Natural remedies for Eczema 2022 Guide
Natural remedies for Eczema (Dermatitis) Eczema is a problem for 10% of the population. The name is derived from a Greek word … Read more
Skincare routine for dry skin – 2022 Guide
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
Menopause and back pain – 2022 Guide
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
Tips for do it yourself soap making
Planning can save you time and materials. Once you’ve been bitten by the soapmaking bug, it’s very hard to stop trying out … Read more
The best way to store your bar soap
Our advice for longer lasting freshness. No matter whether you use your bar soap in the bath, shower or at the basin, … Read more
Menopause and Hair Loss- 2022 Guide
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
Essential Oils for Depression and Anxiety during Menopause-2022 Guide
Along with the hot flashes, weight gain and mood swings, menopause is also a time when our mental health takes a knock. … Read more
Bach Flower Remedies List – 2022 Guide
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
Baobab oil 2022 Guide
If Africa had to pick a wonder extract, it would be Baobab Oil. Not only is the tree full of mythical lore … Read more
The vitamin your skin craves
Some skincare ingredients have exotic names, like Moroccan Argan and Tunisian Orange Blossom. Others are less glitzy, but powerful in an understated … Read more
Clarins Double Serum
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
Jupiter and Saturn – the ‘Christmas Star’ in 2020
Christmas Star Hooray ..only a few more sleeps till Winter Solstice. To me, this time of year feels dense and syrupy. Inbetween … Read more
Marula Oil-2022 Guide
While Marula may be a ‘new’ ingredient to hair and skincare formulators and natural health bloggers, it was harvested by San hunter … Read more
Facial Rejuvenation Secrets – Gua Sha – 2022 Guide
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
Japanese Skin Care- 2022 Guide
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 I don’t use Skincare Acids
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
Clinique Moisture Surge
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
Hyaluronic Acid – 2022 Guide
What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring mucopolysaccharide that provides lubrication and cushioning to the movable parts of the … Read more
Lemongrass-2022 Guide
What to do with lemongrass Although it smells lemony, lemongrass is not related to lemons or any of the citrius family. Instead … Read more
How to fade acne scars with Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP)-2022 Guide
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 for health -Your 2022 Guide
Sunbathing has many health benefits. So what does sunlight do for the body?’ Sunlight is essential for Vitamin D production (hello strong … Read more
Naked Yoga
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 For Glowing Skin – 2022 Guide
Sea fennel has a long history with humans, both as food and medicine. The Ancient Greeks used it for liver issues, Shakespeare … Read more
Cacay Oil vs Rosehip & Argan. Your 2022 Guide to Retinol Alternatives for Youthful-Looking Skin
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
Argan Oil vs Jojoba Oil – 2022 Guide- Hair and Skincare
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
Aromatherapy Inhaler – recipes
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 & Celtic Skin – 2022 Guide-Natural Moisturizer, Essential Oils
Rosacea is one of the painful inflammatory skin conditions that affects many Celtic, Scandinavian, Scottish, Welsh and Eastern European skin types. Over … Read more
What is hydrosol? 2022 Guide
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
Menopause acne – Your 2022 Guide
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 Natural Botox – 2022 Guide
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
Glossary of Natural Ingredients – 2022 Guide
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
Rosehip seed oil FAQ – 2022 Guide
Roses are said to be the pinnacle of the floral kingdom. In Summer they provide sweet scented blooms, then come Autumn there … Read more
Turmeric Bugs: Fermenting Turmeric into Pro-Biotic Soda – 2022 Guide
I’ve ordered a new-to-me Turmeric Bug. I’m going to make a bioactive nutritional drink with it to reduce inflammation and give my … Read more
6 Dangers of hand sanitizers
Yes, they’re useful when there are no washing facilities available, for instance at shop entrances, when you’re out and about. Yes, sanitisers … Read more
Bakuchiol & Babchi – Natural retinol – 2022 Guide
(Updated 7 March 2022 with info for those based in India) I’ve just finished designing a new serum with Babchi extract. Why? … Read more
What does Louise Hay say about dry skin?
Louise Hay Heal Your Life Transformational guru Louise Hay is well known for her alternative ways of looking at illness.. she doesn’t … Read more
Learning yoga at home
Yes, it can be tricky to get started at home, but the good thing is that you don’t need to spend an … Read more
Fever – friend or foe?-2022 Guide
It’s cold and flu season. They both are viral and occur in the respiratory system, but they are different. Difference between cold … Read more
What is Vegan Skincare?-2022 Guide
Vegan Skincare – the latest buzzword in the natural formulation world. But what exactly is it? Should you use it? And how … Read more
