De-stress & Enjoy Life // Raw Skincare

Stress is probably the one thing that most people can say they have experienced in their lives. It is not an enjoyable emotion and can lead to anxiety and depression... and break outs.

Now we have met numerous people who have said they experience breakouts when they are stressed- this can be due to hormonal changes and it is not fun. You then start to stress out that stress will give you spots which makes you more stressed which gives you more spots and the cycle just keeps going... *big sigh* 

So we thought we would give you some top tips on how to prevent stress from ruining your day and your skin. 

1. Take time out- Set time aside for you. Maybe just before bed so you can really try and relax before you go to sleep. Make sure you turn off your phone- how many times have you gone onto twitter, facebook, instagram and something has really wound you up or stressed you out? Take a nice relaxing bath, with some calming music and a good book (the paper kind) put down the electronics!

2. Eat right- Make sure you are eating foods that are packed full of vitamins and nutrients. Eating fish, nuts, green veg & even some cheeky dark chocolate will help boost your mood, your immune system and your overall health.

3. Exercise- get those mood elevating endorphins into your blood stream. Even light exercise such as a brisk walk, gentle swim or a cheeky jog will help eliminate that stress.


So don't let stress get you or your skin down. Let us know your top stress busting tips in the comments below. We love trying new ways to relax!

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Cake For Breakfast? // Raw Skincare

We know how difficult it can be to try and have a wholesome, healthy breakfast. So we wanted to share with you a little recipe for an amazing breakfast that you will love to eat, but your skin will love too. 

Mug Cake

Nom Nom Nom, I am now feeling hungry just thinking about this.

Cake Recipe:

15g Coconut Flour

15g Oats 

1 Egg

50ml Almond Milk

Blend and mix all ingredients together until it become a smooth paste.

Put the mixture into a microwave safe container and put into the microwave for 1minute 30seconds.

Whilst that is cooking you can make the topping:

50g Greek Yoghurt / Soy yoghurt

50g Berries

Mix together until you get the consistency you are after. Once you have plated up your mug cake, pour the berry yoghurt on top and hey presto, you are having a healthy cake for breakfast! 

It has no extra sugar added, and you still get a sweet kick from the berries. Your skin will love this too, so seriously, what are you waiting for? 

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Our Ingredients- Rose Hip Oil // Raw Skincare

One of our very favourite ingredients has to be rose hip oil!

It is an incredible ingredients which has some amazing qualities including scar and blemish reductions, and is also a powerful antioxidant. 

The rose hip oil we use is Organic and cold pressed which means that none of its wonderful properties are destroyed through heat extraction. 

This oil, is a very deep orange colour, and is quite thick in comparison to a lot of oils. It can be applied pure or diluted in other oils.

We use this amazing oil in our Raw Concentrate skin serum. Which we recommend as a brilliant night time oil for your face and body. It can be used before application of make-up too, just ensure you leave at least 30minutes for the oil to be fully absorbed. 1-2 drops will be sufficient as it is packed full of amazing oils. 

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Valentines Day // Raw Skincare

So Valentines Day is almost upon us! Guys, it is time to pull your fingers out and sort your girl out with a killer present/s. 

So why not treat her to a relaxing face mask, some beautifully calming body butter (which can double as the perfect massage oil *kinky*) and to top it all off some amazingly wonderful lip balms that are not only going to give her gorgeously kissable lips (and you as well) but it will also score you some amazing brownie points! 

And what is the best part of all of this? You can find all of these amazing things, in one place- www.raw-skincare.co.uk

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Berry Nice // Raw Skincare

It may be a bit early for berries in England, but spring is just around the corner, we hope. *looks out the window and sees grey skies and rain*. 

Berries are fantastic not only because of their amazing taste and smell, they are also packed full of anti-oxidants and vitamins that your body loves and are going to care for you from the inside out!

So switch up your chocolate bar, packed full of processed sugars which aren't great for your body or your skin. And choose a natural sugar hit that is packed full of fantastic vitamins and nutrients that will be beneficial to your health!

Berries are best if they are fresh and organic- however if you can't get them at certain times of the year, pop in to your local farmers market, or store and see if you can buy them frozen. 

Why not add them to your morning porridge to give it some extra flavour and sweetness?

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Food Of The Week // Raw Skincare

Last week we introduced food of the week. A way for us to give you great foods to munch on that will help your skin look amazing.

This week we are dedicating our food of the week to Peppermint. Now, you may not want to eat peppermint leaves just on their own, but they are fantastic in Tea!! Nom nom nom. 

Pepper mint is known to calm, relax and de-stress, which if you get stress related acne flare-ups which are very common, this could be your perfect ingredient. Peppermint is not only great at helping to relieve stress and calm you, but it is also great at aiding with digestion. So all in all this product is the perfect partner, try switching your regular drink for a peppermint tea and see if it works for you!

Got Milk? // Raw Skincare

If you suffer with acne, you may already be aware of the affects dairy products can have on your skin. However, if you are not, listen up.

If you have severe acne, or acne that flares up occasionally, then you may want to start cutting down on the amount of dairy products you consume. Dairy can cause inflammation, not just on your skin, but in your body too. When a spot rears its ugly head, you will know that it is there, it becomes inflamed, sore and red. Avoiding foods that can aid inflammation may help to reduce the appearance of spots when they do decide to make a visit. 

Try switching your dairy products for soy alternatives or almond alternatives. They will also be great for your health too. 

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Our Ingredients- Cypress Oil // Raw Skincare

Cypress Oil is a fresh and clear smelling essential oil which we use in our Repair and Revive body butters.

It has amazingly calming and relaxing properties which is great for easing tension in muscles and helping to relax and calm the mind. This essential oil is also fantastic for helping circulation too. 

Cypress oil is extracted from the needles and twigs of young branches from the perennial tree by steam distillation.

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Food Of The Week- Nuts & Seeds // Raw Skincare

We thought it would be a great idea to give you weekly advice on what else you can do to help your skin look and feel great, other than our products.

Things start from the inside which is why we have introduced our Food of the week. This week we wanted to tell you how great nuts and seeds are for your skin and your health.

Nuts contain a lot of EFA (Essential Fatty Acids) which states in the name, they are essential. These are not something that your body can produce and therefore must be obtained by food. These are the "good" fats that your body needs. By having a large intake of EFA's it is believed that you will reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering cholesterol.*

EFA's found in foods such as nuts and seeds (Sunflower seeds, almonds etc) are fantastic for your skin because they help to reduce inflammation in the body. If you suffer with acne, this may help reduce the appearance of spots and redness.

So switch your bag of crisps or chocolate bar for some healthy Nuts & Seeds.

*Source

Our Products- Body Butter // Raw Skincare

We have three wonderful body butters for you to chose from. all of which work specifically to different skin types!

Soothe & Smooth- Perfect for those with extra-sensitive skin. It doesn't contain Shea butter which some people (especially those with very sensitive skin) can react too. It also does not have a scent, again we did not want to add any essential oils to this product because of the reaction some people get (even to a very small amout). So if you have overly sensitve skin and are looking for a body butter that nourishes and moisturises without causing your skin to get angry and flare up, this is a definite must have!

Repair & Revive- As the name suggests, if your skin is in need of some tlc and needs to be awakened, this is a fantastic body butter for you! With beautifully scented Lavender and cypress essential oils, your skin will smell divine. Lavender is known to help regeneration of skin cells which is why we include it in this butter. This is your go too if your skin needs a lift!

Hydrasculpt-  For those who need extra hydration and toning look no further! Our gorgeous Frankincense oil is perfect for helping to tone the skin, and packed full of hydrating oils such as Apricot Kernel Oil and Coconut Oil, this should be a staple in your everyday skincare moisturising routine. 

All of our body butters (along with all of our other products) are completely handmade. These butters are the same consistency as butter, once you put it on your skin it will melt into a beautifully smooth oil that is easy to rub all over your body. 

Why not add a bit to your bath to give you an extra hydrating and soothing soak!

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Our Ingredients- Sweet Almond Oil // Raw Skincare

Sweet Almond Oil, also known as Prunus Dulcis, is one of our many wonderful ingredients. We use a cold-pressed oil to get a high quality of oil. If the almonds were to be put through a heated process a larger amount of oil can be obtained, however the heat can destroy some of the valuable qualities of this oil and we therefore chose to use cold-pressed oils for our products.

Almond oil contains a large number of different vitamins and is naturally high in Vitamin E which is fantastic for your skin. It is a very light oil and is particularly wonderful for application to the face as it will not block pores. 

We use Sweet Almond Oil in our Lip Balms and Skin Serum.

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Natural Dry Shampoo // Raw Skincare

Seeing as this week's offer is our aerosol free dry shampoo, we thought it would be a good idea to tell you a little bit more about it.

As I am sure you are aware, aerosols are believed to contribute towards the current climate issue of global warming. We therefore did not want to create a product that was going to damage our already fragile planet. We therefore created a dry shampoo that not only works well as a dry shampoo, but that has eco friendly packaging.

So what is the purpose of dry shampoo? The obvious answer to this is to clean your hair right! But why not just wash it in the shower, other than time saving benefits of using dry shampoo? When you wash your hair you are stripping your scalp and hair of its natural oils which are used to protect and hydrate your hair. When you strip your hair and scalp of these oils, your body goes into overdrive to produce more, causing your hair to become oily a lot quicker- causing you to have to wash your hair- and this is when the cycle starts all over again.

By using a dry shampoo which absorbs excess oil and dirt which is then brushed out, you aren't stripping away the oil that is needed, which will help stop your hair from becoming so oily so quickly.

So next time you go to grab the shampoo and wash away the oil, try using a dry shampoo and see how it works for you!

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January Sale- Week 3 // Raw Skincare

Don't miss out on this week's sale item!!

Buy One Get One Free On ALL Dry Shampoo's.


Buy a Dry Shampoo bottle this week and get another completely free, why not share the love and give a bottle to your friend.


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Organic Argan Oil Hair Treatment // Raw Skincare

We were late to the Argan oil party but we are here and ready to make our mark!

Argan oil has been deemed a "miracle oil" by many in the industry and for good reason too. It is a fantastic oil that has some amazing properties. 

Our 100% pure Argan Oil- Nothing else but Organic Argan Oil in this little bottle!! The Ultimate Treatment.

We decided to release this product when saw for our selves the affect it had on our own hair, we weren't prepared to just follow the hype of the market and really wanted to give it some time to work and do its magic- it definitely didn't disappoint. 

So why is Argan Oil so good for your hair?

• Argan oil is able to penetrate the pores on the hair follicles and shaft which helps enhance the hairs elasticity. This also helps to nourish the hair.
• Full of anti-oxidants, it is able to strengthen weakened and damaged hair.
• Rich in Omega fatty acids it is great for damaged and brittle hair.

Don't forget, our Argan oil is JUST Argan oil. There is no other ingredients at all in the bottles we sell. Make sure if you are looking for an Argan oil hair treatment you check the ingredients- if it is listed with other ingredients too, it won't be pure. If it isn't first in the list- the amount of actual argan oil in the bottle can be tiny! 

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H2-Ohhhh // Raw Skincare

Drinking water- some people enjoy it, some people hate it, because of this we thought we would put together a few nifty idea's for you to get in your daily dose of H2O and give you a little bit of knowledge on why you should accept having to pee a million times a day!




When we first started drinking more water at Raw, to see the effect it would have to our skin, our hair and our moods, it was a fight for the loo. Seriously, I must personally have the worlds smallest bladder- I could go about a million times in a day! *slight exaggeration* but I honestly was not expecting to have to go as much as I did. But the difference was huge! I had headaches all the time, most of the time I had put it down to stress, or the computer screen or not enough sleep. That was when I was drinking maybe a small glass of water a day! That is not an exaggeration either. But now, I feel so much more awake, hydrated and I get a lot more exercise having to walk to the toilet twice an hour.

However, the need to pee all the time eventually settled down, it was as if my body was suddenly used to all this extra water and had finally decided what to do with it. My body must have been in complete shock and not known what to do other than climb in their respective cell size lifeboats and hope the flood would stop, *metaphorically of course*.


A great way to drink at a good pace, so you don't overload your body, leaving your feeling bloated.

So why does drinking water help your skin?
Your body needs water to function and operate. FACT. You are made up, mostly of water. SO, by keeping yourself thoroughly hydrated, your body will be able to repair its self faster, remove toxins from your body quicker, and look and feel better.

Of course, this is something you need to do regularly! It won't make a difference over night. Increase your water consumption and see how much better your skin looks and feels after a month. We are sure you will notice a difference!

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What Is Skin? // Raw Skincare

The largest organ we have is the skin- so why would you not treat it with the respect and love you do (we hope*) of all your other organs- we exercise to keep our heart and lungs happy, we eat well (most of the time, right!?*) to keep our liver and stomach happy and we drink plenty of water (don't you!*) to keep our kidneys working effectively.

*Subject to mood, person, time of year, time of month & any other reasons you can think of. 

Say Hello To Your Skin

So although we may not do all of the things listed above it is certainly thought of very regularly. But do you think of your skin's health as often as your do your internal organs? If not, why!? It is very easy to forget about our skin, it is always visible, it protects us from the crazy weather that this planet is subject too- and we do take it for granted. 

So here are just a few of the things our skin does-

• Alarm- Sensory recpetors tell your brain if you are too hot, too cold, are walking on something very sharp- It is your alarm to your environment and helps to protect you.
• Armour- It protects you from bacteria, prevents water loss and protects your blood vessels, nerves, and other organs.
• Thermometer- The skins receptors will be able to tell your brain if you are too hot or too cold and can help regulate temperature by either increasing blood flow to the surface of your skin to get rid of heat if you are too hot, or by constricting capillaries underneath the surface of your skin if you are too cold and need more heat to go to your organs
• Vitamin D- formed inside your body but has to be activated by your skin which needs to be exposed too UV light from the sun (Please be cautious in sun and use suitable protection when needed)

These are just a few of the amazing things your skin can do, treat it with care and love and make sure you nourish and protect it like you (hopefully) do any other organ.

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Our ingredient Frankincense // Raw Skincare

Say hello to Frankincense. One of our lovely ingredients we use in our skincare.

This ingredient, like all of our ingredients has been chosen because of its wonderful properties that help in skincare. It has a woody/spicy aroma that it very pleasant and is yellow-green colour, it is extracted by steam distillation from Oleo gum resin. 

Oleo Gum Resin

So why do we use frankincense in our products?

Frankincense oil is said to help rejuvenate and tone the skin, perking it up to help it look and feel brighter and more awake. This is why we choose to use it in our Hydrasculpt body butter. We do not believe in the term "anit-aging" we feel it is a privilege to grow old. However if you want to slow the appearance of ageing (which unfortunately is inevitable) this body butter is a fantastic way to help perk up your skin while delivering the hydration and nutrients your skin needs.

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Raw Skincare Lip Balm // Hint Of Mint

Most women I know will own a number of lip balms that occupy space at home, work and handbags- and why wouldn't you? 

With the cold months of winter still waging a war against our skin, your lips are just as vulnerable. We have developed a 100% Natural lip balm that will not only soothe sore dry lips but also help protect you from the harshness of winter. Our Hint of Mint lip balm with gorgeous cocoa butter & coconut oil will moisturise your lips as well as provide you with a protective barrier that will prevent any further damage from the environment.

Our lip balms do not contain any petroleum Jelly which purely coats your lips and does not provide any moisture that your lips need. They are also completely safe to eat- by putting anything on your lips there is a high chance of ingestion. This does not mean to say we recommend them as a healthy snack but they certainly won't do you any harm if you do happen to lick your lips occasionally!

Our Hint of Mint will not only cool and soothe your lips but will also tingle when you put it on, this is thanks to the gorgeous natural peppermint oil we have added. 

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The Post Party Season Skin Saviour!!

If you haven't over indulged on excessive amounts of food, alcohol and sugar this holiday season we would all like to know how you managed!?

If however, like us at Raw Skincare, you have eaten may too much chocolate, consumed a few too many cocktails and the calories consumed are past counting, your skin may be paying the price! Now it is widely debated whether food has an effect on the condition of your skin, however, personally I can tell when I have had a few too many bad eats, as do a large number of people I know. So we have devised a list of skincare commandments to get your skin back on track, ready to face the new year!

1. Eat plenty of healthy fats- When we say eat plenty of healthy fats we are talking about natural fats such as nuts, avocados, coconuts... and so on. Natural fats play a vital role in keeping your body looking and feeling healthy.

2.  Oh Sugar- If you are going to eat sugar, make sure it is from a natural course such as berries & don't eat too much of that either, sugars can cause inflammation and this is apparent in your skin too. 

3. Drink Water- By drinking plenty of water it will help to flush out your system of toxins and help you to keep nicely hydrated. Your body needs water to function properly!

4. Go Grain- Cut down if not completely cut out anything "white" from your diet. This includes items such as pasta, bread, cake, cereal and so on. These are all processed and likely to be full of sugars. Switch to wholegrain and ensure it comes from the earth & hasn't been pulverised and moulded into something which resembles food.

5. Can it fly or swim?- If it can then its great to eat! Fish & poultry are fantastic sources of protein (if you eat them) but red meat such as cows can again cause inflammation. If it is a meat that you do enjoy, choose organic meat- it is more likely you will be eating meat that contains a lot less hormones that can affect your acne. 

6. Don't use harsh foaming agents to scrub your skin of its breakout!! If over indulgence has left you broken out be careful how you cleanse. By removing all the excess oil from your skin, your skin will produce more. Use a natural oil to cleanse your skin instead! Oil will not cause you to break out unless you use chemically manufactured oils such as mineral oil. 

7. Don't exfoliate daily- Exfoliation is designed to rid your skin of old, dead skin cells leaving behind lovely refreshed new ones! Your skin takes more than a day to produce a new layer of skin, by exfoliating too often you will leave your skin looking red, sore and inflammed. 

8. Don't use tooth paste or nappy cream!- Seriously! These will be no good for your skin, they may bring down inflammation around your spot but will still leave your spots standing tall- the thought that you could dry out a spot is also incorrect- a spot is not made up of water and will therefore not "dry out".

9. Don't pick- Picking your spots can be very tempting, but unless it is a white head which can be removed (through the correct technique only) do not try and pick them- it will leave your skin red, inflamed and you may end up with scarring too.

10-  Remove all make-up- This might sounds very obvious, but don't forget to remove your make-up thoroughly. Leaving excess make-up on over night may end up clogging pores which can lead to spots. 

We hope this brief guide has given you some insight into how to get your skin back on track this new year. Let us know what you find helps your skin when you have a break out! 

Oil & Skincare

Over the psst decade, possibly more, "oil-free skincare" advertisement has been all over our tv screens, magazines  and radio stations. It is usually in products that are made specifically for those with oily skin- because who wants to add extra oil to their skin if they have oily skin right? Wrong. 

Oil and your skin love each other, very, very much! By using products that are drying (and remove your natural oil) your body will work extra hard to produce more to help keep your skin moisturised. Now obviously no one wants oily skin, so how do you get rid of the oil without producing more oil? Add oil!! It's sounds all confusing and sounds like a down right lie, but it's not. One of the basic rules in chemistry is that like dissolves like. You wouldn't use water to dissolve oil or vice versa, but you would use water to dissolve water, and oil for oil. The same principal applies to you skin, if you use oil on your skin, it will help remove excess oil by dissolving/ emulsifying it. 

Many people have become scared of using facial oils because of the idea that you shouldn't use oil on oily skin, but oils are actually wonderful for your skin and your skin will love you for using it. The amount of excess sebum you produce will eventually decrease and you will be left with much less oily and shiny skin.

Why not try out our 100% natural skin serum, packed full of skin loving oils that will help to nourish and protect your skin! 

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