Author Archives: Sarah Forshaw Beauty

10 Easy Changes You Can Make Towards Sustainability

Nobody is perfect. I certainly am not. However I believe that many of us want to make an environmental impact (or less of one) therefore I have laid out a few of the easiest sustainable changes which I have made with the reasons why it is worth giving them a try. Refillable Soap and CleaningContinue reading “10 Easy Changes You Can Make Towards Sustainability”

(Mask) Make-up With Less Than 10 Products

It feels like a long time ago now, but I was on furlough for three and a half months. I have been back to work and some form on normality for about six weeks now. During lockdown I did not wear a scrap of make-up. However, now back at work and wearing a face maskContinue reading “(Mask) Make-up With Less Than 10 Products”

The Only Skincare Products I Used During Lockdown

During lockdown I have tried to keep my skincare routine very simple. I have worn no make-up at all, therefore have been able to skip many steps in my routine. These are the only products which I have used on my face during this time. My skin is sensitive and breakout prone. I call itContinue reading “The Only Skincare Products I Used During Lockdown”

The Rise Of At Home Beauty Treatments

For the last three months there has been no access to beauty salons. The reality has been do it yourself or not at all. Many of my friends have missed having their nails done and their roots dyed. I watched tutorials in order to help family members with their hair cuts. It made me realiseContinue reading “The Rise Of At Home Beauty Treatments”

Couch to 5K Experience

10/10. Recommend to everyone. Let me give you some context. I am reasonably fit. I wouldn’t call myself sporty but I did grow up in the countryside with parents who loved to take my siblings and I out for a family cycle, or to climb a hill at the weekends. To keep myself fit now,Continue reading “Couch to 5K Experience”

How I Deal with Hormonal Breakouts

I am 23 years old. My skin has never been perfect. However I have never strived for total perfection. Control is something which I try to achieve in many aspects of my life and despite it being my own face I struggle to maintain control of it. I was 19 when skincare became my concern/passion/obession.Continue reading “How I Deal with Hormonal Breakouts”

Skincare Tips for Swimmers

Swimming for me is the most relaxing way to excercise and a great way to clear my head. However, the chlorine dries out my skin and the goggles that I wear cause a lot of irritation.  At my work I am regularly asked by mature ladies how to help with elasticity around the eye area.Continue reading “Skincare Tips for Swimmers”

What to do When You’ve Done Too Much

A common concern among skincare enthusiasts is that their skin starts doing the opposite of what they want. Breakouts become more persistent. Dry patches appear alongside redness and tiny bumps under the skin. This is what happens when your skin starts to reject the numerous new products that you are so eager to try. TheContinue reading “What to do When You’ve Done Too Much”

Why I Changed to Silicone Free Hair Products

I have thick hair which gets greasy quickly. I find that when I use products such as Moroccan oil, I have shiny hair on day one. Then by day two I feel like I already need to wash it. The shine turns to grease. I cannot tell the difference between my natural oil and theContinue reading “Why I Changed to Silicone Free Hair Products”