Lesley’s beauty A- Z

Harley Street Skin Clinic’s Lesley Reynolds continues her 26-part series taking you through the natural skin care ingredients from A-Z, this week, the magnificent Ms…

MANUKA HONEY Manuka has natural antibacterial qualities as well as health benefits. It can help ease ulcers and an upset stomach, prevent gum disease, fight bacterial infections, and works wonders for blemished skin. It also retains moisture and slows down the signs of ageing so the skin looks healthier and firmer.

TRY: Green People Manuka & Lemon Tea Tree Hand

Cream, £12.50, using oils to help heal irritated skin, along with Manuka honey and lemon tea tree oils to help heal chapped and irritated skin.

DIY: Blemish Blitzer

Mix together 1tbsp Manuka honey, 1tsp turmeric powder and 1⁄ tsp sea salt and apply to 2 the congested areas of your complexion. Leave for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off.

MUSHROOMS Soothing, smoothing and softening – it’s amazing what fungi can do for your skin. Touted to be the next big thing in skin care, mushrooms are packed with vitamin D, rich in niacin, and possess antibacterial, anti-viral and immune-enhancing properties. They can help conditions such as eczema and rosacea, reducing inflammation and irritation.

TRY: Revolution Snow Mushroom Serum, £9.95. A great alternative to hyaluronic acid, snow mushroom helps to drench the skin with moisture, tackling tight or dehydrated complexions.

MARULA OIL A lightweight oil packed with antioxidants and omegas, Marula has four times more vitamin C than oranges. Great for sensitive skin, it’s anti-microbial, non-irritating and non-pore-clogging, so it can be used on all skin types.

It’s not hard to see why marula is being hailed as the new ‘miracle oil’ for hair and skin.

TRY: Marula Oil Foot Pack, £1 (Poundland), will soothe and soften dry rough and cracked heels.