
Does just a few moments in the sun cause your skin to flush and does the redness then last for a day or so?
If you eat hot, spicy foods, drink hot drinks or enjoy the occasional tipple do you find that your skin flushes?
Do your eyes feel scratchy and irritated?
Do your eyes tear up easily and appear bloodshot?
OK, you guessed it! If you answered yes to more than two of these questions you may be suffering from Rosacea and I would recommend you to hotfoot it straight down to the Dr. It's absolutely essential that you get the correct diagnosis and the earlier you seek advice and treatment the more likely you will be to control the condition.
Rosacea - An Introduction
Rosacea has to be the number one skin condition I get questioned about. It affects so many and can be a stressful and really upsetting condition to deal with. So I'm devoting the next few posts to share some information that I hope will help you to take control and make some better choices for your skin.
What Is Rosacea?
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin disorder linked to the vascular system (hence the redness). It’s characterized by reddening of the skin (and sometimes swelling). It generally appears on the face (usually around cheeks & nose in a tell tale butterfly pattern ), forehead, chin, ears & neck, but can also appear on the chest & back. It’s a condition that at the start can be easily misdiagnosed; sometimes the redness is taken for an allergic reaction to skincare, sunburn or even acne. It’s a grown up skin condition as it tends to strike the over 30’s. Those with fair or Celtic skin types are most likely to suffer from Rosacea and women are more susceptible to this condition then men. But sorry guys, I’m afraid your more likely to suffer from a more severe form of Rosacea, with more redness and the lumpy, bumpiness of skin inflammation (especially on the nose).
The bad news is nobody knows exactly what causes Rosacea. There are a myriad of theories about the cause that range from intestinal infections, hereditary condition, sun damage, immune system, some even reckon it’s caused by an icky little mite which lives in hair follicles and clogs oil glands, which leads to that acne type inflammation. Rosacea cannot be cured but with a little bit of knowledge and the right skincare routine you can bring back some balance to your skin.
What Is Rosacea?
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin disorder linked to the vascular system (hence the redness). It’s characterized by reddening of the skin (and sometimes swelling). It generally appears on the face (usually around cheeks & nose in a tell tale butterfly pattern ), forehead, chin, ears & neck, but can also appear on the chest & back. It’s a condition that at the start can be easily misdiagnosed; sometimes the redness is taken for an allergic reaction to skincare, sunburn or even acne. It’s a grown up skin condition as it tends to strike the over 30’s. Those with fair or Celtic skin types are most likely to suffer from Rosacea and women are more susceptible to this condition then men. But sorry guys, I’m afraid your more likely to suffer from a more severe form of Rosacea, with more redness and the lumpy, bumpiness of skin inflammation (especially on the nose).
The bad news is nobody knows exactly what causes Rosacea. There are a myriad of theories about the cause that range from intestinal infections, hereditary condition, sun damage, immune system, some even reckon it’s caused by an icky little mite which lives in hair follicles and clogs oil glands, which leads to that acne type inflammation. Rosacea cannot be cured but with a little bit of knowledge and the right skincare routine you can bring back some balance to your skin.
Fabulous Elle Decoration
Check out the October edition of the deliciously glamorous "Elle Decoration" magazine. Notice a familiar face? Yes, 'tis me featuring in the "How I Relax" column. I really can't believe how much positive press reaction my little range continues to gather. All I can say is a huge, huge, HUGE thank you!
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