Archive for February, 2010

Bellapierre has arrived within BeautyOK


2010
02.25

We are so pleased with our latest find, used by celebrity make-up artist Liz Constad, who is Cheryl Cole’s secret!

Other celebrity followers include Sarah Harding, Helen Bonham Carter, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor,  it really is one of the best make-up’s on the market.

We are also proud to declare that Beauty OK’s new make-up range contains all natural minerals, it will not clog pores or inflame sensitive skin, it has also been known to help heal acne. They do not contain any talc, chemicals, bismuth oxychloride, preservatives or dyes and with a naturally occuring SPF15,  they are widely promoted by dermatologists and are shown to be gentle enough for even most sensitive, allergy prone skin, inlcuding excema.

Proprietor Michelle Graham says ” When Megan from Bellapierre told me that she had literally thrown all her old make-up out and switched to mineral make-up, my thoughts were, I have to try it!  Megan travelled from London, Bellapierre’s head office and demonstrated to us all at Beauty OK the delights of this new make-up and we were all instantly hooked, (my existing make-up bag dumped that same night!)  My sister Gemma Dean who also works at Beauty OK has always struggled with any make-up before now and she was very sceptical, Megan decided Gemma was to be the 1st person for her make-over and we all sat and waited!  We were waitng for Gemma to say it was irritating her, making her itch or inflame her skin!  NOTHING,  it was really amazing to see Gemma, after all these years finally be able to put make-up on again, she is however driving us all nuts every morning now, asking us to do her make-up!

What can we say its a fabulous make-up that has us all hooked and when you start using it, you will realize this initial price, will more than justify itself as a we can see our pots have hardly vanished at all!

See for yourself, customers that have ordered from us are thrilled by the results.

Enjoy x

Beauty OK now stocks Dr Hauschka


2010
02.25

We are so excited to have been accepted as an authorized Online Retailer of Dr Hauschka Skin Care Products.

Dr Hauschka Skincare really is a range everyone should try!

Beauty OK’s favourites include:

Dr Hauschka’s Rose Cream, also a favourite with Gwyneth Paltrow!

Dr Hauschka’s Cleansing Cream

Dr Hauschka’s Facial Toner (this is a must after the cleaning cream, really does make you feel fresh & toned)

Dr Hauschka’s Moisturising Mask

if you want to switch to this fabulous range,  why not treat yourself to one of their kits:

Daily Acne Care Kit

Daily Face Care Kit

Daily Bath Care Kit

Whichever product you decide on, you can be sure of probaly you can be sure of the finest ingredients have been used.

Enjoy x

Why use mineral make-up?


2010
02.24

Reasons to Use Mineral Make-up:

1. Great for People with Sensitive & Acne Prone Skin: Conventional makeup will normally contain various pore clogging oils that can lead to acne breakouts and allergic skin conditions. Mineral makeup on the other hand are non-comedogenic meaning that it will not clog your pores giving your skin room to breath and function.

So if you have sensitive skin, mineral makeup can become very appealing to you. Mineral makeup is free from harsh toxic chemicals and man made preservatives, further limiting the risk of skin outbreaks and allergies. Its natural anti-inflammatory properties helps heal, sooth, and reduce skin redness, which is great for people suffering from troublesome skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, or acne.

Tips – Some mineral makeup brands may use the ingredient ‘bismuth oychloride’ which is a known mineral component that can cause severe redness, pustules, and cystic acne. Stay away from products containing this mineral component if you suffer from allergic skinconditions. Bellapierre Mineral Cosmetics do not contain this ingredient!

2. No nasty harmful toxic chemicals: Mineral makeup is free from preservatives, talc, oil, filler, and dye thus limiting the risk for skin allergies. Mineral Makeup contains naturally occurring pigments from the earth thus eliminating the need for man made chemical colours. Carmine may be used in some mineral products to achieve certain colours.

Tips – Since mineral makeup are inorganic, bacteria cannot live in the makeup and no preservatives are needed. It usually has a very long shelf life. To make sure you do not contaminate the minerals, make sure brushes are cleaned and disinfected regularly.

3. Easy Application for a Flawless glowing coverage: If you are new to using mineral makeup, it may take you a bit of time to master your application skills and finding your matching colour combinations to achieve the flawless glowing finish. But practice makes perfect. Once you discover all the tips and tricks, your daily makeup application ritual will become a quick and easy process, giving you long lasting total coverage for a flawlessly smooth healthy complexion.

Use your imagination and play around to achieve the look you want. The possibilities are endless as it conceals wrinkles and fine lines, corrects imperfections, covers your flaws, highlights your attributes and glamourize your look.

Tips – Get a top quality kabuki brush (it really makes a world of difference)

4 Rich in Nutrients: Many natural minerals behave as antioxidants. These minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, mica, titanium dioxide, zinc and iron oxides are combined to provide your skin with the shimmer as well as the nourishing and replenishing properties to protect and heal your skin.

5. Sun Protection: The key ingredients zinc oxide, titanium dioxide or iron oxide found in mineral makeup provide your skin with a broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection against sun damage and premature aging of the skin.

Sleep Walking


2010
02.22

I know so many people who have children who sleepwalk and its a regular topic of conversation amongst most parents.

When ever I have discussed this with my friends and family, we have always come to the same conclusion

It would  appear that most children that sleep walk seem to do so when they are :

* Overtired

* Anxious about something, – i.e exams

Here are some suggestions of how I personally,my family and friends have dealt with a child Sleepwalking:

* Allow 5 - 10 minutes just before bed to talk to your child and see if there is anything on their mind bothering them.

( I have done this with my children, ever since they were able to talk, it’s a way of making sure I always get the information from their day, after all what child wants to go to bed?, its surprising the stories they start to unfold at this time of the day.)

* Massage with a lavender oil and if possible play relaxing music to really calm the mood, this should help to reduce the symptoms of insomnia, which could in turn lead to overtiredness.  (this has always been a sure way to get my children excited by bedtime, I don’t actually think there has ever been a time that they have refused a massage!)

* Try to get your children use to reading before bedtime and not watching television.  Experts believe this can overstimulate your child’s brain which in turn could lead to insomnia.

Experts differ over whether a sleepwalker should be disturbed or not.  Most experts advise gently guiding the walker back to bed but others have suggested waking them first. 

Personally when either of my children have walked in their sleep, I have simply guided them back to their bed and reassured them everything is ok and then usually spent the rest of the night with one eye open fearing will they walk again, but then thats just a mother’s job I suppose!

 As sleepwalkers have no awareness of what they are doing the main concern is safety.

 Children who regularly sleepwalk maybe should avoid bunk beds.

If Sleep walking persists:

* try to make your childs bedroom a safer place  -

* Switch their glass of water to a plastic tumbler of water, incase they fall as they walk. 

 * Install a stair gate if you feel your child is totally unaware of their actions.

* Lock all windows, but making sure you have immediate access in the event of a fire!

If anyone has any comments they can share, please do let us know

Our sources:

http://www.insomniacs.co.uk/  

Please note this post is not intended to diagnose, cure and is not instead of any medical advice.

Please seek medical advice for more information.

2 Week “Whish” Splash Sale!


2010
02.13

We have slashed the prices of one of our best selling ranges!

“Three Whishes Body Range” or “Whish” for short  is a range of beautiful body treatments that have been made with only the most natural and organic ingredients available. They have been designed to pamper your body and leave it feeling smooth and soft with the added bonus of smelling divine.

This offer is only available until the end of February, but just in time for “Mother’s Day”

Click on the image to grab yourself a bargain!