Most people have heard of rucola/arugula/rocket/roquette – it’s that innocuous leafy green vegetable which you may add to a salad to give it a bit of a boost in the flavour department since it has a bitter peppery taste. Nothing special right? Wrong! It’s absolutely bursting with health promoting properties, and the oil extracted from […]
Firstly, it is an invariable fact that age-related changes are a natural process. However, counteracting its outward manifestations is certainly possible! It is best to start with this from the age of 25. Because did you know that the body’s own collagen is amply produced until the age of 25 and then gradually decreases? If […]
Essential oils for warts A wart is a small, benign tumour on the skin. It can appear on any part of the body. As you know, warts are often of viral origin (more than 60 different viruses belonging to the human papillomavirus family). The appearance of warts or papillomas on the human body is one […]
The beard, sometimes referred to as a sign of masculinity, and at other times believed to be a sign of uncouthness or rebellion, has been making a huge comeback over recent years, and it’s estimated that today approximately 55% of men worldwide have some sort of facial hair. But what’s the reason for this latest […]
Drying Oils vs Non-drying Oils, What’s the Difference? Natural plant oils and extracts have been favourite additions to our skin and hair care products for quite some time, partly due to their pleasing aromas, but also for their increasingly known beneficial properties and effects. In contrast, the chemical additives in our daily care products can […]
Shaving….. let’s face it, no one likes to do it, but it’s a necessary evil in order to maintain a well groomed appearance. So who originally came up with the idea of shaving? Well you need to go back 10,000 to attribute the blame, as it’s believed that cavemen used to remove their facial hair, […]
The main problem for those with oily and combination skin is enlarged pores, which may spoil both the appearance and one’s mood. Our skin consists of thousands of tiny holes, or pores, through which it breathes, removes metabolic products in the form of sweat, and performs other processes. Normally, the pores are almost invisible to […]
Of all skin types, oily skin is the most problematic. Signs of oily skin include an oily shine, the presence of enlarged pores, comedones and various inflammations. The appearance of oily skin on the forehead, nose and chin often resembles an orange peel. More oily skin is usually caused by (over)active sebaceous glands, which means […]
Uses for Aloe Vera The aloe vera plant has a long and prestigious history for its phenomenal effect on the skin, dating back over 6000 years. Known as “the plant of immortality” by Ancient Egyptians, it was an important funeral gift. It is also reputed to have been used by Cleopatra and Nefertiti, both known […]
The skin is one of the most important organs in our body. It shapes our appearance, gives a feeling of touch, warmth or cold, and protects against infection. Only moisturized skin looks good and performs its functions. Without water, the metabolic processes in the skin slow down, and the skin loses its ability to function […]
