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The Bakewell Soap Co – Natural Soap-a-stars!
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to skincare my view is the fewer ingredients the better. There’s nothing worse than dryness or sensitivity as a result of another shower gel turning your skin into scales, or a too-tight face after another drug store moisturizer. Who’s with me? So when a press release from natural soap makers The …
Quick weekend make: Brown sugar and vanilla sugar scrub
Happy Friday, everyone! If you’ve been keeping an eye on the NaturalCures blog, you’ll know we like to bring you a natural pampering recipe each Friday – and today’s no exception. We’re big fans of El Jones – blogger at the UK site A Thrifty Mrs here in the office. El writes the money-saving blog from …
Stressed? Clenching your fist may be beneficial
When I’m feeling stressed I head outside for a stroll and some fresh air, but if you’re one of the many people who grab a stress-relieving balls and clench your fists, you’ll be thrilled to hear it may actually be beneficial – and not just for the stress! According to new research revealed here, balling up …
For clearer, acne-free skin, you need ‘Help’
As a self-conscious teenager I’d have been wary about posting about my skin struggles here on the blog. But some 15 years on, I’ve exhausted the skin care market of all its blemish-busting products and have finally found one acne-relieving brand well worth the hype. My once super-oily skin has been transformed of late; my confidence has …
McArthur Natural Products: Perk up your skin this spring
One of the many perks of working at NaturalCures is discovering a whole host of great, natural products. The ridiculously glamorous Audrey Hepburn once uttered these memorable words about beauty: “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you …
Quick weekend make: Stunningly-scented lavender bath treats
Earlier today we recommended you whip up a deliciously healthy weekend breakfast of cooked tomatoes on wholemeal toast. And because we all love making something lovely during our time away from work (I know I do) I’m reminding you about my quick and easy tutorial for lavender bath fizzers. They’re ridiculously easy to make (if I can …
NaturalCures Q&A: Meet Mary Miller…
We have over 75 experts contributing to the NaturalCures blog and over the coming weeks we’ll be giving you a little glimpse into their lives. We’re slowly working through our address book of contributors to bring you fun, light-hearted Q&As with health practititioners from varied backgrounds. Recently, I spoke to the lovely Mary Miller - an internationally-known author, speaker …
Bad hair day? Say goodbye to dandruff with this natural remedy
If you’re suffering from dandruff and you want it to go unnoticed, make your way to the UK – it’s been snowing pretty much all weekend. Pop over here and the dreaded white, powdery stuff that takes residence in your ‘do may instead be mistaken for snowflakes. But joking aside (we know it’s no laughing …
Beat that hangover – the natural way
When fellow NaturalCures writer Michaela went to a party at Christmas she told us she ate a handful of almonds before she dusted off her glad rags and headed out. She later said the tasty, healthy snack went some way to alleviating the horrible side-effects of drinking alcohol. So as I head out myself this …
