Although greying hair is a normal aspect of ageing, scientists and consumers have long been fascinated by the mechanics underlying this phenomenon. Recent research has demonstrated the function of melanocytes, a cell in the skin and eyes that produces and contains the pigment melanin, in this process. Continue reading to learn more about the intriguing…
What’s the difference between retinal and retinol? You’ve probably heard about retinol, and may even use it as part of your skincare regime. But have you heard about retinal? Both retinol and retinal come from the same family of retinoids, however despite their almost identical names, each has some different actions and benefits. keep reading…
Committing to consistency. It’s 2024 and as we welcome the new year, many of us will be reassessing and re-evaluating our lives, choices and decisions. The term ” New year, new me” is often heard. But how often do we really commit to that saying? We so often start out the year on a good…
V Claire has been in the skincare and beauty business for the last 28 years. This time and experience has allowed us to carefully cultivate a refined knowledge of the power that plants have on the skin. We believe that natural and organic plant extracts have powerful medicinal, healing and protecting properties, and are the…
Is your skin feeling a bit lacklustre this December? Well fret not, we have some great tips to help you create a glowing skin this Christmas and wintertime! Keep reading to find out how to create the perfect, natural and hydrated skin base to help brighten up a dull and dry complexion, using all natural…
Like everything in life, our skin changes overtime. It’s important for us to nurture and protect our skin as it goes through different changes at different stages of our lives. As the years pass we may notice these physical changes that are happening. But this doesn’t have to be something that causes us grief. We…
Here at V Claire Natural Health and Beauty we are so grateful to all of our wonderful, loyal clients. But it got us thinking, what brings you to V Claire? Why choose organic skincare over cosmeceuticals? Is it because we’re inquisitive about skin health? Or are we concerned with caring for our wellbeing and preserving…
The gift of organic! Its the first week of November, which means it’s officially the start of the Christmas period. Many people will have already begun thinking about what gifts they will buy their loved ones this year. Finding the right gift is important and it’s a thoughtful way to show our appreciation and affection…
Colour. Its one of the ways in which we experience the world around us. Sight, being one of our five senses, enables us to take in colourful stimuli nearly every second of the day. One of life’s strange phenomena’s is how colour can greatly influence our mood and our everyday choices in life! In this…
Samhain and the Origins of Halloween ‘When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween!” Halloween has long been a jovial festival, celebrated over many centuries, and it’s now just around the corner! Children notoriously dress up as witches, ghosts and ghouls. The anticipation of sweet treats,…
