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Hello! From time to time I am asked by friends and customers about my career path from nursing to running Mellow...In a way it was a natural progression for me to move from a hospital environment to the private care sector and then starting a business which had...
Why are we so obsessed with slowing down the ageing process?
Why are we so obsessed with slowing down the ageing process?It’s natural to worry about our appearance but why do we assume we can control nature and the health of our skin?It seems genetics play some part but, apart from the teenage spots and blemishes that most...
Do you agree that Mother knows best?
Do you agree that Mother knows best? This year Mother’s Day falls on 27th March. One relationship which is always with us is the one we share with our mothers. They are our guiding force and are responsible for who we become in my opinion. Sadly, I don’t have a mother...
Is Stress Affecting Your Skin?
Is stress affecting your skin? After the stress of the last couple of years, it’s not surprising if your skin is a little under par. The saying goes that “beauty is more than skin deep” and there is some truth in this. Although the environment, your diet, lifestyle...
It’s Party Time!
It still seems strange thinking about large get togethers and for most people it will still be small family affairs with the most important people in our lives. However, there is bound to be a determination that this Christmas will not be as uncertain as last year,...
Does Your Skin Change with the Seasons?
This summer has been unbelievable I’m sure you will agree? The weather was so good, it just wasn’t necessary to go outside the UK for holidays and it was perfect for relaxing in the garden or even working outside for the lucky people who could. It appears to be over...
Keeping your feet in tip top condition!
Ways to keep your feet in tip top condition... Did you know that on average, a person living to the age of 80 will walk approximately 108,131 miles in their life time? Taking our full body weight for most of the time with all the wear and tear on our feet, we don’t...
Bath or shower?
Bath or shower? Not everyone has a choice, but most people have a preference. Often it is what fits in best with your daily routine but your body benefits more if you take to the water at certain times. Personally, it depends on the time of day and I love both but, a...
Get Beach Ready with Mellow Skincare!
Get Beach Ready with Mellow Skincare! At last we can look forward to some sunshine and you never know, a possible holiday away eventually. Even if that doesn’t happen, we can prepare ourselves for the sunshine and time out with family and friends in the UK. It’s a...
What a year!
WHAT A YEAR! My hands have never been so rough!This is a statement that has become very familiar this year and is a problem that has affected most people so let’s try our best to improve the situation. Frequent hand washing is here to stay for a long time yet and...
Skincare & Allergies
Over the years I have had many queries regarding Mellow products from people who have particularly sensitive skins and are prone to skin reactions. Understandably they would be nervous to try new and unfamiliar products and so, with any face products, I would...
How do you define happiness?
How do you define happiness?This year has been so challenging that even the most positive of us would admit to having the odd “off” day and maybe many “off days” if we’re honest. There’s no better tonic for looking beautiful than a dose of pure happiness – sparkling...
What does mature skin actually mean?
There is no need to panic about losing your youthful bloom but you will need to look after your skin. Mature skin is inevitably something we will all have one day but it raises a point about skin types.The factors that affect your skin type are your age, health,...
Capture the fragrance of Christmas with essential oils
2020 has been so eventful and you wonder if life as we know it is ever going to be the same again? But of course, it will eventually.With most of the high street shops having a difficult time, it has been noticeable that more of us have been shopping online and...
Is it possible to slow down the ageing process?
IS IT POSSIBLE TO SLOW DOWN THE AGEING PROCESS? Whether we like it or not we are going to get older. As the years pass us by, our skin definitely tells a story, particularly in our face. We all know people whose skin appears flawless and smooth, and we can’t believe...
An easy guide to smelling sweet all day
AN EASY GUIDE TO SMELLING SWEET ALL DAY Time is very precious when you are racing to get to work in the morning but there’s more to smelling good than a quick spritz of body spray before you dash out of the door and it doesn’t take much longer than your normal...
Liberate Your Feet! Easy At Home Pedicure…
LIBERATE YOUR FEET! AN EASY AT HOME PEDICURE Last month during our enforced isolation, I showed you how easy it was to give yourself a facial. Beauty salons and chiropodists are still out of action so with Summer very much on its way, we can easily get your feet...
There has never been a better time to pamper yourself…
Do you remember the time when we were able to take long walks with family or friends or go for a drink in a café or pub and have lovely meals in restaurants? Distant memories, but we know those times will return, and so there is nothing to be gained by dwelling on the...
WHAT MY CUSTOMERS SAY…