In an ideal world everyone would be honest and the world of sales and marketing wouldn’t be allowed to take advantage of slack labelling laws to trick us into thinking cosmetics are “natural” or “organic” when they contain other less favourable ingredients. Well actually, in an ideal world, cosmetics would not be allowed to use…
Steam Distilled Organic Lemon Essential Oil
As I finalize my new formulations, I wanted to start introducing some of the new ingredients I will be using. Starting with one of my favourites. Steam Distilled Organic Lemon Essential Oil I am a massive fan of all things citrus, to eat, apply or smell and lemon tops them all for me. There…
Making Hydrosols at Home – It’s so simple!
I love my copper still but it’s a big process to set up and clean away. I need to allow a full day to run it, which I don’t often have. This stove top method, using simple items from my kitchen, is quick to set up and only takes a couple of hours from start…
Organic Sun Cream FAQs
March was unseasonably hot and dry here in BC which sparked the sun cream sales, and along with that lots of questions. Here are the most frequently asked questions about my organic sun creams. Organic Mineral Suncream FAQs 1. What SPF are they equivalent to? My sun creams are not (yet) tested by Health Canada for…
How to Fit Face Masks into your Skincare Routine
As a busy mom and business owner I know how hard it is to actually do the face masks that I had all the best intentions to do. However, I also know just how good they can be when done regularly, especially if you are trying to create changes in your skin or improve a…
Distilling for Hydrosols
Like most children I loved making potions from picked flowers and leaves, maybe some mud and if I was lucky a berry or two. I would shake it up, pop it in empty jars, label them with a name like “Helena’s magical dandelion and daisy perfume” and try to sell them to passers by. Little…
Top 3 Natural Skincare Products of 2018
I’m not one to look back and analyze the past. When it comes to my business I most often work on my intuition and how things felt rather than looking at spreadsheets (don’t tell my accountant or husband!). But out of curiosity, and to help with creating the new products I did a little counting…
Hormonal Acne and Milk Thistle
It’s always good to remember that our skin is often a reflection of our internal health. When battling any sort of skin issue it’s worth looking at what we can do inside and well as outside. (Before I begin, I am not a qualified herbalist or naturopath. I have worked alongside many and sought their…
The downside of strict multi-step skincare regimes
It can be a great relief when a skin care line has a range of products aimed specifically at the challenges you are facing with your skin. Acne, elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles, rosacea, pigmentation. There is a product line for all of these issues. And if all you have to do is use all…
Musings after MNDFL Beauty
Last month I had the honour of being invited to and attending MNDFL Beauty in Toronto. It was primarily a media event to showcase some of the best natural and organic beauty brands Canada has to offer. I was thrilled to be invited! I went with few expectations. My customer base is very much centered…