Dry hair is a pain. I remember when I was little, on hair-wash days, my curls would look so beautiful under the water and I remember wishing they would stay that way. But when I got out, my hair would frizz up or become dry…very rapidly. So how can you keep your hair moisturized all …
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
The Mediterranean Diet revolves around following the diet of countries bordering the Mediterranean sea. Some of these countries include; Greece, Italy and Spain. One thing comes to mind for me when I think about those warm and sunny destinations, of course, are holidays! Warm days at the beach, breezy evenings eating out with family. However, …
How can your body Heal itself?(Naturopathy)
What is Naturopathy? To introduce this notion simply, naturopathy is a way to treat people with conditions ranging from Autoimmune conditions to Skin conditions like Rosacea by combining Traditional Methods and Modern Medical science. Naturopathic Medicine is more of a holistic approach to medicine as it takes the whole person into account. This means that …
Why is Olive oil good for hair and skin?
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 …
How is Jojoba oil beneficial to hair and skin care?
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 …
Quick and Simple DIY Turmeric Hair And Skin Mask
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 …
Are Essential Oils Harmful When Worn Under The Sun?
Let’s define what essentials oils are look at the list of phototoxic essential oils Photo-toxic: Makes skin more vulnerable to damage when exposed to sunlight What are essential oils? Essential oils are mother nature’s gift shipped in small bottle. The oils have been extracted from aromatic plants for centuries for all kinds of usage and …
How To Make DIY Skin and Hair Masks from Guava Leaves
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 …
How can Pears be used for Hair & Skin Care
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 …
Wonderful poem: Beauty Xxv by Khalil Gibran
Beauty is everywhere we want to see it. Poetry is another place where you can find it. We wanted to share with you this wonderful poem: Beauty Xxv by Khalil Gibran And a poet said, ‘Speak to us of Beauty.’ Where shall you seek beauty, and how shall you find her unless she herself be …