The Benefits Of Castor Oil
Castor oil is a vegetable oil used widely in cosmetic and medical sciences. The oil is extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant […]
Skin Health
Avena Sativa Kernel Meal
What Is It ? Avena sativa is the scientific name for the cereal, oats. Oats are not only good for us nutritionally because oat bran […]
Witch Hazel Uses And Benefits
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana L.) is a valuable natural skin care product for treating a wide range of conditions and ailments. The extracts are obtained from […]
The Benefits Of Horse Chestnut Seed Extract
Horse Chestnut seed extracts have a long use as a herbal remedy for what is termed venous insufficiency. The condition, venous insufficiency refers to the […]
Canadian Willowherb
The tribes of the Canadian forests have been applying Canadian Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium) for millennia. Why ? To act as a skin cleanser, removing dirt […]
Horsetail – Why It Helps To Restore Skin
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) might be a real problem weed for the gardener and their roots go down to Hades but extracts of this plant make […]
Watercress – a plant that helps to detoxify environmental pollutants
Watercress might not be on everybody’s list when it comes to looking for a plant that helps to detoxify environmental pollutants, but there is a […]
Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosehips are a fantastic nutritional health source but the seeds also yield an excellent oil which is composed of omega-6 (45 percent) and omega-3 (35 […]
Carrot Seed Oil
Carrot seed oil is an extraordinary therapeutic product for the skin. When added to carrier oils it is used to soothe dry and matured skin. […]
Rose Geranium Oil
Rose geranium oil is an essential oil extracted from various Pelargonium species but predominantly from Pelargonium graveolens. It serves as a floral substitute for rose […]
The Many Uses And Benefits Of Lemon Oil
Lemon Oil is regarded as one of the essential oils for cleansing the skin, giving a lift to drinks and adding that refreshing sharpness to […]
Jojoba Oil – Ideal As Carrier Oil And Hair Treatment
Jojoba oil is extracted from Simmondsia chinensis seeds which is a plant grown in much of South America and originated from Mexico. It is a multi-purpose and […]
The Benefits Of Aloe vera
Aloe vera has been used for millenia for healing – its certainly not just a an attractive potted plant! Before we recognised its healing properties, […]
Kidney Vetch
Kidney Vetch, woundwort or Ladies Fingers is scientifically known as Anthyllis vulneraria. It is an extremely bright flowering plant and often clothes fields where it’s yellow-orange colour […]
Acne – The Adolescent Nightmare
Every teenage nightmare must be to look in the mirror and see superating spots on the face ! Most of us have probably suffered if […]
Solanum cormbiflorum (Baga-De-Veado)
Solanum corymbiflorum is commonly known as baga-de-veado and is being hailed as a topical anti-inflammatory. Its leaves are applied to inflamed arms and legs, to […]
Acne Influenced By Vitamin B12 In The Diet
Acne is a real issue for adolescents and one study has recently highlighted a common vitamin that is present in all meat and dairy products, […]
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is one of the healthiest dietary oils available for the nutritionist and for culinary use. We explore some of its properties here. The […]