Author Archives: Candi
Age Defying, Blog, earthfriendly, eco friendly, environmentally friendly, Natural, Nourishing, Oils, serum
Olive Oil and Calendula.. soothing and healing for Face and Figure
Oct
They say that virgin olive oil is the ‘Holy Grail’ of carrier oils, I agree wholeheartedly. Not only do I endorse that statement but will also say that in times of skin or health troubles, it is my ‘go to’ oil. Bright orange and yellow calendula flowers (not marigolds) have been well researched for their […]
Age Defying, Blog, Cleansing, earthfriendly, eco friendly, environmentally friendly, Natural, Oils, Organic
Citrus…uplifting and healthy for Face and Figure
Sep
When the heady smell of orange blossom wafts into my house, I know that this heralds the arrival of spring. Not far behind, will be the lime, lemon and calamondin trees, scenting the air with their fragrant blooms. Citrus in all its different forms has been used for Face and Figure for centuries. Fossil records […]
Age Defying, Creams, earthfriendly, eco friendly, environmentally friendly, Natural, Nourishing, Oils
Avocado…. A must have for Face and Figure
Aug
This month our Face and Figure series focuses on the creamy, delicious and nutrient dense Avocado. Evidence of the consumption of this special fruit, dates back 10,000 years and the domestication of the avocado by the Inca, Maya and Olmecs in Southern Mexico, goes back about 5,000 years. However, they really only started gaining popularity […]
Age Defying, Blog, earthfriendly, eco friendly, environmentally friendly, Natural, Nourishing, Organic
Face and Figure… featuring Aloe a timeless favourite
Jul
Face and Figure is a series of discussions about special ingredients that are perfect to use on the face and / or in your diet. Fresh raw ingredients that nourish the body both inside and out. They are minimally processed and retain their original goodness delivering high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes, amino acids, […]
Age Defying, Blog, Cleansing, Exfoliator, Natural, Polisher, vitamin c
Ancient and Modern Secrets of Hibiscus
Jun
The use of hibiscus flowers, leaves, roots, and stems, have been traced back as far as 6000 years where they were used in the Sudan for medicinal and beauty purposes. Ancient Egypt and China also held hibiscus in high esteem for thousands of years, using it nutritionally, medically and for beautification. Today, modern research has […]
Mar
The global trend towards natural, local and green beauty has given me the opportunity to follow my true passion for making face and body products using nature’s bounty of the amazing variety of ingredients available. Tapping into ancient knowledge and techniques of beauty, healing and spirituality has been the inspiration and driving force to create […]
earthfriendly, eco friendly, environmentally friendly, Natural, Nourishing, Organic, Water
Green Beauty in 2019 and Beyond..
Jan
2019 promises to be a year of changes and challenges. We all go down the road of making New Year’s resolutions most of which don’t see the light of day beyond the first month. The challenge is to map out feasible solutions that are manageable and offer real benefits while being fun and attainable. As […]
Jul
This beautiful red/gold oil has the magical ability to not only rejuvenate and regenerate the skin but it helps with problems like scarring, acne scarring, wrinkles, UV damage, radiation damage, burn scars, rosacea, dermatitis and other related skin problems. Let me tell you about this magical oil and why it is simply a must for […]
Mar
With the desire to lead more healthy and active lifestyles, the image of beauty is changing. Our frenetic lifestyles demand simple but effective regimes for cleansing and nourishing our skin which save time and money. Efficacy and ethics also play a big part as people are becoming more and more aware of harmful ingredients in […]