Rosehips in a bowl, used to make vegan skin care products

Rosehip seed oil and oily skin! What you need to know!

Rosehip seed oil is simply amazing. Rosehip is such a beautiful plant. The flowers are just wonderful. They brighten the spring hedgerows all around us before finally giving way to rose hips in late summer and autumn.

I have made a lot of cough mixtures with rose hips over the years, but never thought that Rosehip Seed Oil would be one of my favourite until I began making my own skin care range.

My skin is neutral, normal I would say. I never really suffered with any skin issues including teenage acne, oily skin or dry skin. Quite lucky really. But if you are suffering with oily skin and tend avoiding oils on your skin, I have news for you.

Clients “old” and “new”

Most of my clients ‘old & new’ who suffer with oily skin have avoided oils on their skin almost all their lives. Sheila, who is one of my oldest long-term clients in particular did whatever she could to keep her skin dry. Away from anything that even looked oily in the slightest. Little did Sheila know that as a result she in fact it made matters worse. First of all, Sheila stripped her skin of all the goodness skin needs. From nutrients to vitamins. Consequently Sheila’s skin was all else but hydrated or had this nice soft moisturised feel to it. By drying her skin, and trying her best to keep it dry, all Sheila did was create more oil. Maybe you can relate to this. Your skin just doesn’t feel clean. You feel like washing your face all day long.

So here is what we did! 

Sheila started applying our organic, vegan Rosehip Seed Oil to her damp face and neck a few times a day and at night. After a few weeks her face finally felt soft. Supple. Hydrated. Her complexion changed with a noticeable reduction in redness, irritation, blackheads, spots and breakouts. Sheila’s skin was glowing. NO more oily skin!

Rosehip Seed Oil Skin Care

Rosehip seed oil is an amazing totally natural product with rather awesome skin rejuvenating properties. Rosehip seed oil has been used by the Andean Indians of Chile for generations. They simply know that first of all Rosehip seed oil had exceptional healing skin care and likewise hair care benefits. It’s luxurious yet affordable and a little goes a long way. If you suffer with oily skin, try our Organic Rosehip Seed Oil a try. You will be absolutely amazed!

Fenugreek Seed Water Benefits: 25 Reasons To Drink It Every Morning

Fenugreek Seed Water Benefits: 25 Reasons To Drink It Every Morning

Fenugreek Seed is beyond a goldmine of health benefiting ingredients

Fenugreek seed is delicious soaked or sprouted, milled or cooked. Just drop a spoonful into your favourite dish. I love them in my vegan bean chilli. YUM! Or if you like you can just chew a few raw seeds. My grandchildren love them.
We make a great number of potions and concoctions to tackle some of the most common ailments. The tiny little seeds are packed with nutrients which are essential for the body. And some may agree that the potency of herb-infused fenugreek waters is indisputable. Soak these overnight and drink the water first in the morning on an empty stomach. Fenugreek water is also called Methi water is suitable for anyone to drink.  
  1. excellent for lactating mothers
  2. prevents hair loss
  3. aids milk production
  4. regulatates blood sugar level
  5. facilitates weight loss/management
  6. excellent for liver protection
  7. improves kidney function
  8. increases the metabolism
  9. awesome for digestion and bloating
  10. fenugreek water is a great antacid
  11. most beneficial when consumed during colder months (for colds/chest infections/coughs/sneezes)
  12. water retention
  13. rich source of magnesium
  14. helps to relax the body
  15. anti-ageing effects
  16. cures acne
  17. alleviates menstrual stomach cramps
  18. reduces cholesterol
  19. moisturises the skin
  20. prevents hair loss
  21. adds shine to your dull hair
  22. retains pigment and prevents early greying of your hair
  23. helps in the fight of dandruff
  24. reduces arthritic pains
  25. helps in the prevention of cancer
  • Fenugreek Seeds are hot in nature. Just a teaspoon should be enough to be soaked in a glass or cup of water.
  • If you suffer with intestinal ulcers take it easy and you may have to skip consuming fenugreek water.
  • But if you suffer with diabetes, this is definitely for you as it lowers blood sugars!
  • Fenugreek seeds should not be consumed during pregnancy because it can lead to early contractions.

Drinking water is beneficial for skin health! Love it laced with fruit and vegetables!

Sodium Bicarbonate or Baking Soda 's forgotten health benefits!

Sodium Bicarbonate or Baking Soda ‘s forgotten health benefits!

Sodium Bicarbonate (Bicarb for short) or Baking Soda are just different names for the same thing. Sodium Bicarbonate is derived from a natural occurring mineral. It’s a salt compound of sodium ions and bicarbonate ions.
Bicarbonate of Soda is extremely alkalising let alone one of the safest most versatile substances widely available. From cleaning to washing, gardening to consuming, inhaling to skin and hair care let alone the endless list for health uses. You’d be amazed to see a few mentioned here.

Baking Soda balances pH levels!

Sodium Bicarbonate is a chemical that acts like a buffer. It balances our body’s pH of blood levels from becoming to acidic or too basic. One of the most important health uses is neutralising acidity. And looking at it, in the ‘olden days’, where anyone had been alkalised with Baking Soda hardly contracted diseases,  and those who were sick and alkalised at early onset recovered.

Fight colds & flu’s with a generous extra dose!

When coughs, colds and flu’s are going round an extra generous dose of Sodium Bicarbonate is advisable. You be surprised, even at the onset of any colds, coughs and influenza the chances are that within 24-36 hours your symptoms will disappear. And given to all other family members, especially those school children, you may find that colds and flu’s won’t even affect them.

Don’t you think that this is a very cheap and healthy way to avoid coughs, colds and flu’s?

A healthy, inexpensive, easy and safe method forgotten by modern society!

  • DAY 1 & DAY 2
  • Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of Sodium Bicarbonate in a glass of water ||  6 times || every 2 hours
  • DAY 3:
  • Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of Sodium Bicarbonate in a glass of water || 1 x AM || 1 X PM
  • DAY 4:
  • Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of Sodium Bicarbonate in a glass of water || MORNINGS ONLY until you feel better

 Sodium Bicarbonate healthy uses, to many to mention!

  • heartburn || indigestion || upset tummy || antacid
  • neutralise excess stomach acid
  • electrolyte replenishing
  • systemic alkalise
  • metabolic acidosis (accumulating waste products like sulphates/phosphates/uric acid cause an imbalance in the blood pH)
  • severe primary lactic acidosis
  • uncontrolled diabetes
  • circulatory insufficiency
  • extra corporeal circulation of blood
  • cardiac arrest
  • add to your bathwater to soften your skin || relieves skin irritations || acne || eczema

Weird and wonderful uses for baking soda!

  • freshen your breath || clean and whiten your teeth
  • make your own deodorant
  • an essential ingredient for those amazing chocolate chip cookies
  • exfoliate exfoliate exfoliate
  • make a past and use on insect bites
  • add Sodium Bicarbonate to your babies bathwater for nappy rash
  • soak your tired feet in Bicarb for soothing effects
  • use as a NON-toxic air-freshener — just add your favourite essential oil/s
  • polish your old knackered silver (bicarb is a super-effective but gentle abrasive)
  • great natural deodoriser (awesome in all sorts of cleaning emergencies)
  • wash your kitchen floor
  • clear your drains
  • sprinkle into the cracks on your driveway to stop weeds from growing
  • scatter on icy walk ways in the winter season

The uses for Sodium Bicarb are to many to mention. The list goes on and on. But be aware that there are some pro and cons for adding Bicarb to your shampoo. Some swear by it and other claim that it destroyed their hair. Personally I have not tried it as my hair is in awesome condition as it is. So just watch out!