Kokum butter is one of the best butters for use on skin due to its emollient and restorative abilities. Kokum butter is derived from the seeds of the kokum tree aka wild mangosten or red mangosten tree found in India. Kokum butter has been used for healing for centuries...
What is Illipe Nut Butter? Illipe butter comes from the nuts of the Illipe tree which grows in Malaysia and Indonesia. The nuts are processed by drying them out in the sum then pressed to extract the pale yellow, solid fat. Illipe butter contains oleic, palmitic, stearic and linoleic...
Lavender water and rosewater are made by steam distillation using the relevant flower. The end result is aka hydrosols or hydrolat. Flower waters can be used for a variety of hair and skin issues and are a gentle and effective way to help treat these issues. The common flower waters...
Lavender water for hair and skin is distilled from the fragrant flowers of the lavender plant. It is very beneficial for dry and dull hair as well as problem areas on the skin. Lavender is widely used for cosmetic purposes in the production of bath gels, shampoos, conditioners, soaps,...
The benefits of lavender oil for hair and skin was covered previously. The lavender flower is known for its pleasant and soothing fragrance, and lavender oil is produced via steam distillation of the flowers. Steam distillation of lavender flowers requires a lot of equipment, skill and time. While you...
Almonds are extremely nutritious nuts for hair, beauty and body. One of the derivatives of almonds is sweet almond oil; a light non greasy oil ideal for hair conditioning and smoothing but did you know you can also derive milk from almond nuts? This nourishing milk has immense benefits...
Glycerine is an ingredient you would have noticed in the ingredient listing of some of your deep conditioners and leave in conditioners. It’s sometimes referred to as glycol or glycerol. It is also used in the formulation of soaps and skin care products. What is Glycerine? Glycerine is a...
Ayurveda originated from India over 5,000 years ago. Ayur means life and veda means knowledge. Ayurveda is a lifestyle created to maintain optimal balance and harmony between physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. So what does this have to do with hair loss and hair growth you’re wondering? Part...
The previous articles in the healing clay series explored Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay for Hair and the Different Types of Healing Clay & Which is the Best? In this article, we’re gong to break down how to use healing clay for the skin and the best and safest ways...
The previous article covered bentonite clay and it’s benefits for hair. However, apart from bentonite/montmorillionite healing clay, there are several other types of healing clay out there and choosing the right one for your hair & beauty purposes can get a bit confusing. Read on for a breakdown of each...
Aztec Secret Healing Clay is a brand of healing clay. Bentonite healing clay, aka montmorillionite clay, has been used for centuries as a facial mask as well as taken internally to help detoxify the body. Bentonite clay was initially discovered in Montmorillon, France where the name montmorillionite clay was...