Here is a selection of extracts from television, national papers, magazines and television relating to PawpawShop and its products.
ITV Lorraine Kelly 13 July 2011
Mark Heyes holiday fashion ideas.
Eilidh MacAskell (editor InStyle) relates her conversation with actress Eva Mendes - "Eva has told us that she always packs a tube of Lucas papaw, its Australian, its incredibly cheap and it is a one hit wonder. You can put it on your lips, your elbows and even your eyebrows and hair." The clip can be seen on the ITV.com site, the Lucas product is featured at the 4 min 20 second point - ITV Lorraine Lucas clip
You Magazine with Mail on Sunday 26 June 2011
Jemma Kidd Master Class
Jemma Kidd lists her 10 summer festival beauty essentials - "Lucas Papaw Ointment (pawpawshopco.uk) is the perfect multi tasker - you can use it as a lip balm, to soothe sunburn and insect bites, or to slick eyebrows into place."
HairFlair and Beauty June/July 2011
100 ways to get summer-ready....
"Paws for effect! Dry lips, rough elbows, cracked heals, unruly eyebrows....? One product can relieve them all; Lucas Papaw Ointment. Slip it into your hand-, beach- or picnic bag and never again suffer a dry moment.
ES Magazine, London 24 April 2011
I couldn't live without....
Celeb Petra Ecclestone (daughter of F1 supremo Bernie) lists Lucas as her must have. I really love Lucas papaw Ointment (pawpawshop.co.uk). It's great for treating dry skin and lips. My mother brought it back from Australia a few years ago and ever since then I have never been without it.
Stella Magazine, Sunday Telegraph 7 November 2010
Alexa Chung - What's in my make-up bag.
TV Presenter Alexa Chung details 5 items in her make-up bag. Lucas' Papaw Ointment from pawpawshop.co.uk, "My lips are constantly dry, so I never go anywhere without a good balm. This is by far the best - believe me, I've tried them all".
Celebs Magazine, Sunday Mirror 29 August 2010
Sadie Frost - My 5 Star Buys in the Beauty News Page.
Actress and Designer Sadie Frost details her 5 star buy. Number 1 "I've tried every balm there is and Lucas' Papaw Ointment, £3.65, is the best. You can use it anywhere - on your brows, your lips, even on burns. Its better than 8 hour cream, which I think smells horrible." "Supplier www.pawpawshop.co.uk".
Reveal Magazine 7 August 2010
Martine McCutcheon "The Secret's Out" page.
Top celebrity make-up artist Michael Ashton talks about the model's backstage beauty must - Lucas Papaw Ointment £3.65 www.pawpawshop.co.uk "I first tried this backstage at the New York catwalk shows. It's a make-up must for all the models and artists and I love how versatile it is. Not only is it a lovely lip balm, but it's brilliant slicked over the lids for a sexy sheen or over cheekbones to give a youthful glow."
Now Magazine 17 May 2010
The Big Now interview with fashion guru Gok Wan.
In an exclusive talk with Now Magazine Gok Wan divulges the contents of his Man Bag "..car keys, house keys and my papaw cream lip balm from Australia, which I can't live without.
That's my big addiction - and the best in the business".
New! Magazine 17 May 2010
What's in my make-up bag - Make-up artist Jemma Kidd on what gets her gorgeous.
Jemma Kidd - "I discovered this natural soothing balm in Australia. It can be used on any dry areas of the body".
Stockist: www.pawpawshop.co.uk.
More! Magazine 1 March 2010
"The best ever beauty products":
22 beauty experts tell us what products changed their lives. Bethany Rich, More! Make-up Artist "I love Lucas Papaw Ointment - its like a cheaper version of Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream. I use it as a lip balm, spot zapper and as an intensive moisturiser".
GMTV Lorraine Kelly 24 February 2010
Products that UK Beauty Editors just can't live without.
Annabel Jones, Beauty Editor of Grazia: "I couldn't live without this product. Its the best multi purpose product in my make up bag. A great lip balm, its good for everything from dry skin, chapped lips and even nappy rash". If you want to see the video go to the following link on the GMTV website - the Lucas product is featured at the 28 second point, after a short advert - GMTV Lucas clip
Sunday Mirror 7 February 2010
Beauty : Tricks for a perfect, younger-looking pout.
Make-up artist to the stars, Cassie Lomas, has a beauty section lips, under the Good Foundations section: No amount of make-up trickery is going to lick your lips into shape if they're chapped and lined, so start with a good lip balm. Cassie says "The Industry Secret is Lucas' Papaw Ointment, £3.65, it's a brilliant everything tonic - I use it on coldsore tingles and spots as well as chapped lips. You don't get any of the dryness afterwards that some lip balms leave". Where to buy - www.pawpawshop.co.uk, 07989 576070.
Times OnLine 6 January 2010
Beauty : How to Glow in the Snow.
Amongst a number of beauty tips for the winter the Times states "For your overall wellbeing, a more helpful use of this space might have been several hundred words on how to calm chafed skin (my tip: a liberal application of Papaw Ointment produced by Lucas Remedies of Queensland, £3.65; pawpawshop.co.uk)."
Heat Magazine 24 October 2009
Whitney Port (The Hill) submits her entry for Heat's winter beauty essentials.
"Lucas Papaw Ointment - Whitney is never without a tube of this winter must-have. You can use this wonder product for just about everything - its great for daily use as a lip balm, as an occasional treat for your whole face, as a moisturiser for your hands, feet and elbows, or for anywhere in need of TLC."
InStyle Magazine October 2009
Emma Hill (Creative Director, Mulberry) spills her travel secrets.
"A tube of Lucas Papaw Ointment (£3.65; pawpawshop.co.uk) is essential for skin rehydration on long-haul flights."
Heat Magazine 15 August 2009
Cate Blanchett reveals her 8 make up bag secrets.
"Lucas Papaw Ointment - The enzymes in it have a lot of healing properties, and one tube seems to last forever, see it at www.pawpawshop.co.uk"
Cycling Weekly 16 July 2009
World record breaking round the world cyclist Mark Beaumont finds a cure for saddle soreness.
"I have a very special saddle for the round the world trip but I still got saddle sores. Nothing got rid of them until I got to Australia and was advised to try pawpaw ointment. They cleared up immdiately which was amazing."
PawpawShop also provided the Lucas product for Rebecca Romero and James Cracknell on their Land's End to John O'Groats charity tandem ride in August.
Times Magazine 27 June 2009
Beauty Editor Sarah Vine picks her Traveller's trove.
"Lucas papaw Ointment - suitable for a variety of holiday ailments including sunburn, cuts and bites. Its an excellant all-round balm to have in your bag and you can now buy it from www.pawpawshop.co.uk"
Glamour Magazine March 2009
Skin Guru Sarah Chapman helps Naomi Watts and Jemma Kidd keep their complexion close up ready by mixing Lucas Papaw Ointment with Ultra A Night Cream and applying as a 10 minute mask
Harper's Bazaar February 2009
Part of the Escape section of the Magazine detailing stylish buys for your suitcase to help you stay looking fabulous on holiday.
"Lucas Papaw Ointment available at PawpawShop is an 80-plus-year-old ointment that's a serious treat-all, fixing everything from bruises and bites to sunburn."
Daily Telegraph Magazine 24 November 2008
An article by Mary Portas in which she selects her ideal Christmas presents for women.
"Lucas Papaw Ointment - PawpawShop. I discovered this completely amazing all purpose balm in Melbourne and approached the manufacturer with an offer to import it to the UK. He thought I was mad. Ten years it's still relatively unknown and I still have to ask mates to send supplies between my trips down under."
Something that Mary, of course, no longer has to do as pawpawshop.co.uk is here!
Heat Magazine 8 - 14 November 2008
A spread entitled "Celebrity Winter Beauty Buzz" in which celebs share their essential beauty tips for beating the big freeze.
Actress Naomi Watts selects Lucas Papaw Ointment @ pawpawshop.co.uk - "Cold weather really dehydrates my skin, so I use Lucas' Papaw Ointment on my lips and any dry patches to combat it."
London Metro Paper 6 November 2008
A team of experts for Metro selects a number of beauty products which are designed to beat the credit crunch by delivering results with low outlay.
Top facialist Sarah Chapman says of Lucas Papaw Ointment - "A more natural version of Eight Hour Cream, this was originally designed to work on nappy rash but works on boils, burns, chafing, cuts, cracked skin, splinters, open wounds, insect bites and dry lips."
You Magazine with the Mail on Sunday 13 January 2008.
In a Make-up Masterclass Jemma Kidd explains how to banish winter-worn, chapped lips. "Moisturise - Lips don't have oil glands, so they dry out more easily than the rest of your face. Keep them well moisturised with a good balm - see my pick".
The article goes on to list 5 balms and describes Lucas Papaw Ointment at pawpawshop.co.uk as "this one is great for chapped lips, minor cuts, cracked skin, mild burns - a great all-rounder".