Above is the mythical tale behind the Black Chicken Remedies brand name and I just love it! For those looking for a skin or body beauty boost, I strongly recommend consulting Black Chicken for yourself with merely a click of the mouse and a browse of this small – but rather perfectly formed – Aussie collection.

Each of the products has a sensory experience at its base, with ‘tropical and deep surf notes’ offering a reassuring scent that strikes a brilliantly beachy and ultimately unisex note.

I’ve been trying…

Balm of Ages

Described as an ‘all purpose remedy’ this balm has been created to hydrate the skin and seal in the moisture for long-lasting gain. It proved a winter must for me and will long be a favourite for keep cuticles and rough patches in check. But it’s not just for the hands, it works on all areas of dryness, eczema, burns, scrapes and rashes, can be used as a cleanser and even massaged into your scalp and hair. A beauty bag saviour!

£34.50 for 75g

Love Your Face Serum

This oil based serum is bliss to apply with that trademark scent making you want to linger for longer on the application. It can be used both day and night, even on delicate complexions. It’s another multipurpose treatment product, replenishing the skin to leave it plumper, dewier and generally more youthful. The freshness takes immediate effect, so it’s a great way to pep up the face before a night out.

£55 for 30ml

Love Your Body Oil

As you can tell, I’m pretty taken with Black Chicken Remedies, but this might just be my favourite product. There are an awful lot of body oils out there, but few that deliver this balance of nourishment and sheen, without stick or grease. I also love the aroma, which omits the need for an additional fragrance. One of Biteable Beauty’s 2012/13 award-winners and I can see why.

£45 for 100ml

I’ve got my eye on…

Love Your Body Polish: combining the Love Your Body Oil with Himalayan pink salt. Sounds wonderful!

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Black Chicken Remedies Love Your Body Oil:

This multi-benefit body oil (for both men and women!) boasts ingredients such as; avocado oil for moisturising dry, mature and climate damaged skin, rosehip oil for tissue regeneration in treating burns, scars and stretch marks and hazelnut oil for stimulating the circulatory system and helping to tone and tighten the skin.
Other lovely ingredients include vitamin E oil, coconut oil, sandalwood, geranium bourbon, patchouli, lavender, carrot, ylang ylang and nutmeg essential oils.

The first thing that hits you when applying this oil is a calming blast of sandalwood and patchouli. The smell is very aromatic and heavenly.

I applied this straight after a bath and found it not to be as greasy as some other body oils. I suffer with very dry patches of skin and it seemed to even soften these when no other non medicinal lotion or potion has managed. I ve been very gym sore the past couple of days and the soothing properties of the oil coupled with the scent help to ease some of this, giving me a restful nights sleep, which has been a rarity lately.

I absolutely love this oil and give it ten out of ten.

Black Chicken Remedies Special Edition BALM Of Ages All Purpose Remedy:

Remember when your granny had a homemade remedy she swore would cure everything? This balm claims that also.

I was somewhat dubious about the claims to help conditions such as eczema and psoriasis (I suffer with both) as nothing apart from prescription steriod cream has seemed to shift them but I’m willing to give an alternative a try, especially when it’s natural.

The balm is packed with 19 natural ingredients that are designed to help the skin, hair and scalp in many different ways.

These include mandarin for stretch marks and acne scarring, calendula for eczema, psoriasis, wounds and bruises, jojoba oil for scalp treatment and frankincense for healing cuts, grazes, infected skin and scars.

So far I’ve used this as a lip balm and its left my usually dry lips super conditioned for hours after.

I also put it on a cat scratch on my hand that’s been quite itchy and it calmed the area right down.

I can’t comment on what it does for other conditions yet as I’m not suffering with an episode of my dry skin ailments but it will be interesting to see if it helps, but I’m impressed so far. Watch this space.

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Have you looked in the mirror lately and all of a sudden your neck seems to be making a dash for the floor? Its time for super moisture. The skin on your neck is  considered thinner than the skin on your face … not by much but it also hangs down and lacks the underlying muscle tissue found on the face. When it hangs down it tends to gather at the base of the neck and so  creates visible wrinkles prematurely with skin that lacks firmness and moisture. You may never have noticed it until you are tired, run down and lacking hydration … all of these things contribute to that “Chicken neck” look and lets face it – its never fashionable so try this and see a visible improvement…..

When you are in the shower or bath, apply about 1/2 a teaspoon of Balm of Ages to your neck and massage it for as long as time permits – the smell will carry you away so it will be an enjoyable activity. As you massage it in the warm water and steam will help carry the 19 Organic ingredients deep into your skin and provide long lasting hydration. Don’t wash it off just towel dry and there you have it – nice soft, plumped up neck! try it!

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“Everyday, we are exposed to environmental factors, chemicals and pollutants that take their toll on our bodies, so the more natural our products, the more our skin will love us” She says.

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This product is wonderful and certainly one that I will continue to use. It is a SERIOUS nourishment for my hands. Now that I have tackled my biggest skin concern I can start using for all of my other moisture management, elbows, knees and any other dry patches that may arise..All you need is a touch…

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We believe that the industry can be more active in developing more multi use skincare products vs single use products and there is ample evidence to suggest these can be just as effective. The new “Balm of Ages” all purpose remedy contains oils known for centuries to cleanse and moisturize and be effective for providing a barrier for skin conditions such as Eczema and Psoriasis. Single use products do have their place so it’s a matter of discretion on the part of the consumer, it’s a question of one or many?

We are focused on developing products congruent with our philosophy of using Mother Nature as our pharmacy. We place emphasis on retaining and protecting nature as a valuable source of remedies like ancient healing traditions have done for millennia. Our Balm of Ages – all purpose remedy draws from this ancient knowledge with 19 specifically chosen oils, one of which is Frankincense oil which has been used for centuries for its spiritual and remedial value as it contains very high immune stimulating properties and is known to bring your skin back to life.

Who says Coconut oil is just for hair or feet? Or that Lavender is just for relaxing the mind? Both are also very powerful at calming the skin and ideal for soothing eczema and sunburn as well. Why carry a stack of products when you can pick a clever one.

Black Chicken Remedies skincare oils for face and body have earned a reputation with customers worldwide for high quality and remedial effectiveness. The new special edition – Balm of Ages has been formulated to deliver 19 deeply penetrating and restorative ingredients to the skin and hair that save and seal. Balm of Ages brings together a powerful all-purpose remedy perfect for:

• Soothing itchy, painful irritation immediately

• Relieving the symptoms of eczema and extreme dry-skin

• Soothing sunburn, minor scrapes and burns and rashes

• Minimising scars, stretch marks and bruises

• Scalp and hair restoration

• Removing makeup and cleansing the skin

A highly therapeutic blend of certified organic ingredients including Sea Buckthorn oil, used by the Chinese 1000 years ago, clinically proven to improve symptoms of eczema and extreme dryness and Camellia oil which has been used by the Japanese Geisha for centuries for face, hair, scalp and body care.

Cajuput oil has been used for centuries by the Australian Aboriginals for its antiseptic properties. Frankincense oil that has been used for centuries for its spiritual and medicinal properties and is known to bring your skin back to life. Arnica and Calendula oils are powerful for working on bruises and inflammation, Coconut and Coco butter are reknown to soften and repair skin and hair and Sandalwood essential oil, for relieving inflammation of the skin and Ylang Ylang essential oil to balance scar oil production and minimises scaring.

Nature has the answer for many skincare concerns. Balm of Ages works to soothe dry cracked skin, repair your hair and scalp, relieve your shaving rash and chapped nose, to gently removing makeup and leaving your skin feeling hydrated , soft and deeply nourished.

You can replace over 10 toxic products in your bathroom cupboard with one nature remedy. Special edition Balm of Ages, all purpose remedy.

Puts back into your skin what life takes out

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