Why you should read my blog

November 13, 2017 By fashionandstylepolice in Blogging Tips Tags: 397 Holiday Style + Beauty Tips To Love, Beauty Blogger UK, Blog Posts Ideas Lifestyle Blogger, blogger, Bloggers, Blogging Tips, Fashion and Style Police, Fashion Blogger Cheshire, Lifestyle Blogger Cheshire UK, UK Blogger Cheshire, why you should read my blog 26 Comments

Blogging has been such an amazing journey for me. Looking back I realized how much I have grown over the years. It’s been quite an experience sharing my thoughts, tips and updates. This blog has gone through a series of changes and I appreciate everyone who has stuck around all these years following my blog. I noticed that there has been a tremendous increase in the number of people who read my blog. So I just wanted to let you know why you should keep reading my blog.

You get daily updates when you read my blog

Unlike most blogs, I blog daily. The reason is because I can’t help myself. Fashion and Style Police is like an addiction. I just have to blog. Showing up everyday to serve you and provide you with value is a priority for me. I also want to make sure I feed my creativity.

You get the best of the world of fashion, beauty and lifestyle

Aside from giving you regular updates, I dish out fashion, beauty and lifestyle inspiration/information. Most of the articles you see here are evergreen and timely. I put in time to make sure that you get high quality information that you can always come back to whenever you need it.

I share my personal experiences

All the content I share has a personal touch. I want to be able to relate with you all and for you to relate with me. I hardly write about things I have not personally used or things I have not personally experienced.

My goal is to build a close relationship with you

I wanted my blog to be more like you and I sitting at a café and chatting about all things fashion, beauty and lifestyle. My blog focuses on harnessing that relationship. As I share my personal stories and my perspectives about life and fashion, I make sure that we can relate with each other.

I encourage you to get creative

Fashion is not about following what designers or fashion critics say is fashionable. Beauty is not all about the next makeup product that must be in your makeup bag, just because the makeup gods said so. I want to encourage you through my blog to dictate your own taste. If you are a regular reader, you would know that I have mentioned several times on here, on how I love mixing and matching outfits and experimenting with different styles. I believe more people should give themselves permission to be creative and be stylish in their own way.

You’ll learn to be more business savvy

I’m not only a blogger, I run a business. I share my experiences creating a laptop based lifestyle where I’m not dependent on a 9-to-5. As you read my blog, you will get to learn how to start a business of your own or monetize your blog so that you can be financially free.

The tips I share are my real life experiences and business hacks that have helped me provide a comfortable living for my family as well as do the job that gives me fulfillment.

Why do you read blogs you read? Looking forward to reading your responses.

How to Cleanse, Tone and Moisturize Properly

November 9, 2017 By fashionandstylepolice in Beauty Tags: Beauty Blog Cheshire UK, Beauty Blogger UK, Beauty Naturals, Beauty tips, Clarol Conceal & Shield, Clarol SeboPure, Clarol Silver and Birch Exfoliating Face Wash, Clarol Skin Flora Re-Balancing Serum, Defensil Rescue Serum, Fashion and Style Police, How to Cleanse Tone and Moisturize Properly, Liquorice Balm, Skin Revivals Age-Defying Hydro Crème-Gel, Skincare Routine, Skincare Tips 23 Comments

I don’t think there is any skincare routine that doesn’t include a good cleanse, tone and adequate moisturizing. And as important as those 3 are, some people either don’t do them correctly or neglect them all together.

It may seem strange to think that some people don’t know how to cleanse, tone and moisture properly but it really does happen. That’s why I thought I should outline the step by step process so that you get the full benefit of your skincare routine.

Step #1 – Wash Your Face

Choose a mild soap and wash your face with lukewarm water. Take note not to be over-enthusiastic about the temperature of the water you use to wash your face. The water must not be so hot as to hurt your face or so cold to freeze your skin.

Make sure that you choose a soap that is not too harsh on your skin. Most soaps contain chemicals that may cause you skin irritation so be careful with the kind of soap you use.

Step #2 – Apply a Cleanser

You need to also exercise caution with the type of cleanser you go with. There are 3 different skin types: dry, combination and oily skin. So you should buy a cleanser that goes with your skin type. If you have sensitive skin, choose a cleanser that is not harsh as it may irritate your skin.

Soak a cotton ball with the cleanser and gently apply it on your face. It’s better to do this in circular motions so that it goes into your pores and takes all the dirt out effectively.

If you have dry skin, it’s better to use an oil based cleanser so that your skin doesn’t dry up. If you have oily skin then you should go for a cleanser that helps reduce oil production.

Make sure that you avoid letting the cleanser anywhere near your eyes so that it won’t burn.

Step #3 – Apply a Toner

The next step is to tone. Toning helps to shrink pores and improve the complexion of your skin. You also need to be careful with the type of toner you buy. Make sure you choose a toner that works well with your skin type.

Soak a cotton ball with the toner and gently apply it all over your face, taking care not to get any toner in your eyes.

Step #4 – Moisturize

This is the final step to your skincare routine. Moisturizing is what will help give you that youthful look. It keeps your skin hydrated and smooth. Moisturizers that have UV protection are a bonus as that kind of moisturizer will help protect you from the harmful effects of the sun.

There are different moisturizers for each skin type. With dry skin, you need to apply extra moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated. There are specially formulated moisturizers for those with oily skin as well.

Take a moisturizer in your hands and rub it gently over your face in circular motion. This will allow your skin to soak in the moisture. Apply extra care around your eyes as the skin there is very sensitive.

Skin Products

Skin Revivals Age Defying Hydro Crème-Gel

I am currently using this Skin Revivals Age-Defying Hydro Crème-Gel and I am loving it so much. It has the comfort of a cream and the cooling feel of a gel. And it feels so good on my skin. It goes for £14 for a 50ml jar.

Here is the product description from Beauty Naturals website –

This ultra-light, luscious creme gel melts away on your skin and provides intense hydration and lasting comfort.

The cocktail of replenishing ingredients includes extracts of pomegranate and aloe vera to help revitalise and soothe redness.

Clarol Products

I have been using Clarol products for some weeks now and I like them all. The products are Clarol SeboPure, Clarol Silver and Birch Exfoliating Face Wash, Clarol Conceal & Shield and Clarol Skin Flora Re-Balancing Serum. They are great for my skin. I have fallen in love with the Exfoliating Wash in particular. I think it smells amazing and leaves my skin clean and smooth.

Silver & Birch Exfoliating Wash costs £11.95 (75ml). Skin Flora Re-Balancing Serum is a vegan product and is FREE from perfume, parabens, triclosan, MI and SLS and costs £12.95 (50ml). Sebopure costs £12.95 (50ml).

Defensil Rescue Serum

This Defensil Rescue Serum brings immediate relief to extreme dryness and itching. It is great for the current chilly weather we are experiencing. Defensil costs £9.95 for 75ml and it is available at Skin Shop.

Liquorice Balm

This Liquorice Balm is a super smooth hypoallergenic lip balm containing an active extract of liquorice. I really like the way my lips feel after using this balm. It is definitely my go-to lip balm this winter. It is available from Skin Shop (link above) at £7.95 for 30g.

How do you cleanse, tone and moisturise properly? Have you tried any of these products? Please share any skincare tips in the comments section.

Thanks for reading.

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Drinkable Skincare? What’s Next?

October 28, 2017 By fashionandstylepolice in Beauty Tags: Beauty, Beauty Blog UK, Beauty Blogger Cheshire UK, Beauty Blogger UK, Drinkable skincare, Drinkable skincare products, Fashion and Style Police, Skincare, skincare products, UK Beauty Blog 49 Comments

I have always taken my skincare routine seriously and made sure that I used the right products for my skin. I did go through a lot of trial and error as I came across products that negatively affected my skin.

I’m always on a lookout for products that will provide the best results for my skin with little or no side effects. Which is why I keep a close eye on the latest developments in the beauty industry.

Drinkable Skincare

Recently, I have noticed a trend to embrace a holistic approach to skincare. Taking care of your skin doesn’t end at applying creams, cleansers or oils. Beautiful skin can also be achieved from the inside out. In fact, we have been neglecting that part of our skincare regime.

Nutricosmetics is the latest development in the beauty industry. Imagine eating or drinking your way to healthy, supple and magnificent skin. This is how nutricosmetics work.

Supplements, powders and drinks were developed to enhance the cells in your body which then restores good health to your skin and make it glow. Ingestible skincare products have proven to be pretty effective. These drinkable skincare products contain essential vitamins, antioxidants and minerals that work well on your skin. Some have anti-inflammatory properties, while others contain properties that will boost collagen production in your skin.

Most of the skincare conditions we deal with are caused from immune deficiency or digestive problems. Drinkable skincare products tackle those problems right from the root such that it radiates on your skin. I think it is a brilliant idea!

I love how the the beauty industry evolved from producing topical skincare products to ingestible skincare products. The topical products focus on problems that occur on the surface of your skin. Although there are a lot of products that have recorded considerable success in dealing with blemishes on your skin, they don’t totally eradicate them. Tackling the problem from the outside doesn’t entirely prevent them from reappearing.

Have you ever used a certain product and it felt like it took forever before you were able to see an improvement? That is the problem with topical products and the beauty industry was quick enough to notice this.

How Drinkable Skincare Products Work

With drinkable skincare products the contents go straight into the cells causing your skincare condition. Although there were people who came up with their own mixtures, juices or teas to improve their skin, the beauty industry took it a step further by experimenting and studying various skin conditions, their probable causes and the exact components that will help solve the problem at the cellular level.

Their findings helped them come up with the ideal blends that will tackle the problem straightaway instead of leaving everything to guesswork. The beauty industry has helped us to deal with our skin issues with precision.

At the end of the day, this development in the beauty industry has been well-accepted and now you see more and more people drink their way to beautiful skin and healthy bodies. Probably this is the answer to all the frustrations that women have been facing as to glowing skin.

What Next?

Constant research is being carried out to develop drinkable products that will work faster and more effectively. As time goes by, we will definitely see more of such products being sold in stores and used in our homes.

What do you think of drinkable skincare products? Have you used any? I have used a few and I think they are fabulous. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.