LOVEGROVE ESSENTIALS has been developed over the last six years by a mother and daughter who wanted to approach skincare from a different angle. Hannah Lovegrove has developed her understanding of the skin, mind and body care from her work in holistic beauty therapy, aromatherapy and Iyengar yoga over the past 40 years. Make-up guru Hayley de Beers has worked with hundreds of women, and men, in all kinds of circumstances, listening to the issues they had with their skin and their make up, giving advice and building up their confidence. Together they have created a skincare brand that harnesses the many therapeutic uses of essential oils, not just for their topical benefits on the skin, but also for their effect on the mind and the body. To complement this, they have developed a range of treatments and training courses which equip the professional with new skills and a deeper understanding of the cause-and-effect of stress or wellness on the body, and the mind. The treatments enhance the positive and profound effects of relaxation, relieving stress and encouraging healing. They recognise that more people need to see their skin issues and their self-esteem as part and parcel of their lifestyle. From Hayley’s point of view, diet, sleep, stress and exercise can have a huge effect on a person’s skin and the speed at which it regenerates itself. Hannah says that chronic stress is a serious condition that is often overlooked. Both agree that daily facial skin care regime and regular Facial Therapy treatment can tackle the effects of stress on the mind and body, and improve our health and well-being.