As you may have read in our newsletter or Instagram posts recently, I’ve reformulated our Aqua Serum Elixir by adding substantial quantities of Australian native plant extracts and other super foods to boost its potency. The world’s most potent natural active ingredients in skincare were right here on our doorstep so I had to give it a go and test it. Bang! They truly worked. We now use Australian native extracts taken from traditional plant species sourced wildcrafted all ov

One of the seven wonder foods of Peru, Maca has been traditionally consumed as a root vegetable in the Andean region. Its energising, sexual function and fertility benefits suit both men and women. You will find easily this marvellous food as a supplement in capsules or powder. It is cultivated exclusively at an altitude of 4000-4500 meters in the Peruvian Central Andes around the Lake Junin. There's been a large research done on lab supporting the traditional use by humans

I can smell a new scent in the air.... the birds are singing and dancing, the sun smiles more often, the blue of the sea is getting turquoise, and my heart is waking up. This is the magical way, the season's song will shift and change. All the elements will rearrange! For this new season I would recommend the following essential oils as the Firt Aid Kit. Lemon Lemon was introduced in the Mediterranean by Greeks and Romans merchants from the Ancient Persia. Lemon is another

Colder weather often brings sneezes and sniffles. When seasons are about to change, those effects increase considerably. Find some relief from cold symptoms and sore throat as well as warding them off this year by utilising essential oils around your home or workplace. These are the top 7 essential oils (published in the next 2 posts—one for winter, the other for spring—I would recommend having in a first aid kit at home… Eucalyptus There are about 700 different (eucalyptus)

We are all unique beings, therefore our biggest organ, the skin, is not an exception. As we well know, the skin is connected thought the capillaries to the bloodstream thus to the rest of the organs. This means that every product applied to the skin has an effect on your body. Your skin is unique You and your skin cannot be rigidly pigeon-holed. You need the right care concepts for different days and places, different seasons and different stages of life. So I like much more

Traditionally oats are used to make porridge. This is a good thing, reduce asthma risk in children, decrease bad cholesterol levels, helps to lose weight increasing your appetite-control hormones and a long list of health benefits which comes from this super food. But what about from the cosmetic point of view? To be honest IT'S AMAZING! The use of oats in skin care dates back to around 2000 BC in Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula. In various forms (food, tea, baths), oats were

If there existed somewhere in the world a tapestry into which were woven all the stories, legends, beliefs, symbols and facts concerning the Iris - it would be a very long tapestry indeed; and the end of it would not be visible, for the weavers are still at work. With striking uniqueness and beauty, irises have rich meanings, and when given as gifts, they can convey deep sentiments. We owe the name of our flower to the Greeks. In Ancient Greece, Iris was the messenger of the

To truly obtain a full understanding of lemon balm, within ancient historical context, we must look to the scientific name ‘Melissa officinalis’ for the beginning clues. The mystique that surrounds lemon balm is rich and spans thousands of years beginning in ancient Ephesus, known today as Turkey. It is here we begin to understand where lemon balm’s scientific name originates as well as its magical attributes and cherished healing powers. Lemon balm’s herbal use dates back o

Damascena, Alba, Gallica, Centifolia, Moschata and so on...... The rose apparently was originated in Central Asia about 60 to 70 million years ago, during the Eocene epoch, and spread over the entire Northern Hemisphere. Early civilisations, including the Chinese, the Egyptians, the Phoenicians, the Greeks, and the Romans, appreciated roses and grew them widely as long as five thousand years ago. The oldest rose identified today is Rosa gallica, also known as the French rose,

Ancient cultures recognised and used the healing properties of calendula. In some of the earliest medical writings, calendula was recommended for treating ailments of the digestive tract. It was used to detoxify the liver and gall bladder. The flowers were applied to cuts and wounds to stop bleeding, prevent infection and speed healing. Calendula was also used for various women's ailments, and to treat a number of skin conditions. Calendula species have been used traditionall