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 put on my face except...
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,...
What is Vitamin C? Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin obtained from food or supplements. It’s also known as ascorbic acid or L-ascorbic acid . Vitamin C helps the body efficiently process carbohydrates, fats, and protein. Unfortunately, our body is unable to synthesize vitamin C. Hence, it must be...
Acne occurs on the face, neck, back and other areas of the body in teenagers as well as adults. It can be stubborn to get rid off and last anything from a few days to years, which can be quite distressing. In looking for a long term solution to...
The tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is a plant found in Australia. The oil is derived from the leaves of this tree and has a strong camphor like smell. Tea tree oil is widely known for its powerful antiseptic properties. It is a highly toxic essential oil that should never...
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...
I use turmeric powder in cooking because I love the rich orange colour it gives food when added. It is also used in a lot of Indian cuisine. It has a spicy, bitter flavor and pleasant smell. The powder is derived from the root of a plant known as Curcuma...
We’ve looked at natural oils as preservatives in homemade concoctions in various posts previously amongst which were vitamin E oil, tea tree oil and peppermint oil. I’ve recently discovered the goodness of star anise oil as a preservative as well and carried out some research to find out more...
I normally use natural oils directly on my skin or my usual products, which I discussed in my skin care arsenal article but once in a while, I come across a gem that deserves to be added into the mix and this week, it’s the Christina Moss Naturals Facial...
Today’s question is from S.K. from Kenya. She’s transitioning after a bad relaxer experience and also has acne issues. I’m glad to have this opportunity to talk to you. I’m transitioning after a terrible relaxer application that left my hair weak, falling off and with a dull brown colour....