Posts Tagged ‘skincare’
Bonnie Scotland: A look at some of the best Scottish beauty and skincare brands
Our wee nation has some produced some incredible beauty and skincare brands, from the Isle of Mull, South Uist, and Islay to Edinburgh and the Borders, allow us to introduce you to some Scottish brands that impress as much as they perform. MELLA Handmade Soap Based in Unst in Shetland, MELLA makes natural, palm…
Read MoreSleeping Beauty Salon unleashes the power of nature with IMAGE Skincare
Tucked away on a quiet street just a minute from the hustle and bustle of the West End of Princes Street, the Sleeping Beauty salon on Edinburgh’s Alva Street is a very welcome port in what is a typically Scottish storm. The rain is annoyingly persistent and the wind is utterly relentless as I bluster…
Read MoreNew facial uses Nobel Prize winning tech to reverse signs of ageing
A new facial boasting Nobel Prize winning technology has arrived at Edinburgh’s Soul Retreat. There’s always a frisson of excitement when news of a new treatment filters through to my inbox. And this time I was delighted to hear that Soul Retreat, an organic spa in Edinburgh with a focus on well-being was offering a…
Read MoreREVIEW: Home is where the spa is
FOR anyone who knows me, they’ll know that I like a little bit of pampering. But even prior to the horrors of 2020, popping to the salon or spa has had its challenges. There are always little things like work and children that tend to get in the way of precious “me” time. So, you…
Read More10,000 skincare products for cancer patients
CANCER support charity Make 2nds Count has teamed up with cancer skincare specialist Jennifer Young to give 10,000 products away during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over the past few weeks, the Edinburgh-based organisation has asked people to nominate small charities, hospices, and cancer support groups through which it will give away products from Young’s Beauty…
Read MoreHotel launches luxury range at its five star spa
A Glasgow hotel is launching pioneering treatments in its five star spa from Hashtag Organics ‘La Rue Verte’, a luxury skincare range derived from cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Glasgow’s most loved spa will be introducing ‘soul-soothing treatments’ using topical high quality products from the La Rue Verte skin care range , available to book from today.…
Read MoreWhisky for hair loss: does it really work?
As surprising as this may see, whisky has more uses than giving you some of the most horrific hangovers known to man. In fact, it has many benefits related to beauty; such as dealing with particularly oily skin, or hair loss. Remember – whisky is a drink primarily based on grain, generally containing corn, wheat…
Read MoreThe world’s most popular facial has arrived
It’s the world’s most popular facial, with one performed somewhere around the globe every 15 seconds. And now, Edinburgh residents can see what the fuss is all about for themselves, as the multi-award-winning Dr Nestor’s Medical & Cosmetic Centre brings the HydraFacial to its in-clinic offering this November. Launching at the clinic’s in-house skin health…
Read MorePrepare your skin for the change of season
Lynsey Baird, manager of Edinburgh’s Yuu Beauty shares her top tips to ensure that you and your skin are ready for the change in seasons and continue to look your best as summer fades and autumn kicks in. 1. Now that autumn is here, it’s important to take care of your skin. If you have…
Read MoreAn indulgence to help beat the darker nights
As the nights slowly get darker and autumn creeps in – it’s essential to keep the happy vibes flowing. A five star award-winning spa at Blythswood Square in Glasgow is offering those missing the longer nights the chance to indulge themselves in the more pleasurable things in life. The luxury location in the heart of…
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