Hand Soap and Super Hand Moisturisers
Why and when should I wash my hands and is soap better than hand sanitiser. What can I do if my hands are sore now?
FACT: Washing you hands with water does not dislodge germs, all the dirt and bacteria
When should I wash my hands?
In addition to those after
- coughing
- sneezing
- blowing your nose
- handling animals, their feed or waste
How should I wash my hands?
- Wet hands
- Add soap to hands and scrub palms, back of hands, between fingers, under finger nails for 20 seconds
- Rinse well with running water
- Dry with a clean cloth or waving in the air
What is in soap?
How can i stop my hands from drying out from hand washing?
Here's a few tips to help:
- Use warm water rather than hot
- Use a moisturising soap.
Choose a creamy liquid soap rather than a bar soap - Blott hands rather than rubbing to dry on a towel
- Apply a moisturiser which will restore the natural skin's barrier, provides a protective film, soothes and calms the skin as well as improves the skin's appearance and texture
10 Tips to Boost Your Immunity
THINGS TO DO WHIST WORKING AT HOME - BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY
Lots of us are working from home or stuck indoors right now, and there is no time better to really think about protecting yourself and boosting your immunity! Follow these 10 tips to get your immunity working better, the whie bloods cells in tip top condition and feel the benefits in the weeks to come!
Sleep - enough sleep is essential as poor quality sleep is linked to illness. And adequate rest may strengthen your natural immunity. Limit screen time before bed. Keep your room dark or use a sleep mask. Go to bed at the same time every night. Aim for 7 hours every night
Eat your veg and fruit - nutrient dense foods, high in antioxidants help to fight free radicals and pathogens, as well as reduces inflammation
Healthy Fats - essential for the immune response to attack, oil oils, oily fish, nuts and seeds are excellent in combating pathogens and fighting inflammation
Probitoics are excellent to support your digestive system.Gut bacteria is essential for the function of the immune system whether as taken as a supplement such as Forever Pro-B or eating fermented foods
Sugar overload and refined carbs can lead to obesity. It is proven that being overweight can directly impact your risk of becoming ill and increases the risk of diabetes Type 2 and heart disease. Reducing sugar decreases the inflammation in the body too.
Exercise moderately to reduce inflammation and aid the regeneration of immune cells. A brisk walk, steady cycle, jogging and swimming all contributes to immune health
Hydration is vital for overall health. Drink fluid throughout the day. Dehydration can cause headaches, affects your mood as well as the function of the heart and kidneys
Reduce stress... easier said than done? Long term stress imbalances the immune cell function and increase inflammation. Life stress maybe unavoidable but identify de-stressing activities that work for you. These may include meditation, exercising, yoga, reading, writing, puzzles etc.If needed find an councilor
Aloe Vera is proven to support gut health and fundamentally interrelated to immune effectiveness. Forever Aloe Vera Gel is a special cocktail rich drink of Vitamins A, C, E & B12, Folic Acid, Iron, Zinc, Selenium and Acemannan. Acemannan is a major simulator of white blood cell!!
Supplements can reduce the duration of various illnesses such as colds. Supplements such as Forever Daily are a good source of your recommended daily allowances
Foundation Facts
Do you love foundation but always worry it's not the right shade?
Your foundation is the first thing that people see and remember if it has not been too often. Neck lines, patches and an unnatural glow is not the look you want.
How do you find the right shade?
It is actually quite simple to get the right colour shade for you. The colour of your hand or even on the inside of the wrist is not the best place.
Try out a number of shades and strak it towards the back of your jaw onto your neck. The foundation colour should match your neck colour.
How do you adapt your foundation when you starting a bit of a summer tan?
So you face will naturally change its base colour as we go through the seasons, we just cant buy a new foundation every month. The Body Shop has the answer with Darkening Shade Adjusting Drops and Lightening Shae Adjusting Drops - the perfect addition to your perfect foundation
Does my skin type affect the type of foundation I can wear?
Absolutely, and with the ranges offered by The Body Shop, whether you have dry, oily or sensitive skin, there is a perfect coverage for you.
Even coverage
Get perfect coverage with The Body Shop Buffing Brush - build the perfect even coverage will give you the fresh look face you want with the charcoal coated, super soft brushes with cruelty free vegan bristles.
Learn more here
Period Poverty
P..P..P - Period... embarrassing - but you know what? Periods and menstruation should not be embarrassing and for those who can’t afford sanitary items, how the heck do they cope with their period? and for those who think it's only once a month, well WRONG it's seven times a month, a bloody week a month, every blumin month!
Periods can cost £20 per month and start at any age around 9, 10 years!