Review MSA Skincare Apricot and Banana Face Mask
(Gifted)Making Skin Amazing Skincare (MSA) was started in 2019 by Suprina following a change in circumstances which affected Suprina's wellbeing and skin. MSA is a product range that is founded on...
View ArticleReview Green People Organic Babies Baby Wash and Shampoo - Scent Free
(Gifted)For those of us with fragrance allergies finding scent free skincare can feel like a bit of a mission at times. Thankfully there are some decent brands who are catering for us and I've...
View ArticleFree From Skincare Awards 2022 are now open for entries
(Press Release)Did you know that the eleventh Free From Skincare Awards opened to entries on 21st March?Over the years I've been a judge on these awards and I've seen many brands expand and improve...
View ArticleReview Nourish London New Skin Protecting Daily Moisturiser SPF 25
(Gifted)Nourish London recently launched their NEW certified organic and vegan Skin Protecting Daily Moisturiser with SPF 25. This anti-ageing moisturiser has natural mineral SPF non nano zinc oxide to...
View ArticleReview Kri Skincare Unveil Oil to Milk Cleansing Oil
(I purchased this product)Anyone who reads my blog on a regular basis will probably know I'm obsessed with oil to milk cleansers. Back at the beginning of March I purchased Kri Skincare Unveil...
View ArticleReview Good Bubble Bish Bash Bosh! Hair and Body Wash with Dragon Fruit Extract
(Gifted/PR)Good Bubble is aimed at kids but that doesn't mean it's off limits to grown ups. The range is cruelty free, vegan, made with allergen free fragrance and suitable for newborns and sensitive...
View ArticleReview Boo Cottage Botanicals Chamomile Cleanser
(I purchased this product)I've known Boo Cottage Botanicals for a little while as I encountered them while judging for the Free From Skincare Awards. The other year they successfully medalled. Whilst...
View ArticleReview Sukin Sensitive Micellar Scalp Masque
(this item was purchased)Anyone who experiences sensitivity or allergies probably lives with a constant fear about products being discontinued. You spend ages finding the perfect skincare, become a...
View ArticleReview Lavera Neutral Facial Fluid for very sensitive and allergy prone skin
(Gifted)Back in January I reviewed Lavera Neutral Intensive Cream with Silver and in passing mentioned wanting to try the Lavera Neutral Facial Fluid. The Neutral range is deigned for very sensitive...
View ArticleWinners announced in 2022 Free From Skincare Awards
Last month I had the pleasure judging for the Free From Skincare Awards. This has now been a yearly invite since 2013. You might not realised but my day job isn't connected to blogging so I thoroughly...
View ArticleReview Green People Scent Free Hand and Body Lotion
I'm going through a phase right now preferring body lotions over butters and balm. Saying that I struggle to find vegan body lotions without essential oils or at best without linalool. Long time...
View ArticleReview Lavera Men Sensitiv Organic Calming After Shave Balm and Moisturising...
(gifted) I thought I would share some products that my husband has testing for several months which includes the Lavera Men Sensitiv Organic Calming After Shave Balm (50ml) and Lavera Men Sensitiv...
View ArticleNatural Deodorants Free From Sodium Bicarbonate and Essential Oils
(Note - please double check ingredients when buying as formulations can change)If your skin can't handle essential oils and you have a possible sensitivity to sodium bicarbonate (aka bicarb or baking...
View ArticleReview Organii Neutral Shower Gel - free from perfumes and colourants
I think I can trace back my purchasing of Organii shower gelsto around 2018 so I was disappointed when my beloved Shea Butter body wash was discontinued. Organii switched up their shower gel collection...
View ArticleReview Sukin Hydrating Body Lotion with Coconut and Pineapple
(NOTE: ingredient correct at publication, please check before purchase as formulations may change)Long time readers will know I'm a fan of Sukin. I feel like I've mentioned them a million times in the...
View ArticleTravel - My experience onboard a cruise ship as a Vegan with Allergies
I love Italy with its beautiful scenery, pizza and gelato. I recently was asked if it was expensive to holiday in Italy and my response is simply as with any destination it can be as cheap or luxurious...
View ArticleSwap out your plastic bottles for solid beauty bars from Ethique
(Purchased products)On our recent trip to Italy we travelled with only cabin allowance luggage and that meant a limit to the volume of liquids we could take with us. In an effort to cut back on...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Ideas inspired by Winners of the Free From Gift Awards 2022
Long time readers will no doubt be familiar with Free From Skincare Awards but did you know about their 'spin off'The Free From Gift Awards? I'm unlikely to put together a personalised gift guide this...
View ArticleReview Q&A Skincare Grapefruit Cleansing Balm
(I purchased this item)I'm sure many of us are feeling like we need to watch the pennies and at times like this I've feel a little bit more mindful about my skincare budget. I was on the hunt for a new...
View ArticleGreen Beauty Brands that stood the test of time: A look back at 2011 Blog Posts
As 2022 draws to a close I thought it might be interesting to look back on my first year of blogging. It all began in May 2011 and I was curious to see how many of those early posts had stood the test...
View ArticleLittle Bottle of Italian Magic wins 2023 Free From Skincare Awards
As many of you know I decided to retire the blog at the end of last year. So why am I posting again? well I thought it was only right that perhaps the final blog post should go to the one skincare...
View ArticleUnscented Body Butter for sensitive skin and those prone to allergies
For dry skin, prone to sensitivity, eczema and essential oil allergies try unscented Body Butter to hydrate all year around but especially during cold, winter weatherAkamuti Cocoa and Almond Body...
View ArticleBudget Conscious Ethical Christmas Gift Ideas for Under £12
Please note - Prices & product info correct at time of publication/Not Sponsored/No affiliate linksShopping List of Gift Ideas for a smaller budgetBare Kind Bamboo Socks - 10% of profits on every...
View ArticleOdylique is the skincare brand that I have used on my sensitive, allergy...
(affiliate)Times are tough and many green skincare brands that I've featured on this website are no longer available. The one brand which has remained a constant in my life is Odylique.Odylique Gentle...
View ArticleBotanical, Plant Based, Organic Shampoo for Grey and White hair
I've been on a grey hair journey for over a year, ditching my beloved hair dye back in early 2023. It started with an itchy scalp and ended with white stripes that everyone has been commenting on. I...
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