The Green Parent

By The Green Parent

29th September 2020

Lucia Mencarelli is the founder and director of Casa Mencarelli. Born in Italy, she now lives in Glasgow.

The Green Parent

By The Green Parent

29th September 2020

The Green Parent

By The Green Parent

29th September 2020

After a few years working in multinational companies, and several years suffering from allergies to synthetic chemicals, I decided to retrain as a nutritional advisor and then as an Organic Skincare Formulator. I could no longer use high street skincare, so I started formulating my own products to heal my skin and to reduce the symptoms of my allergies.

Then family and friends started asking me to try the products and then friends of friends asked to buy the products, that’s when I decided to start a business - Casa Mencarelli (casamencarelli.co.uk) was born.

SELF-CARE SECRETS

Choose organic certified, it is better for your skin, for your health and for the environment in general.

Love your skin, choose a selfcare routine that’s nourishing for the skin, efficient, environmentally friendly and not aggressive.

Our Skin needs:

1. a weekly detox with a Clay Mask (better in powder so there are no preservatives and you can personalise the liquid depending on your skin type),

2. a gentle exfoliation for example with an organic cotton face cloth,

3. a gentle toner,

4. hydration and nourishment with oil serum and a balm,

5. regular face massage (5 minutes daily self massage Is good!), to help products and active ingredients to penetrate the skin and to relax tension on facial muscles,

6. oil cleansing for the evening.

7. Better to avoid fragrance and essential oils because they can irritate the skin.

BUSINESS PLANS

People always ask me about my hair, I am already making my own shampoos and conditioners, so next launches will be organic certified hair care!

Then a capsule range for the body, to complete the well-being range.

THREE WAYS TO BE MORE SUSTAINABLE

•The future is Green, more environmentally friendly, and we can make the difference choosing brands who care about the planet and your health.

•Read the labels, check brands before making up your mind, be informed and look at sustainable alternatives, from food to skincare, from furniture to holidays.

•Think about the planet you are leaving to your children, teach them to love nature and organic farming, for a better collective lifestyle.

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