Category Archives: Blog
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, 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 […]
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 […]
Aug
Love who you are and know that the products you are using on your skin are doing no harm to earth, animal or human and that nature’s goodness is harnessed to manufacture products with love to nurture your skin. Last month we touched on every day pollutants that bombard us from the food we eat, […]
Jul
Less is more. Radiant skin is easy to achieve with uncluttered and uncomplicated skin care which is more often than not, a good philosophy to adopt when planning your skin care regime. Too many people are led to believe that the more products one uses for this, that and the next thing, the more they […]
May
WATER, a crucial part of skin care and the production of skin care products As a result of a crippling drought, Water is the word on everyone’s lips here in Cape Town. We have all become mindful of our water usage and all responsible citizens are doing what they can to conserve this precious resource. […]
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