Thank you for everyone’s cards, presents, kind words over the past couple of weeks. I wish everyone had a lovely Christmas & a Happy New year. May 2014 bring you happiness, laughter and good health
Top rated on Wahanda
I received this lovely letter from Wahanda the other day.
I am very honored that I have been named one of the top rated businesses on Wahanda. Thank you for all of your support and lovely reviews. There has been a lot of change with MoniqueHBeauty throughout the years but by receiving lovely comments and reviews keep me going.
Thank you again for all your support
MoniqueHBeauty Celebrates its 6th Birthday!
As a thank-you for your support over the past 6 years I would like to offer a complementary back massage or mini reflexology treatment when you book in for your next treatment.
To keep you up-to-date with where you will find me…
I am at Motcomb Street in Knightsbridge on Tuesdays & Fridays.
I do mobile treatments on Monday evenings and all day Saturdays.
Group bookings are available! I can organise a team of therapists and hairdressers to come to your house to prep you for a night out or if a girly night in, hen parties, special birthdays or bridal parties. Please get in touch to discuss your get together!
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Kind regards
Monique
MoniqueHBeauty
info@moniqueh.com
www.moniquehbeauty.com
07984351859
The limited edition Environ® Christmas gift set
We’ve got the festive season all wrapped up! The limited edition Environ® Christmas gift box contains seven of our best-selling products. It has a magnetic closure, making it an ideal keepsake box, and with 4 free products worth £56 it’s great value!
Box includes: AVST Cleansing Lotion, AVST Moisturising Toner, AVST Moisturiser (any level), C-Quence Eye Gel FREE AVST Hydrating Exfoliant Masque (full size), FREE 5ml C-Boost, FREE 10ml Colostrum Gel and FREE Hydrating Oil Capsules (10s)
£139.95
The Gift boxes sell quickly
To order any Environ products you can call Monique on 07984351859
info@moniqueh.com
Festival Favourites
Festival favourites
The festival season is just about to start so I have come up with a few must have beauty products to get through the weekend.
I have been to a few camping festivals in the past including Glastonbury last year. I asked a few experienced festival goers – what essential products should you take to a festival?
The first thing I worried about was what would I be eating. It was a long journey from the car to the campsite so I knew I needed to pack lightly. The food was relatively cheap with some quite healthy but with that extra drinking (if that applies to you) or fast food it’s always good to have some extra supplies.
Here are a few of my festival favourites…
Antioxidant drink
This is my saviour product especially if by mistake you drink more than you ought to. Have a couple of shots of this before you sleep. It’s very high in antioxidants so it will help kill off any free radical damage and I found that I would wake up feeling well. This is also great for those who have a low immune system – it will prevent you getting ill.
Please contact me tmonique.1uk@gmail.com
Synerprotein_original Shake powder
I have heard some of these festivals are now providing a big choice on healthy foods. This is a great shake to have first thing in the morning preventing that hunger feeling. It will also provide you with all the nutrients you need for the day.
The pot this comes in is quite big to carry, so best to empty the amount you need into a plastic bag that will seal easily.
Please contact me to order: Monique.1uk@gmail.com
You may be tempted with face-wipes as the ideal travel make-up remover, however they do contain a lot of chemicals and I know for myself I have sensitive skin so I can come up in a rash. I also find they leave a residue and so your face is not totally clean.
A great tip is to buy a few muslin cloths, decant your cleanser into a smaller bottle so it is not too heavy to carry, massage into the face and wipe off with a cloth it maybe a little bit more pricey but you can keep and re-use the cloths afterwards.
Here is a website where you can buy a pack of organic cloths
Neals yard wild rose beauty balm
This is a great 3 in 1 product
You can use this as a cleanser which you can remove with a muslin cloth its an effective cleanser removing all makeup with out drying the skin,
This is also a fantastic night balm apply before going to sleep and leaves the skin hydrated and glowing and great to use on dry areas such as elbows knees and the lips.
* the packing can be slightly heavy but you can put what you need in a lighter container
Everyone I asked this was in their top ten must-take items! Batiste is a common favourite, however if you are looking for a more gentle formulation. I would recommend Klorane which contains soothing oat milk.
If you are on a budget You can also use cornstarch as this is the main ingredient in some of the products being sold it helps soak up the grease.
Nilaqua Waterlesss Body products
This is great as an alcohol-free no-rinse body wash collection. These products are ideal at a festival as having a decent shower may not be possible!
This is my favorite eyeliner of all times. I would recommend the MAC pro longwear pencil. You can feel confident that it will last the whole day and won’t smudge under the eyes if its rains – this is especially good news due to the lack of mirrors in the toilets!
Bare essentials mineral powder
This is a light powder which give great coverage. Mineral based powders do not block the pores so its ok if you forget to remove your makeup before you go to sleep. It also contains a spf 15 with titanium dioxde which will protect your skin in the (hopefully!) sunny weather.
If you have any other top tips or must take products – please tell me in the comments box below!
New Environ Offer
Give dry skin a boost with these deeply nourishing Environ® products. Purchase a Hydrating Serum and a full size pot of Hydrating Oil Capsules and we’ll give you a limited edition, complimentary C-Quence Travel Pack worth £42.70
Available while stocks last. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Free C-Quence Travel Pack contains C-Quence 1 (5ml), Cleanser (5ml), Toner (20ml), Eye Gel (5ml).
£104.95
To order please contact Monique 07984351859 or info@moniqueh.com
Mother day Organic gift ideas
On Mothers day is all about thanking your mother for all the hard work she has done over the years. Flowers are lovely – but why not treat her to something a little bit more special.
I have spent a lot time researching the best sets this year and I have chosen a few of my favourites for you.
Neom Luxury Organic candle £15
NEOM Luxury Organics candles are made using only vegetable wax and pure essential oils rather than synthetic fragrances so they burn without releasing harmful
pollutants, toxins or soot. They work as powerful holistic treatments as you breathe in the scented air so it is best to burn them for between 2-4 hours at a time. These smaller travel candles are great to use in smaller rooms such as bathrooms, or for trying new scents.
Each candle has 1 wick and burns for up to 20 hours (30% longer than standard premium candles).
They have different types of scented candles I chose this blend as I love Jasmine and sweet basil, they also come in a bigger size if you want it to burn for longer
It is such a reasonable price compared to other top brands and you know you arent inhaling chemicals just a lovely Aroma
http://www.neomorganics.com/tranquillity-travel-candle.html
Pukka Organic skincare, £18.90
Experience Pukka’s naturally active organic skincare. At its heart is Ayurveda, an ancient Indian philosophy of health and wellbeing, which advocates skin detoxification and nutrient replenishment in the quest for a vital, radiant complexion.
Experience a complete skincare routine inside this collection box. They come in mini sizes So this is a great way to try out the skincare products without spending too much
Contains:
Gentle Cleanser 10ml Organic Rosewater & Green Tea Skin Purifying Formula Uplifting Toner 10mlOrganic Rose & Orange Flower Skin Firming Formula Radiance Serum Organic Aloe Vera & Manuka Honey Revitalising Formula Deep Moisture Day Cream 10ml Organic Neroli & Shea Butter Deep nuRture Complex Nourishing Night Cream 10ml Organic Frankincense & Avocado Total Repair Complex Firming Face Oil 2ml Organic Starflower, Arnica & Rosehip Mature Skin Formula
Aromatherapy Associates
Light Relax Bath & Shower Oil, from the Aromatherapy Associates Collection, £37.00
Aromatherapy associates is a highly effective and powerful blend with therapeutic levels of essential oils. They have many different blends of oils live de stress, revive but I love this Relax blend with lavender, ylang ylang and petitgrain. It is expertly blended for gentle relaxation to help combat the everyday stresses of a busy lifestyle, this delicate preparation can help to ease tension headaches and uplift your senses. It will help to restore you mentally and physically and will leave your skin feeling beautifully soft and supple.
The Relax range gives a little respite at the end of a busy day. Use these soothing blends for gentle or serious relaxation.
Inika: Face in a box, £49.95
This fabulous set is worth £118 but is available at just £49
This collection includes
- Certified organic mineral foundation 3g (nuture)
- Mneral bronzer 3.5g (sunkissed)
- Vegan kabuki brush
- Vegan contouring brush
- Make up bag
Trial sizes
- Certified organic liquid mineral foundation 4ml (beige)
- Natural perfection certified organic concealer 6ml (light)
- Certified organic pure primer 4ml
All the make up is organic, suitable for vegans Certified Halal and cruelty free, And last very well
You can get this set from a website called Amayra they also do some very nice gift boxes too. The postage is quick.
Hard working hands, £45.95
This is a beautiful gift set to revive and replenish hard working hands and is suitable for all skin types. This collection contains three organic hand products especially created to help nourish your skin.
This set contains:
- A zingy, refreshing organic lemon and cedarwood hand wash which cleanses thoroughly without drying hands out, and has great anti-septic and anti-microbial properties
- A soothing organic hand lotion which gently moisturises without feeling greasy or just sit on the skin . We have used organic fair-trade shea butter and quenching organic cocoa butter to help your skin to feel lovely and supple. Organic sunflower oil assists in nourishing the skin whilst organic rosehip oil restores the moisture balance to your hands quickly .
- An ultra-soothing organic hand cream which has been carefully created to help replenish and restore hard working hands. This contain Geranium which is my favourite and avocado oil which will help moisturize
If you buy any of these products then please let me know what your mother thinks of them
Gift vouchers are also available
For either a treatment or Value
Treat your mum to a lovely Massage, Facial or a lovely Manicure.
Or choose a treatment from the treatment menu
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I can send them directly or through Email
Please contact me 07984351859
monique.1uk@gmail.com
Take advantage of this great offer by Environ
This pretty gift set makes the perfect Easter or Mother’s Day present. Packed with Environ® skin-saviours,
When you purchase any level of the AVST moisturiser. C-quence eye gel, and Cboost you will receive a hydrating exfoliant masque plus a travel size AVST cleanser, toner hydrating lotion and body oil for free.
Environ is one of the top products of anti ageing I have been using them on myself and clients for many years and have seen great results they are suitable for all skin types and help all types of skin concerns.
Make sure you pre order this set as soon as you can as they sell out pretty fast. It is the perfect gift or if you want to start using the products its a great way to try some of their best selling items.
To pre order or if you have any questions about the products you can contact me at
monique.1uk@gmail.com or 07984351859
For all the products it comes to £113
You can pay through paypal, bank transfer or credit card
By Mattie Kemmel
As beauty products get more high-tech, the top complexion cures still come from the most natural quarters: the aisles of your supermarket. “Increasingly, studies are finding links between certain nutrients and wrinkle reduction, radiance, and acne prevention,” says David Bank, MD, a dermatologist in Mount Kisco, New York. Here are 10 cream-of-the-crop ways to nourish your skin from the inside and out.
Get Glowing with Chocolate
Cocoa hydrates your skin, making it firmer and more supple, Dr. Bank says. “And dark chocolate contains high levels of flavonols, a potent type of antioxidant,” adds Nicholas Perricone, MD, a dermatologist in New York City. For maximum flavonol content, eat chocolate that’s at least 70 percent cacao. A couple of squares a day should be enough to improve luminosity. “When applied topically, the caffeine in chocolate may temporarily reduce skin puffiness,” says Jessica Wu, MD, a dermatologist in Los…
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Combating dry skin
As the days are getting colder and duller we find ourselves inside more with the heating on and you will probably find that your skin maybe come more sensitive due to the change in temperatures.
I have found some lovely products which will help protect your skin and keep you hydrated over the next couple of months.
Here are some of my favourite winter rescue remedies…
Barefoot botanicals
I really love the Barefoot product range as it helps soothe sensitive skins as well as keeping it hydrated. It does all this without you feeling 
as though you have a thick cream on your skin – as its doesnt sit on the surface. They have a range of organic products which are suited for sensitive skins, but a must have this winter is their SOS cream.
You can use this on your face and body and is great for eczema and psoriasis sufferers
Ren Mayday Mayday Rescue balm
This balm contains Lactic Acid which helps improve the condition of peeling and chapped skin while Prebiotic Oligosaccharides and 
Antileukine from Ochroleuca Seaweed Extract protect the skin against inflammation. Chamomile and Pink Violet help to calm redness and soothe minor irritation.
It is great for dry, very dry, irritated, chapped or peeling skin and is especially suitable for dry areas, such as hands, elbows, lips, knees and any area where extra TLC is needed.
£21 Ren mayday mayday rescue balm
Gently exfoliate
For those who suffer from dry flakey skin, remember that the flaking skin is dead skin so no matter how much moisturizer you use on it – it’s not going to help – you have to remove the dead skin before moisturising.
I am always telling people to invest in a good exfoliator. There are many exfoliators on the market but you need to be careful to choose a good one. Many contain quite coarse granules and it may look and feel as though it is doing a good job but what you will not see is that the coarse granules will actually be scratching your skin and making it more sensitive.
I am a ‘HUGE’ fan of the Trilogy exfoliator I may have mentioned it a few times now but it really is the best one I have come across in years. As well as being moisturising you can really feel the granules but without it irritating the skin.
I have recently started using the Arbonne exfoliator. I would recommend it for those with very sensitive skins. You can 
only slightly feel the granules and you can leave this on like a mask. It has a lovely fresh smell and the results are great – leaving your skin clean and glowing.
To purchase this product you need to contact a consultant
Monique 07984351859
* A great tip is to use the exfoliator on your lips – this will help soften and smooth the lips and help with any flakeyness!
Oil it up
Oils are fantastic for dry skin – you should be using them all year round or if you have kept one stored in your beauty box – this is the time to bring it out! They penetrate a lot deeper into the skin than creams and really moisturize the skin.
Which one to choose?
I have recently been taking Optimum blend oil from Holland and Barratt. This is one of their organic oils which I love. Ok I know this is a supplement – but trust me it also works as a fantastic face oil. I came across this as I had run out of face oil and that day I had been talking to another therapist about piercing Vitamin E capules and applying the oil to the skin. As I was taking the Optimum blend oil as a supplement – I thought I would see what it was like as a face oil- and I was very pleasantly surprised with the results the following day. It had helped reduce a rash I had on one cheek and my skin looked fantastic.
The oil contains Omega 3 and 6 – as Omega helps with inflammation it is also great for ezcema and you can use it anywhere on the body. A client of mine found it worked great on her hair line. The only drawback its that it smells a bit like cooking oil (thankfully not fish oil ) but an easy way to get around this is to buy organic essential oils such as rose, lavender or camomile and mix the two – although use no more that 10 drops of essential oil.
A few other brands
Here are a few other brands which I would recommend as a winter wonder.
- Environ hydrating oil capules. These are easy to carry around with you especially if you travel a lot. (I am an Environ stockist so please get in touch to order).
- Aromatherapy Associates – Nourishing face oil
- Ren skincare – Rose O12 Moisture Defence Serum
Lips
The majority of people find that their lips become dryer in winter. I personally don’t use lip balm that often as I found I kept needing to apply more and more – I then discovered that it was all to do with certain ingredients they have put inside.
I have tried many organic balms but quite a few are scented with essential oils which I really didn’t like the taste of. However my favourite so far is – Balm Balm with Rose & geranium.
£4.50 balm-balm-lipcare
A few of my favourite winter products
I wrote a blog last year highlightinga few of my favourite winter products and they are still my top 10 products
A Few of my favourite winter products
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