Category Archives: Age Defying

Olive Oil and Calendula.. soothing and healing for Face and Figure

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 […]

Citrus…uplifting and healthy for Face and Figure

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 […]

Avocado…. A must have for Face and Figure

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 […]

Face and Figure… featuring Aloe a timeless favourite

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, […]

Ancient and Modern Secrets of Hibiscus

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 […]

The Beauty and Magic of Rejuvenating Face Oil

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 […]

COLOURFUL AND NATURAL FOOD FOR YOUR SKIN

This blog is short, sweet and colourful. Yes it’s all about the colours of natural creams, lotions and potions. If you are using a white cream, a white lotion or a clear wash, the chances are there are only refined oils and synthetic ingredients in your products. You WANT colourful cosmetics, read why… Most cold […]

NATURAL ANTI AGING SKIN CARE SECRETS

Since ancient times woman have been using lotions and potions to capture the secret of maintaining youthful, beautiful skin. Even in modern times we can take a page out of the book of famous beauties such as Cleopatra, who knew a thing or two about staying gorgeous. Today we have an alarming and confusing array […]

VITAMIN C THE HOLY GRAIL OF SKIN CARE

Vitamin C (considered by many to be the holy grail of skin care) is fundamental to the skin’s underlying structure and with advancing age, the skin progressively loses Vitamin C resulting in fine lines, age spots and wrinkles. Vitamin C is a powerful anti-oxidant, it boosts collagen synthesis, decreases photo damage and is anti-inflammatory, protecting […]