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Sensitive Skin Type Guide with Terre Verdi. What is sensitive skin? Find top tips for treating sensitivity with natural oils and more!

Giving yourself a natural facial massage is a great way to boost collagen production, reduce puffiness, and have the ultimate relaxation experience – so why not try one at home and have a spa night in?!

A DIY facial massage can boost circulation, improve complexion, and relax the mind. Get ready to learn all about this natural skincare technique and the benefits it offers!

Ditching parabens and phthalates has been talked about for years, but what about other commonly used ingredients?  Choosing natural skincare products is a great way to steer clear of potentially toxic formulas, but what exactly is on the naughty list?  Why is it important to avoid certain ingredients?

We give you a step-by-step guide on how to create a spa day at home. Starting with creating the right atmosphere with candles, setting the mood with some soft music, running a relaxing bath. You could be using essential oils either in the bath or candle-diffuser. A gentle self-massage is beneficial for deeper relaxation. A body-mask, an hydrating drink, and you are set!

We can take full control of the menopausal effects on our skin by following four simple tips: 1) keeping the skin hydrated during the day is foremost important; 2) exfoliating regularly will get rid of dead cells and help brighten the skin; 3) rebalancing the skin will help keep it more even and healthy; 4) protecting it from the sun will avoid unwanted fine lines and dark spots. Ageing does not have to have a negative effect on our natural glow!

Grounding (or earthing) techniques such as walking barefoot, lying on the ground, standing like a tree, submersing in water, or even using grounding equipment, have proven to have great effects on the health of the body and mind. We explore what grounding is, and how we can benefit from it. Using botanicals also helps.

We explore animal testing today and why you should choose cruelty-free skincare products: animal testing is extremely cruel and dogs and cats are also being used;There are lots of safe cosmetic ingredients and many brands are now cruelty-free; Many countries have already banned animal testing, as there are better ways.

Essential oils are potent oils extracted from plants, fruits, herbs and flowers, that need to be diluted to be used. We look at what essential oils are, how they are extracted, how they work and are used. We mention benefits of some specific essential oils, and investigate the best ways to use them and their safety.