Why we love beeswax

We love all the gifts nature has to offer and today we’re celebrating a gift from busy little bees: Beeswax. Not only is it natural and non-toxic, it has numerous benefits for the skin. Here are our top 5 1. Protective: Beeswax forms a protective barrier that helps protect our skin from the harsh environment,…

Why toning is important for your skin

Toning is a often overlooked but crucial element of any healthy skin care regime. Facial toners work to restore the skin’s natural pH balance after cleansing. They also gently remove any excess oil, debris and environmental toxins left behind after cleansing. Toners hydrate and moisturize whilst providing antioxidants and nutrients, leaving your skin hydrated, refreshed…

Essential oils for hair care

Essential oils are the essence of plants that have a number of medicinal properties. Used correctly, essential oils can treat specific hair problems such as dandruff and hair loss, as well as improving overall health of your hair. LAVENDER It is mild and soothing, and can be used for any type of hair. When massaged…

What are Antioxidants?

Antioxidants are powerful substances that help fight against damage caused by free radicals in the body. Free radicals are once healthy cells turned unstable due to factors such as stress, poor diet, smoking, pollution and UV damage. These free radicals wreck havoc in the body eventually killing heathy cells and accelerating the effects of aging.…

What are essential oils?

  Essential oils are very unique substances, usually packaged and sold in small units (10ml or 20ml). We sometimes hear other oils being incorrectly referred to as ‘essential oils’. Here is the real meaning of an essential oil (www.aromaweb.com): An essential oil is a highly concentrated liquid that is generally distilled (most frequently by steam…