‘Misleading’ Sanex Zero% shower gel ad banned

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I’m sure many of you will have seen the Sanex Zero% television advertisement – you know the one where naked women are smearing luminous substances onto their bodies before applying a lovely ‘natural’ looking gel to their skin? The voiceover says, ‘We put so many different chemical ingredients onto our skin.’ ‘New Sanex Zero% contains [...]

Lead lipstick and arsenic eyeliner: Should you clean your beauty routine?

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It’s something I’ve always encouraged Pai customers to look closely at, but now it seems wider beauty press are also beginning to question the ingredients in cosmetics. This week Daily Mail Online revealed ‘the ugly secrets the beauty industry isn’t telling us‘ – secrets that include the presence of lead, arsenic and mercury in mainstream [...]

Allergy to Hand Soap: Pai’s Case Study!

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After suffering an allergic reaction to harsh hospital hand wash, nurse Coralie turned to Pai products to repair and regenerate her skin. Here are the fantastic results… While we know Pai products are brilliant for sensitive and allergy-prone skin, it’s always immensely rewarding to see their soothing and healing properties in action. Last week we [...]

Skin Resolutions

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The advent of a New Year is always a great time to make some skin resolutions for the months ahead, particularly if, like me, you’ve been over-indulging during the festive season! Drinking alcohol and eating foods rich in refined sugar and low grade animal fats can lead to breakouts and a dull, congested complexion. Feeling [...]

How the right Facial can transform your sensitive skin

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For the average beauty lover, a super-intensive hour-long Facial is the ultimate treat. For the average sensitive skin sufferer however, it’s a whole different ball game, with over 91% reluctant to pay for a treatment they fear could irritate them. Imelda Burke, owner of organic boutique CONTENT, explains why: A bad experience with products that [...]

‘I’ve been told natural skincare will be better for my sensitive skin – but where do I start?’

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Creative Manager of NutriBeauty Holly Hope Harper reveals her top tips for sensitive skin and the products you can trust to soothe and protect it. If you’re new to NutriBeauty then say hello to your online haven for all things natural, organic, and of course, beautiful! The feminine site is not only a joy to [...]

Face Wipes: So convenient, so bad for your skin!

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For many, face wipes are a beauty essential. While they may save time, the chemical-heavy cloths can be incredibly irritating for sensitive skin. Facial cleansing wipes have revolutionized the skincare industry, with almost every major brand developing their own variety. They are however the one thing the majority of Pai customers simply cannot tolerate, with [...]

Why Cold Pressed isn’t always Best – Meet the Super Oils!

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For many years Cold Pressing has been the most common way to extract organic oils, and you’ll often hear brands singing its praises. What is Cold Pressing? Cold Pressed oil is obtained through pressing and grinding fruit or seeds with the use of stainless steel presses. The raw plant material is placed between horizontal plates [...]

Skin Nectar: Rejuvenating properties of honey create beauty industry buzz

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I spotted a really interesting article in the Daily Mail today – it’s about one of my favourite organic actives so I thought I’d share! After selling thousands of jars within days of its launch in LA, a new brand of honey has made its way onto the British High Street. Harvested from the Chilean [...]

Know your Organic Certification Standards

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Organic September is here and brings with it a raft of fabulous opportunities to delve deeper into the green world of natural & organics. While I’m forever extolling the importance of buying certified organic skin care products (read my previous post to find out why), I haven’t really discussed the differences between the main organic [...]