Bismuth Oxychloride as described in the Wikipedia Encyclopaedia : Bismuth (pronounced /?b?zm??/, BIZ-m?th) is a chemical element that has the symbol Bi and atomic number 83. This trivalent poor metal chemically resembles arsenic and antimony. Bismuth is heavy and brittle; it has a silvery white color with a pink tinge owing to the surface oxide. Bismuth is the most naturally diamagnetic of all metals, and only mercury has a [...]

Part one of a series about hair colouring and the myths and truths.

A chance to ask all of your hair questions … Get some down to earth honest advice from an experienced hairdresser with over 41 years in the industry. Over coloured, bleached, how to choose a style, face shape, the right products, styling at home, aftercare, growing your hair, dry hair, greasy hair, split ends.   [...]

Why Living Skin Foods? A few years ago my partner Ian and I created ‘Live Native’, a company producing skin care made from only pure and fresh living ingredients. Ian and I both follow the principles of a raw vegan lifestyle, so the simplest answer to the question ‘Why Living Skin Foods?’ is to be [...]

Consumers watch adverts that promise glass like shine and full luxurious hair full of body – plastic silicone and hair extensions …… smoke and mirrors, plastic fantastic. Hair is made up of approximately 80% fibrous protein and 13% moisture, an internal glue made from a mixture of phospholipids and fatty acids, which grows from small [...]

Organic? what does it mean? I don’t know about you, but I find the term “ORGANIC” confusing, what does it mean? As far back as I can remember my grandparents would grow their own vegetables & salads.  My Grandfather never used any chemicals or pesticides, just good old fashioned, love and attention to turning and [...]

Ayurveda, an Ancient System for Healing Ayurveda originated more than 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda is the oldest system of Healing, for Mind, Body, Soul. The name derives from two root words Ayus, which means life and Veda, which means knowledge/Science; therefore in English Ayurveda is “Life Knowledge” or “Life Science”…. I have always been fascinated [...]

2010 – NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! Welcome to an exciting new year. 2009 was a year of discovery and a year to make commitments to you my customers and friends. I have made tough decisions regarding the products that I want to offer you, my commitment is to “No Compromise” when it comes to ethical [...]