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Targeted herbal care for when your body needs it most
Behind the Balms
I'm Laura, I'm a Medical Herbalist and Nutritionist with over 25 years of clinical experience in Chinese and Western herbal traditions. From my home in the South Downs, I handcraft small-batch herbal body care that reflects both my clinical training and a deep connection to the natural world
around us.
These products are cosmetic in
nature, made with herbs
traditionally used to support
body & skin health.
Natural ~ Simple ~ Pure ~ Safe
GWEN'S GARDEN
WHERE MEDICINAL PLANTS MEET PROFESSIONAL FORMULATION
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Gwen's Garden Products
Having been created by a Medical Herbalist with over 25 years of clinical experience, every blend is made with purpose. Herbs & oils that work well together, in carefully balanced amounts, to ease everyday discomfort, calm skin, and support the body’s natural healing processes. They have been created as a result of years of practice, observation & experience.
You can use these products with confidence knowing they are free from:
⛔ Parabens
⛔ SLS & SLES
⛔ Synthetic Fragrance
⛔ Phthalates
⛔ Petrochemicals & Mineral Oils
⛔ Silicones
⛔ Artificial Preservatives
Gwen's Garden offers you handmade products from West Sussex, made in small batches to ensure optimum results.
✅ 100% Natural
✅ Minimal Ingredients
✅ Handmade in Small Batches
✅ Safe for Babies & Adults
✅ Gentle + Effective
I make these products because they’re useful. Because they help. And because people come back for them, again and again.
Rooted in evidence-based herbal medicine for gentle, effective results.
Elderflower (Sambucus nigra) is prized in cosmetics for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and toning properties. It helps soothe redness, refine skin texture, and brighten the complexion ~ making it ideal for sensitive, mature, or tired skin. Gentle yet effective, it's a traditional ingredient for calming and rejuvenating skin naturally.
Tilia (Linden) or Lime Flower (Tilia cordata) has
strong emollient compounds which moisten & nourish
your skin as well as being soothing, anti-inflammatory, & antioxidant with a gentle floral fragrance. These flowers calm sensitive skin, reduce redness, protect against environmental stress & support deep hydration.
Elderflower & Lime Flower
The Beauty Balm, 30ml
Handfuls of flowers, slowly infused into a base of Sweet Almond, Jojoba, Raspberry Seed, and Carrot Seed oils ~ each chosen to deeply nourish your skin, soften fine lines, and support healthy aging. This balm is created for sensitive skin, gently preserving the beauty of youth ~ for those wise enough to begin early.
Best seller
One thing has remained steady over the years ~ people want these products.
After years of local events and Christmas markets ~ with no marketing knowledge ~ I decided to build my own website. The salves quietly began to sell. Orders started coming through, and most were from people coming back for more.
That’s when I realised: these are genuinely useful to people.
The salves support everyday life ~ easing discomfort, caring for skin, and offering natural body care.
This is my exchange with the world ~ something real, natural, well-made, and honestly offered.
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Production
Gwen's Garden Oils & Salves
Gwen’s Garden products are made in the traditional way, using high-quality dried medicinal herbs grown in the UK.
The active constituents are slowly extracted by gently warming the herbs in oil for 12–18 hours. After pressing and straining, beeswax is added to achieve the desired consistency.
This process creates a superior whole-plant extraction, unlike many commercial balms that rely on base oils blended with large amounts of essential oils — which can irritate sore or sensitive skin.
Made with 100% natural ingredients, each salve is crafted with care to support real skin needs.
