Summer is in the air in Devon and we want to share the good feeling! We are delighted to be collaborating with these Devon brands on a fantastic competition: Moshulu, The Dart Marnia Hotel, Alder Vineyard, Roly’s Fudge and Devon Life. Ten lucky entrants will win a Moshulu Arabesque weekender, packed full of tasty prizes and pampering […]
Millions of animals are suffering in experiments around the world. Did you know that 80% of the world still allows animals to be used in cosmetic testing? Cruelty Free International takes action to help them by working to end animal experiments worldwide. We were delighted to be officially awarded cruelty free status in May by […]
After eczema, problem teenage skin is the skin complaint I get asked about for advice most often, so I thought it was high time I wrote a post about it, especially as this is something I am experiencing at the moment with my own daughter. It can be hard to know where to start with […]
Water In Skincare It’s a fact of life that our skin care creams contain water, just take a look at the ingredients list on any cream based product and sure enough you’ll see aqua (water) listed as the first ingredient. This means it’s the highest percentage ingredient in your product. Ingredients have to be listed […]
Living with eczema can be distressing. Think dry, red, inflamed and itchy skin and not being able to pin down the cause. The oily barrier of the skin tends to be reduced in people with eczema which makes the skin dry. Both my children suffered from eczema when they were little which turned me into […]
The cold windy weather and central heating can be a challenge for our skin, but you can counteract these negative effects with some simple ways to keep your skin radiant and nourished all winter long. Water Although it is likely you’ll be reaching for hot drinks this winter, it’s still really important for your skin […]
Throughout my work with the cancer charity Look Good Feel Better I have seen many times the effects that cancer treatments can have on the skin, in particular how it can make it drier and more sensitive. Here are my top tips on how to keep your skin looking and feeling at its best. Try […]
National Marine Week: July 29th – August 12th 2017 “If someone eats six oysters, it is likely they will have eaten 50 particles of microplastics!” To celebrate National Marine week, at The Dartmoor Skincare Company we are renewing our pledge to never use microbeads in any of our skincare products. We are joining beauty experts […]
At The Dartmoor Skincare Company we create blends with organic oils, flower waters, botanical extracts and butters, in keeping with our ‘Inspired By Nature’ ethos. Organic ingredients contain many beneficial antioxidants, omegas, vitamins and minerals which nourish, repair and replenish your skin. Research shows that plants grown organically have a higher level of vital antioxidant […]
I have always had an interest in people and studied psychology at university. But on graduating I wasn’t sure that I wanted to be a psychologist. I had always been drawn to natural therapies and to a holistic approach to wellbeing and after working in the wine trade for three years I decided to train […]
