Royal Mail Strikes and what this Means for Sweet Cecily’s Customers
Hello everyone, Dorrie here! My contributions to blogs are few and far between since Sophie and Beth started last year but I thought I would hop on to talk about the up coming Royal Mail strikes as it is something that has and will affect the way that we operate here...
How to Manage Oily Skin in Autumn
Hello Autumn, I’m happy to have you here. The trees are turning into that enchanting burnt orange colour, and the leaves are starting to peacefully fall to the ground. We are reminded of how fast the nights are drawing in, and the cold is starting to nip at our toes....
How to Take Care of Your Skin in Autumn
It feels like only yesterday when I was uploading our summer blogs for my ‘Seasonal Skincare Essentials’ series and now we’re back with Autumn! Take your sunglasses off and put your scarf on while you check out our tips to keep your skin glowing in Autumn below… Look...
Skincare Essentials For Autumn
It’s that time again! Today marks the first day of Autumn so it’s time for some brand-new seasonal blogs, first up, as you can see from the title is the ‘Autumn Skincare Essentials’. If you’re new here, I’m Sophie and since the start of the year beginning with Spring,...
Using a Skincare/Self Care Routine for Healthy Skin and a Positive Mind
One of my favourite things to do when I finally get home after a day at work and the gym is to spend some time looking after my skin. On some occasions, I like to make my routine more thorough than others. However, I always make sure that I stick to the basics even if...
Skincare Glossary
Click on the italicised writing to take you to the page of the word or product! Beeswax Beeswax is a natural substance which is produced by honeybees. The process of making the beeswax is started when the bees’ collect oils from the pollen found in flowers. The bees...
Traditional Skincare Treatments Around the World – Turkey
Pretty soon I (Beth) will be heading to the lovely little resort of Marmaris where I will be enjoying the sun, sea, and self-care it has to offer. But before I go, I thought I would share with you some of the traditional skincare treatments that I think are essential...
7 Natural Benefits of Using Coconut Oil for Your Hair and Skin
If your favourite type of cocktail is a Pina Colada, I'm sure you'll already know how tasty and diverse they are. But, if you don’t, keep reading to find out the many great benefits coconuts provide us with (in particular, coconut oil). Coconuts are found on the...
12 Benefits of Using Aloe Vera for Your Hair, Skin & Body
Used for thousands of years, the Aloe Vera plant has been utilised for numerous medical reasons, with its earliest recorded use being in ancient Egypt. At that time, the ancient Egyptians described the succulent as “the plant of immortality” due to its great...
8 Ways To Increase Productivity
I wish I could start this blog by saying how much of a productive person I am and how much work I can get done in a day, but I would be completely lying as I am the worst when it comes to productivity. I think there can be a real stigma about productivity, especially...
Don’t Stress! Our Top Tips for Staying Cool
When you feel stressed it’s hard to imagine feeling any different. I think it’s one of those emotions where you kind of get stuck in this place with no way out. I definitely used to find it difficult to control my emotions when it came to being sad, angry, or stressed...
Working With Oily Skin in the Summer Months
Summer is here and it's brought the glorious sunshine and bright nights with it too. Now I'm not complaining as summer is by far my favourite season of the year. But it does come with a cost to my face… As soon as the temperature rises, my skin becomes super oily and...
7 Reasons Why You Need to Bin Makeup Wipes For Good
If you haven't already, now is the time to ditch the makeup wipes. Let's be honest, they do more harm than good, and this is especially the case when it comes to your face. It might seem like a quick and easy way to remove your makeup after a night out, but you should...
7 Simple Tips to Make Your Skincare Routine More Sustainable
Having a skincare routine is important when it comes to keeping our face and body looking and feeling healthy. However, with so many different products on the market, it's easy to become confused on what is best for us, and even more so, the planet. We are often...
Using Natural Skincare Products In 24 Hours
At Sweet Cecily’s we know how sometimes a skincare routine can feel like a bit of a drag, which is why we make sure that all our products can fit perfectly into your skincare routine with ease. This blog will walk you through how each of our products can be used, from...
Creating Healthy Skincare Habits
Following up from our most recent blog ‘Skincare Habits to Break’, I’m back again to give you some ‘Healthy Skincare Habits’ to help you in your journey to healthier skin. It’s never too late to establish healthy skin habits, and we’re here to help you get started....
Throwing Out the Bad Skincare Habits
When it comes to our skin, we all make a few bad choices, with bad choices, come bad habits, and with bad habits come skin issues. Commit to breaking some habits for good to achieve impeccable skin: Skipping Sunscreen One of the best things you can do for your skin is...
11 Simple Tips to Keep Your Skin Healthy Whilst Exercising
Exercising can mean different things to anyone who partakes in it. For some, it could just be a steady walk around the local park. To others it may be running on a treadmill and lifting heavy weights at the gym. Whatever form of exercise you choose to do, it will have...
An Easy Guide to Help You Decide Which Sun Cream is Best For You
When Winter is here, it always seems like the longest season of the year. There's no surprise that when the temperature rises and summer is in full swing, we are guilty of being suckers for the sun. With millions of us travelling abroad to make the most of the warmth...
6 Tips to Protect Your Skin From Aeroplane Dryness
After spending what seems like years looking forward to going on a holiday, the moment when you finally get to walk down the aisle on a plane can be extremely exciting. For many, flying on an aeroplane is as simple as just relaxing in a seat, having a couple of drinks...