Mill Creek Botanicals UK

Deal of the week!

is our natural haircare range designed to nourish hair follicles, stimulate hair growth, and make thin hair appear thicker and fuller.
We even have a shampoo that deals with dandruff at the same time- Genius!✨

Vegan. Natural. Effective... Just as Nature intended🌿

Skin protection

Skin protection is paramount as we come out of lockdown... and to get our glow on for the return of (limited) socialising!

Our skin is exposed to external and internal aggressions.
• External: free radicals from pollutants in the air, smoking, chemical exposure and heavy metals. Let's not forget wind and sun.
• Internal: free radicals that we produce as a result of metabolism.

The best protection against free radicals are antioxidants- This is why we are constantly reminded to have an antioxidant rich diet of vegetables and fruits. In terms of supplements, my main message is: antioxidants work together, so take a formula that combines vitamins C, E, beta carotenes, Co-Q10 and plant antioxidants.
The only antioxidant I would recommend to take in isolation if need be is Glutathione, the master antioxidant.
It is the primary one the body uses to neutralise damaging radicals. It is also:

- a potent detoxifier (key in the 3 phases of liver detoxification).
- essential to energy production by the mitochondria.
- key in the immune response by priming white blood cells to attack bacteria and viruses
- It inhibits an enzyme called tyrosinase which causes pigment build-up leading to age spots and hyperpigmentation.

Ageing, cooking vegetables (some like broccoli and asparagus are sources of glutathione), stress, smoking, alcohol and exposure to pollutants can all result in depleted glutathione levels in the body.

I recommend a liposomal glutathione (this form provides the glutathione in a liposome which is protected from the harsh environment of the stomach and is absorbed intact into the bloodstream). Dosage is 100-300mg per day.

I like Biomax Liposomal Glutathione - check it out here https://www.puremama.co.uk/products/biomax-glutathione-liposomal-30-veg-caps?_pos=1&_psq=glutat&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Ingredients matter. Is your sun cream leaving you overexposed to UVA rays? Does it contain compounds that may disrupt your hormones? From speaking to customers, friends, family and even colleagues, I found that most people are seriously confused and unsure on what to look for.

Chemical sunscreens pe*****te the skin to protect it from UV rays from within. ☀️But such chemicals (including Oxybenzone, methyl cinnamates, and PABA) can mimic oestrogen in the body (they are called xenoestrogens, and are much more potent than the regular oestrogen) and may contribute to hormonal imbalances.

Natural sunscreens on the other hand are physical sunscreens that work by reflecting UV radiation off the skin like a mirror - They are not absorbed and won’t disrupt hormonal balance.

Hydration vs Moisturisation:
Your skin is made up of 70% water. While hydrating your skin requires you to add water to it, moisturizing your skin means locking the water inside, and this is usually done by your skin's natural oil and lipid barrier.
Hydration = water
Moisture = oil
Moisturization and hydration go hand in hand.

So first things first: To hydrate your skin drink plenty of water, use a humidifier to counteract the effects of central heating, and use (internally and topically). Scientific studies show that hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water and thus helps to plump and hydrates skin cells (it also helps lubricate joints!)

3 of my favourites:
Aeterna Gold Hyaluronic Acid Capsules
Youth & Earth Liposomal Hyaluronic Acid
Solgar Collagen Hyaluronic Acid Complex
FIND THEM HERE: https://www.puremama.co.uk/collections/hair-skin-nails

Wet hair, don't care. A little rain never hurt nobody 😉

Fantastic Silver - for grey, bleached and frosted hair. It washes away yellow and brass tones while restoring the hair's elasticity.

DIY avocado hair mask !
1. Blend together 1 avocado, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons honey.

2. Spread mask onto hair, focusing on the ends.

3. Put on a shower cap and sit in the sun or use a blow dryer for 15 minutes. Rinse and wash as usual. 😍

Self-care is not selfish! Working on yourself doesn't have to be consistently pushing yourself to the limit.
Working on yourself can come from a state of relaxation and being at peace. So be sure to make time for yourself this week to work on you. 💫

Natural, Vegan formula rich in to STRENGTHEN hair.

Gorgeous hair needs gorgeous hair products with nourishing vegan ingredients. simple.🌿