I’m a clinical aromatherapist but I’m also the wife of someone who has primary progressive MS. This lead me to do some research as to what essential oils are good for MS (multiple sclerosis). Part of managing any kind of long-term health issue should involve lots of different factors or branches, and different things will […]
Teenagers and Eczema
It’s May 2020 as I write this, possibly the worst year since the end of WW2. Most of us are living with pretty high levels of stress and anxiety and some of us are living with teenagers, with eczema. The reason for writing this is that my daughter is 13 and has always had a […]
What is Omega 3?
Omega 3 is very important in getting eczema under control. I have always advised taking a very good quality fish oil supplement in order to get your levels up, to reduce the inflammation in your skin. That was until my daughter became vegan and she had an eczema flare up. I realised that the fish […]
What are naturally occurring allergens?
You know when you look at ingredients on skincare and toiletries and you see that bit which doesn’t make any sense to you, “naturally occurring allergens” what on earth does it mean? This is a really important question when you have sensitive skin, it’s really important to understand what you are using on your skin, […]
how to compost cardboard
As part of my environmentally friendly way of working, all the packaging that my orders arrive in is fully compostable; from the paper bubble wrap, the packing chips, the biodegradable brown tape and the cardboard box itself. Did you know that over seven million tonnes of cardboard end up in landfill every year? It’s shocking, […]
I LOVE beauty products, and suffer with severe eczema; may seem like a bad combination, but it's exactly why I created LJ Natural, hand-producing small batches of divine beauty products that can be used by everyone.