Rosehip seed oil is one of my favourite oils for achieving moisturized hair and I recommend using it as a pre-poo but I recently started using rosehip seed oil for skin care as well. While rosehip seed oil is not as miraculous as people...
Maracuja oil aka passion fruit oil originates from the Amazon region. Maracuja oil is usually extracted from the petals of the plant or the seeds of the fruit. Though it comes from different sources, the benefits are similar although the oils look and smell...
Avocado oil is pressed from the avocado fruit native to Mexico and California. The oil is edible and used as an ingredient in many dishes. Avocado oil contains high amounts of monounsaturated fats as well as vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that promotes moisture,...
Calendula oil comes from the Marigold flower native to Asia, Europe, and the Mediterranean. It looks like a simple flower but it has so many health benefits for the skin. Calendula oil is produced via steam distillation of the marigold flower tops. A previous...
The first time I heard about a facial cleansing brush, I rolled my eyes. Yet one more beauty device to clunk up space in my bathroom. What could it possibly do that washing my face with my hands couldn’t do, I wondered? In the...
No one likes the pesky signs of ageing – wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles and more. While you cannot completely keep these things at bay forever, there are several things you can do to minimise their appearance. There are dizzying amounts of super expensive...
Vitamin E oil is one of the best types of oil to use for skin care. The benefits of vitamin E oil has been lauded by skin care experts, and it is an active ingredient in many skin care products. Vitamin E oil helps...
I’ve always known about using emu oil for acne but I never fully engaged in it until a few weeks ago when I ran out of the moisturizer I use after my facial peel. I looked around my bathroom and I had nothing to...
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...
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 in the production of bath gels, shampoos,...