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…
You want to kit yourself out to make your own skincare, but buying everything the recipe asks for can quickly get quite costly, it’s a familiar story … The six item list I recently gave a friend’s son an aloe vera plant and shared some guidance and recipes for managing teenage skin. Keen to get…
Natural plant butters come from a very different origin to the dairy-based butter we spread on bread. They share the same name, ‘butter’, because they share the same creaminess, smoothness and lubricating properties. That’s where the similarity ends … Where do plant butters come from? A natural plant butter, also known as a ‘beauty butter’…
Top Tips for making lip balm Say goodbye to chapped and sore lips when you start making your own natural lip balms. And it so Easy to do, with really simple ingredients. All it takes is five minutes. Use completely natural ingredients and your lips will be soft, supple and kissable in no time. I’ve…
Cleanliness is your Number One priority One of the golden rules in making skincare is to work as cleanly as possible. Be meticulous about hygiene and sterile equipment. No one wants germs or dirt in their skincare, and contamination can massively shorten its lifespan, so do take care. Top ten tips for cleanliness Here are…
