18 Feb 2022
Vetiver, the soothing essential oil. The oil of tranquility. Renowned for many of our skin woes. We chose to include it in our ESP shampoo/soap bar because of its virtues on both...
15 Feb 2022
Retinol is ADDED to some skin care products. It should NOT be added. Make sure ‘added retinol’ is on your SKIN’S NOT WANTED LIST. It is harmful to us when added to skin care,...
03 Feb 2022
If you suffer eczema, like me, and someone suggests that you bathe in bleach, don’t jump right in. Some research claims that bleach baths help control and alleviate symptoms and...
17 Jan 2022
2022: Last weekend my grandsons ventured under the cape. Quite calmly. Kudos to the scissor experts and their kind demeanours. Sidney, 5, old enough to require a mask, donned his...
12 Jan 2022
Some say that if you lived in a rainforest your skin would be in heaven, as the skin loves perfect humidity. Warm all year. Frost free with temperatures ranging from 20 C to 25 C...
05 Jan 2022
A scrub cleanses the body and exfoliates the dead cells. The result: smooth, healthier and softer skin. Brushes, mitts, loofahs, pumice stones, micro derma rollers or...
15 Dec 2021
It was over 5 years ago that I first wrote ‘Shave the Old Fashioned Way’. Being the holiday season when we are all looking for gifts for loved ones, I thought it an appropriate...
09 Dec 2021
Wishing you all a Merry Holiday Season
Do I really NEED a mouthwash? Yes and no. Depending. Maybe. If you practice excellent oral care, you may not require mouthwash. But...
03 Dec 2021
Exfoliating and cleansing with a felted wool soap is an exhilarating experience. There are other various body brushing techniques offered on the market and many are excellent at...
24 Nov 2021
‘You are wondering what that stone is for, aren’t you? I smiled, as the young teen curiously turned the stone dish over ? “I know it is a stone but I’m not sure why it is carved...
