It can be confusing to know what all those beauty terms mean. As part of our Beauty School Drop Out series, here's my guide on what ingredients to look for when it comes to achieving healthy, glowing skin.
Vitamin C helps our bodies fight free radicals and the damage caused by UV radiation. It is also proven to boost collagen production for firmer, plumper and smoother skin. By choosing products that contain this clever, natural ingredient, you’ll notice a range of benefits, including more even tone, improved hydration and radiance.
TRY MY DIVINE CREAM: This is a super luxurious moisturiser suitable for all skin types but especially good for those with more mature skin. It contains organic mandarin and orange – both natural sources of Vitamin C – to increase collagen and elastin levels and tackle pigmentation, acne scarring and blemish marks.
HOW TO USE: After you’ve cleansed, layer with your favourite Heaven Oil Serum morning and night.
WHAT IS HYALURONIC ACID?
Our skin cells naturally produce hyaluronic acid to maintain healthy moisture levels. As we age, the amount diminishes and leads to a lack of radiance and dehydration. By using products that contain this magical ingredient, your complexion will look more radiant and feel softer, and fine lines will appear more diminished.
TRY MY INNER AGE DEFIANCE: Thanks to my new Inner Age Defiance supplements, which also contain collagen, you can boost hydration and improve the overall condition of your complexion. In fact, just using for a few days you can feel your skin getting younger.
HOW TO USE: Take one supplement daily and team with my bestselling Age Defiance Cream to boost skin from the inside out.
WHAT IS ABEETOXIN?
Historically, bee venom has been used as pain relief but it had never been used as a skincare product before. I wanted to find an alternative to Botox after I noticed wrinkles starting to appear on my face. I created my ABEETOXIN formula using bee venom and Manuka honey to control facial muscles to tighten, firm and lift while at the same time penetrating fine lines to give an immediate anti-ageing effect.
TRY MY BLACK BEE VENOM MASK: Our signature Black Bee Venom Mask contains a quarter rare bee venom for more potency. You’ll notice your complexion quickly feels soft and supple, and looks more youthful. It soothes and heals too, meaning it is ideal for even sensitive skin.
HOW TO USE: You can use Black Bee Venom Mask in a variety of different ways: apply after your cleansing routine morning and evening; layer on top of your daily moisturiser or combine with a serum; leave on for ten minutes and wash off with warm water; or leave on overnight for accelerated results.
WHAT IS NETTATOXIN?
The venom of the nettle causes a reaction similar to that of bees when they sting – the skin goes into rapid repair on first contact leaving you with a lifted, more radiant complexion. By harnessing this natural process in an effective 100% vegan formula, I’ve managed to capture the active nettle venom, carefully collected by hand from hedgerows near my home, without it hurting when applied to the face.
TRY MY NETTLE ANTI-AGEING CREAM: This ground-breaking cream contains our patented NETTATOXIN® formula which is created using the carefully extracted sting of the common British nettle. When applied to the face, your own receptors contain proteins – called interferons – start to reinforce from the inside out while serotonin gets to work to boost collagen and elastin.
HOW TO USE: Use every day for two weeks on thoroughly cleansed skin; then twice a week to help tackle irritation. It can be used in tandem with our award-winning Nettle Venom collection.
