Face creams handcrafted by Wendy Gardner
What to do with lemongrass Although it smells lemony, lemongrass is not related to lemons or any of the citrius family. Instead it is part of the massive grass family, the same family that Citronella belongs to. . It grows in warmer climates in sandy soils. We Aroma therapists love lemongrass essential oils for it’s … Read more
Acne and pimples suck. I thought my teenage years of misery with spots were a thing of the past, but then the pandemic happened. I got a nasty red spot on my chin the day after my post-lockdown haircut. Horrible! (the spot, not the haircut) Then I scratched away at it, leaving an uglier patch … Read more
Sunbathing has many health benefits. So what does sunlight do for the body?’ Sunlight is essential for Vitamin D production (hello strong bones and teeth), sun baths also boost immunity, brain and heart function, mood and eyesight. After a long, wet and grey winter… there’s nothing like sunbathing to feel perky and energetic. Libido gets … Read more
It’s not surprising that yoga has many trendy hybrids, be it yoga with dogs, goats, lemurs or on horseback. There’s yoga in water, with trampolining, with weights, Rolfing, snowshoeing, Pilates, mindfulness, rafting, Capoeira, crossfit, Hip-Hop, boxing, acrobatics and using a silk hammock (aerial yoga). Geeta Iyengar offered yoga for women and now you can take … Read more
What is sea fennel extract? Sea fennel or rock samphire or samphire is an edible plant part of the carrot family. It’s called Crithmum Maritimum in Latin It’s a hardy plant that grows on rocky beaches and windswept cliffs of south western England, Ireland, Europe and around the Meditteranean . It has fleshy green leaves … Read more
What is Cacay Oil? Cacay oil is a new natural anti-ageing oil that stimulates cellular turnover and slows collagen breakdown. It has 50% more vitamin E and double the amount of Linoleic Acid than Argan Oil. Wow. It also has 3 times more natural Retinol than Rose Hip Oil. Where does Cacay Oil come … Read more
Argan Oil vs Jojoba Oil Both jojoba oil and argan oil can be used for face, body, hair, nail, wrinkles. Here’s my take on how they’re different and similiar so that you can choose what works best for YOUR skin. Enjoy. Similarities between argan and Jojoba oil Both are ‘dry oils’ – they don’t … Read more
Now that Autumn is nipping at our heels, it’s time to dig out the essential oil inhalers, vaporiser and and get them ready to purify the air. What do you mean, Wendy? Essential oils have many properties – they act on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. This means that they can be antibacterial … Read more
Rosacea is one of the painful inflammatory skin conditions that affects many Celtic, Scandinavian, Scottish, Welsh and Eastern European skin types. Over 415 million people may suffer from it, especially adults over 30. What is rosacea? It’s considered an indicator of a systemic low-grade inflammation, according to a Finnish study. It usually affects the cheeks, … Read more