You are what you eat

The concept of feeding one’s skin isn’t a new one – and we all know that our skin absorbs a lot from its environment.

So the idea that skincare could and should be made from products we would otherwise be eating is logical. Cork Institute of Technology graduate Tracey Ryan has put it into practice with the launch of Bia Beauty, a range of natural skincare products made from food ingredients with proven skin benefits. The range is available from selected pharmacies and online at biabeauty.com. Chai Latte lip balm, at €4.95, contains honey, vanilla and essential oils, and the prices go up to €69.99 for a Feed Your Skin gift set, containing the whole Bia Beauty skincare range. The Mellow Mandarin moisturiser, pictured, is €16.95 for 60ml and suitable for all skin types, and contains mandarin oil, calendula water and sweet almond oil. See biabeauty.com.