Oiy its Hemp range has grown up and is changing its name. Originally the Oiy Its Hemp was only going to be used for the Oily/Acne range which was to be used by young people with acne, or so I thought. It became apparent after only a short time that it was being purchased by women with hormonal acne in their 30’s and 40’s as well as young people. I was then asked to make specific products for specific skin conditions so the range has grown to meet these requests.
News
Saving Your Skin with the Great Green Crop
by Amanda | Sun, 08/09/2009 - 13:20As published in Women's Health Fitness Magazine (extended version here)
Cold pressed Australian hemp seed oil offers an array of impressive environmental and health benefits. From being grown in sustainable crops and even regenerating soil, minimising transport miles because it’s grown on our shores and offering a plethora of health gains for the end user, cold pressed Australian hemp seed oil ticks all the right boxes for the conscientious consumer.
Arainrhod Aromatics Aluminium Free Deodorants
by Iamme | Mon, 03/30/2009 - 16:12The question I am most asked about the Arianrhod range of deodorants ......."Does it really work?".......Yes, Arianrhod's Aluminium Free Deodorant DOES WORK.
Sausage Tree Products
by Iamme | Fri, 03/20/2009 - 11:09Over the years that I have been making lotions and potions I would occasionally be asked for a cream with Sausage Tree (Kigelia africana) Extract in it. At that stage sausage tree extract was not readily available in Australia so I didn’t pursue the possibility of making such a cream.
Antioxidant Facial Serum
by Iamme | Fri, 03/20/2009 - 10:46Arianrhod Aromatics has created a synergistic blend of superior carrier oils for use as a facial massage oil or as a night moisturisor, suitable for the most sensitive of skins.
The Tyranny of Communication in Advertising
by Amanda | Fri, 02/20/2009 - 15:59The word ‘natural’ is used all to frequently in advertising to describe products that could only in the most generous interpretation be regarded as such. So many product labels are strewn with claims that attempt to convince the consumer of the imbued health benefits etc, but only achieve the reverse effect. Shoppers are becoming more wary and harder to conceive.
Ooooh - it does get in! Nanotechnology: what are you rubbing into your skin?
by Amanda | Fri, 02/13/2009 - 13:42Very little is known about nanotechnoloy as it effects the human body. Basically, nanoparticles are tiny particles made up of various manmade chemicals. Unfortunately this has not prevented major cosmetic companies and the like embracing this technology due to the apparent aesthetic (profit making) benefits they could offer.
Aromatherapy and Skincare, The Natural Partners
by Amanda | Fri, 02/13/2009 - 13:29The use of 100% pure essential oils in skincare and other products offers a multitude of benefits to both mind and body. It is no secret that essential oils have been utilised in skincare, perfumes and cosmetics, since their discovery in early times. In this article we examine why this practice continues today and how using 100% pure essential oils in this manner contributes to health and wellbeing in so many ways.
Skincare Retrospective: How did we get here?
by Amanda | Fri, 02/13/2009 - 13:07Do you know anyone who was an adult in the 1930’s or 40’s? Things were a lot different back then. For one, our exposure to many of the chemicals commonly found in the household today were either unheard of or just beginning to come into the market place.
