(Jasper is one of the youngest members of the Earth to Body family.  He is an avid reader and writer and has a particular fondness for plants and animals.  We asked Jasper to share with you and he chose to write on one of his fav's, aloe vera.) Succulent Aloe Vera Don’t let the rough and prickly outer surface of the magical aloe vera plant fool you. The rich, fruity insides have many alluring properties. From aloe cakes to antibacterial oils, there is an almost indefinite list of positive features to this convenient health benefactor from heaven.Some of the many potential charitable…

The following is a testimonial.  We sell neem for dry and itchy skin and have several products with this incredible oil.  However, we have many informed customers who do their own research and have discovered other benefits of this versatile plant. "I cringe. As a mother, I always dreaded the notices from the elementary schools warning me of lice in the classroom. My thought was 'not my children', as I discarded the paper into recycling. I recall the first time our family attracted these scalp biting critters as clear as day. Growing up, I was lucky to never have had encountered this blood…

Rooibus, Nori, Sea Salt, Almond, Shea, Rosehip are just a few of the nutritious ingredients we use to feed the skin. Did you know the Rooibus leaf, called red bush, is a nutritious tea popular in South Africa?  Besides its miraculous properties when sipped, it also has many benefits on the skin, especially when the skin is irritated or troubled. Rooibus contains alpha-hydroxy acids ( a rare find in nature) and zinc that encourage healthy skin.  That is why we added rooibos tea to our argan foot cream. Our Argan Neem Foot Cream is a mélange of goodness. Create an amazing facial with our Clay-…

Below is a recent testimonial that I would like to share with you.  While Erica raves about emu oil for herself and her family, I have also included a couple of emu stories involving pet cats. As I have often mentioned, our Australian rendered, unrefined emu oil is unsurpassed.   “My sister first heard about your company at a trade show in Toronto. She has always suffered from terrible eczema, and had come home with your Emu Oil, which she swore has worked wonders for her skin since her purchase. I do not suffer from eczema, however, have battled cystic acne my whole life, which has persisted…

Eyelids puffy, itchy, red“No clue!" to the doc I said.“I use good oils on my skinNatural soaps from head to chinI cannot figure out the cause,My skin routine ? There are no flaws.” Doc queried through a thoughtful pose“Nail Polish maybe?  Hands ? Toes?”My puzzlement gave way to shock“It’s my eyelids, not my nails, doc?”I flashed my claws, gold and pink"It’s my eyelids, Doc, that itch and blink." “Connections happen.” A knowing smileI, the uncomprehending child.“Nail polish is for-mal-de-hyde.A nasty bit they often hideFrom the nails, through the skinA journey hidden deep within.” A journey…

The redness of rosacea.  What does one do? There is no cure, only treatments that a dermatologist can help to advise. The chemicals may be calming, but in the end, not always that helpful.However, while natural skin care makes absolutely no claims as to the treatment of rosacea, this does not mean that a good healthy regime cannot make a difference. Wikipedia defines Rosacea: A long-term skin condition that typically affects the face. It results in redness, pimples, swelling, and vessels. Often the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin are most involved. If you suffer from rosacea then you know…

February, you are not always a sunny month here in the north. We need the sun on our skin.  Let’s join the airport lineups to sunny destinations and be a chameleon.  Lose the mittens, scarves and winter boots.  Stuff them into the luggage side pockets …quickly, before your luggage is whisked to the bowels of the plane. Don the sunglasses, the sandals and the Hawaiian shirt. Inventory for the hundredth time the passports, the camera and scuba fins jutting from carry-ons. Adjust the sunhat.  Revel in the buzz about the resort destination, weather reports. Dream of the margarita and pina colada’…

Dandruff and  dusty flakesMistake of wearing black todayStop scratching pleaseWhile others stare, I look away I try to brush away the crimeA useless gesture, nothing gainedShampoos guaranteeing successYet the flakes flow uncontained "Wash your hair with real soap”Grandma whispers in my ear“Rinse well and treat your scalp To good-ole Apple Cider Vinegar” I wash and clean and rinseWith the ESP shampoo delightI massage my scalp caringlyAnd relish in vinegar overnight “It works”, I shout to all who careI proudly don my black todayA remedy that really rocksDandruff gone, itch at bay "I love to do…