Baths are healing and relaxing, particularly when taken with aromatic herbs, oils and salts. A combination of warmth, scent and simply an opportunity to switch
Herbal toners for dry skin are quick and easy to make at home. Preparing them yourself is the best way to ensure that they contain
Shampoo is a modern invention and is certainly not indispensable. In the past men and women used what we now call shampoo alternatives, and judging
As a historian, I am interested in pre-modern sources describing all aspects of human life, including health and beauty. Many medical and cosmetic recipes I
A warm bath can be wonderfully relaxing and comforting any time of the year, and it is possible to make it even more enjoyable by
Common nettle (Urtica dioica) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium) are some of the most celebrated medicinal plants, known for their superior healing and regenerative properties. Both