Lavender may not be exotic or new but the fact it has been one of the most used herbs for hundreds of years proves to me just how effective it is for health and healing in our bodies. Dioscorides, the author of the original herbal medicine bible de Materia Medica (written in 50-70 AD), was...
Do you find yourself recommending Helena Lane Skincare to your nearest and dearest and your work colleagues, and even the lady on the bus? If so, I would like to invite you to become an affiliate. Having affiliates is a way that I can pay back and thank my most avid fans for spreading the...
As Spring (finally) starts to show its face I am being asked about the need to change skin care products. The answer is yes and no… well it depends on your skin. Rather than rely on external places telling you what to do, the most important thing to do it take notice of how your...
I have roses on my mind today, I just received the February issue of my favourite (online) magazine (https://www.aromaculture.com/) and the first article is all about roses and their many wonderful benefits to our bodies and minds, AND I also just received the labels for a new HLS product to be launched on Valentine’s Day!...
I often get asked why I choose the ingredients I do, and with so many wonderful, therapeutic options available to us now it’s a complex task. Here is an insight into why I chose one of my commonly used ingredients, shea butter. When choosing an ingredient, I have to look at many things; benefits for...
As young people enter into the teenage years their skin starts to change too. Both parents and children start to worry about the dreaded breakouts that can affect them both physically and emotionally. Breakouts in this age group are caused most commonly by hormonal changes and sometimes by food intolerances (wheat and dairy being the most common) but ensuring...
Unsurprisingly many of my customers are moms, so when their children start to either have skin issues or start to experiment with skin care products, they get in touch with me to ask "Is your skin care suitable for my teenager?" or "When should my son/daughter start to use products?". Two great questions, here are my...
I am about to bring out two rounds of new products.... the first of which are formulated for skin that is really sensitive. The kind of skin that reacts to almost everything, feels tight and even sore all the time. The only skin care products that can be used on this kind of skin are...
I love it when I get sent photos of your bathroom shelves showing my products you love and use everyday. I thought you might like to know what I'm using right now to keep my skin healthy and radiant this winter. Cleanser - In the summer I allow myself to get a little lazy with...
I started a new dance class recently, it's called Nia and it's FANTASTIC. It's a mix of aerobics, free dance, martial arts, yoga and a whole lot more. I'm usually horrible at choreographed activities but there is really no pressure to "get it" in Nia. It gives me a great work out for my body...
