Make your own natural perfumes using only essential oils

Essential oils can be used for their healing properties and also their smell. Making your own perfume can be a very exciting and fun. You can create perfumes that can be entirely yours using your favourite essential oils. Or you can  use specific oils to produce a particular effect such as relaxation or happiness! A …

What oil to use for homemade beauty products?

  Wax and Fatty Alcohols Saturated Fatty Acids Mono-unsaturated Fatty Acids (also called Omega 9) Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (also called Omega 3) & Duo-unsaturated Fatty Acids (also called Omega 6)* Vegetable Oil or Fat Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Cetyl Alcohol Avocado Kernle Oil, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Butter, Mango Butter, Palm Kernel Oil, Shea Butter. Apricot Kernel …

Natural and organic claims for cosmetics – what can and cannot be said

I believe it is important to clarify how to use the terms ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ when selling organic or natural cosmetics. First of all it is essential to understand that: Cosmetic natural and/or organic standards have been developed by different certification bodies. However, none of these standards or guidelines are specifically backed by law. Does it mean that …

Know the legislation before selling your homemade cosmetics!

What you absolutely need to know before selling your homemade organic cosmetics The cosmetics market is regulated and requires any retailer to comply with the legislation, whether it is an international brand or an individual interested in selling its homemade organic/natural cosmetics. When large organisations have many people working for them and making sure their products are compliant, the small retailer …

Product Review from Aubrey Organics

I decided to start my blog with a organic cosmetic product that I have tried myself: 3 step system from Aubrey Organics for Dry Skin  The product range from Aubrey is large - there is a product for every skin complexion. I have a dry skin and sensitive skin and I have been looking  for …