Natural Beauty

Did you know a beauty product can call itself natural even if it only contains 1% natural ingredients. This is why the beauty industry is so confusing- that 'natural' product you buy can actually contain mostly harmful chemicals. Packaging can be misleading too with pictures of fruits and plants but it can actually contain more chemicals than your cleaning products. 

So how do you become a natural beauty? 

Read the label- don't just look at the front check out the ingredients. Remember what you put on your hair and body can go into your blood stream. Don't add toxins and chemicals you can't pronounce. Also make sure the product is vegan and cruelty free. If a brand is not using animal products and not testing on animals it is more likely to have healthier, natural ingredients in it. 

Try home made- search for natural ways to clean your body and wash your hair. Try coconut oil as a hair mask, use bicarbonate of soda to clean your hair, rinse your locks with apple cider vinegar. If it's good enough to eat it's good enough to put on your hair and body. 

Shop at natural beauty shops like Lush and Heavenly Organics. Simple ingredients with a sell by date are better for your skin. Fresh food needs to be used quickly, it doesn't last for years, your beauty products shouldn't either. If a products can last years it usually means it is full of preservatives. Remember your skin is an organ you should treat it well. 



It is easy to be a natural beauty. Keep it simple, avoid anything that is tested on animals, nothing cruel can ever be beautiful. Support good causes, buy natural products that are really natural and remember true beauty comes from within. 

Raw Halo- Artisan Raw Chocolate

The flow box was one of the best gifts I have ever been given as it just keeps on going. It's nice to have a handy supply of vegan treats for when you feel like something sweet. 

This Raw Halo bar is Dark and Sour Cherry and Almond flavour. I admit to not immediately thinking I would like it. However it was a pleasant surprise. The chocolate is heavenly (excuse the pun), it really lives up to its Artisan name. There are pieces of sour cherry which were nice but I would prefer a plain bar, but the Flow box is all about finding new products and getting a random selection. The almond flavour wasn't strong at all, I'd say it is more of a subtle addition to the chocolate which was really lovely and something I have never seen in a chocolate bar before. 

I definitely like this brand, the halo imprints on the chocolate are a nice touch and the bars can be bought in gift sets which look amazing. This isn't an every day chocolate bar but it would make a beautiful gift, I am looking forward to trying more flavours and buying gifts from this brand as the brands really are beautiful. 

Find out more and shop here http://rawhalo.com/

Vegan Easter- Some dairy free options for the Easter holidays

Easter is up there with the best holidays. Getting to eat an unnatural amount of chocolate without people becoming concerned for your health. That's my kind of holiday.

Vegan Easter Eggs are easily available so you can celebrate in style. Moo Free have a great range of Easter eggs, available in a variety of flavours you will be spoilt for choice.

The accidentally vegan Green and Black's Easter egg is one for lovers of dark chocolate. This luxury egg makes the perfect gift. And it's fair trade too, you can feel good while you eat your body weight in chocolate.

Choices have a huge range of dairy free chocolates from Easter eggs to chocolate bunny's you'll be spoilt for choice with this brand.

The Easter egg I am most excited about is the Kinnerton Easter egg, the chocolate bars are amazing for cooking so I'm sure the Easter egg will be delicious. 

Celtic is a brand I haven't heard of before but I am happy to see this Easter egg in the supermarkets, dairy free choices are becoming easier to find and this treat looks lovely. 

If you are looking for a bit of luxury Booja Booja have not disappointed with their options for Easter, the beautifully wrapped Eggs are almost too good to eat. Almost! These would make amazing gifts. 

As always you are spoilt for choice in the dairy free options. Going vegan doesn't mean missing out and it certainly doesn't mean you don't have options. The hard part is deciding which Easter egg pick. Happy shopping!