• Face

    Facial Toner & Setting Spray

    For many years I never used a toner thinking it was unnecessary and just another commercial gimmick, but after a bit of research and questioning a few cosmetologists, I’ve discovered that it has an important role to play in our beauty and anti-aging routine. It’s used to remove any trace of dirt and dead skin cells left behind after cleansing and It also helps smooth and prep the skin for additional skincare products, such as moisturizers and serums. When added to your daily skincare routine and used regularly, it can have a major positive impact on the appearance and tightness of your pores. and what I love about this blend is that…

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    Nourishing Face Cream

    We are bombarded every day with the advertising of miracle creams that will magically take the wrinkles, & blemishes away, and make dry skin supple, and oily skin normal. Well, what they don’t tell you about is the chemicals that are hidden in their creams and that it takes more than just a bottle of cream to get your skin beautiful. Keeping your body hydrated, eating a diet consisting more of fresh fruit and vegetables, meditation, or mindful resting to reduce stress, and exercising regularly, will keep your skin supple and free from impurities. Having a good facial routine is just as important. 1: Herbal steaming once a week to…

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    DIY Facial Serum

    Regardless of our age or skin type, we all need a gentle moisturizer to keep our skin hydrated and protected against the environment, and help prevent irritation. When we wash our face, we often strip our skin of the natural oils (sebum). By using a face serum made of natural oils blended with essential oils, we gently replenishing our skins natural oils. A facial serum couldn’t be easier to make, choose the carrier oil that suits your skin type and the essential oils and blend. What are the best carrier oils for your skin type? Normal:  apricot kernel oil, jojoba, grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil Dry:  avocado oil, sweet almond oil,…

  • Body

    Natural Sunscreen

    We are blessed to have sunny weather most of the year in Pretoria and as I adore the feel of the warm sunshine on my skin. Being outside and in my garden often means I need to use sunscreen. Even though I try to wear a hat and wear loose clothing to cover my exposed skin, sunscreen is always needed to protect and shield the skin of any exposer. I have tried many different natural recipes but this one works well and gives a good amount of Zinc oxide. The zinc particles sit on the outermost layer of your skin, scattering and absorbing UVA and UVB rays, protecting the skin…

  • Body

    Natural Deodorant

    I can tell you from personal experience, that once you switch from antiperspirant to deodorant, you won’t go back. Yes, you will sweat, a lot -especially initially, while the built-up of toxins such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury are excreted from your body, but your body will thank you. Yes, you will still sweat – and that’s a good thing. Natural deodorants cover the smell, not sweat. The natural bacteria that lives on our skin is the cause of the smell, that’s where baking soda works its magic by neutralising the odour but allowing your pores to breath. Create your own deodorant Try this easy recipe: Ingredients: 1/2 cup Fractionated…

  • Natural Home

    Natural Home Cleaner Scrub

    When you can’t get those stubborn oil marks off a basin or bath or when your pots and pan have burn marks that need a little bit of elbow grease to get them shiny again then this natural scrub is your answer. Made from natural powders that are finely abrasive and have grease stripping qualities. Its gentle on the skin and kind to the enviroment. Here is the recipe to make it yourself: 1/2 cup Bicarbonate of Soda 1/2 cup Soda ash powder 2 tsp Diatomaceous Earth 10 drops Organic Lemon Essential Oil Blend together and pour into a jar and use as needed Why use bicarbonate of soda? Baking…

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    Herbs

    How to Yoni Steam

    NOTE: PLEASE READ & NOTE DISCAIMER BELOW How do I do the Yoni Steam? In a medium covered pot, pour 8 cups of water (preferably purified water). Place 1/4 cup dried herbs into the water. Bring water to a soft boil for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, leave the lid on, and steep for another 5 minutes with the lid on. Wave your hand over the herbal water to make sure it is not too hot. Place the pot inside the toilet bowl (wide-rimmed stainless steel or glass mixing bowl) Remove your underwear and sit on the seat above the steaming water. Drape a large cozy blanket around your…

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    Herbs

    Premenstrual Tea

    Beautifully antispasmodic, this fabulous tea will take away water retention, bloatedness and improve circulation, and make you feel better. Yarrow has antispasmodic, astringent and antibacterial properties and it will effectively easepremenstrual tension. Fennel has fantastic detoxifying, digestive, and cleansing properties, it assists with cramps and bloating. Parsley is nature’s most amazing plant. Effective for gout, arthritis, cystitis, treating bladder infections, delayed menstruations, and fever. To make a tea: In a tea pot, add 1 tsp dried yarrow leaves, 1 tsp dried fennel leaves, 1 tsp dried parsley Add 2 cups boiling water and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Stand for 5 minutes and then strain. Sip slowly and enjoy (…

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    Herbs

    Yoni Steaming

    An ancient practice that provides gentle and effective support for women’s wellness Yoni is a Sanskrit word meaning “vagina,” “womb,” or “origin of life.” Yoni steaming is the ritual of gently cleansing and healing your vagina by allowing the warmth to permeate the vagina, cervix, uterus, and entire reproductive system. Herbal Healers around the world have been using this practice for centuries. It allows a woman the chance to reconnect with her body and use plant medicine to improve her menstrual cycle and to regulate various health issues. The benefits of Yoni Steaming 1) Improves the menstrual cycleThe number one reason that many women practice yoni steaming is because of…

  • Natural Home

    WHY YOU NEED AN ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER & HUMIDIFIER IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE

    One of the best and most well-known uses for essential oils is their ability to help you unwind at the end of a hard day. While there are several other methods for getting your soothing oils from the bottle into your bloodstream where they start to work their magic, the diffuser is by far the easiest and longest-lasting of them all. Keeping one at the office or at home will help you relax and destress. Recommended oils: chamomile, lavender, clary sage Just as a diffuser can help you to de-stress, they can also be used to create an energizing mood. Recommended oils: sweet orange, jasmine, rose, scotch pine, sandalwood, vanilla Using a diffuser in your home or office is…