Practically Green has a really good article on switching to all natural body lotion: why it’s good for you, a quick list of ingredients to avoid, and how to make the switch. Continue reading
Jojoba oil
Lip scrub – an easy, all natural recipe
Lips don’t always get the attention they deserve in terms of exfoliation. Pity, because it takes so little time to banish flakiness and keep them soft and smooth! Continue reading
Give-away time!
We love all things natural to care for ourselves and our skin – that’s a given. And since we also love to share, we’ve teamed up with our new friends to give away some of our most popular products. Continue reading
How Jojoba Oil Benefits The Skin
Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) is a perennial woody shrub grown primarily in the desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Native Americans have long used jojoba (pronounced hohoba) oil to help heal sores and wounds. Today, jojoba oil is most commonly used for cosmetic purposes, particularly for the maintenance of healthy skin. This amazing oil (Jojoba oil is actually composed of liquid wax esters rather than oil) helps promote healing of the skin in many ways as it has antimicrobial properties, which discourage the growth of bacterial and fungal microbes that may attack the skin. Continue reading
A Clay Clarifying Mask for Healthy Winter Skin
Clarify, tone and moisturise your skin during the cold months with a weekly clay mask, using the following ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Calcium bentonite green clay
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Apricot Kernel oil or Jojoba Oil
- 1/2 to 1 tablespoon purified or spring water (more or less depending on desired thickness)
