A few top tips on refreshing your skin care routine for spring

Harsh wintry weather can leave your skin feeling dry and dull. Help your skin rediscover its hidden radiance with our Purifying Mint Mask and daily use of our favourite facial cleansers; Creamy Coconut (normal and dry skin types) or Lemon & Tea Tree Facial Wash (normal and combination/oily skins).

As the weather improves, so does the skin’s circulation and cell turnover. This is beneficial to all skin types to some degree, so most skins require a lighter, less rich moisturiser than during winter - such as our Organic Rose Moisturiser. In preparation for peeling off a few layers, start gentle exfoliation (choose a moisturising plant oil-based body scrub - to provide maximum antioxidant benefit - like our Organic Coconut Candy Scrub). Our Hand & Body Lotion, packed with restorative aloe vera and vitamin-rich shea butter will also help get your skin in tip-top condition.

How to make your own cosmetics

Want recipes for natural skin care? Margaret Weeds, founder of the award-winning UK organic skincare company Essential Care, makes a simple natural skin care product with Sarah Brown, author of numerous vegetarian cookery books and presenter of the 1980s TV series Vegetarian Kitchen.

Making your own skin care is fun, but if you don't have time or would like a professional formulation, just visit us at www.essential-care.co.uk