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 […]
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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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]






