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…
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…
Ten love potions for your skin from a handful of rose petals
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…
Field Fresh Skincare May Newsletter
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…
What you should know before you shop for homemade skincare ingredients
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…
