• 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…

  • Face

    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…

  • Face

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…