Donna

Healthier Habits Older Women Can Start Today We all want to be healthier, but most of us don’t really know where to start. Taking good care of yourself can seem complicated, but picking one or two healthy habits-and sticking with them-can be a simple, effective way to make a difference to your health. Try to…

Here is an explanation about each tool I use, although this is only some of them! Remember, a gua sha facial is releasing on many levels, it is more than a beauty treatment!⠀ ⠀ 1.Traditional shape Gua Sha in Rose 🌹 Quartz.⠀ This is the shape I first started with which got me excited about…

I am confident in saying that my facials go way beyond your typical facial experience! They are a mix of many different techniques I have learned over the past 10 years. Many people (myself included) have turned to ancient wisdom in a search for that deeper connection and to get a break from our busy lives. Ancient…

As we get closer to Christmas, I find myself thinking about these well-intentioned gifts leading to stress, for the giver and the receiver. Don’t get me wrong… I love giving people presents and seeing how happy it makes them but I do feel guilty about all the “stuff” I have. Do we have too much…

It’s that time of the year where you feel like you may be in a slump, having indulged at Christmas a little too much, full of new years resolutions but not sure which one to target first? The answer is that you need to go inward: Self-care is key to a balanced mind, body and…

The change in seasons is part of nature and we should embrace the process. Although cold weather can wreak havoc on our skin, there are options to reduce the negative effects. A deep cleansing facial treatment is an excellent way to prepare the skin for the change in climate and will keep you looking gorgeous for Christmas.…

Samhain As the days get shorter and temperatures colder, our skin needs extra care more than ever. The Celtic festival of Samhain is the beginning of the darkest period of the year but a powerful time to set new intentions or goals. Some, call this the “real” new year so embrace this darker period and use…

One of my best tips for great skin and maintaining a healthy immune system is drinking a daily tonic of medicinal mushrooms. Mushrooms are part of the fungi kingdom and are more closely related to humans than to plants. “The ability of mushroom polysaccharides to help restore healthy balance to the immune system, up-regulating immune…

Truly caring for your skin can be a full time activity – eating the right foods, drinking enough water and also finding products that nourish and restore you. One of my favourite night time rituals is a Jade Gua Sha Tool. This tool promotes lymphatic drainage to reduce toxins, manipulates areas of tension to stimulate and regenerate cells and…

Your true natural beauty can be revealed when you feel at peace with yourself. Your face will have an unmistakeable glow when your psyche and your energies are in true alignment. But sometimes we need help to get there. Our bodies are cleverly designed to tell us when we need to slow down, making us…

The skin on our face is supported by an intricate network of delicate muscles. Each of us has a unique facial structure and facial muscles can enhance your features when they are working effectively. Sometimes, however they do not get enough exercise. The Natural Facelift is designed to gently manipulate and activate your face with flowing strokes and fingertip…

We’re discovering that what we put on our skin and into our bodies can have a profound impact on our health. It is quite logical really, but moving to more natural skincare and beauty products will limit exposure to certain chemicals that can cause irritation and imbalance. I am a big believer in being as natural as possible so…

The Summer holidays are upon us and it’s time to lighten up, relax and make the most of longer days. I always notice how much happier everyone is when the sun comes out (hopefully we will see it again this August). Generally it makes us more relaxed, and when we feel relaxed it shows in our attitude too.…

If you are planning a wedding or an event, there will be lots on your mind, however with a little preparation you can easily get the best skin possible. Whether you have months to go or just 2 weeks, a few gentle changes can really boost how you look and feel. Look at your skin and think…

This is a new facial I added after my retreat in Bali. It was something I was called to do long before I got on the plane to my adventure but I needed the time away to meditate and visualise each step. The Goddess Facial is a series of healing and cleansing rituals combined to purify and rejuvenate your skin. Before you…

I am sending this from sunny Ibiza where I am doing facials for a group of lovely ladies celebrating their 40th birthday! They are having facials every morning and makeup in the evenings, a perfect mix of retreat and party. They asked me to join them on this trip because they know makeup looks best on healthy glowing…

A facial is a luxury and a treat, but it doesn’t have to be a one off, regular facials are detoxifying, de-stressing and can be part of your self-love ritual. The sensations you experience during a facial can relax and restore the mind as well as helping your skin to glow.  Did you know there are specific…

I’ve just come back from the most magical holiday in Bali and wanted to tell you all about it.  Ubud in Bali is a fantastic place, the perfect antidote to hectic city life and the ideal environment to rejuvenate and regenerate mind, body and spirit. I was staying in a beautiful hotel in the jungle, surrounded by…

It’s time to glow again. After a winter of dry skin and dark colours, this is the season to lighten up.  The days are getting brighter and we should be bright too! Spring is traditionally a time for renewal so why not start with your skin? A holistic facial is the perfect way to refresh yourself.…