I had an enlightening conversation the other day. A new mom called about her baby’s cradle cap. As a regular customer she had on hand many of our products. She was just wondering what we might suggest. …
Vetiver, the soothing essential oil. The oil of tranquility. Renowned for many of our skin woes. We chose to include it in our ESP shampoo/soap bar because of its virtues on both hair and skin. Vetiver a.k.a. Khus. It is Hindi,…
Retinol is ADDED to some skin care products. It should NOT be added. Make sure ‘added retinol’ is on your SKIN’S NOT WANTED LIST. It is harmful to us when added to skin care, because the form manufacturer’s use is not natural.…
If you suffer eczema, like me, and someone suggests that you bathe in bleach, don’t jump right in. Some research claims that bleach baths help control and alleviate symptoms and are effective in reducing bacteria, inflammation…
2022: Last weekend my grandsons ventured under the cape. Quite calmly. Kudos to the scissor experts and their kind demeanours. Sidney, 5, old enough to require a mask, donned his favourite spiderman face cover. Felix,…
Some say that if you lived in a rainforest your skin would be in heaven, as the skin loves perfect humidity. Warm all year. Frost free with temperatures ranging from 20 C to 25 C (or over 30C), Yet, heat and humidity can be…
A scrub cleanses the body and exfoliates the dead cells. The result: smooth, healthier and softer skin. Brushes, mitts, loofahs, pumice stones, micro derma rollers or microneedling are other forms of exfoliation, but a good scrub…
It was over 5 years ago that I first wrote ‘Shave the Old Fashioned Way’. Being the holiday season when we are all looking for gifts for loved ones, I thought it an appropriate time to share this again. What…