We love all the gifts nature has to offer and today we’re celebrating a gift from busy little bees: Beeswax. Not only is it natural and non-toxic, it has numerous benefits for the skin. Here are our top 5 1. Protective: Beeswax forms a protective barrier that helps protect our skin from the harsh environment,…
Toning is a often overlooked but crucial element of any healthy skin care regime. Facial toners work to restore the skin’s natural pH balance after cleansing. They also gently remove any excess oil, debris and environmental toxins left behind after cleansing. Toners hydrate and moisturize whilst providing antioxidants and nutrients, leaving your skin hydrated, refreshed…
Essential oils are the essence of plants that have a number of medicinal properties. Used correctly, essential oils can treat specific hair problems such as dandruff and hair loss, as well as improving overall health of your hair. LAVENDER It is mild and soothing, and can be used for any type of hair. When massaged…
During the summer it is easy to be aware of how dehydrated we feel during the day – We sweat, we lose water, and we try to replace it. In winter we’re often unaware of our risk of dehydration, but it happen as quickly and easily as in hotter months. We go from dry heated…
Antioxidants are powerful substances that help fight against damage caused by free radicals in the body. Free radicals are once healthy cells turned unstable due to factors such as stress, poor diet, smoking, pollution and UV damage. These free radicals wreck havoc in the body eventually killing heathy cells and accelerating the effects of aging.…
How many of you moms out there know that Shea butter has excellent uses for babies and young children? Many mothers with newborns and toddlers use various mineral oil based products, which are now known to cause rashes and other irritations to their delicate skin. Is there a safe and natural way to take care…
Your skin is your largest organ — and also the thinnest and highly permeable. Up to 60% of the items you rub on your skin will end up in your bloodstream, and then distributed throughout your body. Putting harmful chemicals on your skin may actually be worse than eating them. At least when you eat…
As science reveals more health risks associated with synthetic ingredients found in processed foods and personal care products, people are starting to become more aware of and concerned about what they are buying and bringing home. Unfortunately, many common synthetic ingredients are made up of toxins, heavy metals, parabens (cheap chemical preservatives), even petroleum products.…
Essential oils are very unique substances, usually packaged and sold in small units (10ml or 20ml). We sometimes hear other oils being incorrectly referred to as ‘essential oils’. Here is the real meaning of an essential oil (www.aromaweb.com): An essential oil is a highly concentrated liquid that is generally distilled (most frequently by steam…
Botswana is one of the countries in Southern Africa, which is home to the Morula Tree, which bears the amazing morula (marula) fruit. Here at Nubian Seed, we’re mostly concerned with the vast benefits of the Morula Oil extracted from the kernels (nuts) of the fruit; has for skin and hair. It is light texture,…