What Are Eczema, Psoriasis & Dermatitis? Eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis are chronic, inflammatory autoimmune skin conditions that have a deeper root cause than many dry skin and dehydrated skin problems. However, there can also be more elaborate reasons why we develop non-autoimmune dry and dehydrated skin. Even so, eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis are usually more…
Is It Dry Skin? Dehydrated Skin? Or An Autoimmune Skin Condition Like Eczema? It is difficult to distinguish between dry and dehydrated skin because the outward appearance of your skin is usually very similar, despite very different underlying causes. This article will help you discern whether you have dry or dehydrated skin. It will also…
Eyelid & Under Eye Skin Care There are various things we can do to optimise the appearance and health of the skin around our eyes. Supporting skin health in the eye orbit requires targeted care because the periorbital skin is exceptionally thin and lacks dense oil gland protection. This article will explain how to do…
This article is a more in-depth examination of some of the information presented in this article: Carrier Oils & Essential Oils For Natural Peptide & Collagen Support What Is Collagen Exactly? We’ve all heard that collagen is important for skin health, and keeping us looking young and vital… but what is it exactly? Collagen is…
Fascia Dysfunction Affects 85% Of Us! But What Is It? Fascia is a thin, continuous web of fibrous connective tissue that wraps around, supports, and separates muscles, bones, organs, and nerve fibres, throughout the body. Healthy fascia is flexible and enables smooth muscle movement; when tight, it can cause pain & restricted mobility. Main Causes…
Why Do We Need Essential Oils To Reduce Cortisol? Cortisol is the stress hormone that orchestrates the “fight or flight” response in our body. Many of us are currently stuck in this stressed out state, which causes a downward spiral, both physically and emotionally. We need essential oils to reduce cortisol because chronic stress profoundly…
Essential Oils For Kidney Health Essential oils are primarily used in aromatherapy to support kidney health by promoting detoxification, reducing inflammation, and managing related symptoms like stress or fluid retention. Some oils are noted for diuretic or protective properties, whilst others exert antispasmodic properties, thereby helping the kidneys to easily pass kidney stones. This article…
Natural Oils For Repairing Sun Damage There are several natural oils that are excellent for improving the appearance of sun damaged skin. This brief article lists some of the most effective carrier oils for UV skin damage. In particular, this list is confined to carrier oils that are ideal for improving UV damaged skin on…
Allergy? Infection? Or Dysbiotic Gut? Feels Like All Of Them, But Is It Actually Histamine Intolerance…? Histamine intolerance is one part of a bigger story. The histamine response is only one element in our immune arsenal. Mast cells are another key element of our overall immune response. I briefly mention mast cells in this article,…
Top Personal Care Product Ingredients To Avoid Sadly, there is a lot of ‘greenwashing’ within the skincare and personal care and household cleaning product industries. This post features the top toxic ingredients in personal care products that we would do well to avoid. This article also provides actionable, naturally healthy, alternatives to cheap synthetic products…
Crêpey skin, characterised by thin, fragile, and wrinkled texture, is often caused by: While mainstream skincare relies on synthetic chemicals and invasive procedures, natural essential oils and carrier oils offer a safer, holistic alternative to restore elasticity, hydration, and cellular repair. This article identifies the most effective essential oils and carrier oils for crêpey skin,…
The Healing Nature Of Trauma The wisest among us know that we only truly learn from our mistakes. An unchallenged life is one that does not prompt us to question. Only a life beset by challenges can prompt us into inner and outer enquiry, so that we may understand and grow. And, that sometimes means…
