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3 Super Menopause Smoothies

April 21 2021

If, like me, you find it hard to eat breakfast as soon as you rise then smoothies are the way forward! I find it hard to face food until I’ve been up for a couple of hours, but then I get busy and end up eating whatever is to hand, snacking rather than eating a meal. A morning smoothie is an absolute must for me now and I feel so much better for it.

Menopause & Hot Flush Spray

April 19 2021

Are you fully into the menopause or easing into it during perimenopause? If so, no doubt you've experienced night sweats and the dreaded hot flushes! Well, I'm here to tell you that essential oils can be an absolute life saver at this time so I'm sharing my recipe for a super simple cooling spray that will make life a little bit easier.

How Menopause Affects Your Sleep

March 7 2021

Menopause is a time of major hormonal, physical and psychological change for women, and all this change can wreak havoc on our sleep. This sleeplessness is often attributed to hot flushes, or night sweats, when we wake up soaked and feeling like you’d like to jump into a freezer to get some respite!

Top skincare tips for wearing a mask

January 25 2021

Part of the problem from wearing face masks is that the areas that the mask is covering, the nose, mouth and chin, are delicate and easily affected by any type of change. When you are wearing a face mask your skin is constantly being exposed to warm and humid air that contains oil, nasal mucus, saliva, sweat and bacteria. This then causes your pores to become blocked and breakouts to occur.

Sea Buckthorn - There is no Better Oil

January 22 2021

Using this wonder oil in your skincare routine provides many benefits to those with skin problems. Its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce the redness and swelling associated with eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. It also promotes maximum skin hydration, improving the skin’s elasticity and cell regeneration and has even been shown to not only treat, but prevent acne.

Let's have an Autumnal Hygge!

September 28 2020

Autumn is the perfect time to embrace a Hygge lifestyle. Get out and enjoy nature, curl up with your favourite magazine and pamper yourself with one of our Cherish boxes!

Pumpkin Pie Spice Pedicure

September 16 2020

This easy-as-pie (see what I did there!!) foot scrub not only smells amazing but leaves your toot...

Bath Teas

September 16 2020

These little bath teas make great eco-gifts and stocking stuffers! Super easy to make and comple...

Coconut & Honey Lip Scrub

September 16 2020

At this time of year, when we are entering the cooler months, your lips need some TLC to keep the...

Sunflower Seed Face Mask

September 16 2020

This face mask is full of antioxidants and will gently smooth your skin, banishing wrinkles and m...

Eucalyptus & Lavender Toilet Bombs

September 16 2020

These toilet bombs make the perfect natural swap from nasty chemical-laden toilet cleaners. Just ...

The charm of the Puremess CoziBox

September 9 2020

Do you find it hard to find the time to spend on you, doing what makes you happy and brings you joy? We have created the Puremess CoziBox wth you in mind, to bring you a little bit of the Hygge lifestyle, to fill you with pleasure and comfort.

HRT CAKES - Helping you through the menopause

August 20 2020

Unfortunately during menopause our levels of oestrogen drop, causing our skin to age. Living a h...

You, the menopause and your skin

August 14 2020

Is your skin changing? Are you going through the menopause? Then you are not alone! Join us to learn what the menopause means for your skin and exactly how we can overcome some of the challenges.

Acne: It's a Breakout Not a Blemish

July 13 2020

Want to know more about what causes acne and how you can help to ease the symptoms? This blog explores some of the possible reasons and ways in which you can combat them.

3 Amazingly Effective Masks for Acne-Prone Skin

July 13 2020

3 easy-peasy recipes to help combat acne, using natural ingredients found in your store cupboard at home!

Floral Waters are FAB!!

May 26 2020

This floral water is a real gem. It's easy to make, cost effective and requires little effort bu...

I want to sleep like that!

February 5 2020

What happens to your skin when you don't get enough sleep and what we can do about it!

The Mind - Skin Connection

January 13 2020

The Mind - Skin connection may be stronger than you think. Skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis may be a direct consequence of how your body chooses to deal with stress. You can help yourself though....

Skincare Mistakes and Fixes

August 23 2019

Did you know that not all skin sensitivity is created equal? Some of us really do suffer with it whilst the rest of us are probably just applying too many products. Personally, I’m a great believer that less is more and that a lot of products are unnecessary and potentially harmful as your skin goes into product overload.

A new addition to the Puremess family!

August 23 2019

We are proud to announce the launch of a new member of the Puremess family - our Oat and Mandarin...

Plastics in the Ocean

June 26 2019

This is a special guest blog by Dr. Colin Summerhayes from Cambridge University's Scott Polar Institute. It contains surprising facts and figures about plastics in our ocean and will leave you feeling we all need to do something about this ever increasing issue.

5 Key Things You Need to Know About Eczema

June 25 2019

Having eczema can not only be uncomfortable but can cause great emotional stress as well. Find out more about triggers and what you can do to ease the symptoms, naturally!

How to Rock Smooth Legs!

May 27 2019

Well, it really is time for those legs to come out, but it can be quite a scary prospect. Mine look like they haven’t seen the sun in forever, white and dull and desperately in need of some TLC. All is not lost however, and the legs of your dreams are just a few short steps away.

Cover up! Skincare in the Sun

May 27 2019

It’s so tempting to strip off and expose as much skin as we dare as soon as the sun comes out, whether that be at home or on holiday. However, as most of us are aware, getting sun burnt or exposing your skin to lengthy periods of sunshine can have a negative impact leading to premature aging and certain skin cancers.