I am a Make-up Artist and Designer working in film and television. I am passionate about organic cosmetics and want to show that there are viable, ethical alternatives to mainstream products.
Category Archives: Knowledge Carmine has been used as a dye by the Mayan and Aztec people’s for thousands of years however the use of Carmine in cosmetic formulation has become more and more controversial. In this post I am looking at the use of carmine in cosmetics and weighing up my options… So what exactly is Carmine? One of […]  With World Vegan Month now well underway (it runs throughout November for those not in the know), I thought I would share my five favourite brands who’s products are all produced without the involvement or inclusion of animals or animal by products; eco brands which are one hundred percent vegan.  The release of the Natural Beauty Yearbook has become a highlight of the natural beauty world calendar. Now in its 9th year, the yearbook is a trade publication specifically targeted at the natural beauty industry. Packed full of useful information such as company profiles and a directory, it also highlights new trends and news on […]  This week we are celebrating Organic Beauty Week, part of the Soil Association’s Organic September. In previous years I have written about the benefits of using organic beauty products, the Soil Association’s Campaign for Clarity and the age old problem of greenwashing. I don’t wish to repeat myself and so this year thought I would […] The beginning of the month is always a good time to tackle something new and there is no better time than reassess what you eat and the products you use in your day to day life than September.  Last month I was rediscovered a mini series of guest posts I was asked to write for the online eco wedding site The Natural Wedding Company. The posts were written nearly four years ago however for those of you who may be looking for skincare advice in the run-up to your wedding, they may be of […] loading
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