Hidden Valley Broome

Midgie Magic (formerly Sandfly Salve) was designed many years ago to help newcomers to Broome cope with biting midges and other insects. This cream is to put on after you have been bitten, as subsequent swelling, itching and infection following bites is the main problem. The cream helps to soothe, reduce the itch, disinfect and help bites with natural anti-inflammatory ingredients. Works also on bee stings and even, so we are told, on Scottish midgies! 

Make sure you download the pamphlet "Biting Midges in Broome" for more information to understand and cope with them. If this link doesn't work, please get in touch with us so we can send you one via email. 

Apply frequently until bites have healed. Can be used in conjunction with Herbal Skin Calm, a cooling soothing gel for all itchy skin conditions

Please note that an unlucky few will have severe reactions to midge bites, requiring medical attention and anti-histamines.

Contains: Purified water, chamomile and calendula extracts and infused oils, evening primrose, jojoba, rosehip, wheatgerm and carrot oils, emulsifying wax NF, witch hazel, beeswax, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, chickweed & plantain extracts, vegetable glycerine, Vitamin E, pure essential oils of lavender, tickbush (kunzea ambigua), niaouli, German chamomile, frankincense & rosalina (Melaleuca ericifolia), fragrance (natural plant derived preservative), potassium sorbate.

Relaxing, pampering soap made in homage to sunsets over beautiful Cable Beach. Our biggest selling soap, a favourite among Broome locals. Carmine red on yellow. 

A gentle calming blend for inner and outer peace, as used in the popular Peace Soybeams, Peace Pulse Point roller, our beautiful Peace room & linen spray, and similar to our Pearl Soap.

An enduring favourite among locals and online customers alike. Wonderful for calming work spaces and homes.

Add 3-7 drops of Peace Blend to your diffuser or oil burner and create a state of calm and relaxation. You can also add 5 drops to every 10ml of pure vegetable oil to use as a massage oil or add a few drops to an aromatherapy bath.

Combines pure essential oils of rosewood, palma rosa, rose geranium, frankincense, lemongrass, tangerine & vetiver.

So many people love Broome and the Kimberley! This box of soaps celebrates what's special about this unique part of the world. Choose any 3 colourful aromatic essential oil soaps and this box with our Broome icons picture on the front. Tell us your choices in the notes at checkout. Makes an attractive, hand made, unique and very useful gift to share love for the isolated Broome and Kimberley region of Australia.

Approximate weight is 350 gms. Choose which soaps you would like and mention these in the Notes on the checkout page.

From our Rejuvenate range is our pure, rich and effective organic moisturiser designed for women like ourselves, who have mature or dry skin.  We spent a long time deciding on the very purest and most effective ingredients for our precious "Women of Wisdom".

This range is jam-packed with nourishing, replenishing ingredients and we have been thrilled with the results we have experienced ourselves. Our natural preservative system is something we are pleased with as we can avoid the dangers associated with many other systems for preserving the quality of products.

Ingredients: 

• Eco Cert (France) approved olive emulse wax, gentle and plant-based
• Pure organic skin nuturing carrier oils – camellia, jojoba, evening primrose oil and rosehip, all chosen for their skin nurturing properties
• Pure organic, skin loving and heart nourishing hydrosol – the pure fragrant water from the distillation of essential oils rose damascena, best in the world
• Organic plant extracts which are anti-ageing, strengthening, elasticising, and antioxidant – Ginseng, Gotu Kola, Gingko Biloba, Olive leaf and Rice
• Soothing emollients & cleansers – organic shea butter, olive squalane, Lamesoft (coco glucoside & glyceryl oleate), sucrose fatty acid esters, hydrolyzed oat protein and yucca extract to enhance cleansing and to support the lipid layer of skin, keeping it supple. We use no harsh or foaming surfactants.
• Skin Nourishing Vitamins A (elasticity and age lines), B (moisturising and soothing), C (anti-ageing, soothing and protective), & E ( soothing, healing, regenerating)
• CoEnzymeQ10 – an expensive but effective antioxidant which protects the cell membrane against environmental damage caused by free radicals, thus helping to prevent wrinkles and sagging
• Bush Flower essences selected especially to balance and nurture the feminine
• Plant-based gelling agents hydroxypropyl starch phosphate & dehydroxanthan gum

Only a tiny amount is needed of this rich, packed full of goodies cream – apply according to the level of dryness or humidity and the condition of skin. Generally a thin layer is adequate. Apply to entire face, being careful to pat around eye area and avoid drag.

To all our wonderful Women of Wisdom, we hope you enjoy this as much as we do!

Fresh, energising soap celebrating the lush green explosion of tropical Wet Season growth and easing its sticky lethargy. Contains herbal, citrus, fresh and stimulating essential oils.

Dark green, white and gold marbles on light green background. Contains pure essential oils of rosemary, lime, may chang, basil, lemon myrtle, peppermint and petitgrain.

A light, natural bactericidal alternative We must have been making this one for 10 years - clearly an old favourite.

Naturally, aluminium free. 

Ingredients: purified water, apple cider vinegar, witch hazel, extracts of aloe and calendula, polysorbate 20 (mild cleansing agent derived from coconut), zinc ricinoleate (safe and natural choice for effective odor control) and pure essential oils of rosewood, sage, palma rosa, patchouli, geranium, lavender, bergamot, niaouli and cypress.

A light, effective, easily absorbed body lotion for normal to dry skin, made from beautiful WA honey myrtle essential oil & hydrosol, hydrolyzed boab protein, and fresh, happy sweet orange & may chang. Celebrating happy memories of West Australian sunsets at the beach over the vast Indian Ocean. 

At Cable Beach we so often see crowds of visitors and also locals, watching the sun setting over that endless Indian Ocean. In the Wet Season or buildup (October through March) the tropical skies can be quite spectacular, an endless source of joy and delight. And we are reminded that this event, watching the sun descend into the sea horizon, is iconic for all West Australians. We grew up either by the ocean or having holidays there. It is part of our psyche and we orient our sense of direction this way. It brings up feelings of nostalgia, clarity, satisfaction, love, feeling at-home, refreshed, grounded and relaxed.

To this beautiful warm lemony bushy essential oil we have added sweet orange, for even more warmth (the sun factor!) and some cold pressed lime for zing and freshness, like the sea air. In the body lotion we replaced the lime with may chang (litsea cupeba) to reduce any possible citrus phototoxic effects in stay-on skin products. We like may chang even better than lemongrass, and it has similar properties. 

From the heart, with some knowledge and experience thrown in.

🌞🌞🌞

Purified water, WA honey myrtle hydrosol, cold pressed macadamia and jojoba oils,  emulsifying wax NF, glycerine, hydrolyzed boab protein, isopropyl myristate, Vitamin E, allantoin, pure essential oils of WA honey myrtle, sweet orange and may chang, phenoxyethanol & ethylhexlglycerin (mild preservative). 

Back by public demand after we stopped making this very complex and messy-to-make product! It requires ALL our pots and the zinc is immensely difficult to clean off! 

An all natural non-irritating tinted lotion designed to give physical protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays as well as general environmental damage from harsh Australian conditions. Use it as a sunscreen for prolonged sun exposure. Safe for babies. Not completely waterproof - reapply after swimming. The main active ingredient is zinc oxide at 8 per cent - this is not micronized, so it cannot cross the skin barrier and neither does it give a ghosting effect, but it may feel slightly chalky on. The green and black tea with the white zinc oxide in Skinsmart give the product a beige colour - it can double as a natural foundation. To date we have never encountered anyone sensitive to this product, including very young children. It is the best we can do to provide a completely natural, non chemical sunscreen. Great for all over protection but you might want to add the old fashioned thick zinc cream on your nose if you are in the sun all day.

For prolonged sun exposure -
Apply liberally every 2 hours and after swimming (not waterproof)

Contents: Black tea, avocado, sesame & jojoba oils, shea butter, emulsifying wax NF, witch hazel, glycerine, alo vera, calendula, hypericum, green tea, white tea and gingko biloba extracts, zinc oxide, Vitamin E, xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, pure essential oils of lavender and fragrant agonis, sorbitan caprylate+ benzyl alcohol+ benzoic acid (Ecocert preserv.), mulla mulla bush essence.

A handy travel pack containing the basics for tropical insect survival, all hand made with care from natural ingredients. This pack contains Broome Bug Soap - a hand made insect deterring and antiseptic soap, perfect for camping and travel in tropical regions. There is a 125ml Pestoff non-DEET effective spray repellent which works well if applied correctly to all exposed skin areas every 2-3 hours.

If you DO experience bites from mosquitoes, biting midgies (sandflies), bees or other insects, just dab on Midgie Magic (30ml) to reduce the itch and heal the bite. Our long experience with these critters in the Kimberley region has proven the effectiveness of all 3 products. They come in a plastic zip bag with a pamphlet for more information.

Midgie Magic - Purified water, chamomile and calendula extracts and infused oils, evening primrose, jojoba, rosehip, wheatgerm and carrot oils, emulsifying wax NF, witch hazel, beeswax, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, chickweed & plantain extracts, vegetable glycerine, Vitamin E, pure essential oils of lavender, tickbush (kunzea ambigua), niaouli, German chamomile, frankincense & rosalina (Melaleuca ericifolia), fragrance (natural plant derived preservative), potassium sorbate.

Pest Off Spray - Local plant extracts, neem oil, polysorbate 20 (harmless solubulizer to make the spray homogenous), pure essential oils of eucalyptus citriodora, spike lavender, geranium, kunzea and peppermint, benzylalcohol-DHA (preservative). Active ingredients - neem and essential oils, plant extracts.

Bug Soap - Saponified WA virgin olive oil, coconut, sustainable palm and castor oils. Also contains neem oil and pure essential oils of spike lavender, lemon scented tea tree, niaouli, lemon scented gum, citronella and peppermint.

Midgie Magic (formerly Sandfly Salve) was designed many years ago to help newcomers to Broome cope with biting midges and other insects. This cream is to put on after you have been bitten, as subsequent swelling, itching and infection following bites is the main problem. The cream helps to soothe, reduce the itch, disinfect and help bites with natural anti-inflammatory ingredients. Works also on bee stings and even, so we are told, on Scottish midgies! 

Make sure you download the pamphlet "Biting Midges in Broome" for more information to understand and cope with them. If this link doesn't work, please get in touch with us so we can send you one via email. 

Apply frequently until bites have healed. Can be used in conjunction with Herbal Skin Calm, a cooling soothing gel for all itchy skin conditions

Please note that an unlucky few will have severe reactions to midge bites, requiring medical attention and anti-histamines.

Contains: Purified water, chamomile and calendula extracts and infused oils, evening primrose, jojoba, rosehip, wheatgerm and carrot oils, emulsifying wax NF, witch hazel, beeswax, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, chickweed & plantain extracts, vegetable glycerine, Vitamin E, pure essential oils of lavender, tickbush (kunzea ambigua), niaouli, German chamomile, frankincense & rosalina (Melaleuca ericifolia), fragrance (natural plant derived preservative), potassium sorbate.

Pestoff Spray Concentrate in 100ml glass bottle. 

NOTE: DOES NOT INCLUDE TRIGGER SPRAY BOTTLE - please click here if you would like this added to your order

Our radical solution to combat the plague proportions of mozzies which can make life difficult in the Kimberley from February to May, at the end of the Wet and, of course, for similar conditions throughout Australia at various times. We wanted a large quantity natural but effective Pestoff trigger spray which can be kept at the front door and easily applied all over whenever gardening, building and other outdoor activities are sabotaged by clouds of mozzies. So here it is:

An all-natural herbal, neem and essential oil spray concentrate to discourage bites, in tropical strength. And feedback is unanimous that it works! The critters buzz around, but won't land on sprayed skin. We made a concentrate in a 100ml glass bottle which can easily be sent by mail order. You don't pay the freight for water. This concentrate makes up 500ml of spray. You can either purchase the empty good quality trigger spray bottle from us or buy your own from a hardware or gardening store.

Simply pour the 100ml concentrate into your 500ml bottle, top up with water, shake well and use. If your bottle holds less, use 1 part concentrate to every 4 parts water (eg. 20ml or 1 tablespoon concentrate plus 80ml water for a 100ml bottle).

Contains: local plant extracts, neem oil, polysorbate 20 (harmless solubuliser to make the spray homogenous), pure essential oils of eucalyptus citriodora, spike lavender, geranium, kunzea and peppermint, phenoxyethanol & ethylheylglycerin (preservative). Active ingredients - neem and essential oils, plant extracts.

Our highly successful Pestoff Concentrate made into a smaller 125ml spray version for normal use or a 500ml trigger spray for heavy use requirements. 

A completely natural herbal spray designed to deter insects. It contains no DEET but has 3 active ingredient types - a local plant extract used traditionally to deter insects, neem oil (a natural insecticide) and proven insect deterring essential oils. It works perfectly well if used properly - it needs to be applied to all exposed skin and re-applied every 2 - 3 hours.

Use sparingly on children under 3 years as this spray contains 3% essential oils.  Some customers have told us anecdotally that Pestoff works if diluted again by half, so we suggest trying this on young children. As for all skin care products, patch test on the inner wrist first. Always cover up physically (eg. with muslin over a pram) if you can. Another idea is to use a thick layer of coconut oil (or a mineral oil which stays on the surface) on exposed skin so insects can't get a purchase on skin.

'Biting Midges in Broome' (handy hints for visitors & newcomers) pamphlet included in every purchase.

Contains: purified water, local plant extracts, neem oil, polysorbate 20 (harmless solubuliser to make the spray homogenous), pure essential oils of eucalyptus citriodora, spike lavender, geranium, kunzea and peppermint, phenoxyethanol & ethylheylglycerin (preservative).

A fresh and antiseptic soap useful to help guard against infection and to repel insects. This makes it a perfect soap to take camping. It is also useful when the mozzies or midges are out, or when children have cuts or sores on their skin. Contains neem oil, a natural insecticide & insect deterring, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal pure essential oils.

Turquoise marble on white background.

Handmade using the traditional cold pressed method with each bar having a 3 to 4 week curing time which results in a firm, mild, creamy, moisturising soap, with rich lather even in hard water.