Aloe vera, an excellent source for healing skin inflammation, sores and burns, is widely known as one of the main ingredients in many skin care products today. Moreover, the plant’s over 200 active compounds, such as mannans, polysaccharides, lectins, and anthraquinones, make it an extremely beneficial plant for our health....
The Renaissance was a period in which the senses were fully reborn. Beginning in Florence, Italy in the 1400s, it ushered the search for perfection of form through the harmony of proportions, the establishment of anatomical standards and with it, it brought about a new ideal of female beauty. Art...
Cedarwood falls in the genus of coniferous trees known as Cedrus. Cedrus derives from the Arabic word kedron meaning 'power'. These majestic trees can grow to about 100 feet and live up to a 1,000 years old. Our ancient ancestors were quick to recognise the valuable properties of cedarwood. Extremely durable and...
Beauty, they say, goes only skin-deep. But the importance of skin goes a lot deeper. What most people don’t know is that your overall skin health is disproportionately determined by your inner layer of skin (dermis), as opposed to the outer layer (epidermis). Our faces are like magic mirrors reflecting the...
The Story of Cosmetics examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. The seven-minute film reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards...
Although your skin is designed to be a protective barrier, it is porous and will absorb the ingredients in many skin care and cosmetics products. Regular use of chemical laden ingredients will cause the body to store these chemicals. Over time this accumulation can cause many health issues. Take the...
Did you know that it was the worship of female Goddesses that preceded the male Gods? The earliest known building with a specific ritual purpose, located at Nevali Cori, the Turkish-Syrian border, dates back over 9,000 years. The unearthing of female statues within the temple hinted a Goddess culture and the...
Hair has always been an alluring adornment. It has also been the focal point in which a woman can best express her artistic talent and highlight her beauty. But hair has not just been an accessory, it has also been a statement, and an extension of one’s identity. For some,...
We all love perfumes and scented oils of all sorts. According to market research firm, Global Industry Analysts, it is estimated that in 2018, the perfume industry will reach a value of approximately $45.6 billion, proof that perfumes have now become an essential commodity. But this modern day obsession with perfumes...
Although most of you may recognise basil as the prominent ingredient in pesto sauce, its uses extend well beyond the kitchen, and for good reason. Here are 7 quintessential facts about basil that you might not have known… Even though basil is indigenous to Asia, this medicinal and aromatic plant’s...