In a ‘keep it simple’ approach to skincare, oil cleansing can be one of the easiest approaches, especially if you want to make your own products. As this is now a ‘trend’ in skincare, a plethora of advice and techniques for it can be found online, but really it can be very straight-forward. Breakouts are…
An article published in Permaculture Magazine, Autumn 2017 in which Laura Pardoe, Founder of Field Fresh Skincare, explains how we can benefit from a permaculture approach to skincare. Included in the article are recipes for handmade skincare. Skin is our edge, and edge is where the action is, when thinking permaculturally. Our skin is how…
A herbal way to satisfy our modern desire for hand sanitising sprays, great to keep in the kit bag when out-and-about. Blitz your houseleek leaves and sieve to extract the juice. Put this in a small pan and slowly add 10ml herbal infused oil, whisking thoroughly together. As it cools, add 5ml thyme tincture and…
Houseleeks: our temperate alternative to aloe vera in skincare A perennial feature of the garden I grew up in was the spiky little plants that ran in shallow beds along the edge of the terrace. While I’d happily pluck flowerheads from elsewhere and shred petals into jam jars to make perfumes and potions, the sharp…
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…
Whatever product you’re using, there are some ways in which you can increase its effectiveness and reduce any negative impact. 1. Soft water – if you’re lucky enough to live in a soft water area, enjoy it. Those with harder water coming out of their taps and shower heads do have some options: a. Install…
Roses are the classic flower of midsummer and our most adored scent. Gentle, romantic and heavenly. As well as an enchanting fragrance, roses are great for hydrating and nourishing our skin and are particularly helpful for mature or dry skin. Make the most of the abundance of beautiful roses at this time of the year…
Top Tips for making lip balm Say goodbye to chapped and sore lips when you start making your own natural lip balms. And it so Easy to do, with really simple ingredients. All it takes is five minutes. Use completely natural ingredients and your lips will be soft, supple and kissable in no time. I’ve…
Cleanliness is your Number One priority One of the golden rules in making skincare is to work as cleanly as possible. Be meticulous about hygiene and sterile equipment. No one wants germs or dirt in their skincare, and contamination can massively shorten its lifespan, so do take care. Top ten tips for cleanliness Here are…
