Garden-grown beauty treatments

There is a rise in interest in simple and effective natural beauty products, which is a positive step forward for the health of both humans and our planet. If you’re unsure where to begin when making the switch to natural cosmetics, why not start by looking in your garden? Many common herbs that are often regarded as weeds have been used for thousands of years in ancient beauty practices to reduce signs of premature ageing and heal many common skin ailments such as sunburn, acne, eczema and dermatitis. Interestingly, research is backing up what our ancestors knew intuitively; plants are powerful. Next time you’re in the garden, keep an eye out for the following six natural beauty treatments, gifted to us by Mother Nature.

Calendula

Calendula is the perfect balm to have in your handbag for dry skin, abrasions, bites and even nappy rash. This bright herb is native to the Mediterranean and is utilised in many medicinal modalities