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

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

Pure Unrefined Marula Oil

Unrefined marula oil is something of a wonder moisturizer for dry and cracked skin. The fruit itself is very versatile and edible. It is made into beer and liqueur in southern parts of Africa where the trees are abundant. The oil from the seeds is of a clear yellow colour with a slight brown tinge … Pure Unrefined Marula Oil weiterlesen

Irish Moss in Skincare

You can easily make your own gels from Irish Moss – if you don’t mind the „fishy“ aroma that is :-). I don’t and I find that one can cover up the aroma with essential oils if necessary. In general you don’t want to use preservatives if you make your own face and hand gels. … Irish Moss in Skincare weiterlesen

Sea Kelp Wrinkle Softening Gel

I just finished a trial to reduce some minor wrinkles around my eyes. When I say „finished“ I mean I just made up a bigger bottle of the sea kelp gel that managed to soften crows feet around my eyes and some minor wrinkles on my forehead. I am using fermented sea kelp, pure rose … Sea Kelp Wrinkle Softening Gel weiterlesen