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]]>âSome of the oldest May Day traditions are connected with dew. According to folklore, the dew on 1 May has magical properties and anyone who washes their face in it will have a flawless complexion for the entire year. May dew was also said to be able to remove spots, freckles and pimples.
This country belief was widely accepted by city folk, as famously recorded by diarist Samuel Pepys. He noted that his wife went to Woolwich on the night of 30 April 1667 to collect May dew the following morning "which Mrs Turner hath taught her is the only thing in the world to wash her face with."
A traditional rhyme says that the maid who rises early on May morning "And washes in dew from the hawthorn tree,/ Will ever after handsome be." Others suggest that the dew had to be collected from ivy leaves, or from grass under oak trees. The one factor universally agreed upon is that the dew is only effectual at or just before sunriseâ.
So set those alarms and give it a go!
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]]>Feel like your skin needs a revamp? Why not make your own skin exfoliant with the help of Marigold's melts and bath soaks?
What's even more amazing is this is completely natural and plastic free! 𼰠âď¸
Watch this video to see how you can make your own exfoliant with our products!!
]]>Bath salts contains 21 minerals including magnesium, calcium, sulphur, bromide, iodine, sodium, zinc and potassium. The minerals can be poorly absorbed through the stomach, however they are easily absorbed through the skin. Magnesium is the second most abundant element in human cells.
Sprinkle bath salts into your bath to create a detox bath, as Dead sea end Epsom salts are believed to help remove toxins from the body to improve your health, relieve stress, treat constipation, assist with weight loss and also make your skin look smoother.
Bath salts can help with muscle aches by relaxing tense muscles and reducing inflammation.
Bath salts can be used to relieve skin inflammation and irritation caused by eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, and athleteâs foot. The National Eczema Association recommends adding 1 cup of table salt to your bath during a flare-up to help prevent stinging when bathing.
You can use bath salts to relieve dry and itchy skin, including itching caused by insect bites and poison ivy.
The Arthritis Foundation recommends soaking and stretching in a warm Epsom salt bath to help relieve stiff and aching joints and for relief of muscle soreness after exercising.
No Bath?
In the shower
You can still use bath salts and enjoy some of the benefits they provide even if you donât have a bath. Simply make a shower scrub as follows:
Foot soak
There are several benefits to using bath salts in a foot soak. Use bath salts in a foot soak to:
Soaking your feet in a warm salt bath also makes it easier to exfoliate dry, cracked heels. You can use the shower scrub recipe above to help remove dead skin and calluses.
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May 10th - 16th marks this yearâs Mental Health Awareness Week and they have chosen Nature for this weekâs theme.
Engaging with nature can positively impact our wellbeing, improve mood and reduce risk to mental health problems. Donât panic, there are lots of easy ways to bring nature into your everyday - from a short walk outside, gardening to taking care of a plant!