The relentless pace of an always-on, always-connected world can leave us actually feeling rather disconnected. Disconnected from others, and from nature, from our own core being. One way to ground ourselves, bring back some natural balance and establish nature as a regular part of our daily lives is to use the natural ingredients that grow…
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5 traditional stocking fillers that are great for your skin
This time of year is full of traditions, whether universally adopted or ones special to just you and your family, we pack the season with memories and expectations. The Christmas stocking is one of these practices, steeped in ritual from the ceremonious hanging alongside a hopeful sherry and mince pie to the curious squeezing and…
Scentsational news
Scent is incredibly evocative. Unseen, untouchable and yet utterly pervasive: scent instantly assails us, lingers round us and etches itself into our memories. The fragrance surrounding us can bring calm and joy; or it can bring danger …. Heaven scent: the calming effect of scent Fragrance molecules send signals through the olfactory nerves in the…
Why getting a lump of coal in your stocking can be a great thing for your skin
Ok, so the activated charcoal that’s becoming mega popular in skincare may be a bit different to the lump of coal naughty children find in their Christmas stocking, but it’s worth knowing why it’s considered such a great ingredient for blend-it-yourself skincare. What is charcoal? Different to the lumps of coal that come from the…
The Holly and the Ivy
The Holly and the Ivy – when they are both full Known … HOLLY at Christmas Prickly Christmas Trees We’re familiar now with the idea that our Nordic Christmas trees were introduced in Victorian times, before then, reference a ‘Christmas tree’ and you’d be talking about the Holly tree. Some homes will still prefer a…
Confident skincare for your outer edge
TEMPERATE SKINCARE: Do your values show in your selfies? Permaculture teaches us to think in systems: to observe the natural flows that occur and to ensure any interventions we make enhance the symbiosis. Recognising the constant regeneration and renewal of our own skin as an intricate, well-functioning natural system offers us a good perspective on…
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…