So why use Beeswax? It has many powerful properties: (1) It forms a natural barrier on the skin- great for protecting lips when combined with moisturizing oils. So for people who are outdoors-be it on the ski slopes, cycling, running…
Winter Bees
As you know, Mil All Natural use golden yellow beeswax in many of our products, so as part of our conservation policy we keep honey bees and are continuing to grow and plant pollinator garden plants which we distribute to…
The Aroma of Christmas
Christmas is a time that stimulates many senses. The taste of mince pies! The smell of the real pine Christmas tree! Here at Mil all natural we just love the smell of orange, clove and cinnamon blended together and combined…
Project Bee
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…
Avoiding Chafing During Exercise
With the Giro d’Italia fever hitting the North Coast of Ireland and as we dust off our bikes and take to the roads in an effort to get in shape for summer and to be able to share in the…
Top 5 Essential Oils for your Medicine Cabinet
Essential oils are potent and concentrated extracts of plants found in nature. They all have their own unique therapeutic benefits on our body and mind. Only lavender and tea-tree essential oils can be used neat on the skin, without been…
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…