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What are Fragrant Oils?

On August 23, 2015 / Featured Product, Natural Skincare and Beauty / Comments Off

Although fragrant oils are very beneficial and have a myriad of uses, they are synthetic and are not to be confused with pure essential oils which are therapeutic, having medicinal actions. Because pure essential oils are extracted from plants, they must be used with care and knowledge of the plant’s properties. Pure essential oils are expensive and tend to dissipate with air exposure, they also have the potential to irritate the skin when incorrect choice of pure essential oil is made or too much is added to a product. Fragrant oils on the other hand are available in many […]

Colloidals for skin rejuvenation

On July 25, 2015 / Featured Product, Natural Skincare and Beauty / Comments Off

We now carry colloidal silver, colloidal copper and colloidal gold to assist in the rejuvenation and regeneration of skin cells. They are wonderful to add to toners and moisturisers along with eye products. Colloidal Copper and Gold are: Powerfully anti-aging. Skin tightening – reducing fine lines and wrinkles. They show the depletion of Collagen and Elastin – especially with aging skin. Fights free radical damage, age spots and premature aging of the skin. Regenerating and anti-inflammatory. Stimulating and skin firming. *Available in our store.

Kokum Butter

On June 18, 2015 / Featured Product, Natural Skincare and Beauty / Comments Off

Kokum or Mangosteen fruit (as it is known) is a supercharged anti-oxidant with highly emollient nutritive value. It is used in many skincare products because of being silky soft and for its healing properties. It greatly assists with damaged or cracked skin and other skin conditions such as Psoriasis, Eczema, cracked hands/feet or for use in Lip balms, Lipsticks, Butter soaps, creams and lotions. It’s a wonderful additive to hair care products and ointments. Kokum butter does not clog the pores but restores elasticity to the skin whilst also soothing and healing dryness. One of its greatest features is that […]

Organic Matcha Green Tea

On June 11, 2015 / Featured Product, Natural Skincare and Beauty / Comments Off

This beautiful anti-oxidant packed powerhouse superfood is produced from the nutrient rich young tip leaves of Camellia Sinensis grown mainly in the shade. It contains over 100 times more EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate) than any other tea in the market. It increases energy, stamina, calmness and relaxation of body & mind. It assists to strengthen immunity, enhancing overall health and has a positive effect on cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. It is loaded with nutrients and drinking this tea assists the body to burn fat 4 times faster than normal without any negative effects. For skincare, it greatly assists with wound […]

Green Coffee Beans (Raw Organic)

On June 4, 2015 / Featured Product, Herbal Medicine and Health, Natural Skincare and Beauty / Comments Off

These are the beans that have not been roasted or processed. They contain a higher amount of a natural chemical ‘Chlorogenic Acid‘ which is thought to affect with the weight loss, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart diseases. Green coffee bean extracts burn fat by enhancing and boosting the overall metabolic rate and burns fats and excessive adipose tissue. It achieves this by altering the means in which glucose in the blood is absorbed as well as inhibiting the need to overheat (by killing the urge). They enhance concentration and attention span whilst enhancing brain activity and creating higher levels […]

Cacao Butter (Raw Organic)

On May 28, 2015 / Featured Product, Recipes / Comments Off

This butter has the highest anti-oxidant levels along with high levels of anti-aging resveratrol. The butter is enriched with polyphenols like catechin and epicatechin. Among all of these, it has excellent levels of: Magnesium Vitamins B1,2,3,5 and 6 Vitamins C and E Copper Calcium manganese Zinc Sulphur Iron Saturated Fats Amino Acids Enzymes Many other beneficial photonutrients The cacao butter has been used as a superfood in a lot of dishes, even in smoothies. If this butter is incorporated into creams, balms, lip balms or body butters for skincare use then the results can be astonishing. For making the butter, heat cacao […]

Pure Sodium Bentonite Clay

On May 28, 2015 / Featured Product, Natural Skincare and Beauty / Comments Off

A 100% pure unbleached clay used primarily as a detoxing agent for baths, scrubs, body wraps etc to absorb toxins via the skin. Sodium bentonite is a swelling form of clay and can expand up to 15 times its volume. Due to its swelling capacity, this form is not to be taken internally. Primarily it is used for external clay baths for the entire body or in foot baths to help rid the body of poisons and toxins and it is especially helpful during the time of illness. It assists with chemical toxins, heavy metals and impurities. As a clay […]

Do you have a Selenium Deficiency?

On April 16, 2015 / Featured Product / Comments Off

Selenium Deficiency causes poor skeletal muscle strength according to an Italian Study of people over the age of 65. Researchers reported 94% greater weakness of knee, hip and grip strength of those with the lowest selenium levels. Selenium is almost non-existent in New Zealand soils and deficiency is widespread within the population. Selenium prevents the decay of cellular function or and protects our body’s 60 trillion or so cells, cancer, heart disease, immune function conditions and muscle weakness rates may all be improved by Selenium Supplementation. Food sources of Selenium are dependent on the Selenium Content and availability in the […]

Day 3: Dragon Oil to Find a Soulmate

On February 11, 2015 / Featured Product, Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

Don’t Have a Valentine? We Can fix that too!! We Stock Dragon Oils in store- of all kind, In Particular we have a soul-mate blend. Consisting of beautiful oils you can wear on your body or dab on your lover of choice, Don’t believe us- we have countless testimonials of our customers finding the man or women of their dreams. Made with etheric high vibrations and a love spell…xxx

Silica For Health, Skin, Hair and Nails

On January 16, 2015 / Featured Product / Comments Off

A high Silica Diet is most important when our bodies feel completely broken down. It is important for aiding: -Impotence and sexual weakness -Hair growth -Nail Problems -Sores and wounds -Weakened and inflamed Ulcerated linings of canal walls -Fatigue and Mental stress -Debility and Lameness -Sore thighs and weak lower limbs -Itching feet, gristly joints -Kidney pain -Hair loss -Pus ailments -Stiff neck Great for people who are constantly hair twirling, picky and have habit forming behaviors like nose picking. Silica protects the body and skin. It acts as an insulating agent, helping us to keep and retain our […]

Superfoods

On November 21, 2014 / Featured Herb, Featured Product / Comments Off

“Superfoods for skin, hair & whole body health” We are now stocking 4 NEW superfood powders: Camu Camu, Mango, Papaya & Passionfruit. CAMU CAMU POWDER The best high density nutrient & the richest natural source of vitamin C! With levels as high as 50,000ppm, or approx. 1200% of your daily vitamin C value. Camu Camu is a powerful anti-oxidant, supports the immune system, balances mood, provides nutritional support for the brain and central nervous system. Research shows it assists in supporting serotonin levels in the brain. Camu Camu is rich in bioflavonoids, an important co-factor for vitamin C absorption. It […]

Goat’s Milk Powder

On November 20, 2014 / Featured Product, Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Comments Off

GOAT’S MILK POWDER FOR SKIN HEALTH Goat’s milk powder provides a substantial nutritional component for skin care and indeed general health care for all age groups. It is well recognized that vitamins and minerals act synergistically and offer much greater benefit and bio availability when obtained through natural food sources. Goat’s milk contains lactic acid, an alpha-hydroxyl acid, that takes apart dead skin cells from the epidermis (outer skin layer) – leaving a new fresh soft outer skin layer. Lactic acid is an exfoliant, reported to make skin thicker, firmer, more elastic and younger looking. Additionally, lactic acid can stimulate […]

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