The Pravera Blog
Bringing you information & updates on organic lifestyles, great beauty and skincare products from Lavera, Lavere, MADARA and Primavera, Organic houselold cleaners from Alma Win and natural toothbrushes from Monte-Bianco.
“OK Magazines Beauty Director Emma Gunavardhana talks lavera!”
There's more to buying cosmetics and skincare than the desire to 'buy a cleanser' or 'get a new lipstick'. We want something that works, makes us feel good and something we can rely on and come back to again and again. We are a discerning consumer, false promises or inadequate products won't last long, that's what makes lavera's 25th anniversary this year all the more special. It's a heritage that shows real truth in a brand that inhabits a unique place in the beauty market, it's 100% natural and organic. 47 lavera products are sold every minute across the globe ...read more
Posted by: Yukiko Nagamine / 03 February 2012 at 09:37 / Comment
Terre d’Oc – mineralise your skin
Terre d'Oc - mineralise your skinFor those of you who haven't heard of terre d'Oc then let me tell a bit of background information. It's a French range, certified natural and organic by ECOCERT and produces absolutely gorgeous natural mineral make-up. Now that the formal introduction is out of the way, let's get down to the good stuff. As a 22 year old make-up addict, I have tried every make-up product on the market. If it looks good, then I'll buy it (even though most of the time the good packaging doesn't mean a good product). When terre d'Oc was ...read more
Posted by: Rebecca Dixon / 01 February 2012 at 16:08 / Comment
MADARA
Cleanse, tone and moisturise is my new mantra! I've been eating everything I shouldn't and my skin has been suffering, so I've decided this year to concentrate on my skincare regime (as its appalling at the moment). I am vowing to attempt to cleanse, tone and moisturise day and night, even if it kills me! I don't want any more acne in 2012!!! Into the bargain I have been well fed up of my uneven complexion recently, and my foundation isn't helping, it never cover's my skin without leaving the usual uneven patches. I have decided to try a MADARA ...read more
Posted by: Rebecca Dixon / 01 February 2012 at 16:06 / Comment
Argan Oil – the product that does everything
I've always been quite sceptical about putting oil on my face - when you're used to creams, an oil seems abit too adventurous. But after the cold winter, my skin felt like it needed that extra dose of moisture, as dry, red skin wasn't a good look for the new year! So, after reading many many articles on the benefits of argan oil I thought it was time to be a daredevil and buy an oil for my face. So, before I start, my vision of putting an oil on your face meant that you would end up with a ...read more
Posted by: Rebecca Dixon / 01 February 2012 at 16:04 / Comment
Gorgeous Natural Perfume
Florascent is a beautiful range of natural and organic perfume and home fragrances that do not contain any synthetics or chemical nasties, only the purist naturally-occurring substances from the finest fragranced ingredients nature offers. Not only do they smell great, but the hand-made packaging is impressive too, reinforcing the quality of the perfume and the integrity of the founder's belief in the art of perfumery. A couple of months ago I met Florascent founder, Roland Tentunian, to hear the story behind the natural and organic perfume brand. His artistic sensitivity, craftsmanship and technical skills bring a new lease of life ...read more
Posted by: Rebecca Dixon / 01 February 2012 at 16:03 / Comment
What Are Your Sanitary Products Made From?
Feminine hygiene -not the usual office chit chat, but talks has been all tampons, sanitary towels, panty liners and intimate wipes here lately! We've been trying out a new brand made from 100% cotton that is totally natural and organic.Organ(y)c tampons and sanitary towels are made from 100% pure and natural cotton. Apparently that's quite unique. Lots of brands do contain some cotton, but scarily they're usually packed with lots of other materials too - from chlorine and wood pulp to chemical SAP's (Super Absorbent Powders often derived from crude oil). Try cutting in half your usual sanitary towel (maybe ...read more
Posted by: Rebecca Dixon / 01 February 2012 at 16:01 / Comment
Cleaning - it’s time for a change
My cleaning cupboard needs a complete overhaul, so I have decided to swap my chemical conventional cleaning products and put these natural and organic ones to the test!!! With a big hairy dog living in my house, as you can imagine I need a good grime buster to sort that kitchen floor out, especially with the horrible weather we have all had (think muddy paw prints and dirt galore). I usually buy a kitchen cleaning spray to do pretty much all of my kitchen cleaning chores, and a separate floor cleaner, so I was really amazed to find that Alma ...read more
Posted by: Rebecca Dixon / 01 February 2012 at 15:58 / Comment
Teeth Cleaning Tips!
Getting children to clean their teeth is easier said than done. Parents are bombarded with advice about what to do when it comes to children's dental hygiene, but where's that flippin' tooth fairy when you need her? Good dental hygiene must be started as early as possible to encourage good teeth-cleaning practice, and minimise the risk of tooth decay and rotting gnashers. Here are some teeth-cleaning tips to help get you started. You can't reason with a young child that the reason they must clean their teeth is to prevent plaque and acid erosion, so if you hope to stand ...read more
Posted by: Rebecca Dixon / 01 February 2012 at 15:56 / Comment
Roses for my valentine!
It's February, and that means only one thing - Valentine's Day!! Roses, roses everywhere, and now I've found this fabulously scented natural and organic hand soap (Sodasan's Rose and Olive Liquid Soap), everything really is coming up smelling of roses!So, how to describe this super-soap - let's start with the fact that it truly does smell gorgeous! Think delicate English gardens mixed with sun-drenched Mediterranean olive groves. Zingy, revitalising, refreshing, floral and fruity! (I'm still talking soap here, not wine by the way!)I've been reading more and more about 'chemical nasties' lurking in everything - from our make-up and toiletries ...read more
Posted by: Rebecca Dixon / 01 February 2012 at 15:47 / Comment
