Long time no see.....

Hey peeps...
Hows it going? Wow its been a long time since my last post! I have had constant requests for updates but unfortunately no time. Now I'm back I promise to deliver some great info without such a long break.... Please let me know if you want me to cover any skincare or beauty topics and please keep your questions coming in. 

I have already covered how to care for your skin in winter, if you haven't read my winter skin post please do....

This month I thought I'd cover diet and your skin. how many times have you heard 'I ate chocolate and I got spots' or 'I eat too much fried food and I've got bad skin'. How true are these thoughts? lets find out....

First of all the quote 'You are what you eat' is actually very true. What you put into your body determines your health and your internal health will have an effect on your hair, skin and nail health. Its not a matter of never having a chocolate muffin again, its actually all about balance!

Antioxidants
One of the most important words for all over good health is Antioxidants. We need them for protection from all sorts of nasties such as free radicals. Free radicals are cell damaging buggers which love to eat away at our skin cells damaging the elastine and collagen resulting in problems such as premature skin ageing. Well they don't literally eat our collagen but they cause oxidising damage to the cells which in return damages them. Antioxidants help to protect our cells from this type of damage by sacrificing themselves instead of our healthy skin cells (this part is very scientific and I felt this was an easier way to explain it). We are hit by free radicals all day long and therefore it is impossible to avoid them. However, we can ensure our diet contains plenty of antioxidants to help protect our cells as much as possible.
Antioxidants are found in the following foods:

- Green tea
- All types of berries
- Walnuts
- Darker coloured grapes
- Dark green vegetables
- Red beans

An important thing to remember is that when antioxidants protect your cell from free radicals they can also become oxidised (sacrifice themselves) which is why it is important to make them part of your everyday balanced diet. Our body is used to taking in free radicals even through breathing oxygen - our body also produces antioxidants for this reason. Its all the extra free radicals we are hit with due to our environment which we need extra support with.
to give you an idea of how many extra free radicals we may be hit with everyday, here is a list of free radical causing factors....

Cigarette smoke: One cigarette pull = 1 billion - 1 trillion free radicals (the scientists cant agree!)
Pollution 
Sun damage
Stress
Poor health
Oxidised foods such as rancid oil

The main thing to remember here is we need to make sure our body can protect itself from harm. The best way to protect it from free radicals is by having a diet rich in antioxidant foods. not only is this essential for our skin it is also important to protect against diseases such as cancer. 
Antioxidant rich supplements include vitamins A, E, C. Some minerals will also help, I will go into each vitamin and mineral in next weeks post.

Vitamin C is also great to boost your immune system. Something which we could all do with to prevent the winter colds and flu. 

I leave you with antioxidants in mind..... I will continue with more info on other vitamins and minerals to help with healthy skin.... 

Skin Education by Yasmin...... : LET'S TALK SUN....

Skin Education by Yasmin...... : LET'S TALK SUN....: THE SUN  With the fabulous sun making an appearance I see everyone running to the parks to get the healthy glow we all desire. What&#39...

LET'S TALK SUN....

THE SUN 

With the fabulous sun making an appearance I see everyone running to the parks to get the healthy glow we all desire. What's behind this healthy glow? Is it really worth all the cell damage it causes! Or is vanity far more important?

Let's take a look at the SUN......

As we know without argument the sun gives us a feel good factor. With all the endorphin's running through our body with a glimpse of the sun no matter we all smile and run around full of beans! 

That being said let's concentrate why we need the sun? Let's face it we need the sun for life. The sun is responsible for growth and life of all living organisms. It emits a range of rays which we know as the spectrum. In terms of the skin all we will concentrate on is the UV rays.
There are three different types of UV rays. UVA, UVB and UVC. We need not worry about the dangerous UVC rays as these are absorbed by the ozone layer. Here we will concentrate on the UVB and UVA rays. 

UVA....
So the UVA Ray is the next powerful ray after UVC. This is a longer ray and can penetrate deep into the lower layers of the skin. It causes premature ageing, cell damage and can make melanin (tan) darker. Damage caused by a UVA Ray is usually long term. It can also come through clouds and glass and suppresses your immune system.
Remember a product with an SPF (sun protection factor) will not protect you from UVA rays. The SPF number only protects against the UVB. Therefore when buying products they must state 'broad spectrum protection' and 'UVA protection'.

UVB....

UVB Ray is a shorter ray and usually stronger on a sunny day. It causes burning, redness and some DNA damage. it stimulates the production of melanin which is why we get a tan. However, this melanin production is a form of protection by the body from the rays. So what we think is a healthy glow is in fact the body's defense system against damage! 

VITAMIN D....

I hear you say 'well I need vitamin D from the sun! I need some sun and my doctors saying I'm deficient!' Well yes you are right there is no argument in that; we all need vitamin D for a healthy immune system and to help our body use calcium which in return will keep our bones healthy! Our main source of vitamin D is from the sun - unless obviously if you're taking supplements. Here's how it works....

To get enough vitamin D parts of our skin needs to be exposed to the sun. Once the skin is exposed to the rays - in particular the UVB - it produces it own vitamin D. On a winters day you can probably get away with exposing the skin to the sun a little longer. This is because some of the UVB rays are blocked by the clouds and also as its cold you are less likely to have exposed skin areas. Generally speaking 'around 10 mins of sun exposure on bare skin will allow your body to produce enough vitamin D for 3-4 days'. 

As you can see, you don't need much exposure to the sun in order to get the right amount of vitamin D. However, over exposure will definitely cause damage to the skin which can result in conditions such as skin cancers. The way I see it is if I'm deficient in vitamin D luckily I am able to take a supplement, but if i damage the DNA in my skin and increase the risk of skin cancer - well I cant take a pill for that so I know where my priorities lie. 

PROTECTING YOUR SKIN

Okay so lets talk about how sun protection works. There are two main forms of protection, Physical and Chemical. 

Physical protection is when the ray which reaches your skin is reflected back. Its usually ingredients like Titanium oxide and Zinc oxide. These are usually white powders, traditionally plain zinc and titanium oxides where used in sun protection which is why the products where white and chalky looking. today you will find these in mineral makeups and sun lotions with a tint. Although most sun products do still contain these ingredients in a small quantity in order to avoid the powdery look.

Chemical protection is a chemical which sits on the skin and absorbs the suns rays. Once absorbed they are stabilized in order to stop them from penetrating the skin deeper and causing damage. Over time they are than released from the skin as radiation. These include Octycrylene, homosalate, mexoryl, tinosorbs and many others. 

The Sun Protection Factor

The sun protection factor is the time you can stay out in the sun without getting burnt or causing damage. The best way to work this out is multiply the SPF by how long you can usually stay out in the sun before turning red or burning. This will give you the time you can stay out in the sun with the application of the product. 

For example:

 If you can usually stay out in the sun for 10 minutes before getting burnt and you have brought an SPF 15, the maths will be: 10 X 15 = 150, so you can stay out in the sun for 150 minutes before you need to reapply. So without further explanation - the higher the SPF the better the protection! 

Also keep in mind you will need to reapply when you come in contact with water, if you are sweating a lot and depending on how well or how much you apply.  Don't forget your ears, backs of legs/neck and your back. 

Lastly remember the SPF does not protect from UVA rays only UVB rays. So you must make sure you buy a product which states UVA protection as its more harmful to the skin. 

I hope I have explained some basics about the sun. Please feel free to email me your questions and I will get back to you personally. Alternatively leave a comment....

Enjoy the beginning of the sun, stay safe, keep protected and if you want a tan..... fake it!!!

Whats your skin type?

Apologies for the delay in my next post. I have had one mad February!
Finally as promised I am going to share some info about your skin types and conditions. 

There is always a confusion about what type of skin people have, especially when it comes to choosing products - like the ones that state they are for "normal" skin! What is meant by "normal" is there such thing? I guess it depends on what you define as "normal". 

As mentioned previously there is a difference between a skin TYPE and skin CONDITION. A skin type is something you are born with. It's usually genetic so your mother/father will have it and their parents and so on. A skin condition is something you have as a result of environmental factors. Here's a list of some of the differences:

Skin type:

"Normal" (no such thing in my books- but the word exists!)

Oily

Dry

Combination

Mature

Acne

Sensitive (to particular ingredient)

Skin conditions:

Dehydrated

Pigmented

Acne

Sun damage

Premature ageing

Sensitised 

You may have noticed I have repeated some problems as both skin type and skin condition. This is basically because it can be both. For example you may have an allergy to a particular ingredient which would make it your skin type. However, using incorrect products for your skin type can make your skin sensitive in which case it is just a condition and you did not have it to begin with. 

Identifying your skins needs:

The best way to actually identify your skin type or condition would in fact be to go and have a skin consultation. However, I know it's not always possible and I know sometimes bad practice from consultants means having the wrong diagnosis - so to speak. So what's the best way to to find out yourself?

Dry skin:

Flaky 

Patches of dryness

Coarse

Needs oil 

This is quite an easy skin type to deal with. If its extreme flakiness with redness - by that I mean your top is covered in dry skin an hour after you have left home - than it may be worth checking with your skin specialist or doctor in case you have a condition such as eczema. Generally speaking dry skin can use oil without it blocking your pores. This does not mean you can pick up any oil. A good quality pure skin oil will be very effective at combating dry flaky skin. You can also buy oil based products, stay clear of oil free products. I'm hoping your getting the gist here! If you want to do your own.....

A good quality oil such as Sweet Almond, Grapeseed or Jojoba oil

Mixed with a few drops of Rose essential oil

I would recommend using this after your cleansing routine in the evening. 

Dehydrated:

Tight

Fine lines

Itchy

Often feels extremely dry/tight when washing with water

Can be rough feeling

Areas of redness possible 

Needs water not oil! 

The first thing people do when their skin is feeling tight is buy a thick rich moisturiser usually for dry skin conditions. This results in too much oil on the skin and the symptom of dryness still there. It might feel nice temporarily, but it will not fix the problem. As a result you may actually make matters worse because remember you do not need oil you need water and by putting in too much oil you may cause your skin to break out in spots. The idea here is to buy water based products - look for Aqua as the first ingredient in your face creams. Add a serum to your routine and drink plenty of water. 

And please remember..... if your skin is feeling tight do not assume that you need a thick rich moisturiser, this will not sink in. You need a light moisturiser such as a fluid so that it can sink in. Imagine your skin as a sponge and in this case with no water in it - what would sink in better a dollop of a thick rich moisturiser or a lighter cream? 

Oily:

Genetically oily skin is one which has a lovely shine before you've got to work!! Literally. If you have a shine towards the end of your day, that may be more of a skin condition than type.

Prone to breakouts

Less likely to have premature ageing lines

if you are generally an oily skin type you can still be dehydrated. This is because you may have enough oil in the skin but not enough water. I know its confusing but just remember dry needs oil, dehydrated needs water. 

Once again you will need a water based moisturiser which is oil free. There are amazing products out on the shelves which can help balance your oil production and stop you from looking shiny too. Do not use bars of soap to wash away the oils. You can actually make your skin oilier by removing too much natural oil from your skin. Which in fact is why some people are dehydrated as well as oily. Toners are also important for oily skins. Look for words such as 'oil free', 'sebum regulating', 'balancing' and 'water based' products. 

Sensitive/sensitised:

Prone to redness

Easily irritated

Broken skin

Usually stings when applying products

This can be confusing, being naturally sensitive will just mean you have a more delicate skin which may have an allergy of some form. This type of skin is usually fine as long as you avoid the ingredient you are allergic too. SENSITISED skin - which most of us living in London will have, thanks to our wonderful whether all year round and our lifestyles - This can be fixed! It may be difficult and it may need patience but it is not normal and it needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. Sensitised skin can usually be a result of a 'bad' skincare routine or product, Health problems or and the environment. You can have any type of skin or any other skin condition and still be sensitive. The idea is to find the cause and get rid of it - easier said than done. If for example you are using skin care products which are reacting than obviously you need to stop. If you are not sure, stop using all the products, use a basic cleanser for sensitive skin and a sun protection on your skin until it clears up, than introduce one product at a time. I would recommend use each product 3-5 times before adding the next one. Now if you have a health concern and you are taking medication than again obviously you can not stop taking any medication just for the sake of your skin looking nicer! after all health comes first. However, it is important to remember that it is not always the medication causing the problem - the medication is probably  just making your skin a little less tolerant to environmental factors. So for example you may need to use a higher sun factor to protect it in the sun, you may need to address the dryness or dehydration and commonly your skin does not regenerate sufficiently resulting in a duller/dryer skin complexion and again you just need to address that.  Use a facial scrub more often, moisturise your skin more etc. Its all about giving your skin what it needs.

Please remember if you do have a serious health concern check with your health practitioner before using any advanced skin products. An example would be if you are on roaccutane which is commonly used for acne - you should not really be using any intense exfoliating products. 

   

Pigmentation:

Uneven skin colour

Areas of dark pigment or areas of light patches

Age spots

Scarring (colour difference)

Will go in to this another time.

Acne:

Acne is a whole new book in itself. The science behind acne is so extensive that I would probably need a whole new blog not just a page on the different kinds of acne, why you may have it and how to treat it. I would like to cover acne separately. However, for the purpose of this blog its important to remember that having a few spots does not mean you have acne. Acne is a serious skin condition which effects peoples life's in many ways. you can have acne breakouts typically on face, neck, chest and back. it can be caused by a number of factors and is usually a blockage of pores by an over production of sebum (oil) in the skin. yes you have guessed it - you can still be dehydrated and have acne. This is actually very common. most people with acne or even just spots tent to think they have too much oil and stripping the oils will help. In fact using harsh cleansing and soaps to remove the oils will cause the skin to first lose essential hydration causing it to became dehydrated and secondly remove natural oils which are needed - as a result your skin will produce more oil! trust me it will do this because skin science is amazing!

So I'm hoping you have a rough idea of the different skin types. I don't want to make the post too long so I will leave it here for now, with the promise to write more very soon.
Just remember treat your skin with respect don't use any harsh products on it. Do your research - if in doubt ask me or your skincare professional. For the young girls out there with perfect skin....look after it as it will catch up with you. So the hair spray you spray over your face to try and set the makeup may keep your makeup on for the night but trust me it will get you back not so far in the future. (and for those of thinking 'hairspray? what?' trust me that's what the girls are doing!). Happy women's day 8th March - Go and buy yourself or a lady who means a lot a lovely present, preferably some skincare products -  They/you deserve it! 

Wishing you all a beautiful new year!

Firstly I’d like to wish everyone of you a successful, eventful and of course a beautiful new year. What did you all get up to? I had a fantastic evening with some wonderful friends, a good laugh is always guaranteed when with friends. You know who you all are! Looking forward to the next catch up. 

Getting back to business with great motivation and positivity is the best part of a new year. So lets get straight into it.

 I know you must all be sick of the different diets you can and can’t do! I promise I won’t talk about diets, just how to pamper yourself!!

Attempted the cookie Xmas tree,
with the help of my beautiful niece :)

Overindulged over Xmas?

Your body has its own detox system which works all year round to rid your body of harmful chemicals known as toxins. It uses the Digestive system, Urinary tract, Lungs, Skin, and your liver to help get rid of any harmful toxins quickly and efficiently.  However, doing your own detox will give a boost to your organs and help you start the year with a fresher and healthier frame of mind, not forgetting a healthier glow to your tired looking skin. 

Firstly get yourself a good body brush in the sales and get started on your body brushing regime. This will not only help remove toxins it also helps to provide your skin with vital nutrients to help relax restore and destress an overworked body.  Body brushing works on stimulating the lymph and blood system to help flush toxins out of the body. It also helps to reduce cellulite. Yes it works! Buy yourself a good body brush which has bristles that have a slightly rough feel. Brush on dry skin in an upwards motion always moving towards your heart. Follow with a luxury shower using up all those shower bits you got over Christmas. finally don't forget the all important moisturising - Again massage the moisturiser in an upward direction always working towards the heart and don't be afraid to use a little pressure to help move those stubborn fatty bits (even if you don't have any). 

· Add lemon to a glass of warm water and take every morning for a week for a quick liver detox.

· Eating two squares of dark chocolate daily is good for you! Chocolate which contains 70% or more cocoa solids contains antioxidants  which can protect you from heart disease.

· When you feel hungry before meal times, try drinking some water first, as most of the time we mistake thirst for hunger, especially on colder days.

· Drink iced water as your body will use 100 calories just to heat the water to body temperature.

· Drinking 5 cups of green tea a day will boost your metabolism as well as flush out toxins. But remember to drink water too, as not enough water will result in your toxins floating around your body looking to be flushed, which can result in headaches and nausea.

 (please note I am not a medical professional so please check with your doctor if you have any medical problems before following any of my health tips).

As the winter has now officially kicked in here in London, I don't know about you but my skin has had enough and refuses to like anything I use on it! I finally have managed to control my Rosacea with some products I got to sample - the fact that I'm off from work may have something to do with it, I will soon find out! I did mention to talk about skin types just before Xmas and I promise I will. I just don't want to bore you with a long post so I will sign off for now. But please remember to keep emailing me and commenting. I can mention any skin concerns in my following posts. For now sit back soak in the new year and let your body and skin detox a little so we can make a fresh start!

Enjoy the sales......

Winter skin

With winter making an appearance and our skin crying to hibernate, I thought it would be a good idea to share some tips on how to care for your skin for the change in season. Cold harsh weather conditions can leave your skin looking dull, dry and red as soon as you step out the door - than the same again when you walk in through the door with the heating up on full!
So what can we do without over loading the skin with thick gloopy products that usually end up clogging the pores and leaving you looking like you dipped your face in vegetable fat!! (Slight exaggeration I know!)

Firstly it would be a good idea to explain the difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin. It's as simple as this.....

Dry skin -
Needs oil not water
Flaky texture
Patches of dryness/thickness
                    Rough feeling

Dehydrated skin -
Needs water not oil!
Feels tight
May be cracked
Can feel very rough and scaly
Can show up fine lines and wrinkles

Usually winter skin is dehydrated. The harsh weather and high heating sucks up the water in our skin leaving it looking dull and feeling tight. This skin type is in need of serious water hydration. Dry skin types can also have characteristics of dehydrated skin in which case it needs water and oil. However, if you have generally oily combination skin than you may feel like your skin is 'dry' when in fact it just needs more water. In this instance using oil based products will leave you feeling clogged up and greasy yet still have the need to hydrate the skin. Also a typical case of spotty skin yet feeling 'dry' - your skin needs water not oil!

First things first, you must keep your fluid intake regular. This will help keep your skin hydrated from within. Always remember to keep on going with your sun protection. Factor 15 is sufficient for cold wintery days including cloudy days. This is because 70-80% of the damaging rays come through clouds and through glass. So sitting in your car with your windows rolled up or the winter months do not mean you are not damaging your skin. Especially if you have sensitive skin.
Including a hydrating face mask once a week will do wonders to your skin. Honey is a great ingredient for all skin types. Oats is another excellent ingredient to reduce redness and hydrate the skin. I will go into oats in more depth another time. Why not try this hydrating face mask:

Using oats for red dehydrated skin - great for 'bad reactions'....

Mix some plain oats in warm water, leave to soak for a minute or two and massage on to face and neck. It's a little messy but very effective. Leave on skin until it begins to set than remove oats using a tissue and massage in the remaining milk. Leave on skin for as long as you like.
You can also mix in some honey with the oats especially if you have a more combination skin type.

Try not to use hot water. I'm really bad at this rule! I hate the cold I can't take it so my answer is to use the hottest temp. of water I can take. This leaves my skin completely starving for hydration. It's so bad for you don't do it! I walk out the shower looking like a lobster and than feeling like a prune 10mins later. Is it really worth the few minutes of warmth? Not really! Just use warm water (I'm trying!) this will stop your skin from losing much needed water and keep it hydrated.

Use a little extra moisturiser. Try to top up your moisturiser during the day if you can. Obviously those of us who wear makeup find this impossible to do so just cleanse your face when you get home and pop on your moisturiser.

Use Hyaluron based moisturisers. Hyaluron has the ability to hold 1000 times it's own weight in water. This will stop your skin from feeling dehydrated. The science behind Hyaluron is yet another discussion. For now all you need to know is Hyaluron products will at least give you a temp fix of hydration. More advanced products can actually help replenish some of the Hyaluron lost in your own skin too.

So your winter skincare regime should be:

Cleanse your skin with a milk based cleanser. Remember I always recommend you wash it off but see what suits your skin. Don't use really hot water!

Apply mask (if using) leave on for 10-15 mins. Some hydrating masks can be blotted off with a tissue others you may have to wash off. Once a week is good.

Wipe/spray skin with toner.
Go for hydrating toners and flower sprays.
If you want to go natural, use rose water for dry/dehydrated/normal skin types and orange flower water for oily/combination/spotty skin types.

Apply serum (if using)
If you have dry skin use a small amount of jojoba oil in the evening. If you don't use serum usually, now would be a good time to pop some extra hydration into your skin.

Moisturise
Use a good helping of your normal moisturiser. If you find your skin type has changed try a slighter richer moisturiser. However, remember if you are usually oily/combination and are now feeling really 'dry' try water based products don't assume you need a product for dry skin types. I always recommend you add a serum to your routine if you don't use one already.
Jojoba oil is the closest oil to your natural skin oils. Therefore, applying a few drops of that on oily skin types will be a good way to help feel a little more hydrated. Add a few drops of tea tree oil if you have any breakouts.

A lot of the time many skin types cross over. Therefore it is hard to chose the right product. There is a difference between skin type and skin condition. This is where it gets confusing. Skin type is something your born with and skin condition is something caused by environmental/lifestyle factors. I think I'll cover how to identify your skin type in my next post.
So for now.... Light the fire, slap some oats on your face and roast some chestnuts! Happy Xmas shopping.......

Aqua - H20 - Water

What is it and why is it in our skincare?

 Firstly let's look at some of the different names used for water in our skincare. Please note that I am not using any brand names just legal names that can be used for water:

Water
Aqua
deionised water/aqua
distilled water/aqua
purified water/aqua
thermal spring water
H2O


Water or aqua is used in our skincare as a solvent. It helps to mix the rest of the ingredients together. When applied to our skin it more than likely just evaporates, which is why water sprays feels nice in the summer as evaporation takes heat with it.
 So what's all the buzz about fancy water mist sprays in the summer and for hydration in the winter? Do they really work?
Personally I feel aqua in our skincare is fine; I don't see the harm especially if you have a dehydrated skin type which usually feels tight. The water will help hydrate the surface and as mentioned I rather have the other more useful ingredients mixed in water than some horrible waxy type product. In regards to expensive water sprays I feel they are a complete rip off! Charging silly money for water in a bottle is ridiculous. Next time you buy one (if you do) just read the ingredients its usually water (or one of the fancy names for water) and nitrogen! Nitrogen is needed to make it an aerosol.

I know its nice and natural and feels heavenly on a really hot day but do we really have to pay a silly amount of money for it in the current financial climate?
You could really buy a spritzer bottle and fill it with water and some nice essential oils, stick it in the fridge n hey you got yourself a cooling hydra mist! Just to prove this to you I have a recipe for you to try below and for a laugh I've made it sound all fancy and expensive – would you fall for it?

So luckily for us in the EU the water in our skincare is monitored and tested regularly. This ensures that it is safe to use. As you know water can carry a lot of harmful bacteria and usually you will find that water based skincare will have preservatives in them. This is because water can attract or help bacteria to breed therefore the product would need a preservative so that it doesn't go off too quickly.
EU also requires that the water used in our skincare is toxin, pollutant and microbe free in all formulations i.e distilled, purified aqua.

Water based skincare is usually better for dehydrated or oily skin. This is because both skin types don’t need oil for hydration they need water. applying water on the surface may not do wonders as mentioned it more than likely evaporates but it will help the skin to absorb other ingredients without a heavy oil based formulation. if your skin is spotty but dry - try a water based moisturiser. Also if you find your skin is greasy/shiny yet you feel its dry, try a water based product as your skin is probably dehydrated and not dry. (a discussion for another post!).

Drinking water on the other hand is necessary – not only as part of a healthy diet but also for our skin and hair.
Try this…..increase your water intake by just a glass or two everyday for a week and share your results in the comments.
Honestly it’s a tried and tested formula by myself (and I can be skeptical about these things trust me!) Water helps to keep the body hydrated and removes waste products and toxins from our body – which if left to circulate around the body can cause many symptoms such as sluggish digestion, tiredness and dull / dry / spotty skin. so it you want healthy looking skin on the outside you must have a healthy body inside!

 A few quick pointers: 

• When you feel thirsty your body is already dehydrated
• Your body is around 60% water
• Adding a freshly squeezed lemon to a glass of warm water helps detox the body
• Our daily 8 a day includes water, milk, fruit juices, tea and coffee. Although plain water is essential.
• The benefits of water are first used by vital organs before reaching the skin – that’s why its important to drink enough!
• After a bath/shower the skin is more porous – applying a good moisturiser will help hydrate it better
• Water retention is not just extra water you have sitting around – its much more scientific than that, so don’t feel that if you drink more water it will give you water retention – in fact it’s the opposite. Drinking regular amounts of water will help flush out toxins help get rid of excess water.

So here is a new product to try ;)
Email me your order for free delivery in the UK!!

MINERAL RICH DERMA HAZE

 with damask rose 

• Give your skin life with a mineral rich haze using H₂O particles to hydrate and nourish your skin.
• Enriched with essential minerals to help your skin glow and look its best. 
• Infused with the wonderful aroma and benefits of damask rose to hydrate and awaken your skin.
• refresh your skin during the day without washing
• set your makeup for a flawless finish
• no added parabens
• natural fragrance of damask rose
• no artificial colouring or perfumes

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Available in two sizes. 

100ml £5.99

250ml £12.99

Order now and receive a free trial size of Kaya Kosmetics Mineral rich derma haze with sebum regulating orange flower extract. 

So there you have it my very own 'hydra mist' or 'derma haze' I should say! 

In conclusion.....I'm not saying these water sprays are no good, all I'm saying is these companies are conning us! why is it so expensive to buy water in a bottle? even if it is costing them to make it - fair enough- but lets be realistic and watch where our pennies are going! compare the ingredients and buy a cheaper option. Although the Kaya Kosmetics Mineral rich derma haze contains rose water, so technically its allowed to be a little more expensive as its not 'just' water!! 

Happy drinking......... O and that recipe i promised......

Cooling water mist

75ml distilled water (or mineral water)

25ml rose water (use orange water for oilier skin types)

spray bottle

1. mix the two liquids together in the spray bottle

2. Allow the H2O particles to activate before using (leave in refrigerator to cool before using)

3. spray over face or body when required