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Pinks Boutique: Professional, Natural and Certified-Organic products came from an unlikely meeting of minds. Luke Sherriff, a human scientist, and Kirstie Allen, a historian, first met at Oxford University. There seemed little to link his interest in the human body with her specialist subjects of women and South East Asia. Follow us on Twitter: @PinksBoutique
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The annoying pimples on the back of your arms are called Keratosis Pilaris. Even though there is no definite cure for it there are a few ‘Organic’ steps you could add to your normal skincare routine to help getting rid of it. The first step you should take is having cooler showers. I know, it’s probably not what you wanted to hear, especially now i…
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Making sure that the mat they are going to lay down on or exercise on is clean is not often a priority on people’s schedules. I know. You’d be surprised at how little people tend to clean their yoga mat. If the mat they used is borrowed, it’s even worse. People just don’t realize that they’ve been exercising among dirty bacteria of multiple people.…
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Even though Propylene Glycol is considered safe by the FDA some people consider it devastating and cancer causing. How can that be, how are there so many mixed messages??? Surely it would be safer just to avoid it in our opinion. It can be found in nearly everything, from skincare to dog food, make up and cleansers. There are other alternatives in …
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A lot of people think serum is another unnecessary beauty step the skincare industry has created to sell more products people don’t need. This train of thought couldn’t be more wrong. Serum is the base layer of skincare you use after you’ve cleansed and toned the skin. All the actives and results driven ingredients for your skin needs go in to seru…
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Colder weather brings dryness with it. Whenever winter approaches the whole skin in the body has the tendency to dry up but often the lips suffer the most. These are the organic measures and golden ingredients for moist baby lips: 1) Check your tooth paste. Through experience I’ve seen several clients get dry lips because of the tooth paste they we…
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I know it mind sound incredibly selfish but I want my husband to look good and take care of his skin. I am married to him and to some extent he represents me and I want him to be the best version of himself. Even though there are men who like to take care of themselves and have already adopted a skincare regime the majority of them still don’t. The…
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Packaging… stylish, beautiful, cute, charming and very persuasive. Every single woman on the planet is guilty of buying a product solely for its packaging at least once in their lifetime. Brands spend a lot of money on research and designers to make the packaging of their products as attractive as possible in a hope to catch you by impulse. What th…
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Christmas is around the corner and in order to persuade you to buy products for the festivity brands will be giving out samples like there is no tomorrow. Yes, this is the time of year when you overflow your drawers with beauty and skincare samples. When you start using so many different products at once, how do you know exactly which are the ones …
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A lot of people don’t know that there are 2 main schools of exfoliators. The most common ones are the physical exfoliators. They are grainy bits of anything really (nuts, coconut shells, apricot) and they physically rub the dead layers of your skin off. The second is chemical exfoliators. These are acids of some sort (AHAs, BHAs, PHAs) most often f…
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How many times exactly should I exfoliate a week? How should I do it? Are questions we receive on a daily basis and today I’m going to explain it all. The truth is: there isn’t an absolute rule to how many times you should scrub, it will vary according to your skin type but in my personal opinion never more than once/twice a week with a physical gr…
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This is part two to the guide to acids in skincare. In this video, you’ll learn each acid deeper. One thing you have to always remember before getting fully into the acids is: You need to patch test them. Make sure you’re not allergic to them is step number one into your new skincare routine and getting rid of the fear of acids. AHAs: They come in …
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A lot of people are afraid of adding acid based products into their skincare routine, and the reason for that is they’re afraid of them. They still have the ‘burning, melting face image’ in their mind but I can reassure you, that when used cautiously acids can be a great asset in your skincare routine. There are three main categories of acids: AHAs…
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Do you know how to apply your eye cream like a pro? There are certain ways to do it in order to prevent wrinkles and make sure the cream works how it’s supposed to. First thing I’d like to clarify is when the eye cream should be put on. It’s a common mistake to see people putting the cream after they’ve applied moisturiser and that is… a big no no!…
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In the episode, Luke continues his discussions with Kirsty Kianifard from Uniquely Organic. In part one they discussed her journey through from natural cosmetic formulator to successful spa owner into her role as a mentor and life coach. This was an episode that they had not planned to record but such was the energy in the room after the initial po…
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How many times have you applied so many skincare products on top of each other and when you come to put your makeup on, they start rolling off in bitty shredded pieces? Can happen towards the end of the day too, you feel like snake shedding it’s skin. That gross feeling and residue that comes off on your hand can be mistakes you have made in order …
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The order the facial serums and oils should be applied in order to get the most out of each one of them is rarely spoken about in the beauty industry, especially if you are mixing brands as no single brand wants to help with this, they want you to use just theirs! In this podcast you will learn the correct order you should apply facial serums and o…
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How many skincare products do you use every morning? Have you ever stopped to think about how many ingredients each one of them carry in their INCI list? Or better, if you went to your bathroom right now, turned the bottles around and checked the ingredient lists would you eat every single item listed there? If the answer is no, why would you put i…
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In today’s podcast you will learn what are the things that you should absolutely not do in the morning and put on your skin when getting ready for a full day of sun. Those things are putting your skin at risk when exposed to the sun because they can damage the skin when you add sunshine to them. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutique is an award-win…
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Are you bored of reading or listening to stuff about being more eco and becoming an organic green goddess and feeling down about it? In this podcast you’ll learn how to take the organic path in small easy steps., as we understand that it is no possible to go fully green at the drop of a hat. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutique is an award-winning…
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As spas use Oils for body massages the biggest concern people usually have is the sticky feeling afterwards. In this podcast therapists and customers will learn how to address this problem, and how to avoid the stickiness after a relaxing massage. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutique is an award-winning, eco luxe skincare line used by professional…
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The concept of spa can be confusing, nowadays most beauty venues use the word spa whereas it used to be only mineral water based spas who used the word. How when we are booking can we understand and what should we expect when we hear the word spa. Do you know what the difference between a salon and a spa? In this podcast you will learn the definiti…
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Our key hacks to make sure you get an amazing pregnancy treatment and choose the right spa. In this podcast, you’ll learn the questions you should ask the spa or salon before making an appointment to check if they’re actually ready to treat you and your baby the right way. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutique is an award-winning, eco luxe skincare…
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Do you know how to make sure you book a good massage with a great therapist who won?t just stroke you or beat you up? The first step is asking the spa who their best therapist for the sort of massage you want. They will know who would be the best choice for you. Don?t forget to ask for a male or female therapist if you prefer the one or the other. …
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When you pay for a treatment you want to be treated by the best therapist your money can buy. Sometimes going to a new spa can feel like playing the lottery. You don’t know if the therapist who’s due to treat you is a good one or not and the only way of finding out is by having the treatment. We, as professionals, ask you to help us improve our ind…
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In advertising everything is fair game. It comes as no surprise to anyone that in a world where there are hundreds of brands trying to sell skincare products and convincing the customer why they should pick their brand, honesty is a luxury not many brands can afford. There are, however, laws to protect the customer and oblige the companies to tell …
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Some ingredients used to make eye creams can ironically irritate the skin around your eyes. Turn the bottle around to the back ingredient list and make sure there are not aggressive irritants in it! The first ingredient you should avoid is fragrance. Your eyes don’t need to smell nice, so why buy an eye product with ‘parfum’ in the ingredient list …
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Today I’m going to reveal a beauty secret already known and used by facial pros, celebs and beauty icons: Cloths. Easy, cheap and effective, something you can add to your routine tomorrow. You can try cloths in your skincare routine: with cleansers or with exfoliators. A facial cloth will work as a mild exfoliator. They have little hooks in the fab…
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Even though the most famous toner in the market is Clinique’s 2, there are several options of toners out there such as spray, for example. Besides taking into consideration the type of toner you’re going to choose, you need to keep in mind that your choice has to be made based on your skin type and when you’re going to use it (morning or evening sk…
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A lot of people still mistake micellar water with toners when in fact they’re supposed be cleansers. What makes micellar waters so different from the other types of cleansers is the chemicals used in them: little balls of mild surfactant that attract oil and dirt. Bioderma was the first brand to bring out this sort of cleanser to the pharmacy shelv…
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Should I be visual in my brand?? Having discussed the crucial 7 don’t f*ck up steps this follow-on podcast with Rob Moore from The Design Co debates the pros and cons of how visual the founders of a business should be in the marketing and social media. This is totally relevant to any business sector and particularly useful for new entrepreneurs and…
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Having a massage shouldn’t be considered a luxury or an infrequent treat. It benefits nearly all of the major body systems, most obviously it boosts health by helping with blood circulation, increasing oxygen, nutrients and gas exchange. Having a massage can also help with the nervous system, IBS and sleeping disorders such as insomnia. Find out mo…
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If you love spa and you like people who will only tell you the brutal truth, this series “Spa Truth” was made for you. This series was created to explain how you can make the right choices when going to spas, what are the right questions to ask and how to get the best experience wherever you are going. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutique is an aw…
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The thought of having a skincare routine makes a lot of people want to run a mile. The word routine can scare people away because it can have a long, boring and burdened connotation. But, do you know what routine really means? It basically means repeated pattern. That’s it. You decide whether it is going to be long or short, one or several steps. W…
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Brush cleansers are generally expensive and if you analyze them they aren’t the best option for your skin. A good replacement for it are cheap, reusable, cleaner and gentler: Cloths Yes! I am asking you to consider ditching your super popular and very hyped gadget for something so easy and simple such as washcloths. Shall I get to what really matte…
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There are several types of sunscreens out there. From lotions to sprays some can protect your skin at the same time that damages other body part, for example: sprays will do the job when it comes to protecting your skin from the radiation but will be horrible for your lungs. Find out in this video what types of sunscreens are available currently in…
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When babies are born their skin is 5 times thinner than ours. They haven’t been exposed to any synthetic chemicals and they’ve only experienced life in this perfect balance of amniotic fluid inside their mother’s tummy. It’s safe to say that they are the ultimate organic/ natural skincare consumer considering that they haven’t experienced any unnat…
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Do you know how to care for your skin in the sun properly? Wearing a hat can make a huge difference, it will protect your face from the sun and prevent wrinkles and aging. The bigger the brim is the better and it’s recommended that the brim is no shorter than 3 centimeters. Another tip is to always carry your sunnys with you. Even though sun glasse…
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No one really knows 100% what causes baby Eczema or the solution to an very prevalent and growing skin condition that drives mummies around the world crazy. It can be congenital or it could be an immune system reaction to an allergen they don’t like, so basically, all synthetic chemicals found in baby products such as baby shampoo, soaps and washin…
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A lot of people suffer from Rosacea without even knowing what it is. Rosacea is basically an inflammation in the skin. It’s not really known the exact cause of it but in order to fight it you need to know what triggers it. The triggers can different from person to person so you need to start watching your diet, see if anything you’ve been eating ha…
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There has been a lot of controversy around fake tanning and a lot of myths have been created out it. In today’s podcast you’ll learn if fake tans are indeed bad for you and your skin or if applied it properly doesn’t do much harm. Is fake tan bad for me? To answer this question you have to keep in mind that what makes the fake tan work is an ingred…
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One of the things that people ask us the most is: Should I have an SPF and a moisturizer or should I just buy one that is combined? Our answer is simple and clear: You should buy the two products separately. They are different products that have different formulation to achieve different goals. Combining them will weaken one or the other performanc…
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When you exercise regularly and go to the gym there are some precautions you need to take regarding your skin. Your gym skincare routine needs to vary depending on the time you exercise. If you choose to workout in the morning you can skip the cleansing step and go straight to moisturizer, specially if you’re going running or swimming or any other …
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There are two different types of radiation that damage the skin UVA and UVB. The best way to remember how crucial it is to protect from them is to remember that UVA ages the skin and UVB burns it. Choosing between chemical and physical sunscreens can be key on your skincare routine, specially in the summer. In this video Kirstie and Luke explain th…
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Having treatments in spas when pregnant can generate a lot of questions and is a subject surrounded many myths. In this video you will learn what and when is safe for you and your baby to have spa treatments and why salons and spas many not let you in trimester one. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutique is an award winning, eco luxe skincare line u…
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There are a couple of ways of getting stretch marks: rapid growth or weight gain. These two factors weaken the dermis, where the blood vessels are that feed the skin are. There is no way of getting rid of them completely but there are a few products and some procedures to help minimize their appearance. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutique is an a…
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Even though it is common to find skincare brands and doctors promising that their products or treatments will remove 100% of the stretch marks, there hasn’t been found a way to indeed remove them completely. We at Pinks Boutique value the absolute truth, and in this video you will understand why there’s nothing out there that will heal your skin an…
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Facial oils and serums have been every woman’s with natural oily skin kryptonite. It is the general belief that when someone with only skin applies oil based skincare products on their faces their natural condition will be aggravated and they will be left with a shiny and sweaty looking skin. This is a myth that is going to be explained in today’s …
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We at Pinks Boutique are true believers in trying products before committing to full sized ones. That's why we came up with several ways you can try our products without spending your hard earned cash on products you don't know if you like yet and they are not sachets. Considering that you can’t really tell if a skincare product works by using it o…
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As a professional wedding make up artist and tutor there are things all therapists have to plan and prep for when they do your wedding consultations and trials. The results would be much more if you knew how to do this to and so we have compiled our list of tips and hacks of how to prepare for your make up for your wedding or a serious special occa…
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Questions Kirstie gets asked all the time... what makeup does she use, can make up be organic and natural and does it work? Inspired by the Royal Wedding we thought it was a good time to answer them and guide you through all the make up elements you need for a full face of wedding make up and answer all those questions as we go ensuring we speak No…
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