Facebook X Pinterest51 Save When it comes to parsley, its exceptionally high vitamin K content takes centre stage. Just 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley provides over 70% of your daily vitamin K needs—a nutrient crucial for bone health and blood clotting. This makes parsley more than just a garnish—it’s a tiny leaf with big benefits…
Facebook X Pinterest493 Save The Beauty & Wellness Secrets of Flowers I’ve always been fascinated by the power of plants, and as a certified organic skincare formulator and health coach, I know just how incredible flowers can be for both beauty and well-being. Their delicate petals may seem fragile, but they hold potent compounds that…
Facebook X Pinterest7 Save I hope you’ve been having a peaceful week and have had time to look after yourself and your loved ones. I’ve been thinking a lot about January this week. Yes, it’s just around the corner…. You know that feeling when the new year rolls around and suddenly everyone’s running at full…
Facebook X Pinterest1 Save I hope you’ve been having a good week and finding little moments to look after yourself. Very important! I wanted to share something with you today that I’ve been working on, my favourite essential oil recipes for supporting ageing skin. These are blends that area easy to make and use, A…
Facebook X Pinterest2 Save I’m always searching for natural ways to boost my wellbeing. I’m excited to share the benefits of sage tea. This herbal tea has been used for centuries to improve health and wellness. It’s a natural remedy that can enhance cognitive function and support digestion. Sage tea is a great choice for…
Facebook X Pinterest165 Save There’s something about winter scents that just hits differently, isn’t there? That first whiff of cinnamon and orange. The woody warmth of a crackling fire. Pine needles. Vanilla. Clove-studded oranges hanging in the kitchen. Aaahhh… Nice!! And, yes, you can bottle that magic. Properly bottle it. In beautiful little roll-ons or…
Facebook X Pinterest2 Save Have you ever used a product with arrowroot powder in it and not even realised? I didn’t think much of it either—until I started paying closer attention to what was actually working in my DIY skincare recipes. The arrowroot I keep at home is from Waitrose. Arrowroot powder does quite a…
Facebook X Pinterest10 Save You know what happens every January, right? The calendar flips over and suddenly everyone’s shouting about transformation, discipline, crushing goals. Meanwhile, you’re probably just trying to recover from December whilst your body’s practically begging you to slow down. Here’s what I suspect nobody tells you: your nervous system doesn’t do well…
Facebook X Pinterest29 Save I’ll be honest: when I first heard people raving about castor oil for anti-ageing, I was sceptical. It’s thick, sticky, and not exactly the most glamorous ingredient in my formulation toolkit. But I’ve now used it for many of my formulations. It is wonderful as an ingredient for lip balm, lip…
Facebook X Pinterest9 Save Arrowroot powder is one of those ingredients I keep returning to: quietly brilliant, endlessly versatile, and always gentle on the skin. Over the years, I’ve come to love it not just as a formulator but as someone who deeply values practical, uncomplicated beauty and skincare. It’s soft, it’s breathable, and it…