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With big brands predicting that 2012 is the year of the facial oil, who are we to disagree. In fact we totally agree! According to Dr Lionel de Benetti, Clarins Head of Research and Development for Clarins, “‘Plant oils have a very fine molecular structure, so they are rapidly absorbed by the skin, which means [...]

New research has been published by the team at Reading University, headed by Dr Philippa Darbre1 which is reigniting the debate over the safety of parabens. Newpapers are already covering the story warning their readers of possible risks;
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4054989/Breast-cancer-risk-all-over-shops-shelves.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-205804/Do-deodorants-cause-cancer.html
The team analysed cancerous breast tissue from 40 women and found quantifiable paraben esters in 99% of [...]

Ok, so none of this is rocket science and most of you will have heard it before, but with 2-long weekends coming up and gorgeous weather forecast, I figured no harm in a quick reminder.

Always wear an SPF, personally I use Factor 50, sun exposure is one of the biggest contributors to skin damage, not [...]

I am so pleased to be able to tell you all about a fantastic, upcoming event that Myroo Skincare is involved in. The wonderful Made-It events team are running a fabulous pop-up gallery at the gorgeous, award winning RHS Harlow Carr Gardens.
The event will run over the Royal Wedding bank holiday weekend, from 29th April [...]

If you are after bright, healthy looking skin, all over, then exfoliating your body should be an essential part of your beauty regime.
What are the benefits for your skin?

Boosts your circulation
Helps speed cell regeneration
Removes those grey and dulling, dead skin cells (ugh, I know)
Speeds up your lymphatic system which can help eliminate toxins
Softens and brightens [...]

You all know that good skin starts from the inside, but how easy is it to eat well and drink enough water in reality. Well, my philosophy is to eat a big, healthy breakfast that’ll set me up, and then even if it goes downhill I know I’ve had some good stuff at some point [...]

Happy new year to myroo skincare customers and all my blog readers.
I’m so excited to be starting my 2nd year in business and have grand plans. I don’t really do New Year’s resolutions, but there are several things I hope to achieve with myroo skincare this year.
There’ll be some new product launches. Look out for [...]

Our hands can really take a bashing and are often the first give away of the signs of ageing. Hand care is important whatever the season. In winter the cold and central heating can dry the delicate skin out, in summer hot weather can irritate and over exposure to the sun can cause irreparable damage.
Apply [...]

All myroo products are handmade by me in my workshop in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. I have great plans for my business but one thing I do not plan ever to change is the handmade element. That is an integral part of the myroo brand.
For me it’s like the difference between a chef cooked feast and [...]