Just to be clear, keratin is not bad. Keratin is a protein found in hair, which is responsible for strengthening hair, preventing breakage and heat damage. Keratin treatments, on the other hand, involve the application of a semi-permanent hair straightening product to curly or frizzy hair followed by flat ironing …
Butter is the primary reason why baked goods turn out fluffy and nice. Without butter or an inadequate amount of butter, baked goods turn out dry and unappetizing. I’m sure we’ve all tasted baked goods like that at one time or the other. Butter is a vital ingredient in baking. However, …
Pumpkin isn’t just for Halloween and Thanksgiving pies. I’ve covered pumpkin seed oil previously on the site and its benefits for healthy follicles and shinier hair. An excellent oil with omega-3 & 6 fatty acids as well as vitamins E & K. Apart from the hair, however, you can also …
I began a health and fitness challenge at the beginning of this year after falling off the wagon late last year. I’m a big fan of Beachbody videos and started the year with Shaun T’s Focus T25. I have only a few days left on this fabulous workout program. At …
Coconut oil is one of my favourite oils of all time and I’ve written quite a few articles about it over the years:- Coffee with Coconut Oil DIY Aloe Vera Juice and Coconut Oil Recipe for Dry Hair How to Use Onion Juice and Coconut Oil for Hair Regrowth Coconut …
Eucalyptus essential oil for hair and skin is a continuation of The Best Herbal Oils for Hair, Cooking and Aromatherapy. I will be covering all of the herbal oils mentioned in that article over the next few weeks, what they’re best used for and best ways to use them. Eucalyptus …
Kra-Z Hair Gro Fertilizer Nourishing Spritzer was brought to my attention by one of the ladies participating in the Protective Style Challenge 2016 a few days ago. I’ve been carrying out some research since then and this product looks very interesting. Kra-Z Hair Gro Fertilizer Nourishing Spritzer is produced by Nzuri …
Tabbouleh is a traditional Middle Eastern salad made from various edible herbs grown locally. It’s a fast and easy dish that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is around 200 calories for a side serving. Traditionally, it’s served as part of a mezze but it can be a …
Herbs are plants used for flavouring food, in medicines, perfumes and spices. I’ve recently started getting more interested in herbs and have incorporated a wide variety of herbs in my diet this year with outstanding results. They are usually leafy green and used either fresh or dried. I prefer the fresh …
Why you should add pine nuts to your diet now was discussed in a previous article. I covered the health benefits of pine nuts and pine nuts nutrition. However, did you know oil is also derived from the seeds of the pine tree? This cold pressed oil is known as pine …
I’m a latecomer to the goodness of pine nuts for some reason. I discovered them while researching homemade pesto recipes earlier this year. Pine nuts come from pine trees and are technically the seeds of the tree, not nuts. They can be found in Siberia and Canada. Another variation of …