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
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
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
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)
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
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
15 tips for reducing Maskne
Update May 2022: I wrote this back in very early 2020 when I was led to believe that wearing a mask would … 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?
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?
Vegan Skincare – the latest buzzword in the natural formulation world. But what exactly is it? Should you use it? And how … Read more
Herbs for Dogs
There is a reason why dogs sometimes eat grass or start chomping on herbs in your garden. They do it instinctively to … Read more
How to reduce waste
So you’re already using your own carry bag for shopping… and repurposing those glass jars your honey, sauerkraut and jam arrive in. … Read more
What is Kombucha – Why I Switched To Continuous Brew
Kombucha – What is it? Kombucha, in short, is fermented tea. It’s a semi sour liquid rich in probiotics produced by a … Read more
What is the connection between wellness and mindset?
These few days nestled between Christmas and the New Year hours have been filled with reading and mulling over concepts from the … Read more
The myth about fragrance-free
I’ve come to a scary conclusion, that Fragrance Free is a myth. I didn’t wave my fingers over a crystal ball to … Read more
EFT Tapping – A Unique Remedy for Beautiful Skin- 2022 Guide
EFT for skin problems By Karen Alison www.no-ibs.com Have you heard of EFT Tapping? It’s a fabulous remedy for stress and, as … Read more
Which Facial Oil or Serum is Right for My Skin?
Facial oil and serum are powerful allies for glowing skin. There are thousands of options, so how do you know whether a … Read more
How To Choose a Great Natural Night Cream
Choosing a great night cream is a challenge on par with climbing Mt Everest. It’s difficult, expensive and daunting, more so when … Read more
