ACAI BERRY In Brazil, the Acai Berry is drunk more commonly than milk, and is considered a mystical fruit potion that fuels hedonistic energy! When it comes to the Acai Berry and sex, the collaboration is obvious. This tropical fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre and carbohydrates, which makes it the...
Most of us are familiar with aphrodisiac foods such as oysters, chocolate and truffles. Yet there are a number of others, that are, surprising, to say the least. This week we present to you a number of unconventional aphrodisiac treats from different cultures around the globe! Cobra Blood (Southern China, Southeast Asia &...
The word aphrodisiac has its origins with Aphrodite, one of the most powerful ancient gods, known as Venus to the Romans, Latin for love or sexual drive. And her origins are dramatic, to say the least. When Titan Uranus was castrated by his own son, Kronos, his severed genitals were...
Ranked as one of the five most important healing plants, research has confirmed bitter melon’s power to lower blood sugar in diabetic patients and to fight cancer. Botanically, it belongs to the same family as squash, watermelon, cantaloupes and cucumber: Cucurbitaceae, and its genus is Momordica. Interestingly enough, the Latin name 'Momordica'...
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...