Skincare Tips & Expert Advice
Winter treatment recommendations from our experts
Trying to decide what your mask match will be with winter on the horizon? Finding the right one can take time, especially during the coldest season of all when longer nights, harsher weather and the busy Christmas period can all have an impact on skin. We wanted to make your choice a little easier, so we asked some of our Liz Earle Beauty experts – Caroline Archer, Karen Bevan-Brown and Sarah Carr – to share the masks that keep their complexions glowing.
December, 02, 2020
Achieve healthy-looking skin with a personalised routine
‘How to get healthy skin?’ Probably one of the most searched questions on the internet, and one we ponder daily. A healthy diet, lots of sleep and minimising stress all certainly play a huge part, but what about skincare? Is there a magic formula for healthy-looking skin? Unfortunately the short answer is, no.
December, 01, 2020
How much product do you really need
While it’s by no means an exact science, we’ve compiled a cheat sheet with our expert therapists as a guide to help you find the right amount of product to use. Did you know that a tube of Cleanse & Polish™ lasts roughly a month? That’s why we’ve introduced our NEW Subscription Service – to ensure you never run out again and to reward your loyalty with exclusive savings. Find out more <a href="$url('Page-Show', 'cid', 'subscription-service')$"><b>here</b></a>.
November, 27, 2020
James Wongs botanical lowdown on Cleanse and Polish™
As a science geek, I am forever fascinated not only by the natural properties of plants, but how these can be combined to create a synergic effect that is, almost as if by magic, greater than the sum of its parts. The formula to our classic beauty icon Cleanse and Polish™ is a perfect example of this, with a cocktail of plant-based ingredients that team up to create a unique two-phase ritual. So, I thought I’d lift the lid and cut through the geek speak to explain a little more about the key natural actives in the bottle.
September, 21, 2020
Dryness vs Dehydration
Skin feeling tight and looking a little dull? Sounds like you may be experiencing dry skin… or is it dehydrated? What you probably are is confused – and with good reason. You may be surprised to learn that while dry and dehydrated skin share many of the same characteristics, their causes are actually entirely different. Luckily, we’re here to help decode the difference – read on for our expert guide to bringing your skin back to its hydrated, nourished best.
September, 10, 2020
How to celebrate World Friendship Day
There’s no denying it, 2020 has been a challenging year so far, but one silver lining is the way we’ve come to appreciate our friends more than ever – they’ve helped keep us entertained on lockdown, surprised us with letters and care packages and most importantly, lifted us up when we’ve struggled – albeit from a distance.
July, 22, 2020
Five skin-loving summer ingredients
We’re not shy about our love of all things botanical, with our skincare harnessing the power of naturally active ingredients wherever possible. So, with summer in full swing, we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the superstar ingredients helping you achieve your radiant warm weather glow, and who better to share their natural knowledge than our resident Ethnobotanist, James Wong?
July, 12, 2020
James Wongs nature walks with Go Jauntly
As restrictions begin to ease in the UK and more outdoor spaces open again, now seems like the perfect time to bring you some inspiration for your summer outside. Here at Liz Earle Beauty Co., we love being in nature, be it a ramble to a nature reserve nearby or a local woodland walk. It’s a passion we share with our friends at Go Jauntly, the free community-based walking app designed to help connect us with nature.
June, 30, 2020
James Wongs store cupboard suppers for healthy nutrition
Store cupboard staples – think tinned tomatoes and dried fruit – may not be the most fashionable food trend going, but since fresh produce has become harder to get hold of (and our favourite restaurants and cafes remain closed) these so-called processed foods have really come into their own. And while you might suspect it’s a trade off in terms of nutrition, our Ethnobotanist James Wong disagrees. In fact, in some cases he thinks simple store cupboard foods can be as healthy or even healthier than their fresh counterparts. Collected in the process of researching his most recent book – 10-a-day the easy way – he also has the science to prove it!
June, 11, 2020
Five steps to your easy at home facial
I’ve been really inspired recently as Glamour Magazine did an online article about creating your own, more sustainable sheet masks (you can find it here) for the ultimate DIY home facial! I’ve been trying out lots of different recipes and thought I’d choose a couple of my favourites to share with you all…
May, 30, 2020
Ways to improve uneven looking skin tone
Uneven-looking skin tone is one of those dermatology umbrella terms that’s actually quite hard to pin down – there are just so many reasons your skin may look patchy, dull or discoloured at any given time, from irregular pigmentation to air pollution. However, the comforting thing to know is there’s plenty you can do to help brighten and boost your skin’s natural radiance levels, helping skin to look more even. What’s key is determining the underlying cause, then taking the necessary steps to bring your skin tone back into balance. From helping restore a compromised skin barrier, to exfoliating effectively, our expert guide can help you restore a radiant-looking, fresh-faced glow in next to no time.
May, 20, 2020
Arts and crafts for grown ups
Being creative is good for your wellbeing. While we often envisage ourselves self-publishing a debut novel, or learning the art of Japanese shibori, in reality without a brief or any type of deadline, it’s easy for creative projects to stall. Now though, thanks to a number of virtual creative projects and prizes, we’re suddenly feeling motivated again. Add this to the widely documented therapeutic effects of arts and crafts and it’s never been a better time to roll up your shirt sleeves. Here are just a few of the projects we recommend…
May, 05, 2020
Simple yoga poses for better posture
Life on lockdown can be a sedentary business, especially if you’re working from home or spending more time on the sofa! So we asked our Lifestyle Ambassador, and resident yogini, Sarah Carr for some simple yoga postures to help improve posture and keep us moving in isolation.
May, 04, 2020
Podcasts we are plugging into
A quick team poll confirms it, podcasts are one of our favourite ways to while away an hour – and actually learn something into the bargain. Here are the shows we’ve been downloading for laughs, learning, relaxation and more.
April, 28, 2020
Caroline Archers top tips for keeping kids occupied at home
If ever there was a time that put our collective parenting skills to the test, it’s now. Days cooped up at home can feel never-ending for the whole family, especially without the luxury of outdoor space – according to research by the King’s Fund around only 87% of UK families have access to a garden. With that in mind, we asked Caroline Archer, our Brand Ambassador and single mum of two girls, aged 9 and 12, for her top tips on keeping the kids occupied during this unusual time. From crafts to good old fashioned letter writing, we’re channelling our inner Blue Peter presenters and getting stuck in.
April, 25, 2020
Our favourite Instagram follows
Although it’s easy to fall down a social media rabbit hole, in times like these, Instagram can be a one-way ticket to global exploration, letting you get out of the four walls of your home to see some of the most stunning vistas on earth or get up close and personal with animals you may never be able to encounter in real life.
April, 24, 2020
Your positivity tool kit for better wellbeing
The power of positive thinking might sound like a cliché from a 90s business manual, but in this current unchartered territory, it’s a valuable technique to refresh your wellbeing tool kit. Thought patterns are habitual, so if we find ourselves spiralling into a negative headspace, it tends to breed more worry and anxiety. Conversely, studies have shown that when we feel more positive about life it could even help boost our physical wellbeing for the better. True, it can take a little practise but these simple exercises below are a great place to begin.
April, 07, 2020
Our stay at home weekend advice
Without being able to leave the home, some of us are having to reconsider what our regular weekend activities look like. Luckily, social distancing doesn’t just mean staring at four walls doing absolutely nothing. Try to embrace the possibilities for fun that arise in the situation – there are countless ways to keep yourself entertained, whether you want to hang out with those you live with, or just take some quiet time alone. We know that the feeling of your entire routine shifting can be overwhelming, so we’ve shared a few tips to get you started…
April, 06, 2020