Argan oil is exceptional, rare oil produced by pressing the kernels of the fruit of the Argan tree, which grows mainly in the semi desert regions of Morocco. For centuries it has been used by the indigenous Berbers, for its cosmetic, nutritive and medicinal properties. To make a litre of pure Argan oil you need 32 kilograms of fruit. Continue reading
“Beauty is a manifestation of secret natural laws, which otherwise would have been hidden from us forever.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
We cannot allow the winter blues to diminish our joy and the vision of beauty surrounding us. Of course, grey sky, chilly wind and rain can affect us, but let’s use our inner strength and ability to adapt to the winter’s conditions, without complaining too much! Continue reading
With so many companies making claims about being free from this, or free from that, it often appears that we are spoilt for choice when it comes to “safe cosmetics”. There are buzz words and phrases used by skincare companies to imply that they are free from potentially harmful chemicals. “Free from SLS” and “Free from Parabens” are some of the most common, and although I highly advise that you look for products free from parabens and SLS, I also recommend that you look a little closer at all the ingredients… Continue reading
I still remember the day in 2001 when I went, with my wife Loredana, to a meeting held in local hospital here in Cornwall. The meeting was about women who had received surgery for breast cancer. The atmosphere was gentle and everybody was talking and commenting on their personal experience. I was very touched by some of the stories I heard; of the strength of the women, their positive attitude, sense of community, and their ability to transform their experiences into personal growth. Continue reading
As a way of life, organic is nothing new. Before modern farming techniques, it’s how we all used to live. I love nature and my life and business goals have always been to link tradition with a modern, open minded, and scientific approach. Continue reading
Although it has bloomed quite late this year, the Meadowsweet in the Cornish countryside is as beautiful as ever. It is also referred to as Queen of the Meadow, and rightly so, in my opinion. Continue reading
Vanilla (vanilla planifolia) is a magnificent climbing orchid originating from Mexico and Central America. It can grow up to 30 metres high, and has beautiful greenish-yellow flowers that open for a day each. In the wild there is only a 1% of chance that the flowers will be pollinated, as they depend on a rare local bee, the Melipona, as a carrier. Continue reading
People have the right to make informed choices about what they apply to their skin. In order to do so, however, it helps to understand what our skin actually is. My intention here is to provide a brief summary of the skin’s composition, to help you understand the fascinating layer that connects you to the outside world. Continue reading
The rose is one of the most popular flowers in the world and the symbol of love, passion, and tenderness. The word rose comes from Greek rodon (red) and its colour is said to have come from the blood of Adonis, the god of beauty in the Greek mythology. Continue reading
Horsetail is a very special plant descending from a family of plants from the paleozoic era (over 400 million years ago). This is why, in my opinion, it harbours the old “memory” of the origin of our Planet. Its Latin name is equisetum arvense, deriving from equus (horse) and seta (bristle) and in England there are 25 different species. Continue reading
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