Yesterday I visited the Natural products Show in Olympia London and while walking across the Italian pavillion I came across a small crowd around a little stand. I had a sneak view and saw on a plate the object of desire: bruschettas with fresh crushed bright red tomatoes. I did try to squeeze in, but in the end I had to go back a few hours later when it was quieter, getting clear access to the plate to grab a lovely bruchetta. It was really tasty and fresh with the typical flavour of a tomato that has ripened in the... Continue reading

With all the cold, snowy weather we have had of late, last Sunday I just felt I needed to spend the morning up to my neck in warm water - so a trip to the spa in Bath seemed a perfect outing. Hot water has this incredible power to relax, soothe and heal. So we set off nice and early to the Thermae Spa in Bath, which has become one of the nicest features of contemporary Bath. I particularly like the roof pool, where one can splash about in the hot water, and yet look out over the panorama of... Continue reading

I have just got back from Italy where, in addition to seeing my family, I visited several manufacturers to explore packaging for new Forest Secrets products. I was so impressed with what I saw, a number of small traditional craft manufacturers that worked together to form a larger cooperative. This gave them the collective size to make an impact on the market, but also meant that they, being small and labour intensive, could give the fine attention to detail and care in their manufacturing that a quality and luxury product like mine needs. Italy has been the source of the... Continue reading

My interview at Kew Gardens about Challenges and tips in Natural and Organic Cosmetics, would love to hear your views on this hot topic Continue reading

My interview on challenges for Natural and Organic Cosmetics with tips, would be nice to hear your views on the topic Continue reading

Two reviews in a day! Michelle at Daisy Green Magazine reviewed Forest Secrets and found it made a nice difference to her skin making it refreshed and calmer. To read the full review visit the Daisy Green Magazine where you can find a lot of green tips for a healthy living! Thank you Michelle. Continue reading

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It is is beautiful day, the sun is shining and iRejuvenate Plus Serum has won the Ecologist Award as best serum in the Eco Beauty Heros awards. "Dr Barbara Olioso, the brains behind Forest Secrets, isn’t just passionate about beauty; she cares about the environment too. The result is Forest Secrets: a brand that prioritises the planet but really, really works. Initially sceptical, I got a range of different people to see what they thought of it and their reactions largely mirrored my own. ‘It worked’ cropped up most frequently, along with ‘my skin looks brighter’ and ‘I love it’.... Continue reading

"I have been using the I-rejuvenate for several months now and am close to finishing my first bottles – I have to say that the product is amazing and I look forward to trying the new version. I only recently bought the I-bright serum from you which having tried it yesterday for the first time looks set to be another firm favourite." Great testimonial by Georgi from North Yorkshire, thank you Georgi Continue reading

Liz Bonney at Yoga Spa Health has just reviewed Forest Secrets. "Since I have incorporated this newly discovered gem into my daily routine, my skin feels luxuriously soft and nurtured, while I feel protected and calm. Forest Secrets has now been added to my list of favourite organic products." Liz practices yoga and meditation as tools for inner calm and peace, so her review is really special because it bridges sacred and profane, bliss and pleasure. Our skin is not simply a superficial layer on our body. It is strictly linked to the way we feel and can make us... Continue reading

Just opened my emails where a found a great testimonial: Dear Forest Secrets Skin Care Team, A big thank you for such a fantastic skin care product, iRejuvenate! I feel confident in my skin, its like I've been given a second chance of youthful looking skin. It's my guilty pleasure! Thank you Dr Barbara Olioso! Jackie Thank you Jackie, I love starting the day with your testimonial, glad you have a guilty pleasure, however it is harmless and guilt free..... Continue reading

I am a chemist by training. I came to develop my own skin care range, Forest Secrets, as a result of years of working in the industry and being unhappy at the quality of beauty products that were marketed as organic and natural but were not capable of delivering truly antiaging effects. I wanted to create a range of products that were totally natural, as near 100% organic as I could get, and that were above all effective. I believe I have achieved this, but at a cost! By cost, I mean, the cost of the beauty product! Put simply,... Continue reading

Jayne loves being outdoor and being a beauty addict she is always on the look for products that can take care of her skin exposed to the elements. She has recently tried and tested iRejuvenate beauty Serum and got great results: "I have been using both at once which is recommended by Forest Secrets. I have dry skin so have been using 3 drops of step 1 with 1 drop of step 2, every morning and every night after cleansing and haven’t needed to use a seperate moisturiser because the two steps combined have left my skin looking dewy, bright... Continue reading

Who wants rabbits, guiney pigs, monkeys killed for safety testing of cosmetic ingredients? Yet we are in 2011 and the industry is still trying to postpone the proposed March 2013 ban date. The aim of this date was to give time to to industry to develop alternatives to safety evaluation tests based on animals. Scientifically I am aware it is a big challenge, however they had several years to work on this and BUAV thinks that it takes far too long to approve new methods. There are new methods available, but it takes 2-3 years to approve them, why? the... Continue reading

I recently had the pleasure to talk to Abigail James after she tried Forest Secrets Skincare beauty serum Abigail was really impressed with the results and she kindly sent me her feedback: "I regularly get sent samples of new organic and natural products and I’m always on the lookout for something great to use on my clients, some just stand out from the crowd, the Irejuvenate serums and oils definitely do that, I expect a product to perform as do my clients, the textures, scent, how they absorb and feel on the skin is fantastic. They absorb quickly and my... Continue reading

Just read about a new way to compensate free radicals generation in nano Titanium dioxide. A team of Italian chemists have found that coating the Titanium nano particles with Carbon decrease the amount of free radicals produced when it is... Continue reading

Just witnessed a very sweet moment on the train: A short woman could not reach the top rail to leave her bag. No strong man around, but a very kind old man offered to help. Unfortunately the bag was too... Continue reading

Professional facialist Nuz Shugaa kindly sent me the following testimonial: “The new iBright is a remarkable product. I use the natural lightening serum in my treatments, and it helps me deliver great results and gives all my clients, from actors to artists, confidence that they can overcome any skin pigmentation and scarring issues. Dr Barbara Olioso is transforming many of my clients lives. Use of iBright results in a clear, flawless skin without the use of chemicals. It is wonderful to have an effective product that only uses natural ingredients. In my experience, iBright works as soon as you apply... Continue reading

My dear freind Meher has just sent me a petition to sign to stop a new European Directive that would compromise our right ot use herbal remedies and alternative remedies to take care of our health. I have just signed and I invite you strongly to do the same, let's be united on this because together we can make a difference. See the details of the Joining hands in Health campaign and sign "Did you know... new EU Laws secretly approved behind closed doors, threatens to destroy your health, rights & freedom of choice? Therefore, you will no longer have... Continue reading

Beauty Belle is the beauty products reviewer at Supermodels.nl. The final verdict by Beauty Belle is "The price is a tad steep for any model cutting back financially but then a fab complexion is more than worth investing in Beauty Belle says!" We believe our products are great value for money especially because they work and they last a long time. We are glad to see that a super model agrees on the value of investing on a fab complexion, do you agree with that? Continue reading

Priya at Beautywowza, is a fashion photographer and has a passion for beauty. After a few weeks of using iRejuvenate Priya says: "I have been using this system for a few weeks now, It’s a little daunting at first but the great thing is if you get it wrong it’s not going to harm your skin as the ingredients are organic. The gels are brilliant, non greasy and very cooling on the face. I have played around with a few different systems of using step 1 and step 2. As the Winter months have quickly arrived I have noticed a... Continue reading

I was in Liverpool last week to promote Forest Secrets and to pre-launch our new producs iBright and iBright plus, 2 products to even skin pigmentation. This year I was able to enjoy the event much more as my friend Sacha was there to support me and so I could tune in with what the Mobo is all about: great opportunities for young talents (great dancers and singers) community celebrating life through black music I met several dancers that looked really sweet face to face and then transformed themselves into a passionate being transporting the audience onto a state of... Continue reading

Today we were thrilled to find out about the lovely reviews by Tracey at One Kind, she says: "It has really helped me around my eyes. It has a beautiful scent of Jasmine and Rose, making you feel like you’re in the summer season all year long. I buy online, not sure where they are sold offline. It lasts absolutely ages too, meaning I save a bit of money, instead of replacing low quality products every few weeks." One Kind is an animal protecting charity aimed at reconnecting people and animals to create a better world for all. At Forest... Continue reading

Sarah from iHeart Cosmetics has just written a post on how to cope with the drying effects of central heating.. Sarah suffers from eczema and she has tested a few products to help her cope with the winter ahead. iRejuvenate is on her list and she says: "I feel that these products are increasing my skin's radiance, making my skin appear more plump and improving the texture. The serum is my favourite out of all the ones I have ever tried and I really do feel that it does as it claims." You can redd the full review on Sarah's... Continue reading

"Our tester loved this product and was quite sceptical from the onset as she has always been a big heavy moisturizer user but after following the two step regime for a week noticed a huge difference and so did her partner. She felt her skin was left silky and she noticed that the fine lines around her eyes and chin has diminished and her neck and décolletage visibly improved." To read the full review, visit the Fashionable Maven website We would like to clarify that all our bloggers reviews are genuine and that we do not pay them..... Continue reading