Natural Beauty
Our choice of body care products can have a significant impact on our health and the environment. With so many toxins in face, hair and beauty products, we need to be vigilant. Stay informed, and stay beautiful… naturally.
I Love Grape Seed Oil
Do you spit out grape seeds (in a genteel way, of course), or select seedless grapes? It’s time we realised how truly valuable these little powerhouses are! Grape seeds are packed with polyunsaturated fats and antioxidants such as vitamin E. Grape seed oil is great for skin care, and an excellent and versatile cooking oil. It is essential that you use cold, expeller pressed (unrefined and not chemically extracted) grape seed oil to reap nutritional and cosmetic benefits.
Summer Skin: Natural Strategies for a Healthy, Radiant Season
As temperatures rise and we shed winter layers, our skin faces increased sun exposure and seasonal stress. This article explores holistic ways to support summer skin — from internal antioxidants and botanicals to external brightening ingredients and daily sun protection.
The Lash Debate: Beauty at a Cost?
The Lash Debate: Beauty at a Cost? Magnetic and glue-on lashes may look glamorous but carry hidden risks: toxic adhesives, lash damage, infections, and irritation. Discover safe, natural alternatives for healthy, beautiful lashes.
Make Your Own Cosmetics From Home – Naturally
Discover Margaret Roberts' secrets to homemade natural cosmetics. Learn to make skin lotion, cream, facial scrub, and steam with fresh herbs — free from parabens and toxins. Embrace DIY beauty!
Sun-Safe Skin: Natural Protection & After-Sun Recovery
Learn how to enjoy the sun safely with natural sun protection strategies, antioxidant-rich foods, and effective after-sun care, including the benefits of rosehip oil.
Eczema – going skin deep
The itch of eczema can be mildly irritating but it can also be so maddening as to drive you to desperation. But do not despair as there are many natural ways to manage eczema and bring that itch under control. Did you know that your diet can impact your eczema? Discover the power of anti-inflammatory foods and learn how to nourish your skin from within.
Solutions For Dry Skin Caused By Acne
Expert science-backed solutions for dry skin caused by acne. This comprehensive guide explains how to restore your skin's natural barrier while treating breakouts, featuring natural oils, gentle cleansing methods, and professional advice on when to seek additional help.
Hang on to your hair
Hair is a very important expression of who we are. It is our crowning glory. It is often the first thing you notice when you meet someone, especially if they have nice hair. Well-groomed, luxuriant, lustrous hair is, quite simply, beautiful and sexy. It can signify youth, strength and vitality.
Hidden Dangers Lurking in Cosmetics
Driven by the dream of eternal youth, the cosmetics industry is big business, with billions of $ in sales each year. Advertisements make outrageous claims, but do you really know what ingredients are in the cream that promises to rejuvenate your skin?
Natural Solutions to Varicose Veins
Although not generally life-threatening, varicose veins can be likened to a challenging journey: lengthy, tortuous, painful, and sometimes unsightly. Varicose veins are essentially twisted, widened veins with incompetent valves, and while they are a long-term issue, symptoms can be intermittent.
Ageing – choice or chance?
Ageing is any change in an organism over time - a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change. Reaction time may slow with age, while knowledge of world events and wisdom may expand. Research shows that even late in life potential exists for physical, mental and social growth and development.
Nails Indicate Health Status
Nails are often referred to as the ‘barometer of overall health’. Everything one sees on the outside of the body is a reflection of something going on inside. The significance of nails as indicators of health status has been recognised as early as the 5th century B.C. when Hippocrates first described clubbing (a deformity of the nails) as a symptom of disease.
A to Z for Healthy Winter Skin
It’s winter time and, believe it or not, your skin needs just as much care, if not more, as during the summer. Dr Leila Sadien offers comprehensive advice on how to keep your skin glowing and healthy throughout the chilly months ahead.
Skin Cancer and the Sun
Few subjects on health are as riddled with myths and misconceptions as the question of the sun and its presumed role in contributing to skin cancer. This intriguing subject deserves closer scrutiny.
Collagen in a Nutshell
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and is the ‘glue’ that holds the whole body together. Learn more here with Dr Arien van der Merwe about the many uses of the different types of collagen.
Post-Sun Skin Savers
Summer has arrived in its full glory, but long, sunny summer days and outdoor activities can leave your skin dry, scarred, spotted and pigmented. Try these natural tips to prevent and soothe sun-damaged skin.
Beauty Products with Indigenous African Botanicals
Many indigenous African botanical extracts are blessings in disguise, for all manner of purposes and uses, from therapeutic to cosmetic. These brief comments highlight some of the topical cosmetic benefits.
Sort Out Your Skin Stress
Every year, one in four of us will seek treatment for a chronic skin complaint such as eczema, psoriasis, acne or rosacea, but many holistic health experts believe that addressing common symptoms such as inflammation, redness and scaly skin won’t solve the problem. A good integrative practitioner will look at everything from kidney and liver health to gut function when treating skin complaints.
Plant Extracts in Cosmetics
Plants have been used since the dawn of time for food, medicine and beauty. Some plant extracts in cosmetics have been good for the skin, some not so good.
Natural Solutions for Acne
80% of us will experience acne at some point in our life, but for some the psychological impact can be more severe than the condition itself. Acutane, synthetic hormones and antibiotics are not benign drugs and come with side effects and risks – there are alternative effective options.
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