Parabens - The Unknown Quantity

It’s so important to be aware of what you’re eating, drinking, breathing and washing your clothes in these days. All the allergies, cancers and other terrible things reported in the media; the fear is endless.

SLS – The Seriously Loathsome Substance

We all check our food meticulously, watching out for nasties such as too much salt or sugar, e numbers, scary sounding chemicals. Because you wouldn’t want to knowingly eat something that would cause you harm.

The Valentine's Day Gift Guide

I know, I know, it's an over commercialised made up holiday in the present day, but the old romantic in me does see the cute side of Valentine's Day. Obviously we should love our loved ones the other 364 days of the year too yadda yadda...

Cruelty Free Natural Face Mask

Busy mums (and dads!) might not have time to head out to the beauty salon for luxurious treatments and me-time, but you can treat yourself at home. Get the babies in bed, pour a glass of wine, sack off the ironing and enjoy this.

A Fresh Scoop

I've been doing lots of work with an awesome new brand called Fresh Naturals recently. Based in Leeds and run by Fliss (who seems just as mad as me - winner), the business sells cruelty free bath and beauty products, without the high price tag!

NatOrigin

Many brands claim to be cruelty free, organic, natural... but when you really scrutinise them, you'll find that this really isn't the case.

I recently had the good fortune to stumble upon a fantastic brand called NatOrigin, originally developed in France by a pair of French pharmacists, and now working in partnership with a British-based company; Butterflies Healthcare.

Delight Touch - Troubled Skin Cream

The second product that Lou and Gee from Delight Touch sent me to try, was this Organic Troubled Skin Cream.

Again made using organic, natural ingredients, and of course cruelty free - this moisturiser is specifically made with people suffering from eczema and sensitive skin in mind.

Delight Touch - Willow Bark Cleanser

Lou and Gee from Delight Touch sent me this amazing Organic Willow Bark Cleanser, to try on my nightmare skin.

It's a combination of ridiculously sensitive but prone to breakouts, so is a nightmare to look after!

Delight Touch

I love meeting new cruelty free brands, it's so wonderful to speak with like-minded people who are working towards a world where no more bunnies need to suffer pointlessly.

Recently, I encountered Delight Touch - a UK based, organic and cruelty free brand run by Lou and Gee, a couple with an incredible story to share.

Friendly Soap

Friendly Soap is one of those brands that truly appeals to me. Simple messaging on their clear, easy to understand packaging, honest ingredients, and run by people that are truly in love with what they do.

Schmoo Skincare - Honey & Oatmeal Moisturiser

After learning about who Schmoo Skincare is, what they stand for and the products that they make - Sam very kindly sent me a pot of this rather delicious sounding Honey & Oatmeal Moisturiser to try out on my sensitive skin.

Bee Good Honey & Camelina Facial Exfoliator

Bee Good is the only British premium skincare brand to exclusively use British beeswax, honey and propolis in all of their products. It is a cruelty free company, based in Hampshire.

When I was sent this facial exfoliator to try out, I was a little nervous. I usually find that this type of product dries out my skin and causes irritation.

Beaut-Boutique - Skin Perfector

Another product that the lovely Reggie from Beaut-Boutique sent to me, was this Skin Perfector; a "specially blended formulation of natural fruit extracts and essential oils is designed to fight blemishes, reduce red patchy skin, fight imperfections and combat shine".

Beaut-Boutique - Marula Oil Facial Serum

I often complain about my sensitive, dry and eczema-scarred skin. It's something I have had to deal with my whole life and it gets pretty boring! So to come across products that promise to help that is exciting, but I am always pretty dubious...

Beauty Kitchen - Abyssinian Oil Handbag Beauty Balm

As part of my cruelty free project, I've been working with the amazing Beauty Kitchen - a British company making incredible, natural products that smell divine.

The third product that I tried was this Abyssinian Handbag Beauty Balm. A small glass jar that I keep in my handbag for use "as required". And boy does my skin require it!

Beauty Kitchen - Abyssinian Oil Aroma Facial Concentrate

As part of my cruelty free project, I've been working with the amazing Beauty Kitchen - a British company making incredible, natural products that smell divine.

Another product that I tried out, was this Abyssinian Oil Aroma Facial Concentrate - a small glass bottle with a dropper, filled with oil that smells like Summer!

Beauty Kitchen - Inspire Me Brightening & Toning Bath Oil

As part of my cruelty free project, I've been working with the amazing Beauty Kitchen - a British company making incredible, natural products that smell divine.

One of the products I tried, was this heavenly-smelling bath oil.

Marigold Latex Free Disposable Gloves

I feel like all I do is complain about my skin. Eczema this, eczema that. Anyone else living with it will completely understand where I am coming from! But it's more than just sore skin, because every day life can cause some serious discomfort, and one of the main culprits is cooking.

Marigold Latex Free Gloves

If you have eczema, like me, you'll know what an absolute nightmare cooking and cleaning can be. The copious amounts of hand washing, the effect of detergents and cleaning fluids on your hands - and if you're extra unlucky and have a latex allergy like me, you won't even be able to turn to trusty "rubber gloves" to help alleviate some of this.

Cruelty free, dairy free - an eczema update

On the back of my recent post on Living With Eczema, I did promise an update on my progress!