Beauty Geek by Caroline King

                                                    Harvesting Dandelions Those bright yellow weeds that seem to pop up overnight in own lawns are far more than just the weeds we commonly refer them to. Get ready to have your mind blown with some wonderful facts that I'm hoping will change your mind about the way you view this plant. Dandelions are far more nutritional than kale or spinach, they are packed full of vitamins and antioxidants that has super benefits to your body and your skin. Just half a cup of dandelion greens has more calcium than a glass of milk! Their greens are a fabulous source of vitamins C, A and K. Because dandelions are rich in potassium, this makes them a perfect diuretic and an excellent blood detoxifier. Now I know as a child we referred to them as "wet the beds". They are in fact, great for water retention because of their detoxifying properties. Is this why we called them "wet the beds" do you think???                        

Chemical free hair shots for when you feel the need for that extra hair boost! Hair Shots Key Ingredients My reasoning for writing todays blog is to show that hair care alongside skin care, doesnt have to consist of expensive products or in fact ingredients. They can be made from as little as three or four key ingredients that you are likely to have a round your home? Once you have a brief understanding of how these ingredients work on the hair. You will see that you can make an endless set of treats for yourself, at a very affordable price. The massive benefits before we even begin with the ingredients is that its chemical free! For me, I have chosen to source ingredients that are all Vegan friendly and cruelty free. (check your supplier of ingredients to see if they are Vegan and cruelty free) Why use a hair shot? Well, plain and simply, to give your hair and scalp that extra boost that is sometimes needed when perhaps we have been to a warmer climate? We have been ill or ru

Candles for me mean so much more than a light source. I love nothing more than a snuggle on the sofa, candle light to create that cozy ambience. It creates calm, lovely soft lighting alongside wonderful fragrances that can take you right back to that special time or place. They can mean romance, they can mean sorrow and joy. I light a candle in remembrance to my loved ones. We light candles to celebrate birthdays and special occasions by placing them on top of the cake. The burning question I often get asked why I chose soy wax for my artisan candles? I get comments that soy is more expensive than say cheaper options such as paraffin wax for example? Well, the simple answer is if you dig a little deeper you will see that the savings come at a higher cost in the end. In simple terms, soy wax is better. Better for the environment, better for the home, better for our families and it creates a better perfomring product in my opinion. Which is so important for me when I am creatin

Firstly why is taking a bath so beneficial to us? Whilst a shower can be easier and less time consuming. A bath offers whole host of benefits that prove both mentally, physically and emotionally important in the task of a soak in the tub. As if you needed any more excuse to take some time out or some much needed "me time". Bear in mind that the ideal temperature of a healing bath is warm, not overly hot (yes I am guilty of this one). Make sure you drink a glass of water prior to and after taking your bath to stay hydrated. What are the benefits? The steam inhalation can help clear your sinuses, which will help you breath easier and boost your immune system. The warmth of a bath soak causes your inner body temperatue to increase. Which in turn is followed by a rapid cool down after your bath soak. This transition period induces relaxation and aids a good nights sleep. You could also try adding some essential oils to your bath water to help increase the relaxation?

Anyone who knows me knows that I am "Mrs Sparkle" I love anything that shimmers and sparkles. As a product developer the new law has hit home more so. Not just for my personal use but as a business owner I need to adhere to the laws and regulations. Also because my company ethos is to be kind to the planet and love nature and natural products and ingredients. Of course I want pretty, shiny things. But first and foremost is the environment and knowing I am offering the best to my customers. So on that note I have been doing some firm research on all that glitters in the world and if we need it, why we need it, and can we continue to be sparkling our way after the new laws come into effect? Why are we attracted to glitter? Like moths to light, humans are naturally attracted to all that glitters and sparkles, but at what cost? Is all that glitters gold? No, all that glitters is not gold in fact it could be plastic. Like most types of plastic, glitter cannot be recycled. It

Roses are red Violets are blue, Did you also know that flowers are great for the skin too? If your answer is no, then lets fill you in and some of the main flowers that will have a great impact on your skin. Flowers in the garden offer an abundance of pleasures from their beautiful colours, their fragrance and of course the joy of looking at them. We cut them from the garden or buy them from the store and add them around our homes, offices, school etc to give colour and offer impact. We plant them for our pleasure, and generally our gardens are filled with the types of plants and shrubs we love and enjoy whether that be for the any of the above reasons or to reflect the amount of time we have on our hands? My garden is very much part of my work and office. I have designed it to offer different levels, to be low to medium maintenance, but also to have easy to look after flowers and plants that I can use and incorporate into my work and products. For those that don`t know I form