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.
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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!
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‘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!
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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.
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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!
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We all get stressed now and again, some of us more than others! Thankfully nature has everything we need to take the edge off and create a more balanced mood all round!
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Feeling a cold coming on, or maybe the beginning of flu symptoms? In any situation where you feel the symptoms of sickness coming on, you have a short window in which to avert the process!
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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.
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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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Split ends? Dry hair? Our hair gets a battering over time doesn’t it? Over washing, blow drying, straightening, sun, rain, stress!! If you have dry, split hair, treat yourself to this luxurious, easy-to-make treatment and create a spa in your own home! You’ll be on a…
Read more →As many of you know, Cottage Hill Herbs is not only home to a broad selection of herbs, products and magic, but also an array of animal friends who, like us, have a need for healthy, natural food and herbs! Today I want to share with you a really easy, delicious and healthy dog biscuit recipe that the cats can enjoy too! So let’s get right to it. What you’ll need 3 cups wholemeal flour 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup wheatgerm 150gm mince steak 1 tsp kelp powder 1/2 cup full cream powdered milk 1 tbsp olive […]
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If you’ve ever dropped a bit of rainbow salad on your crispy clean ,white summer shirt then you’ll know all about this already. If you’re a goth or don’t eat salad, then listen up – beetroot is a perfect all-natural red dye that we can use to great effect in our lip balms and lip glosses. Read More about “All natural lip gloss colour!”…
Scrub away winter dryness, for today it’s spring!
This delicious scrub is so invigorating and you will love how your skin feels afterwards! It’s super easy to make so go nab yourself a few ingredients and give it a try!! Read More about “Exfoliant Mandarin Body Scrub for smooth, silky skin!”…
