Natural Skincare « Cottage Hill Herb Farm

BRAND NEW COURSE!!!

On March 16, 2019 / Educational, Natural Skincare and Beauty, News and Updates / Leave a comment

It’s been a while, but we are BACK, with the first of three brand new one day classes to fulfill your herbal obsessions!! First up we are all about Natural Skincare and product development! Here is a little excerpt from the course page; Come and join experienced herbalist Donna Lee at Cottage Hill Herb Farm for a day of jam packed herbal learning alongside like minded students who, like you, believe in the importance of clean, organic products for ourselves and our families. You can find information on the products that you will formulating as well dates, times and enrollment […]

Stop using toxic deodorant – make your own!

On September 16, 2017 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Leave a comment

Ahh body odour. It is such a natural and normal thing for us to smell, however our social norms and attitudes towards hygiene and not smelling of roses have made it very difficult to embrace this natural human quality that is present, more or less, in all of us.

Massage Oil for Age Spots

On July 17, 2017 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Leave a comment

Ok folks this one is so easy to make, all you need to do is gather the ingredients, stick them in a bottle and then massage the mix into those pesky age spots that you desire to be minimized!

Soothing Stretch Mark Cream Recipe

On July 6, 2017 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Leave a comment

‘Your body is not ruined. You are a tiger who has earned their stripes.’

While I completely agree with this sentiment, it doesn’t mean that we all wouldn’t love to reduce our stretch marks just a little bit, especially for those of us who have very defined and angry looking tiger stripes after the stretchy fun of pregnancy! Not only will this cream lessen your stretch marks over time but it will also sooth, moisturize and give your precious, fierce tummy and stretchy bits a well deserved pamper!

Bath Salts for Circulation

On June 11, 2017 / Herbal Medicine and Health, Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Leave a comment

This particular bath salt recipe is helpful for all kinds of circulation problems, including acne. Now that the weather is getting colder, some of you may be really feeling the affects of poor circulation, with cold toes and fingers plaguing you for months at a time.

Dry Hair Shampoo Recipe

On May 29, 2017 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Leave a comment

Too cold to get undressed and hop in the shower? Or maybe you’re just having a bad hair day and you don’t have time for a full hair wash. Great news, we are here to save the day with this beautiful herbal dry shampoo recipe! Here’s how to do it!

Huge drop in price for base cream!

On May 2, 2017 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, News and Updates, Recipes / Leave a comment

Sometimes the universe gives you a gift.

Skin Softening Balm

On April 19, 2017 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Leave a comment

This healing, soothing balm is great for rough spots anywhere on the body – like elbows, heels, feet and hands, and it’s so easy to make!! It is also wonderful for baby bottoms and mum’s tummy.

Back by Popular Demand!!

On April 11, 2017 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, News and Updates / Leave a comment

It’s inaccurate to say that this course is back…as it hasn’t even happened yet! But that’s how popular it is!

Facial misting!

On April 4, 2017 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Leave a comment

Facial misting is a delicious way to refresh and hydrate the skin.

Healing Lip Balm Recipe

On November 18, 2016 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Leave a comment

This lip balm is very healing & soothing to cracked, chapped lips. Melissa essential oil (lemon balm) is an anti-inflammatory essential oil with strong anti-viral properties, making this lip balm protective & healing for cold sores & herpes outbreaks. Don’t let your lips dry up in the sun, have this balm on hand for when you really need it!

DIY Talcum Powder!

On October 26, 2016 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Leave a comment

Commercial talcums are usually made from magnesium silicate, many also contain some asbestos and aluminium and some studies have linked talcum powder with ovarian cancers! They may also cause coughing, vomiting and even pneumonia if used carelessly and inhaled by babies. It’s so easy to make your own talc and avoid all the potential health risks. So here are some of my favourite recipes for making your own Talc!

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