Nowadays you can’t open a beauty magazine without seeing a reference to natural oils. They have come back into fashion in a big way, being an integral part of many beauty products, plus a key component in the trend of double cleansing and are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to deep […]
Summertime – the fun-packed season, filled with BBQ’s, trips to the park, beach, playing sports and taking holidays abroad. Sounds idyllic… until the sunburn strikes! Unprotected skin can take only minutes to burn, and once you see the tell-tell signs of red skin, it’s already much too late. Despite your very best intentions you may […]
Egypt has always been and remains a desirable holiday destination. The sun, the sea, friendly people… what else is needed for happiness? In summer, a light breeze always blows, which helps to endure the African heat, and in winter, when there is snow and cold in the Motherland, Egypt is the promised land, where it […]
Natural oils have made a huge resurgence in hair and skin care, particularly as we turn back to nature having recognized that it’s no longer enough to just worry about what we take internally as the chemicals contained in products we apply topically can also potentially damage our health. Furthermore, natural oils give us everything […]
So winter has finally transcended into spring but be honest, how is your skin and hair looking? Looking dull and tired? Not looking or feeling its best? Definitely crying out for some TLC? It’s no secret that winter can destroy the skin’s natural sebum production, and exacerbate conditions like acne and eczema, in addition to […]
Well used by the Aborigines in its native Australia, eucalyptus oil is probably best known as an essential ingredient in flu and cold relievers and most commercial chest rubs, there’s much more to eucalyptus oil than most people realise. It’s so versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways to make use of […]
So winter is in full swing. Everyone seems to be suffering from the sniffles of some sort, and are either recovering from, in the midst of, or about to begin a nasty bout of flu. After the previous years lockdowns and safety measures which resulted in reduced exposure to cold and flu viruses, it was […]
Dry skin is inevitable in winter. Cold dry air, brutal harsh winds, hot showers and central heating can be brutal on the skin. In fact, the skin loses approximately 25% more moisture in the winter months than it does in the warmer months. For those that already suffer from dehydrated and sensitive skin, the season […]
The very name is synonymous with the season since it was one of the first Christmas gifts presented by the Magi/Three Wise Men alongside gold and myrrh. Throughout the ages this precious oil has been so revered that it was literally worth its weight (or more) in gold, and is aptly referred to as the […]
Is there anything that feels better during the cold winter months than a long soak in the tub? Forget the misery of freezing temperatures, getting soaked by rain or snow, and shivering in the icy wind. Perhaps you’ve had a tough or stressful day at work, the kids are fighting, or you’re just feeling down […]
