Bodycare
Reduce fine lines in 4 weeks with Barefoot Botanicals
I’m not one for hyped-up claims when it comes to beauty products. But when a product has been proven by scientists to reduce fine lines in 4 weeks, how can I resist? Especially when that product is by leading natural skincare company Barefoot-botanicals.
Read MoreLots of chocolate, but not for eating
What’s a girl to do when she gets sent a set of chocolatey goodies? Slather her skin in them, that’s what! National Chocolate Week runs from 11th-17th October and here’s a great way to indulge in your favourite treat without putting on an ounce! Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics have come to our rescue again with…
Read MoreAll natural eye cream from Madara
Not so long ago I was raving about organic skincare brand MÁDARA’s deodorant. It’s a great green product that actually works and smells great! They have now added two new products to their skincare range, an Eye Repair Cream and Firming Eye Contour Gel, designed to firm, repair and hydrate the delicate eye area. Now…
Read MoreBath time has never been so much fun!
My home smells like an exotic mix of strawberry icecream and apples, topped with a zingy top note of grapefruit and lemon. No, I’ve not been cooking, I’ve just unpacked a batch of goodies from LUSH – their new bath ballistics to be precise. The original bath ballistic was created over 20 years ago to…
Read More10 ways to use floral waters
Recently I’ve been using the heavenly Lavender Floral Water from Baldwins and co. It smells absolutely gorgeous, and as one of mine and Little Miss Green’s favourite scents, we’ve been experimenting with ways to use it. Floral Waters are made from the steam produced during the creation of essential oils and they have been used…
Read MoreA natural deodorant that works!
I’ve been using ‘natural’ products for many years and I’m pretty happy with the products and brands I have found. However many people who are new to a ‘green’ lifestyle are very unsure when it comes to personal care products. They don’t want to give up their antiperspirant, their brightly coloured shower gels or their…
Read MoreCalendula ointment for the natural medicine kit
Calendula ointment is a number one ‘must have’ for the natural first aid kit. It’s soothing, healing and calming and is gentle enough to use on children. Unfortunately many unscrupulous companies mix calendula with all sorts of chemical nasties and still call their products ‘natural’ or claim they ‘contain natural plant extracts’. Thankfully there are…
Read MoreNational Bug Busting Day – June 15th
Campaigning to tackle the massive problem of head lice, June 15th 2010, is the Department of Health’s National Bug Busting Day. On this day, families everywhere are encouraged to check their hair for traces of head lice and their nits. It was only when Little Miss Green went to school that we had to contend…
Read MoreFaith in Nature natural beauty products
Some companies pride themselves on quick delivery. Other companies are so quick you wonder whether they got in the car and delivered the parcel themselves. One such person is Karl from the Eco Green Store. No sooner had I sent my wishlist than the postman was knocking at the door delivering my goodies in a…
Read MoreHoney as a natural beauty remedy
This week we’re celebrating National Honey week! So far we’ve talked about using honey as a natural remedy for hayfever. and introduced the wonders of manuka honey. Today we’re going to look at how honey can be incorporated into our beauty routine.
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