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Thumbs-up for our rose & camellia organic gift set from Katherine on YouTube

We’ve had our first review on YouTube – and it’s a resounding thumbs-up for our Rose & camellia organic face care gift set. Professional make-up artist, Katherine has her own YouTube channel called wildkatmakeup. In her 10 minute video clip, Katherine says that the products have “become pretty much a life-saver” for her.

£5-off special offer

We’re currently offering £5 off the gift set reviewed by Katherine. It includes a 50g pot of our award-winning, deep cleansing melt, a 50ml hydrating skin tonic and a 10ml dropper bottle of our organic facial serum. There’s a choice of two types: rose & camellia and chamomile & mandarin, depending on your skin type.

Click here for more information: Botanicals organic face care gift sets.

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Is extra dry skin linked to thyroid problems?

Why do so many women suffer from extra dry skin? Recent studies have shown that as many as one in 50 women (and one in 1000 men), develop thyroid problems at some time in life. And that around 80% of these are caused by an under-active thyroid; a condition known as hypothyroid.

This slows down metabolic function, which can lead to skin becoming extra dry and irritated. Hair and scalp can also be affected, with symptoms such as dry and brittle hair, dry and itchy scalp, and even hair loss.

Although treatment for an under-active thyroid is generally straightforward, the extra dry skin conditions can often remain. Sally (above right) recently joined the Botanicals team. She was diagnosed with an under-active thyroid at the age of 31. In the hope of helping others, Sally has offered to share her story:

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‘Bizmum’ finds remedy in natural face skin care

We have just received the following email from Julia Damassa (right), which (with her kind permission), I thought should be shared on the blog. Thank you, Julia, for taking the time to write. It’s fantastic to have such positive feedback.

I am a bizmum, aged 43. Since turning 40, I’ve been having problems with my facial skin that I never experienced before – WRINKLES and SPOTS! It’s like having teenage issues and aging crises all rolled into one!