The amount of cream I need to slather over my wrinkled frame has increased, not surprisingly, with the years.
However I really don’t see why my need to keep my skin supple should result in a mountain of plastic pots that will last for centuries - far longer then my looks. A timeless, non biodegradable monument to my vanity - ooh err.
So I have been running down supplies of lotion, saving the pots and have invested in the make your own cream starter kit from
They are Swedish and organic but based in Scotland.
It arrived with everything you need including sadly 30 little plastic pots to put it in. All the ingredients were wrapped in plastic bags as well. Hmmm.
Last month I made my first batch. It was really easy and the results are excellent. I now have several pots of really high quality cream for a fraction of the price. I have been using it on face and body for weeks with no side effects.
So while the pots and plastic bags may seem like rather an own goal, next time I will be able to buy just the ingredients so no pots, and in larger amounts so less bags.
Do try this at home.