The interest is growing for this all natural soap all over the West especially in the US and the UK, but really, what is the African Black Soap? As its name indicates, it is a soap so it is used as a cleanser for the face and body but it is also suitable for the …
Oh blackheads! Those little dark pumps on the surface of our skin caused by the clogging of hair follicles due to dead skin cells or excess oils. How annoying are they? Blackheads make their appearance when a clogged pore opens and the exposure to the air causes it to become dark/black in color. Tip: Avoid …
My family grows olives trees in North Africa and produces our own olive oil. My father would swear by the healing propreties of this golden oil. From sore throat to skin rashes, his answers were consistent: “take a spoon of olive oil, of course!” So is olive oil good for hair and skin too? Can …
What is Jojoba Oil? The Simmondsia chinensis is a shrub, native to Northwest mexico as well as south west america. The seeds of this shrub are used to obtain Jojoba oil. Various methods can be used to obtain the oil from these seeds, for example: Mechanical pressing which could be followed by leaching, or leaching …
What is Turmeric? Turmeric is a spice obtained from a flowering plant, part of the ginger family. The plant’s roots are use for culinary purposes. The ‘Curcuma longa’ is the name of this plant, which is native to South Asia. It has an abundant amount of natural components, about more than 300. The one component …
What is Guava? Part of the Myrtle family, guava is a tropical fruit originating from Mexico, the Caribbean and the northern regions of Southern America. The most commonly consumed species are the apple guavas, which grow on the Psidium Guajava tree. This fruit varies in type, from: Lemon, Strawberry, Tropical White, Mexican Cream, Red Malaysian …
What are Pears? The Pear plant is a fruit belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is Native to China but very widely grown and consumed all over the world. How can they be used for Hair Care? This fruit contains a natural sugar alcohol which is responsible for the pear’s sweet taste. This sugar alcohol …
Every woman has a basic must when it comes to beauty. I have compiled below the ‘basics of beauty’ according to three women in my family, my grandmother, my auntie and my mum. The Basics Of Beauty according to: My Grandmother When I was little, growing up, my grandmother often had this comment; ‘There are …
What is Sweet Potato? Sweet Potato is a root vegetable belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Otherwise know as; the bindweed/ morning glory family. This vegetable originates from Central and South America. It can grow naturally in a warm region, where the water supply is sufficient. How is it beneficial to my Hair Care? Sweet potato …
Of all essential oils we have come accross, this one is intriguing. In this blog post, we will focus on the cosmetic application. Is Bergamot oil good for hair and skin? Read on to find out. Where does it come from? Bergamot essential oil comes from a tree called Citrus bergamia. Its origins is traced …