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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Happy Valentines Day // Raw Skincare

You Are Beautiful

We Just Wanted To Tell You That!!

Whether or not you have a Valentine this year does not matter because we are hear to tell each and every one of you how amazingly beautiful you all are, inside and out!!

So here are our presents for you 

Because everyone deserves roses on Valentines Day

Any excuse for chocolate is a good excuse

More chocolate, but with fruit, so its ok. Right!?!

And EXTRA big kisses for you all!

Be Our Valentine? 

Happy Valentines Day You Beautiful Lot!!!

The Ultimate Pamper Night // Raw Skincare

Tomorrow is Valentines Day, so if you have a hot date tomorrow, why not take this evening off, to relax and pamper yourself to ensure you feel 100% as beautiful as you are? 

Yes, tempted? Ok, we have devised a itinerary for you to follow and enjoy to leave you feeling calm and relaxed before the big date! If you don't have a big date tomorrow night, why not enjoy this pamper evening tomorrow instead and love yourself whilst doing it!

1. Run a lovely warm bath- add small amount of Repair & Revive body butter to running bath water and allow the fragrance of Lavender and Cypress Oil relax you into oblivion *ahhhh* why not put on some super relaxing music to really get you into the chill out zone. 

2. Moisturise- Once you have had a good long soak, pat yourself dry gently, and whilst your skin is still warm, apply your favourite body butter. You skin will absorb the goodness easier after a good ol' soak. Put on some comfy Jim Jams (or PJ's, what ever you like to call them) and relax and unwind. 

3. Hair care- Now you are all dry and snug in your PJ's with your body being nourished and moisturised by our body butter, its time to sort the hair. Hopefully it will have dried partially in a towel by now. Use the towel to squeeze off the excess water that is remaining (the less heat you have to use to dry your hair the better). So now you have two options- either add a couple of drops of Argan oil to your finger tips and run through the ends of your hair and dry on a low heat setting. Or, squeeze out a bit more oil and rub your hands from the scalp all the way to the ends. This is a more intensive treatment which will need to be washed out in the morning. 

4. Now you have sorted your hair, it is time to relax with a nice cup of herbal tea (make sure it is caffeine free or you won't get a nice relaxing sleep) now read a good book or listen to some music before you head off to the land of nod. It is best to avoid watching TV just before bed time as it can disturb your sleep. 

5. Night night. 

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DIY Exfoliator // Raw Skincare

Exfoliation is a must to keep your skin looking fabulously glowing. So we thought we would teach you how to make your own. 

Step 1- Grab some brown sugar, preferably the fair trade version if you can afford it, although any kind of granulated sugar will do. 

Step 2- Measure out about 50g of sugar and keep in a small, shower ready contain

Step 3- Take a couple of drops of Raw concentrate and mix in with the sugar. 

Step 4- Take a nice warm shower and wash all over- Once you have almost finished your shower, turn the water down/off and grab your pot of sugar scrub. Now gently massage onto the area of skin desired and in small circular motions and leave on your skin for 5 minutes to allow the oils to sink in. 

Step 5- Rinse down and ensure you have washed away the sugar granules (don't worry they dissolve in water so won't block your drains). If you want to use a soap to remove the oil you can, however leaving it on will be super beneficial for your skin. Simply pat down, and Voilà! Super soft, scrummy skin! The one good use of sugar for skincare.

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Love Is All You Need // Raw Skincare

This week, there is a definite theme going on with our blogs, Yesterday was chocolate, today is love... what will tomorrow bring *come back tomorrow to find out*

Love is great, especially when you can share it with someone else. But the best kind of love is the love you have for yourself. Now we aren't talking about the "I am the best thing since sliced bread" kind of loving your self (that's not a great kind of love). We are talking about the kind of Love that means you accept who you are, that you are happy with the person you have become, and you can accept the fact that you don't look like Cara D *swoons* 

The beauty industry is one that helps creates images of girls who are "perfect" and causes self doubt and self loathing when it becomes impossible to recreate those looks. 

We wanted to tell you now, that YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.

No matter what your size, skin colour, hair colour, eye colour, nose shape, eyebrow shape, nail length, booty size, sexual orientation, job, education or any other insignificant factor that may affect how you feel about your self. It doesn't matter. 

You really are beautiful.

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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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Sick Day Survival // Raw Skincare

Winter is the time for flu, chest infections, head aches, coughs, sneezes and the list keeps going! So here is our sick day survival guide, just in case you are in need of some tlc. 

Now if you are being sick and struggling to keep food down *hugs* it is important to stay hydrated! Sip cool water regularly, don't try to down a glass in one go as you may end up bringing it straight back up again! The idea is to get the water into your system to help your body fight the bug! We personally find it is also better to bring something up when you are sick rather than just retching *even bigger hugs*.

If you can handle a bit more than water then that is a bonus! You want to try and help your body fight the nasty infection / bug / virus and give it the energy to do so. A personal favourite of ours is lemon, honey and ginger in hot water! This will give your body carbohydrates in the form of fruit and natural sugar so you are getting the much needed nutrients into your body. If you have a sore throat, or chesty cough, the honey and lemon have fantastic soothing properties and is a big winner in our books for a sick day drink. Make sure you are buying honey in its natural state, one that has not been heat treated or had sugar syrup added to bulk it out. This will not be as beneficial as the raw, natural stuff!

Sleep, Glorious Sleep. Sleeping, Napping, Snoozing, you name it we love it! Not only does napping not only seem to be increasingly popular with everyone, or everyone in my age group (20's) but it is also a great way to regenerate your body. Sleeping when you are ill is a bonus as it gives your body the rest it needs to fight! But some times when you are ill, it is difficult to fall asleep. Other than taking sleeping pills which I prefer to try and avoid (It always makes me feel majorly groggy when I wake up which I hate) why not take a hot bath with lavender oil?  

Lavender helps to relax and calm the body and mind which is what we need to help aid sleep. If you can't get hold of lavender flowers, simply use our Repair and Revive Body Butter and add a small amount to your bath which will then smell beautifully of relaxing lavender and Cypress Oil. Both fantastically calming! If you don't feel like soaking in the tub, gently massage a pea sized amount into your temples. Voilà. 

And finally, if you can manage food, a classic sick day wouldn't be complete without the customary, tomato soup!

Easy to swallow, tasty, full of all vitamins and nutrition that your body needs, it keeps you warm and it is easy to swallow when you have a sore throat! Definitely on our list of sick day survival needs!

If you are having a sick day, we hope you feel much better soon. Let us know what you do on your sick days and what helps you out the most!

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*Disclaimer-  Information in this blog is not professional medical advice, remember if you are feeling ill, always consult your doctor. These are just extra tips and tricks, to help make you feel a little bit more like you. 

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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Dry Skin Tips // Raw Skincare

If winter wasn't already getting your down with its grey cold, brrrrrr-ness, you aren't going to be loving it any more when it starts to dry out your skin. *Wishes Upon A Star It Was Summer Already*

It looks like my wish did not come true and we are still freezing our butts off. So here is a few really quick tips on how to handle your dry skin this winter. 

• Moisturise more- as soon as you go outside in the cold your skin can start to dry, when you put the heating on, your skin will dry out basically anything you do is going to cause a bit of drying which sucks. So make sure you moisturise more than before. We strongly recommend our body butters- although we should have called them "hug in a jar". 
• Don't over exfoliate- It can be tempting to try and exfoliate all that dead skin away but if you do it too much you will just damage the new skin cells underneath which will leave your skin feeling sore and irritated. Exfoliate 1-2 a week and make sure you follow step 1- KEEP MOISTURISING.
• No HOT showers/baths- too hot a bath shower can leave your skin vulnerable and can cause your skin to loose moisture. It is tempting, but stick to warm showers instead.
• Drink plenty of water!!- If you have read this blog for a while you will know that this is one of my golden rules. Keep your body hydrated and this will also help to keep your skin hydrated too

Hopefully those little hints and tips will help keep your skin in good shape this winter- ready for the beautiful sunshine that is very much needed this summer. 

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Monday Hair Inspiration // Raw Skincare

We have received some amazing love for our Argan Oil Hair Treatment, so as a Monday Treat (because no one wants to go back to work/ school) we thought we would give you some material to procrastinate too!

Gorgeous Long Blonde Hair

Subtle Ombre we are loving!

Gorgeous curls

Oh Selena... Perf

Mermaid Hair! Oh my!

We Love Braids!!

Braids, Braids, Braids!

AND MORE BRAIDS!!

We hope you enjoyed our little Monday's hair inspiration. Have a great day where ever you are. And don't forget to check out our Argan Oil to give your hair some gorgeous shine and replenishment.

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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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