You can make and fill capsules at home. All you need is your chosen powdered herb and some empty capsules. You can find vegetarian and gluten-free ones if you need, there are also gelatin ones available too.

1. Coconut oil-based face creams are ideal for your face as its completely safe if ingested and has numerous benefits for your skin.
2. Tea-tree oil creams are good if you have acne or redness as it’s anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory.
3. Natural Argan oil creams are rich in vitamin E and anti-oxidants which can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and marks.

Herbal creams are a mixture of distilled water, carrier oils (Almond oils, for example), beeswax and essential oils. Through a series of melting, blending and folding, your cream is created.

Ointments are made with a mixture of natural herb-infused oil, cocoa butter, beeswax and essential oils – there is no water. Melt all these together and then stir in the essential oils before pouring into containers to cool.

• Ointments are higher in oil and are made to stay on the skin longer without being immediately absorbed. They’re typically much more moisturising as they don’t evaporate.
• Chamomile Flower Capsules – Recommended as a natural sleep aid and to reduce anxiety.
• Creams have a higher water content and absorb easily into the skin. They’re ideal if you have a wide area you need to moisturise and have normal to oils skin.