Skin Creams

Sometimes it is nice to mix up your skin care routine a little bit to incorporate some new products and ideas. By doing this you can unearth products that you might not otherwise have discovered that are perfect for you and make your skin look great even without any makeup.

Baldwins have a lovely range of skin care products that many of our readers have absolutely loved, so I thought I’d write a little bit here about them here to tell more people about them! The range of pomegranate, bilberry and rose skincare products are a little piece of luxury for your skin. They smell wonderful, are non-greasy and include an essential oil blend that revitalises and rejuvenates skin.

Pomegranate is very good for the skin because research has shown that it can provide an extra layer of SPF protection against the sun. It helps repair skin cells and in this way acts as a very good anti-aging cream. Pomegranates are very rich in omega 5 which is a very important fatty acid for keeping the skin looking youthful and vibrant.

Bilberry is not a very common berry, but it is related to the blueberry and cranberry. Like most berries it is a very powerful antioxidant and it also has anti-inflammatory properties. Creams and lotions with extract of bilberry are particularly good for those with irritated skin or even psoriasis as it can help calm the discomfort and reduce inflammation.

Rose has long been used in face creams and products as it is excellent at supporting the skin’s natural balance of moisture and keeping it from drying out. Rose extract helps battle premature skin aging and leaves it feeling silky soft throughout the day.

As you can see, the 3 main ingredients of the Baldwin’s skin care product range are perfect for skin and provide a combination sure to keep your skin looking good. If you would like to try out this range of products you can order online so it couldn’t be easier.

I would love for one of our readers to tell us a little bit about the creams, toners and lotions within this range so send in your comments below.

The Yoga of Herbs

We’ve all heard of yoga before now, thanks in part to the Queen of pop herself, Madonna, but have you heard of the Yoga of Herbs?

The Yoga of Herbs is a book containing the detailed explanation and classification of herbs using the ancient system of Ayurveda, an ancient alternative medicine and healing system. All of the most important and influential herbs are included in this fascinating book including the most commonly used western herbs. All are introduced and explained with a profound Ayurvedic perspective and accompanied by a wealth of beautiful diagrams and charts, as well as detailed glossaries, appendices and an index for easy reference.

The system of Ayurveda is the traditional medicine native to the Indian Subcontinent. It is considered an alternative medicine and remains very influential across South East Asia. Involved in the process of Ayurveda medicine is how herbs, massage and yoga can help cure illness and prevent disease. It is “designed” to not only heal the physical body and keep it strong, but also the mind and spiritual self. The idea is that by keeping all three aspects healthy a person can stay free from a host of conditions or be cured of illness.

Everything from what food to eat, what healthy routines to adopt and a list of rules of ethical conduct are involved with the system of Ayurveda. In this respect it is an all encompassing system for health and is practiced widely across the East, becoming more popular in the West all the time.

Have any of you either read this book “The Yoga of Herbs” or had any experience with the ancient healing system of Ayurveda? As always we would love to hear you ideas and stories so please feel free to write in and leave your comments.

James Wong Returns to the BBC

Here at Baldwins we are thrilled to see James Wong back on our screens on the BBC with his second series of “Grow Your Own Drugs”. Because James Wong was a customer at Baldwins long before his TV programme was commissioned, he chose us as his main supplier for many of the ingredients used during his first series, and again during the current series that is now showing on BBC2.

We of course were delighted to oblige and were even more pleased to receive a recommendation by James in his first book that accompanied the original series back in 2009. James even came into our shop for a book signing! The staff here at Baldwins have once again enjoyed working closely with the production crew and are tuning in every week to see James in action with many of our products.

For those who are not familiar with either James Wong or the series, it is about how common plants, herbs and other natural ingredients often which are sitting in your kitchen cupboard already, can be used to create a number of natural drugs (or alternatives to drugs). The programme is inspiring and interesting and evidently a huge hit with viewers everywhere. No doubt we will see plenty more of James Wong on our screens over the next few years.

If you would like to know more about either James Wong or his recipes and ingredients, you can drop us a line here at Baldwins and talk to a member of staff. Have any of you tried the recipes of James Wong? Do you enjoy watching his show and find it as inspiring as we do? Send in your comments below.