Here are some tips to help you navigate the transition into the colder months:
• Keep all the rooms in your home at a regular temperature (18°C is ideal) and wear thin layers that you can slowly build up or remove as you acclimatise to your surroundings. Avoid wool 👕
If you are a pet owner, you know that they are such an integral part of the family and their wellbeing is as important as your own. My own dog Smithy has inspired me to extend the Obvs Skincare range, because often products for animals contain lots of chemicals. I wouldn’t put them on my skin so why would I use them on my dog? Like us, dogs do not need elaborate scents or gimmicks in their skincare routine, I therefore want to incorporate products so my dog and yours, can also enjoy all the natural goodness of vegan and sustainable skincare, for their skin and fur. 🧼
I decided to demystify some of the scary sounding names on the back of products so that you can make informed decisions about the skincare you buy. Here is some info when looking for a good soap 🧼
Anything that sounds remotely science based like sodium chloride can ring alarm bells when you’re trying to cut out synthetic ingredients and nasties, but in fact this is the proper name for salt. The same can be said for sodium cocoate, olivate and castorate as they also look complex. In fact they are derived from cocoa, olive and castor oil. They become an ‘ate’ by the process of saponification. 🧪
I hope this inspires someone to follow their passion too. Watch to learn more about how and why I formulate Organic Biodegradable Vegan Sustainable Skincare... Obvs!
How to Set Up a Side Hustle - With Sian Louise (Obvs Skincare)
The first ‘everyday essential’ under my scrutiny was petroleum jelly. From a sustainability perspective I was horrified, made from crude oil, petroleum jelly is not only a non-renewable resource, it has to go through a long refining process before it is deemed suitable for us to apply to our skin.
Hormonal imbalance is at the centre of PCOS. Simply put, the condition leads to an increase in levels of ‘male hormones’, like testosterone. These hormones cause the sebaceous gland – the small gland in the skin that secretes lubricating oily matter – to produce more oil than necessary, which clogs pores and creates the perfect environment for breakouts.
Zinc is essential for your acne-fighting arsenal, contributing to the normal function of both the immune system and skin. Worryingly, one in three adults in the UK receive less than the recommended daily intake of zinc.
Although chocolate and greasy fries have always had a bad rap when it comes to acne, it’s now widely touted that food with a high glycaemic index (the rate at which your body breaks down a carbohydrate for energy use) spike blood sugar levels and lead to inflammation in the body, which can cause acne breakouts amongst other things.
Did you know that Omega 3 is naturally produced by algae, not fish? Just like us, fish only get omega 3 from the foods they eat. It all starts with tiny microscopic algae plants that convert the sun's energy into omega 3. Krill eat the algae, and the fish eat the krill.' 🐟
There is some evidence that specific dietary changes may help reduce the risk of acne. For example, one meta-analysis of 14 observational studies that included nearly 80,000 children, adolescents, and young adults showed a link between dairy products and increased risk of acne. And some studies have linked high-glycemic-index foods (those that cause blood sugar levels to rise more quickly) and acne
