J is for Jojoba (“ho-ho-ba”) Why do I use this ingredient so much? Other than simply being fun to say, jojoba mimics our own skin’s natural oils; this means it’s both supportive and restorative when it comes to skincare. What is Jojoba Oil? Jojoba oil is actually a wax ester that is produced from…
Beautiful Balancing Lavender
Beautiful, Balancing Lavender I have to admit, when I see those tiny, light purple lavender buds start to appear in my garden, I get excited. There is even more anticipation this year, as I have a good-sized plot of lavender that is destined for my still to make lavender hydrosol. The hydrosol and/or lavender essential…
F is for Frankincense
Frankincense is one of my favourite oils for rejuvenating and repairing the skin. It’s also the star of my number one selling product, Argan & Frankincense Facial Oil. What makes this ancient tree resin so special that we have been treasuring it for thousands of years? A Brief History of Frankincense Most of us…
R is for Roses (Bulgarian Rose)
I look at plants a lot differently than most people out there, and that goes for the beautiful rose, as well. Of course I love roses for their beauty, scent, and the symbolism of love… but when I look at a rose, I also see its power to soothe and heal. Aromatherapy of Rose Scent…
B is for Beeswax
It’s a sure sign of spring when you see the first bees buzzing about. I love to watch them work in my garden, their legs heavy with pollen. It is amazing how our species relies so heavily on bees for our survival, and how we’ve found ways to incorporate the fruit of their labour into…
A is for Argan Oil
Best for: All Skin Types Something I love about working with plants and other natural ingredients is that very often the practices of ancient cultures are still valuable today. So many of my formulations contain ingredients that have been used for hundreds (or thousands) of years from cultures around the world without question. They use…
Tinted Moisturizers 101
Tinted Moisturizers 101 Adding colour to a product can create a lot of confusion and therefore questions. I hope this 101 helps you to choose your perfect match, and get the best results from your tinted moisturizer. The colours: GLOW – a light, illuminating and creamy light beige for highlighting and creating a dewy…
Natural skin care in the HEAT – how to rescue your melted moisturizer
MELTED MOISTURIZERS I pride myself on creating beautiful skin care products using very few, and very clean nutritious ingredients. However, that does mean that they are more sensitive to extreme temperatures. In the winter you may have received your facial mist in a recycled plastic bottle. Not our first choice of packaging, but when temperatures…
Clean Makeup Recommendations – from an expert
Clean Makeup Recommendations I get many customer emails asking my opinion on all sorts of matters, and I’m pretty happy to answer them all honestly using my own personal experience and knowledge. However, there is one area I always stumble, as my personal experience is desperately lacking… clean make-up recommendations. Thankfully I know an expert,…
Hyaluronic Acid for all skin types and all seasons
Hyaluronic Acid for all skin types and all seasons Hyaluronic (hi-a-lur-onic) acid (HA), or sodium hyaluronate is now a widely known and well accepted skin care ingredient. It’s ability to hold up to 1000x its own weight in water and be absorbed readily through the surface of the skin is what makes it so great….