Aloe Vera Skincare

The explosion of interest in the vegan diet over the last few years is rapidly extending beyond food, as a growing number of people adopt an entirely vegan lifestyle. Vegan living is defined as an attempt to exclude all forms of cruelty to and exploitation of animals, so vegans will avoid not only meat, but eggs and dairy. In addition, ethical shoppers increasingly want to ensure that their skincare and beauty products are free from any animal-derived ingredients such as animal fats and acids, dairy products and even honey or beeswax. The Vegan Society reports that over half (56%) of...

The plant world is a rich source of natural beneficial ingredients that can be used in both quality skincare preparations and in modern medicine – indeed most modern medicines have their origin in plant materials. Aloe Vera is one of the most interesting of these beneficial plants and has one of the longest histories of use by man. There are over 300 species of Aloe but only a specific few are used for their known benefits to skin. The best Aloe skincare products contain the most potent form of Aloe – Aloe Vera (Barbadensis Millar). Aloe Barbadensis Millar As well as medicinal...

According to the British Skin Foundation, 60% of the population in the UK currently suffers, or has previously suffered, from one form of skin disease or another. This includes an estimated 15 million people living with eczema (Allergy UK) and 1.8 million with psoriasis (Psoriasis Association). Eczema and atopic dermatitis Eczema and atopic dermatitis are broadly interchangeable terms that are used in reference to a generalised skin irritation that involves an itchy, dry rash and the reddening of an area of skin. This condition can occur year-round or continuously – though many people find that their eczema flares up seasonally,...

It’s easy to get lured into an expensive trap when it comes to taking care of your skin. Increasingly, celebrities have been taking to social media to praise high-end, eye-wateringly expensive products that all claim to be the best on the market. Paying hundreds of pounds for a 50ml pot of moisturiser may be a viable option for rich stars, but most of us can’t afford to part with that kind of money each time our skin feels a little dry. So does great skin have to cost the earth? At Eternal Skincare, we believe that effective products can come...