A Soothing Essential oil Blend and Balm recipe for dry itchy skin
Most people associate dry, itchy skin, eczema or dermatitis with winter, but now the spring is here and the weather is getting warmer there are many other things that can trigger skin conditions. Pollen, swimming, air conditioning and sitting on … Read More
The knowledge of thieves
Here’s a fun historical fact for you. This scary looking figure isn’t a reminder that Halloween is next month, it’s actually what doctors wore in the middle ages during the time of the Black Death or Bubonic Plague. The creepy … Read More
What is Sodium Lactate?
Sodium Lactate is a liquid salt naturally derived from the fermentation of sugar. A useful addition to any soap maker’s cupboard! It is used in cold processed soap making to create a harder, longer lasting bar, especially useful with palm-free … Read More
Springtime Anti-ticks
A Blend for September: The first signs of Spring are here! The gum trees are flowering, the scent of native blooms fill the air, and with the arrival of warmer days plenty of us are looking forward to hitting those … Read More
A winter blend for little noses
A blend for August: When it comes to little ones with bunged up noses, a good night’s sleep can be hard to come by. So here is a blend to put in the diffuser to help the night go a … Read More
Linoleic Love
Linoleic acid is essential for healthy skin. It plays an extremely important role in building the protective layer that locks in and maintains moisture, while strengthening the barrier that keeps out irritants. Helping to protect the skin against chaps and … Read More
Essential help for Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are caused by faulty valves, or structural abnormalities of the blood vessels failing to effectively circulate blood from the legs to the heart. According to the Australian Vein Institute, there are various essentials oils that can be useful … Read More
Handy Tip to make your Kettle sparkle inside
Here’s a handy household tip… Get rid of unwanted build-up inside your kettle and have it sparkling and clean again in minutes by simply putting in a teaspoon of citric acid, filling it up with water and boiling it. Then … Read More
Castile Soap
Our Castile Soap is a light, natural liquid soap base that can be used for hair, body or even as a laundry detergent. It is kind to the environment and gentle on the skin for babies, eczema sufferers, the elderly and … Read More