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A bit like the British weather which seems to have a complete imbalance when it comes to sticking to one season, hormones are very alike! But why can neither quite get it right – it’s either HOT or cold with no in-between!

Written by Mala Ungelson, Founder of Very Make Up Mad. 

I’m Mala (founder of  Very Makeup Mad) and I like to think of myself as the beauty Fairy Godmother -  here to assist, support, suggest and help women get to the best in beauty that much quicker.

Written by Jenny O’Connell, Co-Founder of SISTERLY.

I was a barrister for 20 years and took on a major career pivot as a result of feeling sick of being sick! I’d had a busy but stressful career, an obsession with endurance sports and a love of margaritas (I never know when to go to bed) but modern life takes its toll. I got sick a lot - chest infections, strep throats and constant bugs - and I managed my health with antibiotics and steroids.

As skin navigates its hormonal journey, it’s often screaming out for a streamlined routine. By focusing on MORE key actives for specific hormonal skin concerns, we salute our small but mighty collection of innovative ingredient-led multi-tasking heroes.

When Jackie set out on her mission to understand what was happening to her skin, she soon realised she wanted and needed to make it a mission for all women who were and are having the same questions.

Written by Dr Dhesi, Clinical Lead for Made of More.

Navigating your skin through this transformative phase:
During the summer months I find that patients I see in clinic often neglect applying moisturiser after cleansing and before SPF for fear of clogging the skin and encouraging breakouts.

Written by Anna Ellis, Head of Brand & Nicola Geismar from The Free Your Spine Method

I met Nicola at a wonderful event full of amazing women back in May and was immediately taken by her beautiful vintage shirt that she was wearing. Like with any first meet, you grab on to a hook to start the conversation, and yes, the shirt was our cue but we quickly moved on when I asked Nicola about her work and learning of her expertise but also experience of intense spinal problems.

For Jackie, and a lot of women, changes in her hormones resulted in more than just angry skin flare-ups; it was impacting her life which in turn was having an effect on those closest to her.

You may have heard our Founder Jackie talking about the benefits of Hemp Seed Oil found in Made Of More’s innovative HC+ Complex thanks to its incredible skincare benefits, but here Mike Lamyman, Farmer and husband to Jackie gave us the lowdown on why Hemp is such an important crop.