Everyone raves about antioxidants and how good they are for your health. But what exactly are they? And where do they come from? Are they just some secret unicorn dust manufactures add to their products? Or are they really some superhero compounds that nature makes? Ever wondered why LOTS of health food and skincare products […]
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HOW TO MAKE BEARD OIL FOR DADS
Let’s make our bearded Dads some BEARD OIL CONDITIONER! Below is a recipe how to make beard oil using normal household ingredients. It’s a fun little experiment for creative mini humans. Making a homemade beard oil is a great way for activating the young kids without too much hassle. Plus it gets them away from […]
7 ANNOYING SKIN CHANGES IN PREGNANCY AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM
It’s an exciting time when you are expecting a baby, but often it can be rather daunting to experience the various skin changes associated with pregnancy. The most common skin changes in pregnancy include stretch marks, change in skin colour, increased skin sensitivity, itchy skin and acne. These are usually caused by hormonal factors and […]
Everyone has skin – but what exactly is it? Let’s get skin deep…or even deeper.
Everyone knows that skin is our largest organ, but what does it really consist of and how does it function….? Let’s shed our skin and get started…. In an average adult, skin covers a surface area around 2m2.With the exception of the skeletal muscles, skin is the heaviest organ of the body. Our skin is […]
7 common chemicals you should AVOID during pregnancy
When I became pregnant with my first child, I suddenly realised the importance of taking proper care of my body, as I was ultimately responsible for the safety of the little human being that was growing inside me. During this precious time, it’s important to pay special attention to the various ingredients we put IN […]
The Secrets of Face Mites
You might not be able to see them on your face, but it is very likely that they are there….. Face mites are microscopic eight-legged creatures similar to spiders that spend their entire lives on our faces, where they eat, mate and finally die. Interestingly, the male mites are much smaller than the females, and […]