Christmas Gift Ideas For Men - Natural Skincare

100% Natural Skincare For Men - The Perfect Stocking Filler

With less than two weeks left until December 25th, now is the time to order those last-minute gifts to ensure delivery in time for Christmas Day. If you're struggling to think of the perfect present for your husband, boyfriend, father, son or any other man in your life, we have the solution.

All men like to look good and our luxury skincare treats for men make fantastic stocking fillers that are sure to be appreciated. All Thea Skincare products are 100% natural and enriched with organic ingredients, as well as being suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Thea For Men is a range of natural skincare products developed with the needs of the modern man in mind - they're simple, unfussy and fragranced with essential oils for an irresisitible earthy scent.

For the man who likes a quick and easy skincare regime that leaves him looking and smelling gorgeous, look no further than Thea For Men.

View the full Thea For Men range here or see below for our top gift ideas...

Men's Wash & Go Combo

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER

Was £24.95, Now £19.95 + FREE GIFT WRAPPING

This lovely set contains a rich hair and body wash plus a Vitamin E and Cedar face and body lotion for all over nourishment and cleansing. It comes packaged in an eco-friendly, reusable hessian bag that makes it a great set to pop under the Christmas tree!

Men's Shaving Duo

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER

Was £12.95, Now £9.95 + FREE GIFT WRAPPING

If he suffers from shaving rash, he's sure to love this natural and organic shaving duo that contains a refreshing and calming shave cream plus a soothing aftershave detox balm to prevent ingrown hairs and rashes. The set comes in a handy metal tin that not only looks great but also makes it ideal for the businessman who travels regularly - plus it's perfect for storing small tools afterwards!

Men's Skincare Trio

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER

Was £19.95, Now £14.95 + FREE GIFT WRAPPING

Everything he needs for naturally gorgeous skin! This luxury trio contains a rich hair and body wash, a soothing aftershave balm and a high-performance moisturiser for face and body. It's 100% natural and packed full or organic ingredients, presented in easy-to-use pump action bottles and a reusable hessian gift bag.

Relieve Stress Naturally With Essential Oils

Essential Oils - A Natural Cure For Stress

What is stress?
Everyone suffers from stress at some point in their lives, which can be a result of work deadlines, money problems, relationship difficulties or many others factors in today's busy lifestyles. However for some people, the stress can be so overwhelming that it starts to affect other areas of their life, damaging your health, your mood and even your personal relationships.

How do I know if I'm stressed?
Everyone reacts differently to stress. The symptoms that come to mind most easily are factors such as moodiness, irritability and constant worrying, but did you know that stress can also have more physical factors? It can lead to everything from weight loss and more frequent colds to memory problems and muscle aches, not to mention that it can also speed up the aging process.

So, how do I get rid of stress?
The great news is that stress is only temporary and there are many things that can be done to combat it, from taking time out to relax to doing more exercise. However, one often-overlooked but extremely effective way to deal with stress is to use calming, soothing essential oils that naturally relax the mind and body for an ultimate de-stressing effect.

Thea Skincare's Stress Relieve Mist Spray from the Age Revival range is a harmonious combination of soothing Jasmine, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Neroli, Lavender and other pure, natural essential oils that release a heavenly aroma for an instantly clearer, calmer state of mind. It's perfect used in combination with the rest of the Age Revival range for younger looking skin, but it can also be used at any age when you want to relax and de-stress! Simply spray a small amount onto your body or onto your pillow before you sleep for a beautifully scented mist to calm and soothe the body and senses.

Plus, right now our 100% natural Stress Relieve Mist Spray is on offer! 

The special offer price of £14.95 (normally £19.95) is a limited Christmas deal and won't last long so make sure you get hold of it now for a calm, relaxed holiday season and start to the new year!


"I love to spray this beautifully fragranced product on my pulse points during the day, as well as on my pillow at night. It's very soothing and calming - just what I need during and after a busy day!" (Irene, rated 5 stars)

Review - Thea Skincare Skin Brightening Fruit Enzyme Moisturiser

Buy the Thea Skincare Face Renew System Moisturiser for £24.95 - plus save 10% until 31/12/2011 with code Cmas11!

When it comes to buying a skincare product or brand that you've never tried before, how do you know it's going to be as good as the company that's selling it says it is? To prove that our products really do what they say they will, we teamed up with Beauty on Trial to give away samples of our best-selling Face Renew System Skin Brightening Fruit Enzyme Moisturiser to a panel of 'real people' who tried it out and told us what they really thought. We asked them to think about everything from the effectiveness and ease of use to the scent and value for money when coming up with their final score.

The verdict? An overall average rating of 4.7 out of 5! 

The testers loved our nourishing and reviving moisturiser and every single one of them answered "yes" when asked if they would recommend it to a friend. See for yourself exactly what they had to say...

"I found this to be a lovely creme, gorgeous smell and it made my skin my softer. To be honest I was a little worried at first as I have sensitive skin, but it was perfect, no problems at all. I was so pleased I was given the chance to sample it." (kazzie1960) Overall rating 4.7


"Love the nice packaging it came in. Nice smell and absorbs easily." (FriendlyLynn) Overall rating 4.9

 "You will see great results from this cream , and best of all it's not tested on animals" (nikkikennedy) Overall rating 4.0

"The cream was easy to use and the scent was so citrus and vibrant. It felt light and great on my skin, especially with it being so dry at the moment. As it leaves a light film on my skin, it felt hydrated and moisturised all day. It did absorb fully after a few hours and my skin felt soft and looked hydrated... You only need a little bit and it lasts all day until you wash again. I have just bought myself a bottle as it was so amazing." (SamBrez) Overall rating 5.0

"I have used this day and night for weeks and this smells really nice and fruity, the consistency is also nice and light." (mixnmatch1) Overall rating 4.0

Click here to visit Thea Skincare and buy the Face Renew System Skin Brightening Fruit Enzyme Moisturiser for yourself, or team it with the rest of the Face Renew System range for a luxury facial that will leave your skin soft, smooth and glowing with health!

10% Off Everything - Natural, Organic Skincare Products

10% Off Everything

If you have been considering trying out our 100% natural, organic skincare range then now is the perfect time to give it a go with our great holiday offer - between now and the 31st December 2011 we're giving our customers 10% off every product in store! Simply enter code Cmas11 at checkout to redeem.

Take advantage of this great offer and stock up on natural skincare products, or buy your friends and family luxurious Thea Skincare gifts this Christmas - our gift-wrapped starter and travel kits make beautiful presents and there's the perfect one one for everyone with a kit for every skin type, including Men's and Mother & Baby!

Click here to visit Thea Skincare now.

The Wonders of Neem Oil.... A Natural Beauty Skincare Ingredient from The East

Neem Oil is a rare but potent ingredient that treats acne and spots as well as quenching dry skin!

Unless you’re a student of Ayurvedic medicine or have been to India or Bangladesh, you’ve likely never heard of Neem.

When I was researching ingredients for Thea Skincare products it was a revelation to me to learn that in India the Neem Tree is know as the 'Village Pharmacy' or the 'Tree of 40 cures', not to mention the fact that it has a 4000-year history with many traditional uses for dealing with different skin conditions such as Psoriasis, itchiness, irritated skin and to Treat Acne and Spots.

Neem Oil in India is like Shea and Cocoa Butter in Africa and the Caribbean -  it is definitely one of the new generations of natural skincare ingredients. It is an excellent moisturiser, high in Vitamin E and rich in emollients and fatty acids. It works well to address cracked, stressed or damaged skin and unlike petroleum-based based ingredients it actually helps to restore the skins natural elasticity. Neem Oil is one of the most most under-utilised skincare ingredients in the West - this 'wonder oil' is a must-have in the skincare products of the future and fortunately it is already found in many Thea Skincare products. Its natural anti-bacterial properties that are also found in herbs such as aloe vera and tea tree fight spots, reduce the swelling and redness of conditions such as acne, plus can also help to promote a healthy skin condition and an even skin tone. Thea Skincare Fruit and Spice Purifying Body Scrub contains a cocktail of spot-fighting ingredients including Neem Oil as one of the main ingredients. Neem Oil is also perfect for dry skin as found in the Thea Skincare Aloe and Vitamin C Replenishing Face Cream which contains this fantastic, rejuvenating and nourishing natural skincare ingredient for soft, smooth and supple skin all year round. So look out for Neem Oil - it is going to be talked about and used in many more skincare products for the future! Thea x

Thea tells you how to look after Combination Skin

Natural Harmony by Thea Skincare is the ideal organic skincare range for anyone with oily / combination skin

The typical 'oily T-zone' is one of the most common skincare problems, so it is vital to always use pH balanced skincare products that match the natural pH of the skin and reduce this problem.

Addressing Combination Skin is tricky yet vita,l as you have to reduce the amount of excess oil in the key T-Zone areas (typically found around the T-shaped forehead, nose and chin area, hence the name) whilst at the same time nourishing the normal/dry areas of the skin without drying them out.

The Rebalance Clarity Foaming Face Cleanser by Thea Skincare is an excellent but gentle foaming face cleanser that is mild enough for sensitive skin. It has a special blend of pure essential oils to combat Oily / Combination Skin as well as natural foaming ingredients from Coconut and Palm oils to address the T-Zone whilst simultaneously moisturising the skin.

Other great product lines are Thea's Natural Harmony Range, our main range for Normal and Combination skin. It is also excellent for sensitive and sun-damaged skin. The range offers a mild cream cleanser with a complementary moisturiser which, combined with the Rebalance Calming Facial Toner, make up the idea skincare trio for Normal and Combination Skin.

If you're looking for a salon quality, high performance range then the Face Renew Fruit Enzyme Range is a revolutionary performance system that is perfectly suited to all skin types. It has multiple skin care properties, gently exfoliating the skin to brighten it whilst enhancing elasticity to help to reduce wrinkles, fine lines and premature signs of aging. Unsurprisingly, this one of our most popular product lines!

Thea Skincare's Rebalance range effectively treats oily skin

Thea's Top 6 Tips To Treat Combination Skin 

1.

Use Natural and Organic Skincare products without chemicals to provide a better nourishment for your skin. 

2.

Use a foaming cleanser in the morning to remove overnight dirt and waste and to refresh the skin. I would also recommend that a mild cream cleanser is used such at night and a mild, nourishing mositursier with skin-balancing essential oils. 

 3.

ALWAYS cleanse, tone and moisturise twice a day. Cleanse to remove dirt and toxins, tone to close and tighten pores and moisture to nourish and feed the skin. It should only take 5 minutes but it will improve your skin in no time. A basic skin care routine is essential for health looking skin!

 4.

 Exfoliate using a mild facial exfoliator such as Thea Skincare Age Revival Dream CremeExfoliator to penetrate deeper into the skin and get rid of those old, dead cells so that your cleanser and moisturiser can penetrate deep into the skin and have a more beneficial effect, making it smoother and brighter. 

5.

Treat yourself to a monthly facial or do a home facial once a month with Thea's revolutionary, high-performance, multi-fruit Face Renew Fruit Enzyme System with multi-faceted skin care properties to exfoliate, brighten, rejuvenate and nourish the skin all at the same time.

 6.

Drink a glass of warm water first thing in the morning and before bed - squeeze in half a lemon to detox the skin and get rid of skin-aging toxins, detoxing your body from the inside!

Thea x

Super Nourish Your Skin this Winter

At this time of the year I know that I have to step up my game when it comes to looking after my skin. So, in true Thea style, I put on my daily skin blanket - it's great as it still allows my skin to breathe yet keeps in the warmth, nourishes my skin and protects it.

Skincare treats from the Thea Skincare Super Nourish collection

I've always used a body moisturiser from the moment I can remember - in my culture it's like going naked if you do not moisturise at least once a day as well as every time you have a shower or bath! If I happen to forget I feel totally naked and uncomfortable, I have been know to go back to my house just to apply moisturiser to my skin - that's how addicted I am!

In the summer I like to use lotions such as the Organic Lavender and Rose body lotion as it's very hydrating but lighter on the skin. In winter however, I start to use richer, more nourishing moisturisers. It's just like the difference between what we actually wear in the summer and the winter really.

In the winter I love richer body butters and body creams.

My favourite body moisturiser from the whole Thea range is the Super Nourish Deluxe Vitamin Rich Body Crème which is just devine and packed full of goodness, plus those essential skin nourishing vitamins A, B, C and E along with a wonderful range of hydrating body oils such as Avocado, Neem, Palm and Jojoba. It also contains pomegranate to add extra moisture and nourishment to the skin, lovely!

My close second favourite which I use mainly on my feet is the rich and luxurious Rooibos Shea Body Crème. This crème is rich in Rooibos tea for moisture retention and an amazing anti-aging effect, plus it contains Aloe and Jojoba oils with essential oils such as Rose for super hydration. This a fantastic skincare product for dry or very dry skin - I leave this one by my bed for my feet at night!

In the winter I also change what I use on my face. I use a serum more regularly (at least once a day and usually at night) such as the Super Nourish Instant Replenish Face Serum as it completely locks in the moisture and produces an instant glow to the skin. I top this with this with another favourite of mine, the wonderful Super Nourish Aloe and Vitamin C Face Crème which I use both day and night in the winter.

Thea's top tip is to put your skin-blanket on to protect your skin from the harsh elements - let it thrive under the protective blanket of a rich, nourishing moisturiser so that it's ready to blossom once again when the warmer weather appears.

Thea x