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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“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, […]
“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 […]