Health & Beauty
It can cost the earth to keep yourself looking good and feeling healthy. Cosmetics, hair products and skincare add significantly to your weekly shopping bill and you've probably never even heard of half of the ingredients! Why not try making your own using our step by step guides in the section?
Below are our 16 articles in the health & beauty' category:
Life would be impossible without the sun, but our skin needs protection from the sun's ultraviolet rays. We all have some degree of natural...
Whether accidental or purely consequential, nobody enjoys having a hangover. The headache, the nausea, and the general feeling of overwhelming...
Sleep is so important to our physical and mental health, and without it many day-to-day functions that require concentration can be easily...
Rose hips are a valuable and natural source of vitamin C, essential in helping to boost our health when we're feeling a bit low. Here is an...
When we take into account with the fact that we're constantly bombarded with pictures of slim, svelte bright young things, it's no wonder that women...
Cosmetics are very big business. Most women possess at least a few basic items of makeup, most commonly foundation, blusher or bronzer, eye shadow,...
You can easily make your own deodorant at home, if you’ve been thinking about switching from shop-bought brands. After all, nobody likes to think...
If you have ever wanted to restore your hair to a just-washed look without shampooing or even using water, then you should learn more about dry...
Exfoliation should be a fundamental part of your weekly beauty regime. You can make your own exfoliator at home from a range of natural ingredients....
In recent years, there has been much coverage relating to the affects of certain chemicals used in beauty products. Now it seems that natural and...
Our feet are all too often hidden from view and neglected, especially during the colder winter months. Out of sight and out of mind - that is, until...
There are a vast array of synthetic chemical-laden hair products available in the beauty aisles of supermarkets, many of which claim to perform...
You may be surprised to learn that you can make your own soap at home with relative ease. The equipment and ingredients required are simple, and the...
As news about the side effects of medications continues to spread, more and more people are turning to natural remedies for minor ailments. This is...
Making your own toothpaste and mouthwash at home will save you a great deal of money whilst being on par with brands! All the ingredients can be...
With many jobs involving working long days in front of a computer screen, eyes become tired, dry and irritated. Quite simply, our eyes were not...
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