I love Savlon, I’ve always got a tube in the house incase anyone scratches or burns
themselves, it doesn’t have a strong smell and it’s not too painful to apply if you’ve hurt yourself.
It’s also great to use to help avoid that unsightly and uncomfortable shaving rash particularly in the bikini area.
Tips to help avoid shaving rash – shave in the direction of your hair growth and never use a blunt razor or one that has started to rust! Applying Savlon Antiseptic Cream to the area once dried can also really help and if at any time you feel itchy, never scratch it instead apply some Savlon!

So you’ve just washed your hair, it’s silky, fresh and smells gorgeous, you stand in front of the mirror flicking it around watching it glisten in the sunlight (ok I know I’ve gone a bit far) and then you put your grimy, greasy, hairy, product laden, dusty brush through it.
‘Oi…My brush isn’t dirty’ I imagine you shouting at the computer screen, but if you haven’t washed your hair brush in the last month, then I’m sorry to say it is, combs too!
However the answer is quick, easy and simple.
Firstly remove any hair which is stuck in it, use another brush or comb if it helps, next fill your sink up with warm water and a blob of clarifying shampoo or your normal shampoo.
If your brush is plastic then soak it for a few minutes, if it’s a fabric cushion brush do not submerge it in water, just gently dip the bristles in. Next get a toothbrush (not the one you use for your mouth) and rub the bristles and the fabric or plastic base, if it’s really dirty or product laden apply extra shampoo, then rinse under cold running water, repeat if necessary. Shake your brush and towel dry, leave it on a towel to dry or if you are in a hurry dry it with a hairdryer.
Aim to be cleaning any brushes and combs every two weeks to help keep your hair clean.

Not only does cleaning your make-up brushes extend the lifetime and let’s face it good brushes are quite expensive, but it’s so important for your skin.
Not cleaning your brushes means they collect bacteria, oils, dirt, dust, old make-up, viruses and dead skin cells (quite disgusting really)
Is there anything else you use daily that you don’t wash?? My guess is no, so it’s best not to neglect your brushes.
It’s particularly important if you have sensitive skin, eyes or are prone to acne and/or breakouts, for you I would recommend cleaning your brushes after each use or every night before bed so they can dry by the morning. For normal skin, once or twice a week would be fine.
It’s so quick and easy, once you get into the habit of doing it regularly it’ll just become part of your beauty regime, here’s what to do.

Wet your brush holding it downwards in running water, next apply a generous amount of soap, any soap is good but anti-bacterial is even better. Work the soap through the hairs gently, I like to gently rub the brush in my palm, then rinse until the water runs clear. Repeat if necessary, if you haven’t washed your brushes before or in a long time you may need to initially repeat the process a few times.

Gently squeeze out the excess water, shake a little then leave to dry on a towel or paper towel. Always wash and dry your brushes facing downwards to minimise water loosening the glue which holds the hairs together.

Rose water is my all time favourite toner!
But it’s not just fabulous as a toner…..oh no….It’s uses and benefits are tremendous, from the food industry for sweets, desserts and condiments, to the cosmetic industry for skincare and perfumes.
Unlike the man made almost sickly sweet rose scent, pure rose water has a luxurious and subtle scent, It’s texture is soft and almost silky with a gentleness that feels kind, soothing and nourishing.
It’s benefits are vast from strengthening your skins cells to rejuvenating your tissues, it has a natural anti-septic, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, not to mention it’s full of anti-oxidants and vitamins.
Rose water is excellent for all skin types, it’ll sooth irritated and sensitive skins, soften mature and dry skins, balance congested and oily skins, in general, nourish and benefit everyone.
The science part (very briefly)- Rose water is the watery by-product that remains once rose petals have been distilled by steam to make rose essential oil.
If you can, buy rose water organically produced and pure, thats when you will reap most of it’s benefits.

As a toner – after cleansing, apply some rose water to cotton pads, then gently wipe all over your face, eyes, neck and decollate. As a toner rose water will cleanse your face, slow the ageing process down and nourish your skin.

Or why not treat your eyes to a soothing compress – If you want you can first cool your rose water a little by placing it in the fridge for 20 minutes to half an hour.
Soak two cotton pads in your rose water, lay back and place them on your eyes gently pushing them in place.
You can do this either in the bath, or on your bed with some relaxing music or if you do any meditation/ relaxation, this is also great to do if you’ve put a face mask on.
Lay back and relax for 15-20 minutes, then remove the pads and moisturise your eye as normal.
This is a great treat for puffy, sensitive, tired eyes, it’ll nourish the delicate skin around your eyes whilst uplifting and soothing your senses.

An indulgent, nourishing and soothing bath – Light some candles, run a bath and add one and a half to two cups of rose water, you can also add some rose petals (if you have any rose flowers which are just starting to die) Lay back and let the delicate scent sooth your mind while the water nourishes your skin.