Divine Aromas

14/04/2026

I thought that hitting State Pension age it was a subtle hint that you were expected to slow down. So why the hell do I feel the need for speed, like I am 25 years old again.
Seriously, if you seen my "to do " list, I would be classed as a certifiable loon.
I have disabilities, I tell my inner self, but she couldn't care less, it's now a challenge. I am too old for this, now, my inner self is visualising chicken feathers........I cannot kid myself, that I thrive on being busy.
I have plans and a purpose (well, several actually) as well as ideas of turning my lovely home, garden and business into something great, but I will always have time for my friends, family and some weekend breaks and holidays. Loving life my way at 68.

06/04/2026

This made me laugh. The hardest thing working is her gob, it's certainly not her brain.

31/07/2025

What ?????

10/05/2025

03/01/2025

Hi, and a Happy 2025 to everyone.

This year, it's all about rejuvenation, skin rejuvenation.

It's soon going to be all change in the world of skin and looking younger.
It all boils down to how your skin looks, it's volume and shape.

The great news is, that most of the work can be done by looking after your skin using the right products you put on your face, to get that fresher, glowing and healthier look.
It doesn't matter if you are 16 or 90 yrs old, everyone can look younger than they really are.

Just cleanse your face with an non foaming cleanser. If you have teenage or adult acne, try one containing salicylic acid.

Got brown pigmentation marks due to overexposure to the sun or change in hormones. Start by using a sunscreen that blocks out UVA and UVB rays at factor 50 or 50+. As the sunscreen works to prevent more brown spots from appearing, set to work on finding a product that fades the spots you already have. There are loads of products out there that wont break the bank.

Vitimin C. As we age, we produce less collagen and connective tissue, which can accelerate the signs of aging. Vitamin C can help you maintain the collagen you do have, while encouraging new growth. Vitamin C's role in wound healing also can help lower the risk of scarring, including acne scars.

Hyaluronic Acid Serum minimizes the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Promotes elasticity and bounce. Supports natural collagen and elastin levels in the skin. Helps retain water in the skin and maintain all-around hydration.

Retinol Serum increases skin cell production (proliferation). It helps unclog pores. Retinol also exfoliates your skin and increases collagen production, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving your skin a fresher, plump appearance.

Exfoliate at least once a week to remove all of the dead skin cells from your face.

Moisturiser
Different skin types need different facial moisturizers, which come in different textures and thicknesses.
Oily skin: The best moisturizer for oily skin is a water-based, oil-free moisturizer like a gel moisturizer, which has no oil in it. Gel moisturizers are mostly humectants-based with rejuvenators for additional benefits. These non-greasy, lightweight moisturizers are good for acne-prone skin.
Dry skin: A cream will be the best moisturizer for dryness because its thickness means it will feel relatively heavy on the skin and will take longer to dry. A moisturizing cream contains both oil and water ingredients—humectants to draw in moisture and oil ingredients to retain moisture.
Normal/combination skin: This skin type can use any type of moisturizer. If your skin is normal but on the dry side, you might want to use a thicker, cream moisturizer. If your skin is normal but on the oily side, a gel or gel cream/water cream might be best.
Sensitive: People with sensitive skin should look for fragrance-free moisturizers that are free of parabens and irritants.

23/07/2024

It's been a while since I spoke about skincare What I have to say, does actually work.
1. Sunscreen is now an essential part of everyone's skincare routine, even for us folks in cold, damp, and dull Scotland.
Choose a high SPF of 30 or above, make sure it filters out UVA and UVB rays as shown on the bottle.
Your sunscreen does not have to be expensive. Mine is a Morrisons own brand SPF 50+ with 5*UVA and very high USB protection and cost about £5 for 200ml.
2. Moisturiser. Most essentially, moisturisers protect the skins barrier and prevents and hydrates dry skin.
Let's break down the current moisurisers in the market today.
There are so many new ones to choose from. One's containing Vitimin C, another with Retinol, or perhaps Niacinamide or Hyaloronic acid, but what do they actually do?.
Vitimin C, helps protect the skin from many issues, including sunburn, photoaging, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, sagging, dryness, and an uneven skin tone.
Hyaloronic acid does not sting as the name suggests. Hyaloronic acid is simply a moisurising powerhouse for your skin as each molecule can attract 1000 times its own weight in water from the environment to plump up the areas of fine lines and wrinkles on the face.
Niacinamide soothes and strengthens your skin barrier, enhancing moisture, improving hydration, reducing oiliness and signs of ageing, diminishing enlarged pores, promoting more even skin tones, as well as protecting sensitive skin from environmental damage.
Retinol increases skin cell production (proliferation). It helps unclog pores. Retinol also exfoliates your skin and increases collagen production, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving your skin a fresher, plump appearance. However, Retinol can cause irritation to some people, so use sparingly and at night for a while until you know its suitable for you.

22/09/2023

So, What is a good anti aging skin care routine?

For decades we have all been told to cleanse, tone and moisturise to keep our complexion looking good and healthy. Nothing much wrong with that, apart from the zillions of products out there, most of which cost an absoloute fortune.
But.......what do we really need to use, and do we really need all of the fancy ingredients, like a rare Orchid from Northern Peru.
Honestly, you don't have to be a twenty something to have younger and healthier skin, as well as delaying the signs of aging. My routine improves all skin types and for all ages..........even if you are 90 years old.
However, for this to work it's magic, you need to be committed and give it at least 3 months. The more you keep to the routine, the more you will see the difference.

Morning

cleanse your face and neck with a non foaming GENTLE cleanser.
It doesn't matter if you have oily skin, this will clean your skin and not stimulate the production of extra oils on your skin.

Apply Hyaluronic Acid cream to your face.
This hydrates the skin, making it look brighter and smoother. It helps reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles retaining moisture to the skin, creating a plumping effect. When the skin is protected and hydrated, increased skin cell production can take place, as the skin isn't busy fighting for hydration. This leads to smoother, plumper skin cells. This cream can be used on the eyelids and under the eyes.

Wait about 5 mins until this absorbs before applying a Vitimin C serum.
safe for most skin types
provides hydration
can brighten your skin
can reduce redness
can reduce hyperpigmentation
can reduce the appearance of under-eye circles
promotes collagen production
helps prevent sagging
helps protect against sun damage
soothe sunburns
wound healing

Third, apply any day moisturiser suitable for your skin, once the Vitimin C serum as absorbed.

Final step is to apply a sunscreen of at least factor 30 .
It doesn't matter if your moisturiser already has a sunscreen added already, this is a very important step to prevent premature anti aging, so an additional sunscreen is advised.

Night

Take off all/any make-up and cleanse face and neck as you did in the morning.

Apply Retinol A moisturiser to face and neck. It can also be used on eyelids and under eyes.
Do not use during the day, as Retinol A is sun sensitive and can make skin more vulnerable to UV rays.

Retinol increases skin cell production (proliferation). It helps unclog pores. Retinol also exfoliates your skin and increases collagen production, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving your skin a fresher, plump appearance.

Apply Hyaluronic Acid cream to face and neck.

Don't forget to exfoliate skin at least 2-3 times a week. This removes dead skin cells and dullness on the skin surface.

Sleep well, knowing you have it covered.

22/09/2023

Hi, How is everyone ?
It's good to be back.

25/11/2021

Now that The Fragrant Tree is gone, look out for "The Gardeners Daughter" coming in 2022.

25/11/2021

Just letting everyone know, that I have sold The Fragrant Tree. However, Divine Aromas will remain.

26/02/2021

DIVINE AROMAS STAFF RECALL

Will all staff employee please return to work at 8 am Monday 7th March 2021.
PPE and social distancing will remain in force at all times.
It is now time to get together and return to work to prepare ourselves and the business for coming out of Covid 19 lockdown.
I have lined up some wonderful new and exciting fragrances and products for us to create for our customers along with a new line and style of packaging for them, which I am sure you will also love. I will share more about all of this and our strategy once we are together in person again.

In the meantime, stay safe and stay well and see you all very soon.
Helenab

27/10/2020

As most people know by now, my business donates a percentage of its profits to a charity every year. However, this year has been a challenge on many fronts for most people, myself is no exception. Therefore, it has been a more difficult decision this year to decide where our small extra profit would do most good, but it has been finally decided that we will pay the love forward this year by handpicking an essentials christmas food hamper for some families in need of a touch of love & sparkle in Glasgow. All I need to do now is work out how to find who could use these hampers & have them delivered anonymously. Share the love & sparkle this Christmas if you can.