March 21, 2024

HOW TO PREPARE A HOMEMADE LINIMENT

The use of liniments dates back to the time of the Renaissance physician Paracelsus. Liniments became popular in the mid-1800s and early 1900s as "cure-alls". Although they do not cure…[...]

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May 7, 2023

HOMEMADE TOOTHPASTE

It is curious to observe how many people buy only organic and non-toxic mineral sunscreens, yet do not think that using a "bright blue" toothpaste every day might also be…[...]

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December 1, 2021

SELECTIVE PRESERVATIVES IN NATURAL COSMETICS

Microbial deterioration (growth of mould, yeast, and bacteria) is an important aspect to consider when homemade cosmetics contain water. This deterioration occurs especially in cosmetics and personal hygiene products that…[...]

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July 27, 2021

The many medicinal uses of rosemary

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a very aromatic evergreen shrub. Its leaves are intense green and its flowers are usually pale violet, but we will find them on occasion of intense…[...]

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March 18, 2021

DIETS & HEALTH

We all want to be thin to look better, no doubt, but also for health reasons.   How many people we haven’t heard of who need to lose weight in…[...]

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