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Things that other people do: DIY beauty

So, I’m not ashamed to say it. I used the last of my Bamford Geranium body oil this morning and almost shed a tear; the added lavender and peppermint make it the perfect balance – herby, floral but modern and light. None of this sweet, flowery nonsense. And it’s thick, treacle thick, so none of this splashing oil all over the wallpaper. Sigh.

Even the grassy green glass bottle is a thing of beauty on my bathroom shelf. Alas no more.

My now empty bottle was a much loved press gift, one that at £38 I shan’t be replacing anytime soon thanks to the Maternity Leave Budget, but it got me a thinking about my high-end (and rather spoilt after six years as a beauty ed) standards when it comes to bathroom lotions and potions.

Why not make my own? The brands I love, the aforementioned Bamford, Trilogy, Nude et al, are all about pared down, simple, natural ingredients. Shouldn’t be too hard to create my own inspired range, non?

Well, we shall see. A huge helping hand when it comes to considering a foray into the cosmetics industry (just call be Estee) is SE17-based G Baldwins & Co and online here. They’re like something out a Harry Potter novel.

Not only do they do every essential oil, tinture and extract under the sun but a fantastic range of glass bottles and jars to put your new unguents in. If I can’t afford Bamford at least I can afford a beautiful container for my DIY alternative.

My first order is currently en route, the ingredients for a Bergamot and Lime shampoo… watch this space.

Lydia:

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