I read once that Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love who arose from the foaming depths of the sea, owed her beautiful flawless skin and glossy hair to the natural elements she had just emerged from. Fanciful as it may sound, there is much truth in this legend because science has now proven that the unique combination of chelated minerals, vitamins, enzymes and amino acids found in seaweed and algae really can beautify the skin and hair. Read more…

Everyone looks forward to the summer sunshine, but all too often it can take its toll on our hair leaving it dry, frizzy and totally unmanageable. Even when the weather is not too hot or sunny, spending time outdoors in the wind can still dry your hair out and leave it in need of some tender loving care.

Summer is now beginning to draw to a close, so this is the perfect time to revive your dried-out, tangled tresses in preparation for the coming autumn weather. And as we all know, autumn time means frosty mornings, biting winds and much colder weather which can do even more serious damage to our dry hair unless we replenish and protect it. Read more…

Neroli essential oil is extracted from the fragrant blossoms of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium sub.sp amara), and has a beautiful aroma that appeals to men and women alike. In common with rose and jasmine, neroli oil is a complete fragrance in itself and forms the heart of one of the worlds most enduring perfumes, ‘Eau de Cologne’.
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Increasingly today, more and more people have chosen to include their internal body systems along with their home when it comes to the annual ritual of spring cleaning. Just like your kitchen sink after pouring all sorts of things down it over a period of time, a blockage can begin to build up so you need to flush your system out.

When done correctly, detoxification is safe and beneficial for our health and many health experts suggest that we should aim to embark upon at least one detoxification program annually. However, children, nursing mothers, and patients with cancer, chronic degenerative illness and tuberculosis should consult their physician first for approval. Read more…

Recognised as a significant medicinal herb for over 3,000 years, Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) still remains today a living legend in the botanical world. Scientists continue to research into how this plant produces its amazing healing properties, with absolutely no side effects.

Since the times of the ancient Egyptians it has been used to treat burns, cuts, wounds, insect bites, skin ulcers and infections of all types – bacterial, viral and fungal. Today we appear to be discovering even more about its miraculous skin regenerating powers. Read more…

Elemi is the soft, fragrant oleoresin obtained from the trunk of the Canarium luzonicum tree, which is also botanically known as C. commune. Native to Tayabas in the Philippines where it is known as ‘Pili’, this fragrant, tropical tree or shrub grows in South and Central America, Australia, Brazil, India, the Malay Peninsula and Moluccas.
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You may not entirely believe that the eyes are the windows to our soul, but it is a fact that the area around the eyes can be a reflection of our lifestyle and general health.

Most people know that spending too much time in the sun can cause wrinkles, but did you realise that too many late nights, long term stress, lack of sleep and too much alcohol can also contribute to unwanted excess baggage around the eyes? Read more…