Jasmine is believed to have its origins in the foothills of the Himalayas. Indian, Persian and Arab traders of the time travelled overland from Asia to the Middle East and it was first introduced to Egypt in the mid-7th century.
People often ask us why use preservatives in natural skincare? The answer is... microbes love water! So it is extremely important to make sure your preserving system is highly effective in all water based emulsions, including creams, lotions and body butters.
Roman Chamomile oil is world-famous for its emotional and physiological soothing benefits. It has been used as a successful natural remedy for nausea, nervous conditions and sleeplessness for centuries. And in skincare it offers wonderful calming properties.
Water is a common ingredient found in many cosmetics and personal care products. From emulsions, such as creams, lotions and hair products, to foaming cleansers, body washes and aloe based gels, water plays a key role in their formulation.
The inclusion of natural butters and waxes in your formulations are desirable... if not essential in creating great textures and for enhancing skin nutrition and moisturisation. We review some of the more popular butters and waxes utilised in natural cosmetics.
We know about the importance of drinking water and staying hydrated in order to keep our body systems in optimal condition. But hydration is also extremely important for your skin. Your skin is your body's largest organ... so you need to make sure you look after it!