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…
So happy to announce that Field Fresh Skincare’s ‘Marshmallow Dream Cream’ won Best Facial Moisturiser in the Janey Loves Platinum Awards 2017.
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…
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…
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…
This is the ritual I perform each midsummer, going to the hedgerows to say thank you for all they give us.
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…
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…
Roses are the classic flower of midsummer and our most adored scent. Gentle, romantic and heavenly. As well as an enchanting fragrance, roses are great for hydrating and nourishing our skin and are particularly helpful for mature or dry skin. Make the most of the abundance of beautiful roses at this time of the year…
Summer awaits …. With May arriving and the days noticeably longer, we can justifiably look forward to summer and put some extra effort into prepping our skin. Here are tips for your feet, your skin and for making the most of this month’s hedgerow offerings … Whether you’re a fan of Birkenstocks, Havaianas or simple…
