Does slugging work?
Slugging, it’s the skincare trend that has seen an influx of tiktokers lathering their face in a thick layer of petroleum jelly before bed. Its rise in popularity has seen great numbers of people put this technique to the test. Although its kind of gross, many people...
Pre-Wedding Skincare
A pre-wedding skincare routine is essential to help your skin feeling and looking the best for your wedding day, however, if skincare is a new experience for you, it can feel a bit confusing when it comes to known what to use. This blog won’t go through the ins and...
Unique Wedding place setting ideas
Planning for the big day is something that should be taken extremely seriously as for some it is seen as the most important day of their lives. Weddings take a great deal of organisation from deciding on the guest list to choosing what type of flowers will be in the...
Vitamins & Minerals for Healthy Skin
Maintaining healthy skin is thought by many to only be achieved through having a vigorous skincare routine. Although this is a big contributing factor to having glowing skin, there is much more to it than just applying a toner and face cream. Internally, vitamins and...
How important is Body Butter?
Looking after your skin is super important, it is your body’s biggest organ after all, making skin care a top priority. Body butters are the perfect quick fix to keep your skin looking radiant and nourished for, usually, quite a few days at a time. A body butter is...
Skincare tips for all ages
You may not realise it, but your skin tells the story of your life. It shows people if you spent a lot of time in the sun, if you smoke, if you’ve used a lot of skincare products or none and even if you’ve experienced long bouts of stress in your life. The face is a...
5 Skincare Tips for Beginners
If you’re new to the Sweet Cecily’s blog, Hi I’m Sophie! Every Tuesday and Thursday we upload blogs written by, usually either, Myself or Beth. We have a bunch of advice blogs regarding skincare, so make sure to check them out! In this blog I’ve chosen a few of my...
What advice we’d give our teenage selves…
Here at Sweet Cecily’s HQ, we work very closely with each other (Dorrie, Beth & Sophie) even sharing one desk between us! To make the day go a bit quicker, we often pause our work and chat about anything and everything you can possibly think of. Every so often,...
Does Face Mapping work?
Spots can be extremely frustrating, especially when they decide to show days before an important event. The truth is, almost everyone will encounter a blemish breakout throughout their lives. You may have noticed that you have a certain area of your face that is more...
Can Propolis relieve Psoriasis and Eczema?
If you are someone who suffers with Psoriasis or Eczema, finding a skincare product that can soothe your irritated, raw, delicate skin can seem like an almost impossible job. It may even be the case that prescribed cream from the doctors has little to no impact on...
Is exfoliating your skin necessary?
For me (Sophie), the one bit of skincare I always seem to forget is exfoliating, so how necessary is it? Exfoliating is this process of removing dead skin cells and is recommended to be done twice a week as part of your weekly skincare routine. Exfoliating is actually...
How can I take care of my skin in Spring?
Lockdown 2 and 3 (in the UK) had us all forgetting about them lockdown 1 days which were filled with sun, foamy tiktok coffees, and online shopping. As we all started to be comfortably be educated and/or work from home, I’ll be the first to tell you about the slobbish...
Spring Skincare Essentials
Taking care of your skin in spring is just as important as taking care of it in winter. When it comes to skincare throughout the year, you really only need to change it twice – with the exceptions of some small changes - as spring and summer go hand in hand, as does...
How does your skin change as you age?
Throughout this blog we are going to be answering some common questions on what happens to your skin during each stage of life such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. Your teenage years are where it...
True or False? Skincare Edition
When it comes to beauty and skincare you get opinions from everyone; grandparents, siblings, friends, influencers, and the internet. People may tell you some ‘tips’ that sound absolutely ridiculous, while others may tell you ones that sound actually decent. However,...
We are attending a Market!
Tomorrow, Dorrie and I will be heading to Base Camp Middlesbrough for their Spring Market. As it is the day before Mother’s Day, it's only right that the theme of the market is Bring Your Own Mam. We have been pretty excited about attending the market as both Sophie...
Why Avocados are also great for your skin as well as being tasty!
History of Avocados Avocados came to their height of popularity during the 2010s when Mexican food began getting more popular in western countries - particularly Guacamole. In Canada alone, 250 million avocados are consumed in a year. (Fun Fact: In the summer of 2017,...
7 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is just around the corner (27th March) so we are back again with another gift guide to help you find the perfect present for the main woman in your life. We’ve curated a list of small businesses that you can find online to make it that bit easier! From...
6 Frequently Asked Skincare Questions on Search Engines
The world of skincare can often be intimidating and sometimes hard to navigate around. There are so many different aspects to understanding what is good or bad for the health of your skin. In this blog, we will be giving you an insight into some of the most frequently...
How do I Get Rid of Spots?
We have all been there when we are looking forward to a special event and then suddenly there’s an unwanted visitor on our face. Spots may appear for several reasons including the consuming of junk food or changes in hormone levels due to increased stress or...