From my green bag: Fom Body contouring serum

I haven’t been reviewing body care products for a while and this is the reason I was even more happy when I got the proposal from Fom cosmetics to try their Body contouring serum.  Since I didn’t know this brand, I wanted to check first this for-me-all-new brand and as usual the list with ingredients. Everything was ok … Continue reading

Face, body and lips nourishment + CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY

Recently I receive quite a lot of questions about treating the skin in winter, especially when the weather conditions are not pleasant for our skin. Chapped lips, dry, red and flaky skin on face and body are just some of many troubles we have in cold winter time. Our goal in preventing dry skin is … Continue reading

Organic lavender from Slovenian Karst – part 1

…and the distillation process of Lavender essential oil I was a total fan of perfumes since ever and thus interested even in the process of producing perfumes. One of the methods used in perfume production is also the plants distillation process. Have you read the Patrick Suskind’s book Perfume? I did many years ago, but … Continue reading

Cold-pressed oils: Wheat germ oil

In the past days my skin was quite dry and dull, due to the strong wind that was blowing in the region I live. I suddenly remembered to start using again the wheat germ oil as I was once used to do. And so it came the idea for this post. Wheat germ oil is … Continue reading

Cold-pressed oils: Olive oil

“Homer called it “liquid gold.” In ancient Greece, athletes ritually rubbed it all over their bodies. Olive oil has been more than mere food to the people of the Mediterranean: it has been medicinal, magical, an endless source of fascination and wonder and the fountain of great wealth and power.” (History of olive oil) Finally, … Continue reading

Cold-pressed oils: Organic virgin coconut oil

Continuing my series of cold-pressed oils, I’d like to pay homage to one of my favorite oils: the virgin coconut oil. I also have to admit, that I’m a huge fan of coconut in all its forms. Apart all the benefits, I go mad for its divine smell and taste! Before listing all its precious benefits … Continue reading

Cold-pressed oils: Rice bran oil

As my bottle of rice bran oil is almost at the end, I realized that it’s time to write my new series of posts about oils, that I’m so in love with! I was always fascinated about the Japanese culture and their beauty rituals, so I decided to try a new make-up remover: the rice … Continue reading

After holidays body treatments

I thought it’d be useful to give you some advices for your wellbeing, especially after holidays parties, when the skin is dehydrated, rough and dull. These guidelines are good for you entire body from inside out, because good looking skin is just the mirror of the inner situation. In upcoming days I suggest you to: … Continue reading

Freshly made: Nourishing lip balm with beeswax

Today I made another version of my organic home-made lip balm. I just got a big piece of organic beeswax and so I wanted to try also this version that is even more nourishing. I am really satisfied with my new lip balm and I think I will continue to do it at home since … Continue reading

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