Maia Natural Beauty Blog

If you have sensitive skin prone to irritation, redness, stinging and even rashes, you will know how upsetting and frustrating it is caring for your skin.

Sensitive skins may react to the many chemicals such as synthetic fragrances and parabens found in commercial skincare, even skin care specifically for sensitive skin.

Many people with sensitive skins turn to natural skin care to gently soothe, nourish and protect their skin, such as skin care free from parabens, harsh chemicals and skin irritants with natural active ingredients. [Read more →]

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I’m so thrilled at a wonderful review by Dr Nicola Thomas, aka the GIN lady:

“Another ‘miracle’ product is by Maia Skin Care. Their Goddess Treatment Balm contains no animal products, not even beeswax. Instead Maia uses avocado butters and olive wax and as such is so silky smooth.

It’s easily the best beauty flash balm product around. I would definitely recommend getting online and becoming an early adopter of Maia Skin Care. “

See the review for yourself: http://www.marmaladya.com/london-everywhere/features/health-beauty/beauty-goddess-skin/ and buy the Goddess Treatment Balm here.
Thank you Nicola!

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Before I start I want to get something off my chest!

In my mind there are two types of aromatherapy and unfortunately it is not always immediately obvious as to which type is being used in the vast array of aromatherapy skin care, bath and body products available.

If you want to benefit from aromatherapy you need to know the difference between the two types of aromatherapy:   [Read more →]

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If I had to pick just one product from the Maia all natural skin care range to take on a desert island, it would be the Omni Balm.

It is such a hard working little balm with so many uses, and it performs brilliantly regardless of the task.

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You can get microdermabrasion results at home without harsh abrasives or chemicals. Firstly see How to get Younger Looking Skin Part 1 

Microdermabrasion is just another way to exfoliate, with crystals, chemicals and a sandblasting tool.

However you do not need an abrasive and intense procedure to give you fresh younger looking skin. [Read more →]

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Part 1: So you want a fresh, younger looking new face?

If you read lots of magazines and lurk on beauty forums you might have noticed an upsurge in the mention of microdermabrasion.

Microdermabrasion is intensive exfoliation using either or both mechanical and chemical methods used regularly to change the speed at which skin cells renew for younger looking skin.

(Photo Credit:http://www.flickr.com/photos/basak/281660114/)

However you don’t need harsh abrasives and sandblasting! You can get amazing results with gentler and natural alternatives to microdermabrasion. [Read more →]

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 Your skin is thought to absorb some of what you put on it, so it is worth taking a little time to understand the different oils available.

There is a huge variety of oils available from supermarkets, health food shops, chemists and online ranging in quality from virgin cold pressed through to cheaper-than-chips cooking oil and the ubiquitous baby mineral oil (more about mineral oil in a minute!). [Read more →]

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Donna Noble is obsessed by their disappearance and the internet buzzes (see what I did there!)  with rumours involving Einstein  so as we await the penultimate episode of Doctor Who we take alook at the bee and the question of beeswax in natural and organic skin care.

People choosing to buy natural and organic skin care expect green, eco and ethical credentials from the producers.

Cruelty-free is high on the list for green and ethical shoppers which is why it is important to look at the question of bees and beeswax.

Beeswax (or cera alba as it is listed on labels) is an ingredient used by both commercial skin care manufacturers and many natural and organic skin care producers. [Read more →]

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CLICK HERE to buy Paraben Free Skin Care>>

Parabens are commonly used synthetic preservatives found in most skincare, bath, hair and baby products. Preservatives are needed in products that contain water, to help prohibit the growth of mould, bacteria and fungi.

There is a range of contradictory information regarding the use of parabens and other chemical ingredients used in commercial skin care.

At the same time, natural alternatives summon the same amount of contradictory information.

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I suppose that would depend on your interpretation of the word ‘natural’. It has become a bit (a lot!) of a buzzword recently along with ‘organic’ and ‘eco’ in relation to skincare and beauty. All the major cosmetics companies have been eager to launch their natural, organic, green and eco ranges.

But just how green and natural are they? [Read more →]

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