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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 […]

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 […]

ROSE – MOTHER NATURE’S VERY OWN SKIN DOCTOR

For centuries, roses have been associated with notions of beauty and love. As a matter of fact, the beautifying effects of rose dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans who first used rose petals to perfume their baths. It is not surprising then, that roses offer benefits through aromatherapy, herbal medicine and beauty-enhancing cosmetics. When […]