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LQM: DIY skincare, get the glow naturally

Most of are swimming in a kind of toxic soup, we have so many different products containing so different synthetic chemicals and there is no way of knowing they interact. By making your own skincare you can choose ingredients that are totally natural effective and inexpensive. There are eco benefits too, no packaging or harm to aquatic life once the potential toxins are washed away. Your skin and hair has a chance to get back to its own ‘ph’ levels with natural ingredients. Check out what’s in the kitchen cupboards first. Simple face masks can be made with any fruit and veg (or even the pulp from a freshly squeezed juice) that would otherwise go to waste. To get the consistency you like you can add ‘dry ingredients’ such as oatmeal, (healing and soothing for sensitive skin) Brewers yeast, ground almonds (gently exfoliating) , cornflour and chocolate (cacao) powder and for the ‘wet / binding ingredients coconut oil, shea butter, yoghurt and honey are excellent. You can add Dead Sea sa

LQM: From the Sofa of the Editor - Daily Self Maintenance

This is not me or my sofa, but it is an accurate representation! I have been so busy this week that I am in danger of loosing sight of the Living Quietly ethos. But not quite, I love everything that I do and everything that I do brings value and joy to my life. I am blessed. A few weeks ago I thought very seriously about letting something go. That was going to be a decision akin to choosing your favourite child. So I didn't make it, I carry on doing the things that I do and have to adjust my support systems accordingly. When I started LQM it was as much about living quietly in my head as it was about physical quietness. Having had a stroke 5 years ago, a quiet mind is important, creating a healing space around me is vital and giving my body what it needs is a sensible lifestyle choice. However, I am not perfect and more often than I would like to admit, my good intentions go astray. So, as a reminder to myself and to you, this is my checklist of daily self maintenance 1.

LQM: From the Sofa of the Editor: Why I bought a NEW dress (with pockets)

I was in two minds whether to post this recommendation, because for the last 12 years I have prided myself on the fact that I have not bought any clothes, new. I have obviously bought new clothes. In 12 years my weight fluctuation alone would have seen me wearing some very odd outfits. I have not bought new off the shelf, fast fashion. Charity shops are my favourite place, and of course eBay and other pre-loved sites are helpful if I am looking for something specific. The sheer excitement of walking into a charity shop and not knowing what you are going to find appeals to my sense of adventure. I do have to say that a clear plan of what you need and what suits you is vital in making sure that you don't come home with a bag of tat that you will never wear. That neon pink jumper may look fabulous in the moment and at £3.50 why wouldn't you? But in the cold light of day, what have you got to wear it with? Is it going to wash out your complexion? Is it really you? So, with

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