A quick review of baldness – how it is perceived and what you can do about it.
essential oils
Geranium Oil
I have a bit of a soft spot for geraniums. My grandfather used to grow them in his front garden and introduced me to their …
Oliverum Bath Oil
Some formulations look a lot more complicated than they really are. Take this one from cult emollient Olverum bath oil. Isopropyl Myristate, Pinus (Pine Oil), …
Lavender Oil – Scary Stuff?
Lavender farmers are worried that under new legislation products containing lavender oil will have to bear a black and red warning symbol. They will also …
Jasmine
Based on a totally unscientific sample of people whose opinion of Jasmine I happen to know, it is a very polarising smell and is one …
Neroli
Neroli is an essential oil made from the petals of the bitter orange. The amount of oil in a petal isn’t very high so it …
Egyptian Skincare
Sometime ago I had a question about whether French skincare was any good from a half Egyptian woman living in Canada called Yasmine. She described …
Essential Oils Against Head Lice
Head lice are a recurrent problem all over the world. The lice are no respecters of income levels, general cleanliness and the degree of diligence …
Rosa Centifolia
The Roman Emperor Elagabalus once threw a party for some guests, against whom he had a grudge. After they had eaten at a prearranged signal …
Reactions to Plant Extracts in Cosmetics
Should you use natural products if you have sensitive skin? There is an argument that you shouldn’t. The problem is that an allergic reaction is …