Mafura oil was made popular with the introduction of Shea Moisture Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil line into the market some years ago. The line claims to be specially formulated to provide intense hydration for dry hair but what exactly is mafura oil? What is Mafura Oil? Mafura oil is...
Camellia oil is produced from the seeds of the camellia flower, which grows in China and Japan. The wild harvested seeds are cold pressed without any heat or refining. Camellia oil is an excellent emollient oil. It helps smooth down the hair cuticle, promotes shine and keeps flyaways in...
I have been testing out natural butters for a long time and over the next few weeks, I will be covering all the natural butters available for hair, health and beauty, their uses and benefits and the best recommendations based on my research starting with mango butter for hair...
Hatred for broccoli is something most kids outgrow but I never quite warmed up to it, and have had to find other leafy green vegetables as an alternate source over the years. I was delighted to discover broccoli seed oil, however. If I can’t eat it, at least I...
The previous article covered how to Fight Aging Skin with Kiwifruit Seed Oil. Kiwifruit seed oil has a huge variety of benefits, which make it suitable for the skin; top of the list being up to 62% essential fatty acids of alpha linolenic acid (omega-3). This EFA (essential fatty...
The kiwi fruit aka Chinese gooseberry is native to China. It spread to New Zealand and parts of Europe over the centuries. The fruit is soft and sweet with rows of tiny black seeds located in the centre. The seeds are edible and safe to consume. The kiwi fruit...
The watermelon is a large, refreshing fruit popular as a snack or dessert. Usually, the seeds within the watermelon are discarded while eating it. However, an excellent oil can be derived from the seemingly useless seeds. Watermelons are commonly found in West Africa where it is used in cooking....
Handling hair roughly with appliances such as combs and brushes can lead to split ends over time. Persistently dry hair can also lead to split ends. While the ultimate fate of split ends are the end of a pair of scissors, you can manage the appearance and protect against...