Why? Many theories exist. One suggests intensification of agriculture has led to less wildflowers and habitats for our bees. Another theory suggests that a class of pesticides called “neonicotinoids”have contributed to their decline. The European Commssion is discussing the introduction…
Stress Busting Tips for Spring
January was a long month. We all struggled with the returning to normal eating habits after Christmas, we went to work in the dark, came home in the dark. But at last, according to the Gaelic calender, the 1st of…
Skincare without Chemicals
We live in a world where we assume that because food and beauty products are on reputable retail outlet’s shelves they must be safe for us to use. It is important that we forget the marketing machines, and pick…
Sunflower Oil, A powerful friend in skincare.
Why we at Mil Balms use sunflower oil in our skincare products. Sunflower oil is an all natural, healthy ingredient to heal skin and maintain its health. Sunflower oil has calming and moisturising properties which are well known among skin care…
A guide to using Mil Balms, oil blends, balms and serums.
Lotions, ointments, creams, oils, serums and balms, what is the difference between them?. There are certainly a lot of different products on the market and this can be very confusing for anyone navigating their way through the world of skincare…
Pregnancy and stretchmarks
Let us start with something that is important to us at Mil Balms, honesty. There is no 100% proof way for everyone to avoid stretchmarks in a normal pregnancy. Everyone’s skin is different and some skin is more elastic than…
Lovely Lavender – why is it so beneficial in skincare and well-being?
Lavender is one of natures remarkable gifts to us. It has many properties, from its ability to aid relaxation, calm nervous tension, disinfect scalp and skin and enhance blood circulation. Lavender essential oil is a powerful ally in any family…
Almond Oil – Nourish your skin
Almonds are wonderfully healthy food, high in protein and essential fatty acids. Most of us think of the almond as a nut, but actually it is a seed of the fruit of the almond tree, a medium-size tree that bears fragrant…
Spéirbhean – A Natural Beauty
This blog we thought we would share with you the way some of Mil Balms products are being used by professional beauticians. People are more aware of the importance of the natural products they put on their skin as…
Dry and Cracked Hands – You don’t have to suffer
Dry and cracked hands affect many people. When the skin on your hands becomes dry and cracked, any simple job can become awkward and painful. Also people with dry, cracked and hacked hands often feel that their hands are unattractive…