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Natural Perfume and Menopause- Julie Nelson – “Our sense of smell is our most powerful sense and has a direct link to … Read more
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Natural Perfume and Menopause- Julie Nelson – “Our sense of smell is our most powerful sense and has a direct link to … Read more
Greece’s famous philosophers, such as Hippocrates and Plato, and Rome’s Galen studied the effects of hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy is simply, bathing in thermal … Read more
When I think of gold, King Tut’s beautiful mask comes to mind. Au, so beautiful. Humans have been mesmerized by the lustre … Read more
Jackie O said, ‘Pearls are always appropriate’. Lady Sarah Churchill said she felt undressed without them. Grace Kelly called them the ‘queen … Read more
Shea butter is such an interesting ingredient. Although it is grown in sunny Africa, it’s one of the best things for your … Read more
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Pomegranates have been symbols of prosperity, fertility and abundance since antiquity. Leonardo da Vinci painted them. They appear in … Read more
I love the power inside simple flowers. Modern cosmetic researchers are looking at the overlooked flowers that we see in daily life. … Read more
What is retinol? Retinol is a synthetic form of Vitamin A touted by dermatologists for its anti-ageing power. It’s used to reduce … Read more
Psoriasis Psoriasis is estimated to affect about a million people in the UK. Aromatherapists, by the very nature of their profession, encounter … Read more
Natural remedies for Eczema (Dermatitis) Eczema is a problem for 10% of the population. The name is derived from a Greek word … Read more
If you’ve reached ‘that stage’ of life when your skin is not quite as comfortable as it used to be, you may … Read more
Another little-spoken-about aspect of menopause is back pain. And now that working from home is a Thing, I’m guessing back pain is … Read more
If Rapunzel was in perimenopause, she wouldn’t have enough hair to make a climbing rope for the Prince. One of the less … Read more
Along with the hot flashes, weight gain and mood swings, menopause is also a time when our mental health takes a knock. … Read more
What are Bach Flower Remedies? They’re gentle natural extracts made from flowers and trees. The original 38 remedies were developed in the … Read more
If Africa had to pick a wonder extract, it would be Baobab Oil. Not only is the tree full of mythical lore … Read more
Some skincare ingredients have exotic names, like Moroccan Argan and Tunisian Orange Blossom. Others are less glitzy, but powerful in an understated … Read more
What’s inside Clarins Double Serum? I’m often asked if a certain product is any good, whether it’s natural, whether it will work … Read more
Christmas Star Hooray. Only a few more sleeps till Winter Solstice. To me, this time of year feels dense and syrupy. Inbetween … Read more
While Marula may be a ‘new’ ingredient to hair and skincare formulators and natural health bloggers, it was harvested by San hunter … Read more
Gua Sha is one of the latest luxury wellness treatments done with stylish jade or rose quartz tools. Pronounced gwa sha, it’s … Read more
Why Japanese skin is flawless? I’m fascinated with how different cultures have their own beauty secrets. Japanese women have a mystery to … Read more
Why would you even want to use an acid on your skin? Isn’t it dangerous? And if you live a clean and … Read more
I’m often asked, what’s inside a well known facial care product or cosmetic. So that’s what today’s post is about… I’m going … Read more
What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring mucopolysaccharide that provides lubrication and cushioning to the movable parts of the … Read more
What to do with lemongrass Although it smells lemony, lemongrass is not related to lemons or any of the citrius family. Instead … Read more
Acne and pimples suck. I thought my teenage years of misery with spots were a thing of the past, but then the … Read more
Sunbathing has many health benefits. So what does sunlight do for the body?’ Sunlight is essential for Vitamin D production (hello strong … Read more
It’s not surprising that yoga has many trendy hybrids, be it yoga with dogs, goats, lemurs or on horseback. There’s yoga in … Read more
Sea fennel has a long history with humans, both as food and medicine. The Ancient Greeks used it for liver issues, Shakespeare … Read more
What is Cacay Oil? Cacay oil is a new natural anti-ageing oil that stimulates cellular turnover and slows collagen breakdown. It has … Read more
It’s obvious to me now, but when I started my skincare journey in 2003 , I didn’t know much about Jojoba and … Read more
Now that we’re all looking for ways to stay healthy and keep our mood up, essential oils are an easy way. I’ve … Read more
Rosacea is one of the painful inflammatory skin conditions that affects many Celtic, Scandinavian, Scottish, Welsh and Eastern European skin types. Over … Read more
If you’re one of my newsletter subscribers, you’ll know I LOVE hydrosols. But what are they? You may have read about hydrosols … Read more
Even if your skin has been blemish -free for decades, you might find a spot! Before you reach for teen products to … Read more
Hibiscus is an anti-aging superpower and termed the natural botox plant. It’s a secret ingredient for making your hair shine and your … Read more
Here’s a list of natural ingredients for hair and skin with anti-ageing benefits. Use it when you’re trying to figure out which … Read more
Roses are said to be the pinnacle of the floral kingdom. In Summer they provide sweet scented blooms, then come Autumn there … Read more