You need very little kitchen equipment to make your own skincare. Most people have a whisk (or can improvise with a fork) and a spatula (which can be substituted by a spoon) but the ‘double-boiler’ can stop you in your tracks. Just what is it?
Author: Laura Pardoe
Having a Bad Hair Day? – time for change
The shampoo market is declining as consumers seek more natural options, here’s our thoughts on ‘No Poo’
15 natural ways to shiny, gorgeous hair – that work with all hair products
Whatever product you’re using, there are some ways in which you can increase its effectiveness and reduce any negative impact. 1. Soft water – if you’re lucky enough to live in a soft water area, enjoy it. Those with harder water coming out of their taps and shower heads do have some options: a. Install…
We Won!! – ‘Best Facial Moisturiser’ in the Janey Loves Platinum Awards
So happy to announce that Field Fresh Skincare’s ‘Marshmallow Dream Cream’ won Best Facial Moisturiser in the Janey Loves Platinum Awards 2017.
July Newsletter
It’s ‘peak foraging’ time for skincare ingredients. Our hedgerows are offering up new gifts every day. Here’s my top ten list of things to look out for right now in our fields and hedgerows. And, if you have garden, perhaps you have some of my top ten garden herbs to gather in July. Marshmallow This is the cheering marshmallow…
Ten skincare herbs to gather from gardens in July
Feverfew – nourishes dry skin and treats pimples and blemishes Nasturtium – helps strengthen hair or provide a restorative bath Calendula – for sunburn and sensitive skin Lemon Balm – a soothing and astringent cleanser Jasmine – for sunstroke and headaches, as well as being an aphrodisiac Rosemary – circulatory stimulant that improves scalp and…
Ten skincare herbs to gather from hedgerows in July
Honeysuckle – helps treat rashes and sores Blackberry leaves – full of vitality to brighten skin Marshmallow – soothes and softens skin Valerian – a relief for nervous exhaustion, grown in monasteries as a spice and perfume Comfrey – tones and cleanses problematic skin Limeflowers – soothes skin and smoothes wrinkles Red clover – calms…
Midsummer thank you to the hedgerows
This is the ritual I perform each midsummer, going to the hedgerows to say thank you for all they give us.
June Newsletter
June is the month for roses … … wonderful in gardens, in vases and in skincare. Here are a few things you should know about why we love roses in skincare … Did you know that 96% of women’s perfumes and 42% of men’s fragrances contain rose oil? Also, the first cold cream was actually…
Rose Milk Cleanser
Place your handful of rose petals in a small saucepan and cover them with a cup of milk. Heat to just below boiling then remove from the heat and leave to infuse for an hour Apply this using oats in one of two ways: Either, put two tablespoons of flaky oats into a bowl and…