Category Archives: vitamin c

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]