A Real Eye Opener!…..what’s really in your eye cream?

A Real Eye Opener!…..what’s really in your eye cream?

 

(Watch this space. At present we are researching, delving into and developing a natural eye treatment that will meet our oh so high standards.

Can’t wait to share it with you!)

But in the meantime……….

Have you bought an eye cream recently? Then you will know how confusing it is? There are numerous companies out there making outlandish claims as to what they’re cream can do for you.

They tell you it will get rid of wrinkles, reduce puffiness, brighten dark circles, diminish bags, blah blah blah. You get so bamboozled with all the hype you forget to ask “but what is actually in the cream?”  Or “will it damage my eyesight?”

So here’s a heads up!

Many of the ingredients used in eye products contain damaging chemicals that will actually have a detrimental effect on your delicate eye area, not improve it, not to mention the damage inflicted on the mucous membrane within the eye and even the eye itself!

As you probably know the skin around the eye is extremely thin and fragile, and wrinkles develop as a result of repetitive muscle movements, loss of collagen and elastin. Slapping on an eye cream on will only lead to to the development of milia (blocked sebaceous glands), and if the cream gets inside the eye set up an irritation or at worst infection!

So what to do?

Read the labels, make sure there are no chemicals such as Dioxane, parabens, mineral oils and perfumes, contained in the cream or gel.

Choose eye gel or serum over cream, they’re much lighter, don’t clog the tiny pores, and are more effective at reducing puffiness.

Ensure all the ingredients are natural, the results will be just as effective with no adverse side affects.

Oh and a wee tip. Keep your eye treatment in the fridge if you suffer from puffy eyes, it really helps to reduce puffiness and feels soooooo good.

Let’s keep those baby blues, beautiful AND healthy!

Can a high protein diet cause my skin to breakout?

Mmmm, good question. Well the short answer is yes, it can contribute, but of course it isn’t that simple. When on a high protein diet you tend to eat more dairy and less fruit and veg, you may also be using a protein powder to supplement your diet. All of these factors can upset the ph balance of your skin as well as your hormones. So if you are on a high protein diet for whatever reason make sure you include lots of vegetables and introduce a green smoothie to your diet every other day.

Don’t be fooled by the biggest beauty secret ever!

Has it ever occurred to you while watching some advert on tv, or reading some article in a magazine, that no matter what product your told, will make you look younger, sexier, slimmer…….doesn’t? Do you really believe if you use that shampoo, apply that mascara, you will look like the gorgeous model advertising it? Truth is even the models advertising the stuff don’t look like that! You MUST watch this short video on the best kept beauty secret of the advertising world. Fotoshop!

My SOS facemask!

So you’ve spent the whole day cleaning and it’s nearly time to get ready to go out for a well deserved soirée (or to bed!) Take 15 minutes to give yourself this fantastic home made face mask, it will brighten, tighten and rehydrate your skin and all for a few pence.

  • I egg yolk
  • I teaspoon honey
  • I teaspoon natural yoghurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
(try to use organic ingredients)

Mix all ingredients together. After you have cleansed your face apply face mask and relax, chill out and let the mask do it’s work! Remove using warm water and cloth (hopefully one of our Glow Cloths!) To finish splash face with cold water and pat dry. Let me know how you get on!