Gone are the days of big hair and tight perms, the beehive and other almost impossible to create do’s. Authentic style is in, and natural styling products will keep your crown shining bright. Remember those hairsprays that leave you standing in a fog, coughing and spluttering in the name of the perfect style? Gels that […]
The care and health of the skin and the hair should begin from childhood, or even better, from birth. Baby’s skin is more delicate, fragile and sensitive as it slowly adapts to its new environment and the world as a whole. When you start researching and reading articles about baby skin problems, the results can […]
Parabens are a group of chemicals used in many cosmetics and medications as a preservative. These compounds and their salts are primarily used for their bactericidal and fungicidal properties. Where are Parabens Found? The six main parabens are methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, butylparaben and benzylparaben. They can be found in shampoo, moisturising cream, antiperspirant deodorant, […]
Trying to make healthy eating choices can be a bit of a minefield. Being smart about food labels can help you to decipher what’s going into your food products, and your body. Here are the biggest “baddies” to look out for in your supermarket food labels: Additives Depending on their function, the additives used are […]
Have you ever fallen for “green-washing” or other false promises made by marketers? Green-washing is the use of marketing to portray a product as being eco-friendly or “green” when it actually isn’t. As more consumers look for eco-friendly, ethical and healthy options, marketers are attempting to add a green spin to their products, in order […]
Dead sea salts are mineral-rich natural salts taken from the famous Dead Sea in Israel. The Dead Sea is actually a salt lake, with hypersaline water. With its extreme salt and mineral concentration, the Dead Sea has become known as a treasure trove of natural therapeutic and cosmetic wonders.
Jojoba oil is the liquid that comes from the seeds of the jojoba bushes that grow in desert environments in Arizona, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Brazil and Chile. Jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-ba) has long been considered a precious natural beauty remedy for the skin and hair. Botanical name: Simmondsia Chinensis Properties: Jojoba oil has a unique composition that […]
Attention, nature-loving babes! Here’s everything you need to know about the healing beauty of chamomile essential oil. BOTANICAL NAME: Chamomile recutita, Matricaria chamomile, Matricaria recutita FAMILY: Compositae EXTRACTION: from the flowers and the plant PROCESS: distillation ORIGIN: Europe Fab Fact: Chamomile’s curative effects have been widely known since the dawn of time. In Mesopotamia, it […]
We all start the New Year with the best if intentions, but if you haven’t been able to stick to those shiny new 2018 resolutions, don’t despair. Instead, think of January as your “free trial” month – your resolutions can officially start in February, once you’ve gotten over the shock of the post-holiday craziness. Sounds […]
We often hear apocalyptic scenarios about crude oil, but sometimes these aren’t really factual. The actual data (when reliable) can help us to understand it in a better way. This data is related to what experts call “peak oil”, which indicates the point in time when the maximum rate of crude oil extraction is reached, after which the […]