Your hair is your crowning glory. It’s an extension of your personality and style – the final adornment to your look. Everyone wants to have perfect tresses, but unfortunately it’s a matter of genetics as well as external influences. One thing is definite, proper hair care is a must. The correct hair regime can maintain […]
Almonds are native to the warmer regions of western Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East, although they are now grown throughout the world. Although called a nut, the almond fruit is actually a drupe, otherwise known as a stone fruit, and the tree belongs to the Rosaceae (Rose) family. Almonds were one of the […]
Unless you’ve been living on a remote desert island for the past decade, you can’t have failed to notice the resurgence of coconut oil. It has now become synonymous with skin and hair care. The question is…does coconut oil deserve this hype? Let’s look at exactly what it is, what it can do for you, […]
The skin is the body’s largest organ and its main function is to form a protective barrier for the body. However, 60% of the chemicals which we apply topically are absorbed into the body and many of these synthetic ingredients are known to contain harmful chemicals which can majorly disrupt our bodies and may increase […]
Since the beginning of time, Nature has provided care for man. Plant extracts have given man the opportunity to prevent and treat their diseases. The scientific pharmacy and chemically produced pharmaceuticals started with the extraction of natural chemicals from plants. Since then, we have left our health in the hands of chemical man-made alternatives. However, […]
Since man first walked the Earth, he turned to nature to provide prevention and healing for internal and external ailments, and to meet the needs of the skin and hair. Knowledge was passed down through the generations – things we know refer to as “folk law” or “traditional remedies”. Many of the natural remedies used […]
Sooner or later, whether to a greater or lesser extent, we will all have to deal with greying hair. Like the other outward appearances that accompany ageing, we have two choices – fight it or embrace it. One thing is paramount: you cannot prevent turning grey. So, now that that’s out in the open, we […]
Skin cells are constantly renewing, including on the scalp. New cells are formed under the skin, at the top the old cells are released in the form of small flakes. In normal skin, these flakes are small and (almost) invisible. Eczema occurs when this renewal process is faster than normal, causing more flakes to appear. At […]
So, if you are anything like me, your hair and skin has just about survived summer! Skin looking tired and dull, lines and wrinkles more apparent, and skin less hydrated in general. Hair dull, dry, frizzy and starting to become brittle. Most definitely missing any type of wow factor! Heat, sweat, humidity, chlorinated and salt […]
Some have it all their lives, others can suddenly suffer from it later – greasy hair – one of the most common hair problems. Certainly not elegant for your outward appearance and certainly not for your sense of self-confidence. You’ve started the day with a freshly washed hairstyle, but halfway through the day your hair […]
