Most people have heard of rucola/arugula/rocket/roquette – it’s that innocuous leafy green vegetable which you may add to a salad to give it a bit of a boost in the flavour department since it has a bitter peppery taste. Nothing special right? Wrong! It’s absolutely bursting with health promoting properties, and the oil extracted from […]
Category: Healthy
For those over 30 years of age
Firstly, it is an invariable fact that age-related changes are a natural process. However, counteracting its outward manifestations is certainly possible! It is best to start with this from the age of 25. Because did you know that the body’s own collagen is amply produced until the age of 25 and then gradually decreases? If […]
Essential Oils for Warts Removal
Essential oils for warts A wart is a small, benign tumour on the skin. It can appear on any part of the body. As you know, warts are often of viral origin (more than 60 different viruses belonging to the human papillomavirus family). The appearance of warts or papillomas on the human body is one […]
Let Your Beard Grow
The beard, sometimes referred to as a sign of masculinity, and at other times believed to be a sign of uncouthness or rebellion, has been making a huge comeback over recent years, and it’s estimated that today approximately 55% of men worldwide have some sort of facial hair. But what’s the reason for this latest […]
Drying Oils vs Non-drying Oils
Drying Oils vs Non-drying Oils, What’s the Difference? Natural plant oils and extracts have been favourite additions to our skin and hair care products for quite some time, partly due to their pleasing aromas, but also for their increasingly known beneficial properties and effects. In contrast, the chemical additives in our daily care products can […]
Essential oils against enlarged pores
The main problem for those with oily and combination skin is enlarged pores, which may spoil both the appearance and one’s mood. Our skin consists of thousands of tiny holes, or pores, through which it breathes, removes metabolic products in the form of sweat, and performs other processes. Normally, the pores are almost invisible to […]
Oily Skin – how can natural oils help?
Of all skin types, oily skin is the most problematic. Signs of oily skin include an oily shine, the presence of enlarged pores, comedones and various inflammations. The appearance of oily skin on the forehead, nose and chin often resembles an orange peel. More oily skin is usually caused by (over)active sebaceous glands, which means […]
20 Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera
Uses for Aloe Vera The aloe vera plant has a long and prestigious history for its phenomenal effect on the skin, dating back over 6000 years. Known as “the plant of immortality” by Ancient Egyptians, it was an important funeral gift. It is also reputed to have been used by Cleopatra and Nefertiti, both known […]
An overview of the top 7 oils for dry skin
The skin is one of the most important organs in our body. It shapes our appearance, gives a feeling of touch, warmth or cold, and protects against infection. Only moisturized skin looks good and performs its functions. Without water, the metabolic processes in the skin slow down, and the skin loses its ability to function […]
Five Best Oils for Better Hair
Healthy hair requires a healthy scalp, and for thousands of years, natural oils have been used for hair care, caring for the scalp and the hair simultaneously. However, since the turn of the twentieth century, they have taken a back seat as chemically enhanced hair products became commercially available. Today, with a wider knowledge regarding […]