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Pinks Boutique Podcast with Kirstie & Luke Sherriff

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Pinks Boutique: Professional, Natural and Certified-Organic products came from an unlikely meeting of minds. Luke Sherriff, a human scientist, and Kirstie Allen, a historian, first met at Oxford University. There seemed little to link his interest in the human body with her specialist subjects of women and South East Asia. Follow us on Twitter: @PinksBoutique

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The Secret Of Wedding Makeup | Skin Truth

September 14, 2018 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

As a professional wedding make up artist and tutor there are things all therapists have to plan and prep for when they do your wedding consultations and trials. The results would be much more if you knew how to do this to and so we have compiled our list of tips and hacks of how to prepare for your make up for your wedding or a serious special occasion. What are all the things you need to consider and really don’t want to miss to avert a make up disaster? Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Bouti...

Does organic makeup exist and actually work?| Skin Truth

September 14, 2018 16:46 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Questions Kirstie gets asked all the time... what makeup does she use, can make up be organic and natural and does it work? Inspired by the Royal Wedding we thought it was a good time to answer them and guide you through all the make up elements you need for a full face of wedding make up and answer all those questions as we go ensuring we speak Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutique is an award winning, eco luxe skincare line used by professionals. Our mission is to create the world’s very...

How Do You Try New Brands? | Skin Truth

September 14, 2018 16:12 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MB

Trying a new skincare brand without having to commit to a full-sized bottle can seem as hard task to women around the world. Luckily we have some hot tips that will change the way you spend your hard earned cash on skincare. Make sure to watch the full video to learn several ways of trying beauty products before buying a full-sized first. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutique is an award winning, eco luxe skincare line used by professionals. Our mission is to create the world’s very best o...

Home Face Lift | Skin Truth

September 14, 2018 15:58 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MB

It is not uncommon for people to take off their makeup pulling and scrubbing down. You need to work against gravity and never pull your skin down, worsening and ageing. In this video you will learn the proper way of cleansing and touching your face without causing premature ageing. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutique is an award winning, eco luxe skincare line used by professionals. Our mission is to create the world’s very best organic, vegan friendly skincare and treatments. Our comple...

6 Cleanser 1 Skin | Skin Truth

September 14, 2018 15:33 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MB

There are several types of cleanser in the market. When you are exposed to several different types of cleanser in the aisle, do you know which one suits your skin the best? Most people don’t, they buy the hyped cleanser of the season and forget to analyze if it’ll actually help their skin. In this video, you’ll learn about the different cleansers and which one is best for you. You’ll also learn why avoiding petrol is so important for your skin’s health. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutiqu...

They Don't Want You To Know | Skin Truth

September 14, 2018 15:24 - 5 minutes - 10.1 MB

Do you dream of knowing exactly which skincare bottles to buy and to avoid, do you find the world of beauty complicated and full of marketing. Our skin truth series is the answer, an ongoing series to help you navigate through the world of skincare. Using our 20 years of spa, beauty training and salon experience in both the mainstream and organic skincare sectors we will make skin tips, hacks and advice just for you to make sure you are not wasting your money on skincare. Nothing But The Tru...

Clogged Pores In A Bottle | Skin Truth

September 14, 2018 15:09 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Petroleum is present in nearly 100% of skincare products. We have been putting this chemical on our faces for a very long time unaware of the consequences it might bring. In this video, you’ll learn what are the consequences of having a petroleum-based skincare routine and how your organism metabolizes it. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutique is an award winning, eco luxe skincare line used by professionals. Our mission is to create the world’s very best organic, vegan friendly skincare a...

Stop Using Bio Oil | Skin Truth

September 13, 2018 13:44 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MB

Most people think that Bio Oil is made of natural ingredients because of the usage of the word “Bio” in the name of the product, it’s not. It’s main ingredient is a petroleum derivative, which we have already discussed in previous podcasts. The ingredients used to produce this oil that promises to reduce stretch marks are the cheapest on the market, yet the bottle price tag is not. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutique is an award winning, eco luxe skincare line used by professionals. Our ...

Eating Sugar = Wrinkles | Skin Truth

September 13, 2018 13:39 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MB

Usually when people decide to go on sugar free diets their major concern is their waist line. What people don’t know is that avoiding sugar is one of the best things they can do for their skincare. When you eat sugar your body breaks it down to glucose and you’ll get an insulin a spike. When you get that spike you get a burst of inflammation in your body and this inflammation produces an enzyme that attacks collagen and elastin. Learn more about how sugar consumption is destroying your skin ...

The Sunshine Vitamin | Skin Truth

September 13, 2018 13:33 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MB

Some of the great advantages of vitamin D is that it makes you healthier, happier and better looking. The vitamin is absorbed when in the sun, mainly. Other two ways of absorbing it is through diet and supplements. The high absorption of the vitamin is good for the immune system, decrease of inflammation and is really beneficial for sports people and athlete’s. In today’s podcast you’ll learn in detail the importance of vitamin D and how it directly affects your life. Nothing But The Truth. ...

Baby Bottom Skincare | Skin Truth

September 13, 2018 13:28 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MB

An absolute must for mummies, dad and grandparents... you must check really carefully into the ingredient list and the type of wipes and nappies you use on your baby’s bottom. The ingredient list found in all mainstream nappy and wipes brands have high levels of preservatives and often to cause nappy rash in our opinion. They also have a huge amount of fragrance in the nappies to conceal the smell of poo, and these chemicals are very irritating to the skin. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Bou...

Is Organic Better For The Baby? | Skin Truth

September 13, 2018 13:22 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MB

It is natural to start second guessing everything we consume when pregnant, after all, we have to think that everything we put in and, on our bodies, has the potential to go to the baby as well. That’s why a lot of pregnant women turn to natural and organic food when they find out their expecting a baby, because they want the best for their child. But are they considering skincare, make-up and hair care as up to 60% of what you put on your skin will absorb into the blood stream. Nothing But ...

What Does Your Skin Want Today | Skin Truth

September 13, 2018 13:16 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MB

One bottle of skincare does it all, right? WRONG! Normally, our routine isn’t exactly the same everyday. We constantly change our diet, environment, sleeping pattern, sometimes we forget to drink the right amount of water. Our skin changes based on what we do. If we have a salty meal, our skin will need Pinks Boutique hydrating oil, those days we wake up to a red skin, the ultra calming oil will take care of that and when we have a super productive day at the gym, the rebalancing oil will ma...

Diet For Your Skin | Organic Truth

September 13, 2018 12:36 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MB

Your skin is a massive organ and your diet has a direct effect on it.In this video Luke gives a brief introduction to eating clean and how the things you put in your body can damage the surface. The first step to a younger looking skin is cutting out the sugar from your diet, because it attacks the collagen and elastin, which gives you wrinkles. Eat clean. Choosing to have a natural and organic diet will help you decrease the amount of chemicals and toxins you automatically eat, and will not...

Don't Trust Green Brands | Organic Truth

September 13, 2018 12:26 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MB

Do you know how to find if a beauty brand is actually telling the truth when they say their product is “Green”, vegan or organic? The first step to find out is by turning the bottle and finding the INCI list (ingredients list). There you’ll be able to see what’s in the product and make sure the ingredients are really organic. Another thing that will give it away is the “best before date”. Organic beauty/ skincare don’t often last longer than 18- 24 months. If the “best before date” is a lot ...

Petroleum on Your Face | Organic Truth

September 13, 2018 12:14 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MB

We are supposed to know what petroleum is and how we consume it on a daily basis, yet nobody has really explained where it comes from, how and why it is used on so many things we use everyday. In this video you’ll learn more about this chemical that is daggering the world and why you should avoid using it. Nothing But The Truth. Pinks Boutique is an award winning, eco luxe skincare line used by professionals. Our mission is to create the world’s very best organic, vegan friendly skincare a...

How to make an Organic Spa and more so a successful one. Interview with Kirsty Klanifard of Uniquely Organic | Pinks Podcast

September 11, 2018 08:07 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

As part of celebrating Organic September we have made this podcast to get right to the core of why and how you can make a genuine organic spa. Kirsty Klanifard launched Uniquely Organic in Hove, Brighton UK and is to date to most detailed organic spa we have had the pleasure of being part of. She talks you through the journey of how it all happened and will provide you many helpful tips and ideas on how to really provide the best quality organic spa journey You can find Kirsty at the follo...

BRANDING YOUR BUSINESS PT 1

August 21, 2018 20:16 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

The 7 don't fu*k up rules of branding- if you are starting or early in your business in ANY sector this is a must listen. 7 simple steps you should't screw up, we have learnt the hard way on many of them and want to make sure you don't! Rob Moore from the Design Co joins Kirstie and Luke to discuss the 7 magic DON'T SCREW UP STEPS  "Pinks Boutique is an award winning, eco luxe skincare line used by professionals. Our mission is to create the world’s very best organic, vegan friendly skinca...

IS SUGAR MAKING YOU OLD?

August 07, 2018 15:45 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

In this episode we discuss the impact of sugar on your skin, body and mindset. Kirstie talks us through her sugar detox and provides any tips she can for those of you contemplating it or fighting the addiction of sugar. Should you keep natural sugars, what should you do about milk, fruit and alcohol and what really is the impact on your skin, wrinkles and looking older? "Pinks Boutique is an award winning, eco luxe skincare line used by professionals. Our mission is to create the world’s v...

SUNSCREEN | ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

July 18, 2018 14:48 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Should I use a moisturiser with an SPF or separate? Should I use physical or mineral suntan lotion, are their any natural and organic options? What is better for me a sunscreen lotion, spray or oil? Kirstie and Luke explain all you need to know this summer about sunscreen and ensure you get nothing but the truth. A must listen for those who care about protecting their skin from the damage of UVA and UVB rays and those who are looking for safer sunscreen alternatives for themselves and their ...

INTERVIEW WITH ABIGAIL ADAMS | EXPERT IN MOVEMENT, YOGA AND HOLISTIC THERAPIES

June 06, 2018 15:33 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Listen to Luke and Abigail discuss her journey from Pinks Boutique Holistic therapist to yoga guru and now her transition into the art of movement and how they are intrinsically linked by her passion for wellbeing andher organic lifestyle. You can find her on Instagram @abiadams_mma "Pinks Boutique is an award winning, eco luxe skincare line used by professionals. Our mission is to create the world’s very best organic, vegan friendly skincare and treatments. Our complete range can be used ...

ORGANIC TRUTH | 3 WRONG WORDS SALES ASSISTANTS USE TO CONVINCE YOU THAT NATURAL AND ORGANIC IS THE SAME

May 15, 2018 20:16 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MB

A lot of people have the misconception that Organic and Natural mean the same thing. In this video you will learn the difference between these two terms and why it is practically impossible for a brand to have a 100% organic or natural skincare product. Nothing But The Truth. "Pinks Boutique is an award winning, eco luxe skincare line used by professionals. Our mission is to create the world’s very best organic, vegan friendly skincare and treatments. Our complete range can be used in spas...

The 64 Millions Dollar Question for the organic industry.

April 08, 2018 19:51 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

The 64 million dollar question for the organic industry. Will a real organic brand ever make it to the mainstream and be the size of a Clinique or Estee Lauder? Is it even possible with the growing restrictions,  greenwashing and confusion to the consumer, internal cost price and domination of the big players in the beauty market who have the power to control the beauty concession halls. This is something we think about quite regularly and as always despite the obvious fact we would love the...

Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging - Myths and reality

March 09, 2018 21:46 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MB

In this discussion about the reality of sustainable packaging we look at some of the areas we can improve as an industry to reduce our impact on the environment. We look at whether glass or plastic is better for housing your cosmetics and as ever when the answers may not be simple we go to what we know best which is the facts. "Pinks Boutique is an award winning, eco luxe skincare line used by professionals. Our mission is to create the world’s very best organic, vegan friendly skincare an...

SKINCARE: YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG

February 27, 2018 21:47 - 7 minutes - 14.2 MB

The general conception of skincare is applying multiple products onto the face. What people seem to forget is that cleansing and making sure that all the dirt is cleared out of the face before applying anything else on it is crucial for a healthy and glowy skin. The skincare industry fail to mention the importance of cleansing because the products are cheaper than moisturizers and serums. In this video you’ll learn what skincare brands don’t tell you and how to take proper care of your skin....

Relaunching the Pinks Boutique Audio Experience - Nothing but the truth

February 27, 2018 20:10 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

  Kirstie and Luke discuss their journey their core belief that 'Nothing but the truth' is the only way forward in business and life. Whether it be never lying to their children or the core ethos of Pinks Boutique's approach to the cosmetic industry this is chance to understand how this idea has developed and what to expect from the Audio Experience from here on out. "Pinks Boutique is an award winning, eco luxe skincare line used by professionals. Our mission is to create the world’s ve...

Episode 20: Behind the inspiration with David and Tim from the School of Calesthenics - Part 2

December 29, 2017 08:00 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MB

In second part of this 2 part episode Luke is joined by by Jules as they hang out and get inspired by the founders of The School of Calesthenics, David Jackson and Tim Stevenson. The Pinks Boutique team find inspiration from all walks of life and in this 2 part interview they discuss what we find inspiring and how important the link between all aspects of health and wellbeing are for our happiness.  Discussions range from the new men's skincare range www.proverbskin.com, books such as 'T...

Episode 19: Behind the inspiration with David and Tim from the School of Calesthenics - Part 1

December 23, 2017 08:30 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MB

In this episode Luke is joined by by Jules as they hang out and get inspired by the founders of The School of Calesthenics, David Jackson and Tim Stevenson. The Pinks Boutique team find inspiration from all walks of life and in this 2 part interview they discuss what we find inspiring and how important the link between all aspects of health and wellbeing are for our happiness.  Discussions range from the new men's skincare range www.proverbskin.com, books such as 'The brain that changes ...

Episode 18: The Launch of Proverb, Skincare for Men - Part 2

December 09, 2017 08:30 - 30 minutes - 47.6 MB Video

In this episode Kirstie and Luke continue to talk about how the decision to get into men's skincare came about and how they hope that Proverb, Lifefuelled Skincare for Men, will help men understand that in all things skin, body and mindset you #getoutwhatyouputin www.proverbskin.com @proverbskin Proverb takes the understanding and efficacy of elite SPORTS NUTRITION and applies it to your skin. We harness CLEAN, ACTIVE, NATURAL and ORGANIC ingredients such as proteins, anti-oxidants and ...

Episode 17: The Launch of Proverb, Skincare for Men - Part 1

November 25, 2017 08:30 - 47 minutes - 72.6 MB Video

In this episode Kirstie and Luke talk about how the decision to get into men's skincare came about and how they hope that Proverb, Lifefuelled Skincare for Men, will help men understand that in all things skin, body and mindset you #getoutwhatyouputin www.proverbskin.com @proverbskin Proverb takes the understanding and efficacy of elite SPORTS NUTRITION and applies it to your skin. We harness CLEAN, ACTIVE, NATURAL and ORGANIC ingredients such as proteins, anti-oxidants and enzymes, fo...

Episode 16: Spa Essentials Decor - The road from Asia....

September 01, 2017 08:00 - 35 minutes - 55.1 MB Video

  To celebrate this launch of this podcast here is....20% OFF Everything in our Spa Decor Range https://pinksboutique.com/collections/spa-decor-accesories until the end of September 2017!! Use code SPASUN17 at checkout. For those of you that are new to Pinks Boutique and our podcast, we thought we would keep it fun and give you a walk through how the spa decor division of our business came about and in many ways how it was the precursor of everything that has come before. The result is...

Episode 15: Spa Education - An interview the Regional Spa Director for Aman Resorts, Rene van Eyssen

August 23, 2017 18:48 - 35 minutes - 55.1 MB Video

A huge part of what we do at Pinks Boutique involves education of therapist, spa managers and helping them develop themselves and their businesses.  In this Episode we interview the person we go to for our education the spa world! Rene van Eyssen was born in South Africa where she fell in love with holistic therapy before traveling the work to spread her unique skills. She was involved in the early days of Cow Shed products where she gave the brand integrity and focus. We have been lucky e...

Episode 14: Spa Insider Interview - with Kate Bender, Studio Zest

July 24, 2017 12:00 - 22 minutes - 40.5 MB

Luke spends a sunny afternoon in idyllic village of Tilbury, Wilshire talking the Kate Bender the Director of Pamper off Piste, Pamper by the Pool and her latest venture Studio Zest bringing you a luxury wellbeing services in the heart of Tisbury. A serial entrepreneur Kate explains her motivations behind the some what crazy life that she has chosen whilst making Luke's day by feeding him lunch! Also check out our FB Live on the day for an sneak peek inside this beauty and creative studio ...

Episode 13: Behind the lens

July 10, 2017 13:09 - 20 minutes - 38.1 MB

Kirstie and Luke are joined by the film crew and cast behind their upcoming online training website due to launch in the second half of 2017. The team include Chris Bartle, Callum Chapman and model Lidia Cough who all help deconstruct the processes and decision that take what is filmed in reality into the finish video or image that the consumer sees and more importantly how far this process goes before the truth of the original image is lost!

Episode 12: Kirstie and Luke Celebrate 10 Years Working Together

June 19, 2017 14:42 - 33 minutes - 60.5 MB

In this episode Kirstie and Luke reminisce about the past 10 years of working together whilst teasing out the good and the bad of spending so much time together. Ultimately the question they try to answer is would they recommend it to anyone else and has it been the right decision for them #workingwithyourhusband #workingwithyourwife #notforeveryone

Episode 11: Soil Association Beauty

May 15, 2017 12:01 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB

Kirstie and Luke are invited to interview Lauren Bartley, Head of Cosmetic Certification, at the Soil Association. Have a listen as they discuss the history of the Soil Association, how they become the global highest standard for organic beauty certification and what they are doing to get their message out there.

Episode 10: Double Cleansing

May 12, 2017 06:30 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MB

Luke interviews Kirstie about why the proper facial cleansing routine is so important and give some vital tips on how to get the best results from your products. 

Episode 9: Pregnancy and Organic Beauty

April 29, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

Kirstie and Luke give their unique organic insight into the beauty industry and its relevancy to pregnancy.

Episode 8: Spa Insider Interview - with Joanna Taplin, Sunshine for Soul

March 31, 2017 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

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Episode 7: Certification

March 24, 2017 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Facebook: fb.com/PinksBoutiqueOrganic Twitter: twitter.com/PinksBoutique Instagram: instagram.com/pinksboutique1 Visit our website: pinksboutique.com

Episode 6: Our John Lewis Journey

March 17, 2017 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Facebook: fb.com/PinksBoutiqueOrganic Twitter: twitter.com/PinksBoutique Instagram: instagram.com/pinksboutique1 Visit our website: pinksboutique.com

Episode 5: Complete. Professional. Organic.

March 10, 2017 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Facebook: fb.com/PinksBoutiqueOrganic Twitter: twitter.com/PinksBoutique Instagram: instagram.com/pinksboutique1 Visit our website: pinksboutique.com

Episode 4: Health & Beauty Trends 2017

January 25, 2017 17:20 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Kirstie and Luke discuss beauty industry trends and make some predictions for 2017. Facebook: fb.com/PinksBoutiqueOrganic Twitter: twitter.com/PinksBoutique Instagram: instagram.com/pinksboutique1 Visit our website: pinksboutique.com

Episode 3: Organic Beauty Queen - Ashleigh Wild

January 08, 2017 18:46 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Meet a teen beauty queen on the start of her organic journey with the Pinks Boutique team. Facebook: fb.com/PinksBoutiqueOrganic Twitter: twitter.com/PinksBoutique Instagram: instagram.com/pinksboutique1 Visit our website: pinksboutique.com

Episode 2: Hopes & Dreams

December 02, 2016 19:32 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this episode we talk how we got to where we are and where we plan to go from here! Facebook: fb.com/PinksBoutiqueOrganic Twitter: twitter.com/PinksBoutique Instagram: instagram.com/pinksboutique1 Visit our website: pinksboutique.com

Episode 1: The Beginning

December 02, 2016 16:28 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Welcome to the first ever Pinks Boutique podcast with Kirstie and Luke Sherriff! Facebook: fb.com/PinksBoutiqueOrganic Twitter: twitter.com/PinksBoutique Instagram: instagram.com/pinksboutique1 Visit our website: pinksboutique.com

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