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...
Who knew cranberries would feature in the natural oils category? Delicious on its own, in sauces, pie, and juice, it is also the source of cranberry seed oil and is produced from cold pressing the seeds. Cranberries are in the same family as blueberries and are found mostly in...
Calendula oil was discussed in a previous article – Eliminate Sore, Itchy and Inflamed Scalp Issues with Calendula Oil. This article will focus on how to make your own calendula oil and how to use it effectively. There are two methods you can use to make your own calendula oil....
My mum used calendula oil on my sisters and I whenever we had rashes when we were kids. It was amazingly effective and within a few days, all rashes were gone. It never occurred to me that it could be used on the scalp with the same results until I...
Rose hips are what are left after the rose petals fall off a bush. Subsequently, rose hip oil is then extracted from the pods. The wild rose bush grows in the southern Andes as well many areas of the world. It’s high in essential fatty acids such as omega-6 and...
Peanut oil is a vegetable oil, which is mostly used for cooking, but by virtue of its qualities, it falls into the category of natural oils for hair care. It’s aka groundnut oil or arachis oil. Peanut oil is derived from peanuts and is available in various varieties such...
Last Updated: July 2014! I receive a lot of emails asking about my regimen especially the shine in the curlformers set in the picture above so today’s article is going to show a breakdown of my regimen and my favourite hair products and the products I’m still lusting after....
Borage seed oil is derived from the seeds of the borago officinalis aka starflower. The herb is native to Spain but has spread to the Mediterranean region. It can also be grown locally in several parts of the world as the leaves are edible. Borage seed oil is similar...
Baobab, pronounced beɪə(ʊ)bab, oil originates from the tree of the same name aka as Adansonia digitata, named after the French botanist Michel Adanson who studied the trees. The tree is found in tropical regions of Africa, at low altitudes and is known to live for as long as 3,000...
The jasmine flower is a shrub with abundant clusters of small, white, star shaped petals, which is native to Iran, India and China. It has a mesmerizing, long lasting fragrance with soothing effects. The name Jasmine is derived from the Persian word ‘yasmin‘. Jasmine oil is also known to...
Carrot isn’t just for chomping on while on a diet or a key ingredient in carrot cake. It also plays an important role in hair care. Carrot oil is obtained by solvent extraction of the red carrot (root) and contains high levels of beta-carotenes, vitamins A, C, E, K...