Menopause and dry skin -your 2023 Guide
You might have noticed that as you reached 35, your skin changed. For some women the change seems to happen overnight. No … Read more
Skincare
Blue Tansy 2023 Guide
I’m an aromatherapist so am often asked what my favorite essential oils are. That’s a tough question… a bit like choosing between … Read more
Cupuaçu butter –2023 Guide
What is Cupuaçu butter? One of the gifts of the rainforest is Cupuaçu. It’s a nutrient-rich, life sustaining botanical that has made … Read more
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice –2023 Guide
If you ever wondered why aloe is used so often for sunburn, dry skin and soothing rashes, it’s because it contains so … Read more
Vitamin F –2023 Guide
What is Vitamin F? Yes you’ve heard of Vitamin A, C and E also B vitamin complex, but what the heck is … Read more
Prickly pear oil- Could this be your skin’s new best friend?
A rose and a cactus fell in love.They understood each other’s thorns. – Lucas Cactus flowers, since they bloom in harsh conditions, … Read more
Gynostemma- Jiaogulan- the Eastern Herb of Immortality-2023 Guide
When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied. … Read more
What does MSM do for hair, nails and skin? 2023 Guide
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
Precious metals for rejuvenation – Colloidal Gold 2023 Guide
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
Pearl powder-2023 Guide
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 for skin-2023 Guide
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 seed oil – more powerful than green tea and red wine-2023 Guide
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Pomegranates have been symbols of prosperity, fertility and abundance since antiquity. Leonardo da Vinci painted them. They appear in … Read more
Buddleja – the flower secret with anti oxidant super powers-2023 Guide
I love the power inside simple flowers. Modern cosmetic researchers are looking at the overlooked flowers that we see in daily life. … Read more
4 Natural alternatives to Retinol you should use 2023 Guide
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
Skincare routine for dry skin – 2023 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
Baobab oil 2023 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
Marula Oil-2023 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 – 2023 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- 2023 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
Hyaluronic Acid – 2023 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
How to fade acne scars with Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP)-2023 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
Sea Fennel For Glowing Skin – 2023 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 2023 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
Rosacea & Celtic Skin – 2023 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
Menopause acne – Your 2023 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
Rosehip seed oil FAQ – 2023 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
Bakuchiol & Babchi – Natural retinol – 2023 Guide
I love to experiment with new skin care extracts that have been used in traditional cultures. Babchi has bene used in India … Read more
What is Vegan Skincare?-2023 Guide
Vegan Skincare – the latest buzzword in the natural formulation world. But what exactly is it? Should you use it? And how … Read more
The myth about fragrance-free
fragrance free skincare I’ve come to a scary conclusion, that Fragrance Free is a myth. I didn’t wave my fingers over a … Read more
Which Facial Oil or Serum is Right for My Skin?-2023 Guide
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-2023 Guide
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