BEAUTY
water magic – restorative sea bath
an oasis of pleasure and solitude A bath can be an oasis of pleasure and solitude. A dedicated time for tranquil refreshment in an otherwise...
5 ayurvedic tips for natural beauty
simple things you can do to nurture a glowing body Here are a 5 tips to help you create natural beauty and a deeper sense of well-being....
interview with derma e’s dr. linda miles?
After beginning in a small health food store in Southern California, DERMA E developed as an all-natural skin care line fueled by the belief that...
yoga benefits for skin
Benefits of yoga for skin While it is still sometimes regarded as a holistic approach to achieving a healthier mind and body, it actually does...
3 diy turmeric face masks
a definitive guide for using turmeric as the ultimate skin-boosting agent While there are virtually thousands of commercial beauty products out there all claiming to...
know your skin type
how to know my skin type oily dry beauty Do you know what type of skin you have? Do you know how your skin type...
do you know what’s in the products you put on your skin
Do you spend a fortune because you believe the advertising claims? Do you buy products because of their brand names? Do you know what ingredients...
all about ylang ylang oil
The oil is taken from the flowers. History With a venerable reputation as a potent aphrodisiac, sweet, floral ylang ylang embellishes the wedding rituals of...
all about roman chamomile
Chamaemelum anthemic nobile Similar to German chamomile, Roman chamomile is a low-growing perennial herb that reaches up to 30cm in length. It is native to...
all about spearmint oil
The oil is taken from the flowers and leaves. History The ancient Greeks used it to scent their bath water and it had a reputation...
all about lime oil
History Known back as far as Roman times, the lime (or linden) tree – cherished for its attraction to honey bees – was the ancient...
all about tea tree oil
melaleuca alternifolia The oil is taken from all parts of the plant. History Native to Australia, this plant has been known since the dawn of...
all about sandalwood oil
santalum spicatum The oil is taken from the heartwood of the plant. History Mythical sandalwood has featured in ancient eastern and western religious observances...
all about rosemary oil
rosemarinus officinalis The oil is taken from the heartwood of the plant. History Regarded as sacred in many civilisations, rosemary has variously been used for...
all about rose oil
rosa damascena The oil is taken from the flowers. History The ‘Queen of the Flowers’ and its fragrance have been associated with love and feminine...
peppermint oil benefits that you didn’t know of
The oil comes from the flowering herb. History Peppermint is a native of the Mediterranean region. The world’s oldest surviving text, the ‘Ebers Papyrus,’ mentions...