Soap moulds come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes and there are so many possibilities for your finished soap that choosing which moulds to use can be almost as exciting as making the soap.

Here is my simple palm oil free soap recipe that you can follow to make your own soap at home. This is a very gentle soap and low cleansing soap.

It’s that time of year again when people are busy making and breaking their new year resolutions. Here are five easy beauty resolutions that you can easily integrate into your routine for better skin and better health.

With the arrival of winter and the inevitable colder weather you will need to take extra care of your skin, particularly if you have dry or sensitive skin.

If you are going green with your beauty products there is no reason not to do the same for your home. Improve your living environment for you and your loved ones with my five top tips for greener living at home.

Turmeric is a very powerful spice that has been used in Asia for centuries and it is a major part of Sidhha medicine (a system of traditional medicine) which originated in South India.

We live in a fragrance obsessed world. Perfumes, air fresheners, candles, car fresheners, fabric fresheners, plug-ins, gels, sprays and diffusers. You name it and there is a product that you can buy for every possible scent requirement.

Is there any truth in the claim that wearing deodorant can increase breast cancer risk?

After a breast cancer diagnosis skincare is not really on the agenda as your oncology team focus on your treatment plan.

Breathing is something that we take for granted and it seems like a pretty simple function of the human body. However, it is fundamental to our health and wellbeing to do it properly.

One of life’s simple pleasures is taking a long hot soak. It’s a complete escape from the stresses and strains of daily life.

A large proportion of the cosmetic products that we use on a daily basis may contain SLS. Unfortunately, SLS doesn’t stand for Super Luxury Soap nor is it Seriously Lovely Shampoo!

When the sun is shining we all feel good, we smile more easily, have more energy and generally feel happier.

Shea butter is a fabulous ingredient for making soap and cosmetics and it is included in my top ten soap making oils and butters guide.

When I started making my own natural soap it really got me thinking about the impact of our daily cleansing routines on our environment.

What happens to our soap, shampoo and toothpaste when it magically swirls away down the plug hole?

Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained by pressing the seeds or ‘beans’ of the castor oil plant (Ricinus communis). The seeds contain between 40% and 60% oil that is rich in triglycerides; the main constituents of natural fats and oils.

In a previous blog I wrote about what you can expect if you attend one of my soap making courses. It’s always a fun day making new friends and we usually have a bit of “bake off” style banter too!

Did you know that more moisture is lost through your lips than through anywhere else on your body? The reason for this is because the skin on your lips is much thinner than any other part of your face or body.

It’s the time of year when the lavender shrubs are starting to come into bloom again and the bees are busy collecting pollen from the beautiful purple flowers. I am a huge fan of lavender.

According to a recent European study over 50% of us class our skin as being sensitive. Here are a few remedies for sensitive skin.