Flying the flag: Scottish skincare brands

flying the flag for SCOTTISH SKINCARE

The Scottish winter brings a host of skincare issues alongside the plunging temperatures, horizontal rain and gale force winds. What better solution than to turn to some home-grown beauty brands?

The multi-award winning Amaranthine Beauty creates small batch vegan, palm oil-free and cruelty-free products in Edinburgh. Amaranthine’s range of face masks come in four options, for detox, radiance, rejuvenating and soothing. They come as dry powders so you just add some water and use what you need. You can find out more about the range at amarinthinebeauty.co.uk Lorraine Tait’s Blushberry Botanicals Aberdeen workshop specialises in natural vegan products using the finest ingredients. Lorraine studied botany, chemistry and nursing and this combination of skincare science and healing underpins the range. She does some excellent natural deodorants, lip butters and clay masks. We really liked Blushberry’s Rose Clay Gentle Exfoliating Face Polish, which does exactly what it says on the beautifully designed tin! Find them at blushberrybotanicals.co.uk The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Co.’s latest range, Eternal, is deliciously scented with a balanced blend of Amber, Frangipani, Jasmine, Narcissus, Clove and Oud. Their Eternal Anti- Ageing Super Cream and their Super Serum both use anti-oxidant Black Lilac Seed Oil, which offers highly efficient and deep moisturising protection for your skin. It’s very calming, and has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory benefits which makes it a highly effective for sensitive and older skin. The entire range can be found at edinburghskincare.com Last, but not least, Aberdeen’s own Alpha Clinic offers their own skincare line, Alpha Clinical. Their lightweight H2∞ Endurance Moisturiser offers long-lasting hydration that leaves the skin velvety smooth, firm and glowing. It’s packed with peptides, Tara seed extract, humectants and soothing emollients. There’s a whole line of products, so a consultation is the best way to find the best combination for your skin. Find out more at alphaclinic.co.uk

SARAH JANE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF STYLE AT SALON 70

There can’t be many people who’ve spent their entire working life in one business, but Salon 70 owner Sarah Jane Ironside has done just that! Sarah Jane started as an apprentice, working with her mentor and inspiration Dick Taylor.

Sarah Jane bought Salon 70 from Dick five years ago and has successfully steered the business through the pandemic and beyond. Sarah Jane explained, ‘Dick taught me everything and now I’m passing that on to our team of Daryn Bridgeford, Chelsea Georgia and Amy Watson, as well as our newer and part time staff.

‘Even after 25 years, Salon 70 has never felt like work to me. Our clients feel more like friends and we have a great reputation for flattering cuts, colour work and bridal styling.’

70 Great Western Rd, Aberdeen, AB10 6PY Tel: 01224 573727 Salon70

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