How to maintain a healthy body this winter

During these winter months we need to consider our body moisturiser as much as our facial moisturiser. Our body skin will begin to dry out in just the same way if it is not looked after.

Thea Fruit And Spice Purifying Body Scrub

Ideally, your body care routine would consist of an exfoliant and a body moisturiser.

You would use a body exfoliant every other day in the shower or bath, however - if you do suffer with very dry skin it may be wise to apply the exfoliant to dry skin, prior to getting in the shower or bath, as this will be particularly effective at removing excess dead skin. It may also be advisable to use a soap free shower gel/mousse for the in between showers– as again the drying effect of soap on the skin of the body is the same as the effect on the skin of the face……the Aloe and Sea Mineral Hair & Body Wash is particular good for this, and also a great companion for your gym bag.

As for exfoliants, a particular favourite of mine is the exotic Fruit & Spice Purifying Body Scrub and at just £19.95 it’s a steal! This exfoliant will slough off the dry winter skin leaving a softer, smoother more radiant glow behind. With key ingredients of Sea Salt crystals to exfoliate, Jojoba Oil to moisturise and Vitamin E to protect and repair this scrub really is an SOS for all winter bodies.

When you have finished showering/bathing and have dried the skin thoroughly apply an effective body cream that will moisturise and hydrate, preventing moisture loss and leaving the skin soft and supple. Here are a few ideas:

Organic Lavender & Rose Hydrating Body Lotion

At £15.95 this one an absolute bargain when you consider the combination of organic ingredients contained. Lavender – to soothe, Rose – to firm the skin and aid cell regeneration, and Vitamin E – to protect, repair and feed the skin. This body lotion is easily absorbed and perfect for dry, sensitive and mature skin so pop it on your Valentines list, you won’t be disappointed.

Vitamin Rich Body Cream

This one is a fraction more expensive at £24.95 but worth every extra penny! With key ingredients of Organic Aloe Juice to attract and seal in moisture, Organic Rooibos Tea –a powerful antioxidant that moisturises and regenerates the skin and Black Willow Bark Extract to promote skin renewal, this cocktail of pure ingredients leaves your skin velvety soft and smooth.

And not forgetting those hands that can get very sore and chapped this time of year – why not try our Best Seller….Coconut & Jojoba Nourishing Hand Crème 50ml, £12.95.

Our hands will give away our age so make sure yours look young, youthful and radiant with this rich and luxurious hand cream, an essential product to live in your handbag and next to the sink. With the rich and nourishing ingredients of Organic Aloe, Organic Coconut and Jojoba this hand cream is easily absorbed and penetrates the skin to ensure smooth, soft and silky hands.

Thea  x

 Thea's Winter Skincare Tips 

During the winter period we need to take extra care to protect our skin and to maintain a healthy complexion. 

The winter season can be very harsh on our skin – it gets damp, windy and colder outside, the central heating is put on in our homes and offices and all of these factors can lead to redness, fine lines, dryness and irritation. 

There is also considerably less sunlight meaning that our bodies are producing less Vitamin D leaving our skin looking tired and dull.

Thea Face Renew Skin Brightening Range

Here are a few tips and advice to help keep your skin radiant and supple during the winter months:

• Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise day and night. If you wear heavy make up cleanse twice before toning to ensure all make up has been removed.

• Ensure you use a cream cleanser as the richer texture will leave the skin soft – do not use soap as the pH level of soap is not in synergy with the pH of your skin so will lead to further drying and dehydration.

• Change your moisturiser for the winter months – use something that is richer in texture and contains ingredients such as Vitamin C for radiance and Shea Butter to moisturise.

• Opt for a different night cream to the one you use in the day. Night creams are richer by nature and can be more intensive for the skin, this is because at night the skin is not exposed to the elements and no make up is applied on top so the moisturiser can really work effectively.

• Exfoliate 2x a week to remove dead skin and increase cell renewal. Exfoliating will make any products you use on your skin more effective because it constantly removing the dead skin so your product is always working on new, fresh skin.

• Make sure you always follow your exfoliation with a facial mask to further cleanse and moisturise the fresh skin.

• Drink lots of water – too much caffeine will dehydrate the skin further.

• Increase the Fruit & Vegetables within your diet, not only is this good for your health it is good for the health of your skin due to their high concentration of vitamins and water.

• Have regular facials – Thea Signature Facial, in particular using the Fruit Renew range, is an essential at this time of year as it removes dead skin, stimulates the circulation bringing more oxygen and nutrients to the skin promoting radiance and softens the skin.

Follow these steps and you will have radiant winter skin!

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Product Of The Week – Chocolate, Mint & Kukui Body Massage Crème

The first thing you will notice about this luxurious body crème is that it has the most beautiful aroma – just like the mint chocolate ice cream you ate while sitting on the Spanish Steps in Rome. Although it smells good enough to eat you must not, but what you can do is slather your entire body in it.

Chocolate, Mint & Kukui Body Massage Crème

This luxurious bodycrème contains a combination of Cocoa Butter and Peppermint making it smell and feel delicious. It is the perfect body crème for any skin type, and makes a perfect gift for that someone special this Christmas.

The key ingredients contained within this beautiful and velvety body crème are:

• Menthol – this creates a cooling sensation and acts as a stimulant to the circulation to encourage oxygen and nutrients to the surface. Menthol will also tighten and tone the skin superficially.

• Peppermint – like menthol will have a cooling effect, as well as a soothing action on the skin.

• Cocoa Butter - Cocoa Butter actually comes from the vegetable fat of the cocoa bean, and is exceptionally moisturising and nourishing to the skin. It helps to lock in moisture and is perfect for those who suffer with eczema. It is so safe, that cocoa butter can be used on babies with dry skin. And as if all of that wasn’t enough Cocoa Butter is great for preventing stretch marks during pregnancy or reducing them after – as long as they are still pink - and cellulite! So if you use this all winter you will be cellulite free ready for your holidays by next summer.

• Vitamin E – this is a powerful ingredient in skin care. It has an anti-oxidant effect and fights free radicals encouraging healthy cell renewal and stimulating the production of collagen and elastin which will tighten and firm the skin. This ingredient is also moisturising, soothing and anti-ageing.

Ideally, this cream should be applied daily after showering. It is recommended that you exfoliate the body at least 2-3 times a week to remove the dead skin making the body products you use more effective.

We have a fabulous Chocolate Body Gift Set for just £44.95 this Christmas – treat that someone special (or yourself) no one will be disappointed!

Read Anne's experiences of breast cancer

Dear Thea,

 

In 2007, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had five operations on the affected breast including a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. At the time my surgeon wanted to make adjustments to my other breast, to make them more symmetrical, but I wouldn't allow her to do it.

This year, I decided the time was right to have that done, and went ahead with the procedure. On this occasion, I had a really bad allergic reaction to the skin glue, and all sorts of subsequent problems with the waterproof dressings they were using. After five days my breast looked like a piece of raw meat, with huge red wealds and sores all over it. I said to the nurse that I looked like something out of a horror film. It was a real mess.

For the remainder of the period I had to have a dressing on they just taped dry gauze over it, and when that came off I still had the red wealds which had dried and gone flaky.

As soon as they gave me the go ahead I started to moisturise with Thea'sSuper Nourish Body Butter and within 4 days, the breast was almost clear again. I have continued using the product all over my body and my skin, for a 53 year old, is soft and glowing with the most wonderful luminosity. 

Thank you.

Anne Slater, Nottingham

Beauty Hot Squad Lucky to test Thea Organic Enriched Skincare - Face Renew - natural skin brightening range

Natural skin brightening at it's best this summer! 

Putting Thea's Face Renew to the test the beauty hot squad where not disappointed, reporting back that the products do really work, smell great and fruity and leave your skin glowing, even when straight out of bed.

In the report they talk about the regime and how they got the most out of the face renew products.  

Click here to read the review

Visit the Thea Skincare website now to get your hands on the starter kit. 

The starter kit is £27.95 from http://www.theaskincare.com/Skin-brightening

"They have a range of other skin care kits and I would highly recommend them! I will definitely be purchasing some of the other products :)"

It’s a boy….Pamper yourself and your new-born Prince or Princess

Natural and organic skincare brand Thea shows you how to relax after the arrival of your little one. With the hotly anticipated Royal Prince now upon us, why not treat yourself and your baby to a pampering session fit for a Prince or Princess.

Thea Baby Naturals is a range of natural & organic products that are truly sensitive to new born skin,  and there’s also some lovely pampering treats in the range for the mums too – this delightful smelling range contains Lavender Oil  to help encourage a good night’s sleep for you both.

 

Thea Baby Naturals Mother and Baby Starter Kit (£34.95)

A beautiful collection of six different Thea skincare products in a natural and reusable basket. Each product is lovingly made with the mildest organic and natural ingredients, meaning that each one is suitable for use during pregnancy, after birth and even on baby’s sensitive skin. Enriching ingredients such as Vitamin E and Shea Butter help soothe and moisturise the skin, whilst essential oils add subtle fragrances of Lavender and Chamomile.

All of the products included in the Thea Mother and Baby Naturals Starter Kit are 100% natural and 78% organic. Sulphate and paraben free.

Thea Mother and Baby Naturals Starter Kit contains - Aloe & Rosehip 2 in 1 Calming Bubble Bath & Baby Wash (100ml), The 2013, Green parent award winning Coconut and Lavender Soothing Top to Toe Baby Lotion (100ml),Jojoba and Chamomile 2 in 1 Baby Shampoo (100ml), Lavender and Meadowfoam Soothing Nappy Cream (50ml), Hip, Thigh & Tummy Beauty Butter (50ml), Ultra Soothing Foot Lotion (50ml).

Thea Skincare have received this great review for our
Thea Age Revival Dream Crème Facial Exfoliator.

It talks about how we use anti-oxidants ingredients including Rooibos Tea and Pomegranate.

Read the review from. Alice Hart-Davis

Product of the Month

Thea Award Winning Thea Top to Toe Soothing Baby Lotion

By Guest Blogger, Marie-Louise Coster, Beauty Expert

It was with great excitement that yesterday I announced that the fabulous Thea OrganicSkincare had won a second award in as many weeks, this time for the Top To Toe Soothing Baby Lotion!

Part of the extensive baby skin care range, this beautifully scented baby product will nourish & protect even the most delicate and sensitive of skins, it is a nutrient-rich and hydrating baby moisturiser that will really create baby soft skin.

Blended using the most gentle organic ingredients that nature has to offer, this luxurious product contains absolutely no chemicals, parabens, sulphates or any other toxic substances that could cause any harm to your baby leaving their skin smooth, soft and nourished while leaving you free from worry about what you are using on their delicate skin.

The key ingredients in the Top To Toe Soothing Baby Lotion are:

• Organic Aloe Juice – this mild and soothing ingredient will attract & seal in moisture.
• Organic Lavender & Organic Chamomile Distillates – to soothe & hydrate sensitive skins.
• Orange Blossom Distillate – this creates an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and refreshing effect upon the skin.
• Shea Butter - the most effective natural moisturiser. This amazing ingredient protects, repairs & draws in moisture.

• Sweet Almond Oil – is highly nutritious & hydrating and kind to sensitive skins.
• Vitamin E –this will repair, sooth & nourish your baby’s skin and is perfect for soothing and healing nappy rash.

If you have a baby this product is an absolute must!

Thea Skincare Scoops Prize at National Skincare Award

Thea Skincare Scoops Prize at National Skincare Award

  

Thea Skincare has won the Gold Award in the Skincare Category Face Product (take off) in the second annual FreeFromSkincare Awards, sponsored by ‘extreme tolerance’ cosmetic brand NATorigin.

Thea Skincare was also one of four runners up in the overall category for Best Skin Care Product 2013 and took the gold award for it's AgeRevival Dream Crème Face Exfoliator. 

The judging panel, which included beauty and holistic health guri JaneyLee Grace had this to say about Thea's winning product. 

“Thea Age Revival Dream Crème Exfoliator is Uplifting, mood-enhancing, really liked it ... performed brilliantly, only need small amount for really good exfoliation, grains small and smooth and not harsh ... perfect” 

“Kind and gentle - I could see a difference almost immediately”

“Such a pleasure to use - melts into the skin and then rinses straight off - delivered exactly what it promised with no fuss, mess or bother - wonderful value for money because you need to use so little”

The Awards were founded to encourage and reward manufacturers of skincare products that are ‘free from’ many of the allergens, chemicals, additives and fragrances associated with skin sensitivities, allergies, and ethical and health concerns.

Althea Giscombe-Tomlin, founder and director of Thea Skincare commented 

''I'm really delighted that we won the award with such stiff competition with the high number of brands that entered the awards. It's really reassuring to know that even small companies like us can compete on a 'like for like' basis with bigger companies and still win such awards. It gives you that extra confidence and reassurance about the quality of your brand and its worth in the marketplace''. 

The awards were presented at The Allergy + FreeFrom Show at Olympia on Friday 7^th June, by ‘Imperfectly Natural’ beauty and holistic health guru, Janey Lee Grace.  

The announcements followed a long, four-stage judging process which culminated in a rigorous month-long assessment by testers recruited by the FreeFrom Skincare Awards’ associates, the Green BeautyBible.

Further information on Thea Skincare and images can be obtained by e-mail at thea@theaskincare.com/ 0844 225 2360. Thea Skincare, www.theaskincare.com

A full list of winners, shortlisted and commended products is viewable on the SkinsMatter.com site: 

The Free From Skincare Awards were founded to encourage and reward manufacturers of skincare products that are ‘free from’ many of the allergens, chemicals, additives and artificial fragrances associated with skin sensitivities, allergies and health concerns.

They are run by Michelle Berriedale-Johnson editor of the FoodsMatter.com websites and organiser of the hugely successful Free From Food Awards, now in their sixth year, and Alex Gazzola, deputy editor of SkinsMatter.com and a health writer specialising in allergies.

Entries for the 2014 Award will open in January.

For information about the awards and winners contact Michelle on 020 7722 2866 or awards@skinsmatter.com or Alex on 07903 417766 or alex@skinsmatter.com.

SkinsMatter.com – www.skinsmatter.com

The Green Beauty Bible – www.beautybible.com

The Allergy and FreeFrom Show – www.allergyshow.co.uk

NATorigin – www.natorigin.co.uk

Janey Lee Grace – www.imperfectlynatural.com

Top 6 Tips for Treating Dry Skin During Winter

Hi All,

Please check out our latest article on Ezines, Top 6 Tips for Treating Dry Skin During Winter.

There's always been a debate in both the medical and beauty industries about what causes dry skin and how to treat it along with discussions about the best skincare products on the market.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-6-Tips-for-Treating-Dry-Skin-During-Winter&id=7498424

Want to know what the 10 Best Anti-ageing Moisturisers Are?

Well read our latest article that's been published here.

Remember to look for the natural and organic ingredients on your skin care labels. They're the best natural high performance hydrating skincare ingredients around and you'll find these in the Thea Skincare product ranges.

Looking for Vegan Skin Care Products?

Just because you are vegan does not mean you have to sacrifice using good skin care.

Though vegan-friendly skin care products are not always easy to find, TheaSkincare has specialised in creating products that are free of animal derived ingredients.

We also refrain from animal testing, so you can rest assured that no animals were harmed in creating our products to keep your skin soft and healthy.

TheaSkincare offers a wide selection of Vegan products and our skincare ranges contain natural and organic ingredients.

The month of November is International Vegan Month and to mark this we're offering 10% off all our Vegan skincare products. Just enter the coupon code VEGAN2012 at the check-out.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PARABENS... READ THEA'S REPORT PUBLISHED ON EZINE ARTICLES

Parabens are chemical preservatives which were discovered in the 1920s. 

They are good preservatives, which can prolong the shelf-life of cosmetic products - for more than five years.  

Whether parabens are really harmful or not are being debated at the moment - and in particular whether there is a link between parabens and breast cancer.  

The debate is likely to go on for years, but there are some studies which are indicating that they could be potentially harmful.

Read more here..http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Everyone-Should-Know-About-Parabens&id=7339915

Thea Skincare Announces Winners to its successful Face book and Twitter Competition

Over the past 10 days we've been running a highly successful a Face book and Twitter Competition. On each day we've been giving away one of our favourite products, our Super Nourish Plump and Define Lip Crème which is perfect to keep your lips supple, plump and defined during this cold weather!

We are pleased to announce the following lucky winners for the free give-away and the lucky winner our star prize our Deluxe Body Care GiftSet.

Our daily give-away winners are:

Day 1	Twitter	Yasmin
Day 2	Twitter	Louise Paul
Day 3	Twitter & Face book	Gaynor Hill
Day 4	Twitter & Face book	Diana Devlin
Day 5	Face book	Ann Doughty
Day 6	Twitter	Susan Stapleton
Day 7	Face book	Ana Rodriguez
Day 8	Twitter & Face book	Gaynor Hill
Day 9	Face book	Clare Woodman
Day 10	Face book	Lynette Furber

AND congratulations to our star prize winner Ana Rodriguez who wins our star prize our Deluxe Body care set! 

Thank you to all those who entered our competition. 

COMING SOON!!

We are planning to run and even bigger and better competition during the run up to Christmas. One lucky person will have the opportunity to win our Super Deluxe ChristmasSkincare Gift Set from our Age Revival Range worth £125!

So look out details on our website, Face book or Twitter pages.

Thea x

Fruit Enzyme Therapy Range Review

I'll be Mr and Mrs.. a Review by Blogger Lyndsay Jayne of Thea's Fruit Enzyme Therapy Range and the Fruit and Spice Purifying Body Scrub.

Our Face Renew Fruit Enzyme Therapy Range has been scientifically formulated to brighten and revive dull skin using a blend of natural fruit enzymes. This unique fruit enzyme formula gently exfoliates the skin without the need for harsh scrubs, revealing instantly smoother, brighter skin.

Read Lyndsay's review

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Wrap Up and Nourish Your Skin for Winter!

As winter is fast approaching, I have stepped up my skin care routine and started to wrap my body with richer and thicker moisturisers and body crèmes.

The winter elements can cause your skin to feel rough and look dull and can even result in dry patches and scaliness on the skin.

So now's the time to put on your autumn and winter skin care blanket.

One of my favourite body crèmes is this the Thea Skincare Hand and Beauty Body Butter. It's the perfect winter skin care blanket and is packed with the best dry skin vitamins A, B, C and E, and rich dry skin oils such Avocado and Carrot Oils making it one of the richest and most deeply nourishing body butters. It is also packed full of 'super nourishers' such as Organic Cocoa and Organic Shea Butters with ancient healing ingredients such as Kokum from Indian and Calendula from Ancient Egypt. These natural and organic botanical wound healing body butters are ideal for the treatment of eczema and for areas of the body that need to be healed after surgery.

Thea Skincare Hand and Beauty Body Butter

Here's one of our customers view of this product.

Dear Thea,

In 2007, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had five operations on the affected breast including a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. At the time my surgeon wanted to make adjustments to my other breast, to make them more symmetrical, but I wouldn't allow her to do it.

This year, I decided the time was right to have that done, and went ahead with the procedure.

On this occasion, I had a really bad allergic reaction to the skin glue, and all sorts of subsequent problems with the waterproof dressings they were using. After five days my breast looked like a piece of raw meat, with huge red wealds and sores all over it. I said to the nurse that I looked like something out of a horror film. It was a real mess.

For the remainder of the period I had to have a dressing on they just taped dry gauze over it, and when that came off I still had the red wealds which had dried and gone flaky.

As soon as they gave me the go ahead I started to moisturise with Thea's Super Nourish Body Butter,and within 4 days, the breast was almost clear again. I have continued using the product all over my body and my skin, for a 53 year old, is soft and glowing with the most wonderful luminosity.

I would thoroughly recommend the product and other products in the range, The skin on my face is looking so good after using Thea products for a year and a half , that many people put me in my early 40's and are astonished when I tell them my real age.

All in all the range is an absolute triumph.

Anne Slater, Nottingham

29^th September 2012 

Thea's View Of Acne - What Causes It And How To Get Rid Of It

 Acne Tips by Althea Giscombe, the founder of Thea Skincare

What are the symptoms of acne, why do they cause such problems for sufferers?

Acne is a condition that can affect anyone at any time in their life. Although it is mainly associated with teenagers and young adults (reports indicate that up to 85% of people between the ages of 14 and 25 have had acne at sometime in their lives) it can affect other age groups also such as women who are going through the menopause.

Acne can be a confidence-reducing problem for sufferers because it is a condition that is very visible for all to see!

The symptoms of acne vary in its severity from fully blown acne, where the skin has spots with heads that have yellow pus on their surface, to just a few pimples of the face.

The main symptoms of acne are:

Black and whiteheads

Pimples

Yellow lumps on the skin

Cysts

Dry, itchy skin, scaring and blemishes.

It's obvious to all and very distressing to most sufferers as the symptoms are clearly visible. Plus, most people that have acne have it on their face (even though you can have acne on other parts of the body too); acne in other parts of their body can generally be hidden but on the face it cannot!

What Causes Acne?

The human body is a wonderful and dynamic natural machine but when it does not function properly it can cause us havoc.

We all have hair follicles in our skin. These are connected to very tiny glands called the sebaceous glands. These glands produce oil called the sebum whose job it is to keep our skin and hair naturally moisturised. 

People with acne have a disorder that causes the oil glands to produce too much oil. The glands then become blocked and bacteria builds up. The bacteria, combined with the dead skin cells lying on the face, cause infections that we call acne.

3. What sorts of products and regimes should consumers use at home if they suffer from acne?

If you suffer from acne, avoid any skincare products with alcohol in and try to use chemical free skincare lines wherever possible. Alcohol and chemicals can all aggravate the skin and worsen the problem.

Have and stick to a simple, regular skincare routine; it only takes 5 minutes to cleanse, tone and moisturise in the morning or night and you'll see the benefits almost instantly. 

Cleanse twice a day with a good natural foaming face cleanser, tone your skin and use a good anti-acne moisturiser.

Give yourself a deep cleanse once a week, with a face steamer or a bowl of hot water and a towel over you head - this opens the pores to get rid of the excess oil and impurities that are lying on the surface of the skin.

Use an exfoliator twice a week, remembering to choose one that's alcohol free and gentle. 

100% natural acne skin care products by Thea Skincare

What should they avoid doing and what sort of products and ingredients are bad?

Avoid foods that are particularly fatty or have a lot of sugar. I know someone who has become a Vegan and his acne skin has improved considerably due to significantly reducing his fat intake!

Drink a lot of water each day and if, like me, you find it hard to drink water then drink herbal tea 3-4 times a day to flush bacteria and other toxins out.

Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit; make juices from different combinations of fruit and vegetables to detoxify the body.

Can any lifestyle choices or changes help?

Exercise is great for refreshing the blood and ridding the blood of some of the toxins that can cause acne.

Try to have a professional facial treatment once a month or if it's not affordable give yourself an at-home treatment. A deeper skincare treatment once a week at home can help to remove the excess oil under the skin and can improve acne considerably.

Have a simple but regular skincare routine and stick to it every day. Throw out all the products you have in your cupboard that are loaded with alcohol and other chemicals too!

How can the chances of recurrence be minimised?

Like anything, getting rid of acne is not easy. You will need to review what you eat; it's vital to do so as certain types of food could make our acne worse.

Exercise 2-3 times a week and have a simple but consistent skincare routine with a deeper skin care treatment at least once a month. Finally, drink lots and lots of water!

I'd love to hear your own tips on how you overcame acne - leave a comment below!