pigmentation

True beauty means being happy in your own skin - and when spots, blotches and patches intrude on your healthy, smooth complexion, your confidence can really take a knock. The good news is, there are plenty of natural, affordable and easy ways to prevent and treat pigmented, patchy and uneven skin conditions. Our green team has put together a list of top product picks for restoring your skin to its naturally balanced and beautiful state. First, let's find out a little more about what gives your skin its natural colouring, and get to understand the underlying causes behind those troublesome pigmentation marks.

It's known as black cumin, black caraway, Roman coriander, the blessed seed (or seed of blessing) - and occasionally, even "a remedy for everything except death"! Since ancient times, black cumin has been regarded worldwide as a "super seed" with amazing healing properties. Black seed extract is antiseptic, antibacterial, antispasmodic, antifungal AND anti-inflammatory - in short, PRO-health and wellbeing. If you haven't heard of precious black cumin, it's high time you did - so here's a look at what it is, where it comes from, what it does and how to use it.

The festive season means fun, sun, braais, pool parties, beach days, office celebrations, family dinners and more! And while this time of year tends to bring out the party animal in many of us, it's important to remember that it can take a lot out of you too. From festive snacks to fizzy cocktails, long days to late nights, your festive season habits tend to take their toll on your liver in particular; and that's a big health risk we all need to watch out for. Here's a look at the amazing job your liver does for you, why it's so important to look after it, and which natural supplements will do the trick.

essential-oils-summer

The gorgeous scent of fresh flowers and herbs is synonymous with summer, as the plants around us burst into bloom. And what better way to harness the power of these beautiful botanicals, than with a selection of organic essential oils made from the purest plant essences? Essential oils are a joy to use, and can be added to your daily routine in so many ways this summer. Whether you're looking to keep mosquitoes and other nasty bugs at bay; to soothe and hydrate your skin after a day in the sun; keep your family healthy and happy on holiday travels; or simply add an amazing natural scent to your living space; these little beauties have got the answer. It's time to get inspired folks! Here's a look at some of our favourite essential oils for the summer season - plus some great ways to use them for summertime health and beauty. 

Our green team is passionate about natural healing, and we're always looking to our loyal customers for inspiration on how we can offer you the best possible natural wellbeing solutions. So when we received an email from a customer asking about the best ways to combat acid reflux, we thought it was a great opportunity to put together some essential, need-to-know facts for you on acidity, acid reflux and balancing your body's pH. As you can see we've also had our green thinking caps on, and created a pH balancing product pack to help you heal and prevent the health issues associated with over-acidity.