Tag Archives: benefits
Jun
“The smell of jasmine makes people tell their secrets” Jandy Nelson, I’ll Give You the Sun The name ‘jasmine’ comes from the Persian for “a gift from God”. The Jasmine flower grows in warm, temperate climates and is believed to originate from the Himalayas. Jasmine has long been considered to be an aphrodisiac and, in […]
Jun
“I said to the almond tree, ‘Sister, speak to me of God.’ And the almond tree blossomed.” Nikos Kazantzakis Almonds are the stones from the fruit of almond trees which originate from the Middle East and now also grow in the warm, sunny climate of the Mediterranean. Having many health benefits Almonds are full of […]
May
The ‘Lily of the Desert’ It is said that Cleopatra maintained her youthful beauty through the application of Aloe vera. Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides recognised its remarkable healing properties, recommending its use as a natural treatment for wounds and infections. Medicinal use of Aloe vera dates back centuries and is thought to have first […]
Apr
“The queen gave her a golden flask of suppling olive oil for her and her maids to smooth on after bathing” Homer, The Odyssey Athena, the Goddess of War and Wisdom, was believed by the ancient Greeks to be the creator of the olive tree. After the completion of a new city, Athena and Poseidon, […]
Apr
“To make a perfume, take some rose water and wash your hands in it, then take a lavender flower and rub it with your palms, and you will achieve the desired effect” Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519) In the height of summer the first sign that you are drawing close to a field of […]
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Have you ever questioned yourself why natural skin care products are better than synthetic skin care products?
Nov
Natural skin care products are usually composed of natural and organic ingredients such as essential oils, herbal extracts, natural cosmetic butters etc. These ingredients also contain essential fatty acids, minerals, naturally occurring vitamins and other skin ingredients that are assimilated easily and quickly by the skin. People make wrong choices because synthetic skin care products […]
Nov
Few aromas are quite as sweet, or as seductive, as that of cinnamon… What are the benefits though and how can we use it? 1. Plumps Skin Cinnamon is said to improve fine lines by plumping the skin. This means that using cinnamon can stimulate blood vessels and bring blood to the surface of the skin. […]
Oct
Olive oil benefits It’s rich in vitamins Olive oil does have some reported benefits to the skin. According to the International Olive Council, olive oil has many vitamins, including A, D, and K, as well as vitamin E. It has antioxidant properties Olive oil is also an antioxidant, so it might help prevent or reverse […]