I have been a practising medical herbalist for over 30 years since qualifying as a Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists after an in depth four year training. As well as being a consultant herbalist I have run short courses on herbal medicine in colleges, given many hundreds of talks to any organisation who is interested, given radio interviews and written numerous articles some of which you can read on this website.
I was previously a lecturer at Lincoln University on the BSc (Hons) course in Herbal Medicine. I regularly open my practice for ‘herb days’ for anyone who wants to know more about herbs, identify them and how to use them for everyday ailments.
Active Ingredients Rose geranium aromatic water and essential oil, almond oil, avocado oil, and Vitamin E.
A light cream that is readily absorbed into the skin leaving no feeling of oiliness. The odour is fresh, sweet, green and the cream is white in colour. Can be used on the face and body Skin/Person Profile: Can be used on any skin type. Ideal for combination, oily, blemished or scarred skin. Skin worse premenstrually or due to hormonal disorders such as PCOD. Ideal for women whose moods are very influenced by their menstrual cycle.
Uses Rose geranium is traditionally used for blemished, oily, congested, spotty, sluggish and combination skin. It helps to normalise sebum production without being too drying and is superb for premenstrual skin outbreaks, acne vulgaris and rosacea. The oil has excellent cicasitrant properties too, making it ideal for use in treating scarring, either alone, or in combination with other herbs such as comfrey. Its beautiful aroma is calming and uplifting. This cream is ideal as a face cream.
The lotion has the same ingredients and properties as the cream and is a lovely cooling, non-oily lotion for applying all over the body. It may also be used as a facial cleanser, followed by the rose geranium water as a refreshing toner.
I ensure that the creams and lotions I use are made from sustainable, vegan, natural ingredients. They are, in my estimation, the best available. All the essential oils used are organic and minimum of preservatives are used; 0.3% rather than the 1% permitted by law. These creams and lotions include no parabens or other harmful ingredients.
To best identify the kind of condition and the suitability to your type of skin I have written a simple guide. Email me for a PDF copy.