Avocado Not just for brunching! Oil-rich, creamy avocados bring a whole heap of nutrients to the party. They moisturise the skin and hair magnificently. What is avocado? The avocado (Persea gratissima,...
Vanilla Vanilla is the unmistakable, uplifting and sweet scent we all know and love. What is vanilla? Vanilla beans (pods) are the fruits of the orchid Vanilla planifolia. Centuries ago, one...
Litsea Cubeba Citrusy sweetness that uplifts the mind, balances skin and brings inner balance? Sign us up! What is litsea cubeba? The Litsea cubeba, or May Chang tree, is a small evergreen...
Buchu To say that buchu oil has a sweet scent would be simplistic. Its minty, fruity, green and camphorous notes make it way more complex and subtle. What is buchu? Buchu...
Orange Orange is a very well known and delicious fruit. It’s one of your five a day - but has many other benefits to your skin and wellbeing! What are orange...
Lavender Dare we say, the most relaxing scent you’ll ever smell! What is lavender? The plant genus Lavandula includes about 47 species of flowering plants. Most famous for ornaments and fragrant...
Tonka Tonka? Sweeeet!! What is tonka? The tall camaru tree (Dipteryx odorata) belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae) and grows in Costa Rica, Brazil and Peru. It bears fruits that contain...
Geranium A fragrant floral wonder! Geranium will lift your mood and treat your skin. What is geranium? Pelargonium graveolens, a leafy shrub native to South Africa, isn’t the popular window-box geranium...
Rose The romantic scent of the rose is said to help restore inner balance and is considered by some to be an aphrodisiac. Why do we love roses so much? Rose...
Almond A staple in cosmetics, the tear-shaped almond is beloved for its soothing properties and comforting scent. What are almonds? Almond crops thrive in sunny regions such as the Mediterranean, California,...
Lemon A juicy lemon will always brighten your day - and your skin! What is lemon? Oh, we all know what lemon is, surely!? Okay, for those of you who don’t,...
Davana A sweet scent with personality. What is davana? Davana is native to India and belongs to the same genus (Artemisia) as famous aromatic plants like absinth and mugwort. It is...