Be a natural beauty

Just follow these gentle, back-to-basics moves to start looking your best.

For a radiant complexion, slice a few grapes in half and rub the cut sides over clean skin. The fruit acids are natural exfoliators.

Wake up tired, puffy eyes with a chilled eye cream, store yours in the fridge. Apply it from the outer corners of your eyes toward your nose. This helps drain excess fluid in the area.

Get rid of blemishes with two ingredients homeopaths have used for centuries; anti-inflammatory arnica and antibacterial tea tree oil.

Stay protected by applying a moisturiser with black tea extract before sunscreen; studies show the ingredient decreases the effect of UV radiation on skin and may help prevent sunburn.

Make a facial mask more effective by applying it in the shower, where steam opens pores so ingredients can penetrate.

Get bronzed without the sun or self-tanners. Mix one teaspoon organic sunscreen and a pinch of loose mineral bronzer in your palm, then blend it over your face for an instant, protective, glow.

Treat your parched strands to a hydrating mask with all-natural olive oil.

Preserve your hair colour by avoiding shampoos that contain sulphates. They are a form of detergent that can fade colour or make it brassy.

Make curls soft and touchable by combing a palm full of lightweight mouse with organic orange extracts throughout damp hair. Let tendrils air-dry without touching them for a frizz-free finish.

Create tousled waves with this trick. Dissolve one tablespoon sea salt in a spray bottle filled with warm water, then add 10 drops of organic lavender oil; shake well, then spritz on damp hair and let it air-dry.

Prevent breakage in chemically treated hair by applying a rich, protective styling cream before you use hot tools.