It seems a while back now
that the frenzy of the EU Referendum had us all ruffling our feathers, so to
speak. Regardless of what you or I voted, I have always supported our local
shops and businesses, as it’s imperative to keep our trade growing. I’ve been
lucky enough to meet some wonderful entrepreneurs who’ve taking a thought, and
with dedication, passion and patience have produced some of the finest products,
and most importantly manufactured from the UK.
This week I want to share
with you some of these creators and brands, as not only do they help our trade,
but also the products themselves truly work.
I have to point out that I am not endorsed in any way to promote the
brands I feature, they are simply brands that have been sent to me and I’ve
tested and loved.
I met Deborah a few years
ago, when she was showcasing some new products at a launch in Regent Street. I
was struck by her down to earth mannerism, huge beaming smiling and the fact
her skin looked so darn good, and self-promotion at it’s best. The other thing that I noted was the audience
that had taken time out to visit her, musicians, actresses and top
journalists.
Deborah first started out
as a therapist at the age of 18. Not
content with the quality of ingredients found in products, she set about
sourcing the best, natural, active ingredients to help with healing skin
complaints and as a result Heaven Skincare was born. Since 1995 the brand is
now one of the most reputable skincare lines on the market, winning several top
awards, being stocked in hotels all over the world and soon to be on Singapore
Airlines. Such is Deborah’s demand for
her own personal time, that there is a 2-year waiting list!
Her most successful and
original creation is the patented bee-venom ingredient Abeetoxin. It answers to those who want Botox without
the injections. It’s in my bathroom cabinet and I often use it to plump out my
lines, especially before and after a night out.
When I tweeted about
#AsianFlush, the inability to digest alcohol, I was introduced to Elijah Choo,
and I’m so glad I did tweet as I discovered the wonderful, organic aromas of
his products.
Elijah came to England
from Singapore in 1997 whereby he set upon restoring a farmhouse in Worcestershire.
The hard, continuous work on his hands caused his skin to dry out, and so, with
his extensive travel experience to far-flung countries and knowledge of
ingredients, he set about producing treatments, using plants from his garden.
As fate dictates, from this the holistic and botanical skincare line was
produced.
The latest oil blends
together a combination of rose, neroli, strawberry and argan oils and the
result is Desert Rose Rejuvenating Facial Oil, utter bliss.
I tested
this brand around a year ago and have run out of the products! Joking aside,
when Waitrose start stocking a brand just after it’s launched, then you know
it’s going to be a huge success! I also have some admiration for a mother of
three, who see’s a vision and goes for it!
The
products themselves are all ethically sourced and their USP is promoting
skincare as part of a ‘healthy lifestyle choice’. As an animal lover, I am
encouraged to hear that not only do they not test on animals, but will not
trade with any countries where animal testing is accepted.
Their
skincare regime is based around cleansing, nourishing and protecting using a
formulation containing extracts from organic fruits, Comfrey roots and Aloe
Vera. Together these help to naturally regenerate soothe and protect the skin.
The Night Cream is divine, and instantly puts you in the mood for sleep with
essential oils of Rose Absolute and Lavender.
Barry Mero, Founder of Barry M Cosmetics www.barrym.co.uk
It’s with
great fondness that Barry M has remained faithful to their roots of the
UK. Purely because whilst their products
adorn the major high street retailers, there was a time when they used a
representative to visit stockists. I should know, my mum was the first to stock
Barry M in her shop around 20 years ago, and I’ll never forget the excitement
of the rep coming to our house with her briefcase full of goodies!
The range
has obviously grown from glistening pots of Natural Dazzle (still my favourite
bronzer), and has produced many best sellers including their amazing Strobe
Creams and Chisel Cheeks Contour Creams. They also lead the way with their
amazing collections of glitter nail paints, and I use them as an excuse for not
growing up!
Founding member and Fellow
of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine, Dr Patrick Bowler (and previous
GP in Brentwood, Essex), formulated Vitage in 1998. It’s one of the first antioxidant ranges on
the market and set a precedent for many brands we see now.
Now distributed by
Skinbrands, the aim is to target customers who want a salon treatment, using
top professional grade ingredients but one that they can do at home. The range treats every skin type and
complaint, using vitamins, plant extracts and fruit acids. The newly launched CO2 Micro Peel Steps 1
& 2 is a system that gives a gentle peel, revealing revitalized and a
radiant complexion. The mineral make-up range they offer is beautiful, having
tested it a couple of years ago it remains one of my favourites today.
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