Maia Natural Beauty Blog

In a world of ingredients that sound more at home in a science fiction film it is satisfying to find natural simple wisdom from Ancient civilisations.Â
The Ancient Egyptians valued health and beauty and created all sorts of concoctions in response to the dry sandy winds and hot sun. Elixers, ungents, oils and salves were brewed, [...]

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Roses are the ultimate romantic flower. Timeless, sensual and opulent.
Roses signify love, romance, friendship and many more positive intentions. Instead of the ubiquitous bunch of roses, try giving a longer lasting luxurious rose petal gift to your loved one on Valentine’s Day. 

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

As the title says, not all oils are equal and the oil you cook with or find in the bargain bin is not always the best oil to put on your face.
 Your skin is thought to absorb some of what you put on it, so it is worth taking a little time to understand the [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

Hello and welcome to Maia Skin Care’s beauty blog where you’ll find natural beauty tips and talk, a peek behind the scenes at Maia Skin Care and I should imagine a few mild rantings every now and then from me, Sharon!
I’ll be back a bit later on with more but in the mean time feel free [...]