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When I started to formulate and market Yin Yang back in the early seventies, we proudly stated on our leaflets “YIN YANG simply means naturally balanced perfection. An entirely British beauty routine manufactured and marketed by Yin Yang beauty Care”. And nothing has changed. We are, as a brand, proud that Yin Yang Beauty Care is scientifically formulated, manufactured, distributed and marketed in the UK. After 40 years, I am still involved in the formulation, manufacturing and some of the customer care. It gives me great satisfaction and reassurance that Yin Yang is in the hands of a dedicated family...

A very good summer We are enjoying a very warm and dry summer this year resulting in an array of colourful flower and bushes. July and August are the best months for the various lavenders and buddleias and August is the month to harvest the figs, which look extremely promising! Plant of the month - Geranium The geranium is a very versatile plant and we appreciate various of the species to brighten up our gardens throughout the summer months because they are not just tolerant of hot dry summers, they just seem to revel in them. However, there are a...

Yin Yang Ingredient Policy Since I began to formulate and make skin care products, forty years ago, it has always been my policy to use good edible, useful plant ingredients from fruit, vegetable and herbal sources. I instinctively felt, that high quality was best and also chose organic or wild crafted ingredients where it was possible and economical to do so. Plant of the month - Wild Yam The Wild Yam is a perennial plant with heart shaped leaves that grows wild in tropical areas of the World, including the USA, South America and Indonesia. It is a staple food...

New Yin Yang Sun Care Collection Moira, Susan and I have been very busy in production during June and amongst the products is the SUN CARE COLLECTION, which includes an INSECT REPELLENT LOTION, an AFTER SUN LOTION and a COOLING SPRITZER. They all contain essential oils and come in a 30 ml spray, which is easy to take on holiday, easy to apply and all three together come in at just under 100 ml. The Insect Repellent contains Lemon Balm, Citronella, Bergamot and Ylang Ylang – all of which have been traditionally used to repel insects and soothe bites. The After...