Category Archives: Gardeners beauty

natural cosmetics and treatments from the garden and kitchen to keep you looking as good as your roses.

How to make your own rose water for beauty and health

Posted on September 23, 2017 by The Holistic Gardener

Aromatherapists and holistic practitioners utilize rose for its antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antibacterial and antiviral properties. Rose oil and rose water are used as a cell rejuvenator and to soothe and heals skin conditions, including cuts and burns. Cosmetically, it is … Continue reading →

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Yes to becoming one chemical less

Posted on August 17, 2017 by The Holistic Gardener

Gardeners are ecologically conscious – we are met with ethical choices in a more up front way on a weekly basis – home compost versus peat, no dig or manual methods versus chemical weed control, beneficial insects and biological control … Continue reading →

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One chemical less – natural teeth whitening

Posted on August 15, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

Strawberry whitening – The fruit acids contained in strawberries, not least malic acid, act as powerful tooth whiteners by lifting stubborn stains off the surface of tooth enamel. Many fruits have these acids, including apples, grapes, etc., but strawberries are … Continue reading →

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The side effects of summer – freckles or sunspots

Posted on June 30, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

Real freckles, those that form in childhood on the face, arms and other sun-exposed areas but fade in depth of colour and diminish in quantity in adulthood, are known as ephelides, an accumulation of pigmentation within the part of our … Continue reading →

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A little down to earth beauty – the art of a mud pack

Posted on April 29, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

Humans have been wearing mud as long as we have been wearing animal skins (and that’s long before Woodstock or this year’s trendiest festival). As gardeners, mud is something we want to avoid; it’s messy, hard to grow stuff in, … Continue reading →

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how to deal with dry skin

Posted on April 14, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

Toil in soil (sandy or not) and exposure to drying winds mean dry skin is common in gardeners. UV damage also exacerbates dryness. Extreme weather and even just the seasonal dips and highs can affect production of sebum (the skin’s … Continue reading →

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Natural treatments for oily skin and seborrhoea

Posted on April 1, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

A greasy or oily skin type typically presents with open pores and an oily surface, which predisposes one to pimples, blackheads and potentially also acne (see pages in gardeners health) But before you despair, there is some good news: ‘oiliness’ … Continue reading →

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Great hair days

Posted on May 16, 2015 by The Holistic Gardener

No matter what the time of year, the elements can play havoc with your hair but with summer here, frizzy weather, party invites and more pressure to be at your most radiant, its perhaps timely to look at how to … Continue reading →

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how to transform a bunch of mother’s day roses into beauty treatments

Posted on March 14, 2015 by The Holistic Gardener

Nothing says happy mother’s day like roses……. But there’s more to roses than pretty flowers in a vase. Roses epitomise beauty and are tokens of affection but roses have a long history of use in the beautification of skin and … Continue reading →

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home cures for Varicose veins, Spider veins and rosy cheeks

Posted on March 1, 2015 by The Holistic Gardener

Be it a noticeable blue line vein gaining prominence or an outright bunch of grapes, varicose veins can be more than unsightly – a stress and a concern of circulatory health. Compression stockings work best but there is some good … Continue reading →

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