Tag Archives: ingredients
May
Science + Nature = ? As a scientist I am always excited to learn how science and nature can complement each other to yield ingenious, new products. That is why, when I was invited to sample some of Living Pure Natural’s products, I leapt at the chance! Using natural products in medicine and skincare is […]
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 […]
Jun
Feeling down, tired or just in need of some self-care? Try our pick me up skincare routine to have you feeling fresh, soft and ready to take on the world once again. Step One Charcoal Soap Our soap cleanses deep into the skin to remove impurities and Makeup, leaving your skin hydrated, supple and clean. […]
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
With increasing awareness that what we eat reflects in our overall well-being, we are becoming more concerned with what we put onto our skin. Skin Care From Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece More than 6,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians began making natural skin care products. Soon afterwards, the ancient Greeks “borrowed” many of […]