Oily Hair
Mint is a natural astringent. For a quick detox, brew five mint tea bags in a pot and cool. Pour over hair as a final rinse after shampoo and conditioner.

Dull Hair
Bicarbonate of soda lowers the pH of shampoo and seals the cuticle. Mix 1 tsp. of bicarb with your favourite shampoo for extra strength/shine

Dry Hair
Honey is an humectant that draws and traps moisture into dry hair. Mix 1 tbsp of honey with 2 tbsp of shampoo and apply normally.

Limp Hair
Rice protein expands hair, making it look fuller. Soak 1 cup of rice in 2 cups of water overnight. Strain and transfer the liquid to a spray bottle. Mist  on damp hair before drying.

Thinning Hair
Basil promotes new growth by stimulating the scalp. Heat 1 tbsp. of basil and 1/2 cup of olive oil in the microwave for 30 seconds. Let cool slightly and massage into scalp. Leave on for 15 minutes then shampoo as normal.

As the colder weather sets in our bodies struggle to cope with the environmental changes. As we move between the cold, wet outside and our warm, cosy houses we can find that we develop dry, tight and sometimes red and sore skin. But don't let the cold winds of winter trouble you, keep your skin smooth, soft and supple with our essential winter skin care guide