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5 natural ways to help Spring hayfever.
Spring is a beautiful season, but for many of us, it also brings the unwelcome arrival of hayfever. Early season hayfever, often triggered by tree pollen, can turn what should be a refreshing time of year into a struggle with sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. I’ve experienced this firsthand, and over time, I’ve discovered several natural hayfever remedies that help ease symptoms without relying solely on medications. In this post, I’ll explain why tree pollen causes hayfe

Wendy Ashworth
Apr 154 min read


Spring Reset: My Gentle Approach to a Natural Detox.
At last we're moving out of winter! Heavier foods, slower routines, darker days, time indoors… it can all leave us feeling a bit sluggish, and our skin a bit dull. That’s why I like to do a simple spring reset. Nothing extreme, just a natural way to support the body in doing what it’s designed to do. Here’s how I approach a gentle, effective detox at this time of year... Start with food: keep it light, fresh, and nourishing For me, it always begins with what’s on the plate.

Wendy Ashworth
Apr 92 min read


January Renewal: 5 tips for revitalising winter skin
January always feels like a gentle invitation to slow down, reset, and take care of ourselves — and our skin is no exception. After the colder months, many of us notice our skin feeling drier, more sensitive, or lacking its usual glow. Winter can be tough on skin, but with the right approach — both externally and internally — it’s absolutely possible to restore balance and radiance. Why Our Skin Struggles in Winter Winter creates a perfect storm for skin stress. Cold outdoor

Wendy Ashworth
Jan 162 min read


Stay Well Naturally This Winter: My Go-To Remedies for the Festive Season.
As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, I feel my whole routine shift into “winter mode”; I light more candles, drink more hot drinks, and spend a lot more time indoors. But the winter months also mean my body needs a little extra support, and over the years I’ve found a handful of natural remedies that really help me stay balanced, energised, and well. I wanted to share my favourites with you, in case you’re looking for gentle, natural ways to feel your best over t

Wendy Ashworth
Dec 15, 20253 min read


How to do your eye makeup for every season
Eye makeup is very personal to the individual and depends on many factors. Eye colour. eye shape and complexion all need to be...

Emma Harvey
Nov 15, 20243 min read


An independent store.....12 months on.
At Balm, we have made the successful change from Neal's Yard Remedies franchise, to an independent organic and natural wellbeing store

Wendy Ashworth
Nov 1, 20243 min read


We’ve launched our own Balm range of natural bath and bodycare!
I’m very excited to say that we’ve just launched our own Balm range, designed to bring simplicity and purity into your body care routine....

Wendy Ashworth
Oct 14, 20242 min read


5 great Natural Remedies for Autumn Colds and Flu.
5 great Natural Remedies for Autumn Colds and Flu.

Wendy Ashworth
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Natural remedies to help manage exam stress and boost energy
Exam season can be a daunting period, bringing along stress, anxiety, and feelings of low energy. The pressure to perform, long hours and...

Wendy Ashworth
Apr 23, 20243 min read


Spring clean your beauty regime!
....and how to spot the ‘nasties’ As a Neal’s Yard Remedies partner for over 16 years, we’ve always been very conscious of the importance...

Wendy Ashworth
Mar 25, 20243 min read


Clean organic skincare
I’ve been looking for a partner brand to support the Neal’s Yard Remedies range in our store for a while now. In particular I wanted a...

Wendy Ashworth
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Natural Home Fragrance - The Petits Rituels story.
I was introduced to Petits Rituels by one of my team, Tori. She was waxing lyrical (no pun intended!) about the candles, with the By...

Wendy Ashworth
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Lemon Balm - a hero herb!
In my first blog post, I extolled the virtues of my favourite herb. Then I thought I should really share a bit more information if I'm...

Wendy Ashworth
Oct 9, 20232 min read


A new beginning! Neal's Yard Leamington becomes Balm.
After a long gestation, Balm is finally born. After 16 years as a franchise of Neal' Yard, we've taken the plunge and gone independent....

Wendy Ashworth
Sep 28, 20231 min read


Is INIKA Organic the healthiest make-up you can buy?
We’ve spent ages looking for a cosmetics partner who can meet our belief and commitment to the best of organic ingredients for our skin...

Wendy Ashworth
May 19, 20232 min read


Top 5 tips for winter wellness
It’s late winter and several of my friends and family are off work at the moment with some kind of lurgy. It's everywhere right now, so...

Wendy Ashworth
Feb 27, 20234 min read


Essential oils you need in your home!
I've used essential oils at home for as long as I can remember and have a large box of assorted oils for medicinal, household, making my...

Wendy Ashworth
Jan 12, 20234 min read


Plant power - the art and science of using plants to look great and feel amazing
Welcome to Plant Power! Welcome to our new blog, which is designed to be a place where we can share information with you about harnessing...

Wendy Ashworth
Jan 9, 20231 min read
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