They take geranium Essential Oil from the leaves of Pelargonium graveolens, a specific species of plant that can be found in South Africa. Geranium essential oil is a widely used ingredient in the manufacture of perfumes and cosmetics. There is another variety which is called the Rose geranium. Both are oils with similar active components with the latter just having a more floral scent. The plant is also now being grown in many countries e.g. Europe and Asia. There are...

At present, it is not uncommon to see how facial and body cosmetics products have been incorporating into their campaigns the use of vegetable oils, such as olive oil, coconut oil, and one of the most important and about which we will talk in-depth: rosehip essential oil. Whether it's because of the need to formulate products that are much more sustainable, that respect the environment and also help us to take better care of our skin without exposing it to...

The salix alba bark extract is made from the willow bark tree which has a substance known as salicin which has similar properties to aspirin which our body uses to produce salicylic acid that is a forerunner to aspirin. An extract of this bark has been used in alternative medicine as a way of relieving pain, fever, and inflammation. This particular bark has been used for a long time and the furthest we can date it back would be the...

Be it on Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter, it is unsurprising to find your favourite Beauty Guru recommending their daily facial routine and perhaps how it helped them to overcome their acne problem. Or perhaps, you may come across ads, that showcases how their herbal oil cleansers helped acne-stricken teenagers conquer and triumph over their skin conditions, accompanied by the before and after pictures of their face. Inspired by these extraordinary and riveting changes, you may look upon the facial cleansers,...