New Body Oil for Bumps and Lumps

  I announced the forthcoming launch of a new body oil earlier last month and I am pleased to say that the first bottles are now ready for sale. The oil is a combination of Chilean Hazelnut oil (Gevuina Avellana Molina Seed Oil) & Roasted  Coffee Bean Oil (Coffea Arabica Seed Oil) and is formulated … New Body Oil for Bumps and Lumps weiterlesen

Cedarwood Oil

As you may know I am an avid reader of a small publication called Agroforestry News. This month they have a very interesting article about cedars in their magazine. There are quite a few different species of cedar of which Cedrus atlantica, Cedrus deodara and Cedrus libani are the most commonly used for extracting cedar … Cedarwood Oil weiterlesen

The updated EU Cosmetics Directive and what it means for micro businesses

In July 2013 an updated version of the EU Cosmetics Directive will come into force. You may not have heard of that or the Directive as such. This is no surprise – it hasn’t been made very public. Certainly the changes have been kept under wraps. What does this mean for micro businesses working in … The updated EU Cosmetics Directive and what it means for micro businesses weiterlesen

Healing Clay from Rügen

Rügen is an island off the North Coast of Germany. In fact it is Germany’s largest island. In 2011 Jasmund Park with its vast stands of beeches was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. From their chalk cliffs comes a superior clay which has proven anti inflammatory effects, supports cell renewal, is detoxifying and … Healing Clay from Rügen weiterlesen

New formula for organic shea butter & aloe face cream

We have decided to outsource the manufacture of our organic shea butter & aloe face cream because the previous version was a little unstable in hot climate conditions and needed storing at around 15 degrees celsius which many of you told us wasn’t really feasible. We feel that paying yet again for the organic status … New formula for organic shea butter & aloe face cream weiterlesen

Refreshing Cucumber or Strawberry Toner

You can make your own toner easily with vodka, glycerin and fresh strawberry (or raspberry) or cucumber. Or a mixture of both…. Take 70 g of vodka and mix with 30 g of spring water. Add a tea spoon of glycerin. Cut your strawberries in half or your cucumber into slices. Use a large jam … Refreshing Cucumber or Strawberry Toner weiterlesen

Pure Fresh Plant Extracts

You can make your own fresh plant extracts at this time of the year. If you grow your own rosemary, lavender or dill for example you can use these and make your own toner. You will need a few accessories though such as a flask, a very fine filter, pure alcohol and a blender that … Pure Fresh Plant Extracts weiterlesen

Extra Mild Shampoos and Conditioners

I have created a range of very mild shampoos and conditioners for people with sensitive scalp and problem hair because I have been asked for an aromatherapy hair care range for a long time now. The Cebra ethical skincare Extra Mild Shampoos use soap bark to cleanse your hair and scalp and wheat protein to … Extra Mild Shampoos and Conditioners weiterlesen

Silky Body Powders

I am pleased to announce a new range of silky body powders containing only 100% plant derived natural powders and flower absolutes. Launch date will be the 26th Sept. 2011. Based on an old fashioned traditional powder recipe we are starting the range off with our luxurious Gardenia Silky Body Powder. We are using exquisite … Silky Body Powders weiterlesen

Recipe for potent anti aging – anti wrinkle face mask

If I feel that I am developing too many wrinkles and sagging skin then I use the following facial mask: Organic Aloe Vera Seaweed Gel   92% Tripeptide-5      2% Nannochloropsis oculata extract with pullulan       4% Lupine protein  2% Mix all ingredients together in a sterile bowl or jug using a blender. Pour into an airless … Recipe for potent anti aging – anti wrinkle face mask weiterlesen