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25.01.2022 With all that's going on at the moment, I thought it might be timely to share a recipe for hand sanitiser, and it only needs 2 ingredients. The only hiccup is, finding the ingredients! The main ingredient is, of course the alcohol - isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol but it MUST be 99% alcohol to make the mix 60% alcohol as recommended by the health department. (Isocol will NOT do it, as it is only 64% alcohol, unless you use it neat.) You may be lucky enough to still fin...d isopropyl alcohol at a hardware store or some of the bigger chemists. The other ingredient is aloe vera gel, or even aloe vera liquid will do. You may find this at chemists or supermarkets in the sunburn section To make 100ml sanitiser you will need: 60ml Isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol 99% 40ml aloe vera gel or aloe vera liquid Mix well, and pour into a small bottle. To make a bigger batch, either double or triple the mix. PS it will be sticky at first but will then rub in completely. Good luck!

21.01.2022 Jokes aside, I am finding my hands are taking a beating with all this 20 second hand washing and alcohol based sanitisers. I am starting to get painful cracks down the sides of my nails, cracks on my thumb 'pads' and very rough skin on the outside of my index finger. Not having been in this position before, I thought I would break out the shea butter to see if that would help. Luckily I had a batch of older Shea Hand and Body Butter samples stashed away (along with the toil...et paper - not), and I found it brought almost instant relief. When I researched shea butter, I was amazed at its myriad of benefits. It is also very rich - you don't need much. Trust me on this. If you too are suffering from handwashing-itis, and would like a free sample to bring you relief, please message me on either FB or mobile 0405 55 71 78. I am happy to drop it in your letterbox or post it to you. PS I practice strict sterilisation procedures.

17.01.2022 So what does an exfoliator actually do? Basically, an exfoliator will remove the dead skin cells on your face with an abrasive or chemical/acid. Exfoliators are great for preparing your skin for nourishing products like serums and moisturisers,as they will be absorbed more easily. Natural exfoliators would include almond meal as an abrasive, or lemon juice or yoghurt as an acid. Don't EVER use salt or sugar in an exfoliator. The picture show sugar (left) and salt (right).... See all the sharp edges? Now imagine rubbing them into your face. Same with pumicestone powder, or ground up nut shells to name a few. That is if you want any skin left on your face. We use jojoba beads in our exfoliators because they are spherical (no sharp edges) and also emollient (softening and soothing). If you have mature or sensitive skin, exfoliating once a week is sufficient. If anyone is interested, I have samples of my products.

11.01.2022 I was talking last week about putting on eye care products, and how we need to be gentle. We also need to be careful about what we put around our eyes, as they are very sensitive. If you find your eyes end up swollen, red or puffy, then there is something in your eye care product that is irritating it. TLC's Eye Balm is an intensive, chemical free product based on shea butter which assists to combat wrinkles and helps skin to look smoother, softer and fuller. It also conta...ins a host of vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids. Our eye balm also contains beeswax (prevents moisture loss), rosehip seed oil (high in Vitamin C a cofactor in collagen synthesis), and many other oils and essential oils that gently lift the skin, help with wrinkles and maintain skin's elasticity. (argan, Vitamin E and macadamia oils, geranium and pomegranate essential oils and hibiscus petals). If you would like a free sample, please message me, and I'll get one to you. Below is a picture of the Eye Balm - it's colour comes from the unrefined shea butter and the hibiscus infused rosehip oil. Unrefined shea butter on the right.

05.01.2022 I have always thought that when we use eye products, we should use our ring finger because it is the weakest, and therefore will not put too much pressure on the eye area. Others say that the ring finger is connected to the heart therefore it is warmer and will melt the product into the skin better. Fact is, it doesn’t really matter which finger you use, it’s the WAY you put eye product on. Our eye area is the most delicate skin on our face. So put products around the eye on gently, with a light, soft tapping action. No tugging or pulling. This helps protect the eye area. So is the ring finger is is connected to the heart? Actually all our fingers are connected to the heart, but not directly. This traditional belief is why we wear engagement and wedding rings on the fourth finger of the left hand.