Choosing Skincare Last summer, when I launched my new products, I also created the skin care Collections; Balancing, Nourishing and Calming. The main reason was to help you decide which products to choose. However quite often we may feel we need two, or even all three collections to cover the myriad of skin issues we…
Pomegranate Oil – The star of my award nominated Pomegranate & Lemon Nourishing Facial Oil
Pomegranate Oil The star of my award nominated Pomegranate & Lemon Nourishing Facial Oil The juicy, yet crunchy seeds found in the striking pomegranate contain an oil rich in treasures for our skin. A relative newcomer in the world of plant oils for skin health, pomegranate oil has been studied extensively due to its unique…
Shrink those pores, permanently
How to Shrink those Pores – Permanently! Whether it’s raging hormones purging oil and toxins, dry aging skin refusing to bounce back or skin care products (most commonly cleansers and exfoliants) damaging the pore entrance it can be a challenge to clean and shrink our pores, permanently. However, if we take a close-up view of…
Why don’t I make an eye cream?
Eye Creams & Why I don’t make one The eye area is much talked about when discussing how we look and how we feel about our skin. Whether you feel that fine lines are the trophies of all the laughing you have done or your worst nightmare we do need to make sure this delicate…
A Great Gift for Cancer Sufferers
The Gift of Skincare for Cancer Sufferers Before I start, please be aware I am not a medical doctor and the following advice is based purely on feedback from real people who have felt great benefits from my suggestions. I get many emails from the friends and family of people who are going through cancer…
My Approach to Preteen and Teen Acne
My Approach to Preteen & Teen Acne In an ideal world young people would not need to use products, however during the pre-teen and teenage years our skin, along with the rest of our bodies, goes through some changes and it’s important to support it. The odd pimple is inevitable as hormones rage…
Mica – an ingredient we need to know about
Mica – an ingredient we need to know about Mica is the name given to a group of minerals used in a large number of consumer goods; cosmetics, electrical components, building materials and car paint are just a few. Mica is found naturally in the ground, with the most being sourced from India. It can…
Rosehip Seed Oil – my first love in plant oils
Rosehip Seed Oil – my first love in plant oils This wonderful oil, extracted from the seeds of the juicy rosehips was probably the first carrier oil I learnt about, and fell in love with. When I worked in my first health food shop there was one brand in a small white bottle, in…
Inside Out – What Your Skin Says About Your Gut Health
You may have met Juanita Miller a few years ago standing behind a demo table in Whole Foods, helping to spread the word about Helena Lane Skincare. She was part of our team alongside studying. She is now a practicing Holistic Nutritionist and Skin Care Consultant offering an exciting selection of services primarily geared towards…
The Red Western Cedar and Lemon Oil Cleanser – my new best-seller!
Red Western Cedar and Lemon Oil Vegan Cleanser Where it all began I have been selling a selection of Helena Lane Skincare products in Hong Kong for a few years now, but they have been limited in which products they import as the higher temperatures make the solid products potentially melt. This means that they…