When you think of the word kelp, your thoughts probably dive straight into the ocean. I know mine do. And also that it rhymes yelp, whelp, help, robo-help, and rather less effectively chelp (my US friends, yes – it’s a real word).Whelp, kelp is a type of seaweed that indeed grows in the ocean. And…
I’m sure I’m not the first person reading this that has only very recently come across the name camu camu. And in that case, I’m happy to make your acquaintance to this superfood. A superfood that you need to become friends with now. Very good friends. . What Is Camu Camu? With origins deep in…
Cuticle oil is an oil used to hydrate and moisturize the nail bed. Most cuticle oils contain nourishing ingredients such as avocado, vitamin E, and almond oil, which work to heal, hydrate, and delete dryness. For healthy nails, I suggest applying cuticle oil daily.Here’s everything you need to know about cuticle oil so you can…
When the weather starts to get warm, do you get excited for the opportunity to go spend time at the beach? What if you don’t live near an ocean? What if your skin is sensitive and acne-prone? Have no fear! There are plenty of other ways to experience all of the benefits that salt water has to…
Pumpkin seed oil is an orange-red cold-pressed oil extracted from the seeds of a pumpkin. It’s smooth, light, and perfect for cooking with (and who can resist oven-baked pumpkin seeds?) – but that’s not the only good thing. Pumpkin seed oil is a natural moisturizer that has many surprising benefits, and not only for your…
If You’re Not Familiar With Squalene, Get There Now! The livers of deep sea-dwelling sharks carry what many cosmetic companies see as their pot of gold. They contain an oily substance known as squalene. Deep-sea sharks function not with a swim bladder, but with a very oily liver. This is very large in proportion to…
What is a ceramide? I first took notice of that word – ceramides, not actually that long ago. Now it seems they are everywhere. But what are they all about? . . I’m hoping to delve deeper whilst keeping it simple. I hope we can understand exactly what Ceramides are and what they do. And…