Sensitive skin is characterised by heightened reactivity to environmental and product-based stimuli. It’s not just about redness or irritation; sensitive skin is more vulnerable to inflammation, dryness, and disruptions in the skin barrier function, causing breakouts as well as rosacea, flakiness and sore skin. In fact, oily, dry, and even dehydrated skin can be sensitive as the underlying issue often lies in the skin's ability to maintain its protective barrier, which is crucial in preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and defending against external aggressors. From harsh cleansers to environmental triggers, stress and diet, sensitive skin can have many hidden causes. Honey and beeswax are two natural, bio-active ingredients that offer scientifically proven benefits for sensitive skin, directly addressing the skin’s...
Washing your face? Simple, we all know how to do that, right? Wrong! Cleansing properly is a non-negotiable step in skincare that you might be doing incorrectly. A cleanser is a ‘must-have’, not just a ‘nice to have,’ and cleansing the right way is essential for healthy, glowing skin. If you're seeing makeup residue or your skin feels too dry or too oily, then you’re probably missing this key step in your skincare routine or using the wrong cleanser. Check out our full range of cleansers here and read on to discover the 7 red flags you're likely overlooking and learn how to get your skin properly cleansed for a radiant complexion. 7 Red Flags You’re Not Washing Your Face Properly...
Are You Struggling to Find Skincare That Works? Do you feel deflated and out of pocket after trying countless products, only to see little to no improvement in your skin? If your skin feels unsupported despite all the promises and marketing hype, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Read on to discover 7 easy and achievable ways to unlock healthy, soothed, and naturally radiant skin—without the stress. 1. Understand Your Skin Type (It Might Have Changed) Knowing your skin type is the first step to finding a skincare routine that works for you. If it’s been over 6–12 months since you last assessed your skin type, it’s time to revisit this as hormonal changes, the environment and stress can all affect your...
Destress & Dive into Pure Relaxation: Glow as Your Best Self This Festive Season! Seasonal Stress This season it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the festivities, social calendars, hosting for friends and family, keeping the peace, caring for others, juggling your time and finances - it’s enough to leave anyone feeling stressed and drained. Keep your calm, your stress in check and your skin happy and healthy all season by setting regular time aside for yourself. Do you find this difficult, particularly at this time of year? Making time for ourselves, as women (sorry to any men reading this!) is something we are not particularly good at – in fact did you know studies have proven that Christmas is...
How to Make Sustainable Gift Choices - Our Seasonal Guide! It’s that time of year again isn’t it when we start to think about our Christmas shopping - depending on how organised we may be! I always find it such a joy to treat our loved ones to gorgeous, unique gifts that they’ll treasure, but it can be minefield can’t it finding that special something, especially whilst being thoughtful of our planet and nature. Also, some people (men for us here at HBB!) are just more challenging to buy for aren’t they. With this in mind, we thought we would offer you a helping hand by sharing our top tips as to what to look for when choosing a...
