Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. My Aloe Vera Related Pages The Plant of Immortality Aloe vera, also known as the “plant of immortality” for its healing properties, is used for its efficacy in protecting the skin from…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. My Aloe Vera Related Pages Over 200 Bioactive Compounds Aloe vera is a plant native to Africa and Asia with medicinal properties. It has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. My Shea Butter Pages In case you’re interested, here’s a quick access to my other Shea butter related pages: What is Shea butter made from? Shea butter is made from the nut…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. In case you’re interested, here’s a quick access to my other Shea butter related pages: Shea butter is a natural vegetable fat that has been used in Africa for centuries. It is…
**I will recommend products below and I will get a commission if you purchase from my links** One of the BEST completely natural remedies for scar removal is Shea butter. This is a very old remedy, and one that has been used for centuries. Shea butter is also awesome for acne scarring and has a…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links which means I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you whatsoever when you make a purchase using my link. Before we get started looking at the components let me just mention I’ve written extensively about Shea butter. Here are my other Shea butter related pages: Ok, let’s get…
This article will go through the steps on how to mix shea butter with different essential oils. Shea butter is a great moisturizer that can also help with dry, rough, and cracked skin. It is also beneficial for skin with eczema, psoriasis, itchy skin, etc. Essential oils can heal the skin, and can help with…
African Shea butter is a skin superfood and I love using it in all my DIY skincare formulas. In my search for Shea butter I found that it is actually either ivory or yellow in color. Let’s look into this a little deeper as you might be confused around this topic. What is Shea Butter?…
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Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links which means I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you whatsoever when you make a purchase using my link. What Exactly is Shea Butter? Shea butter is a thick, solid fat product with a buttery consistency (dense and creamy) made from the nuts of the shea tree in…
Oily skin is often associated with acne breakouts. However, there are ways to get rid of oil without having to resort to harsh cleansers. In fact, using natural ingredients can actually improve your skin’s condition. If you’re looking for a way to keep your skin clear and free of blemishes, then you should consider using…
In this article you will learn Learn how to store shea butter the right way so you can keep it for a long time. What is Shea butter & Benefits Shea butter is a natural ingredient harvested from the fruit of the wild shea tree and used in many different ways. It is used as…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. No one wants to put soap on their skin if they don’t know what it can do for them. In this blog post, we will look at the benefits of using shea…
Shea butter, in my opinion, is simply underestimated. Even though many people know about it they still delegate it as an ingredient for balms and cracked skin. But Shea butter is incredibly powerful because of the nutrients it possesses. Let me show you in this article how it can help relieve you from eczema symptoms….
Shea butter is one of the most underestimated skin care products in the world. Derived from the shea tree (Karite tree), which is native to West Africa, this butter has a range of benefits for skin and hair, and long been used as both a food source and an ingredient in medicines by people living…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Intro Shea butter is an excellent way of making sure your skin stays healthy without having to go through complicated beauty routines. It’s as easy as applying it! Before you continue reading,…
Our skin is pretty amazing, but as we get older, though, it changes. Wrinkles might start to show up a bit more, and the tone of our skin can become a little less even. It’s all part of the natural process, but there are ways to help keep our skin feeling its best. I’ve been…
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When it comes to skincare, the debate around eye cream continues. Do we really need a separate product for the delicate skin around our eyes, or can our regular moisturiser do the trick? The skin around the eyes is thinner and more sensitive than the rest of your face. It’s also one of the first…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links which means I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you whatsoever when you make a purchase using my link. I love shea butter and have written plenty about this magnificent skincare ingredient. There are many shea butter uses you and your body can benefit from. Below I mention…
Not sure what aloe vera gel does EXACTLY for your skin? Try this experiment and make up your mind once and for all.
Eating the right foods will help you with sun protection, which, as we know, is important if we want to prevent early skin aging (read my post here on what causes skin to age). There are many foods that carry the right nutrients to help our immune system. This I see as a way to…
By the time you’ll read this entry you’ll know how to make the PERFECT recipe for a truly wonderful facial oil blend for ageing skin. You’ll know which carrier and essential oils are PERFECT for your particular mature skin type (normal, dry, sensitive, oily – identify yours by reading this) as well as being able…
As we age we need to alter our beauty routine in order to accommodate for the changes that occur over time in our skin. My website aims at helping you look healthy and the best you can for your age. Beauty is not a competition, it doesn’t belong to the youth and it has nothing…
Switching to natural skincare products can be fun, trust me. You don’t have to make it a ‘now’ thing, you’ll be trying new ingredients, lines and products for the rest of your life (particularly as green beauty is really taking off and there’s so many new ingredients available in the market). The switch might possibly…
So, do anti aging creams work? In other words, is anti aging skincare effective? The (very) short answer is: it certainly can be; most certainly, yes. The (very) long answer starts right below. There are things we can do to prevent premature aging (see What Causes Skin to Age: Reasons & Prevention). A quick recap…
Time to find a facial oil that is exquisite, provides wonderful skin benefits, feels incredibly luxurious, goes a long way on application and, believe it or not, is QUITE INEXPENSIVE! Want t know more about this oil? Keep on reading! As an organic formulator I’m always on the lookout for the best oils I’m always…
Vitamin E Truly is a Skin-Overhauling Powerhouse of Goodness! In this JASON Vitamin E Oil review I’ll be looking at how this skin oil benefits dry and/or damaged skin including eczema, redness, psoriasis, dermatitis, itchiness, scaling and fine lines and even wrinkles. And of course, we all know that thing vitamin E does REALLY well:…
Oils are WONDERFUL for the skin. They naturally create professional, extremely nutritious skincare without the fuss of having to learn cosmetics since there’s no water involved. I love them so much I use them on a daily basis and I have to be careful to not ditch my moisturizer all together since I seem to…
Does your skin feel like it cracks at times? Does it feel tight? Dry skin can feel rough, especially after washing it with soap. Below I discuss natural face washes for dry skin that are gentle, hydrating and skin-lubricating that won’t leave you feeling like the photo above. In this article I’ll recommend 5 excellent…
