The Garden Isn’t The Only Thing That Needs Taking Care Of This Christmas.

While the wind is blustering outside, us gardeners need to remember that we don’t just have a garden to look after! Its so important to look after the skin that we’re in! It is important after a hard session in the garden that you protect your hands from the cold and wet weather, by thoroughly washing and exfoliating your hands, and then using a nourishing cream to get rid of any cracks and dry skin you may have on your fingers.
 
If you’re feeling especially creative this Christmas, you could make your very own lotions with everyday household and garden items! Just follow our simple recipe for beautifully natural products which you can use on yourself, or give to friends and family for a personal touch…
Ingredients
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/8 cup shea butter
1/8 cup cocoa butter
1 Tbsp aloe vera juice
1 Tbsp liquid oil of choice (like sweet almond, jojoba, etc.)
5-10 drops essential oils
Method
1.  Heat the shea butter, coconut oil, and cocoa butter over low heat until melted in a bain marie.
2.  Remove from heat.
3.  Add the aloe vera juice, liquid oil, and essential oils and stir to combine well.
4.  Store in container of your choice – Try using small, pretty ex-jam jars that you have lying around.
 
Or, if you are not feeling as brave, you could always go to http://www.essential-care.co.uk/ who have gone out of their way to make your life that little bit easier. They only use organic produce, so you know that you’re putting some of the goodness of the earth, back into your body.