Our beauty really does show in how we look after ourselves. To truly value your health and wellbeing will have a huge influence in how we feel.

As we know many products boast of beauty enhancing formulas but really they are nothing more than a concoction of chemicals and extracts that do nothing but harm.

Read 'Chemicals In Our Products' by Natural Origin UK® which unearths answers to your questions about what is really in the products we buy.

For advice on oils, below Natural Origin UK® describes the real oils we need and why.

Hair

Our hair is a distinguishing feature which is unique and exclusive only to us. It is obvious that as Black people our hair is different. We are the only people to have 9 Ether hair growing up towards the sun; and it is worth noting that all living things grow up. Many western writers speak of hair having no function other than to grow long and keep humans warm but since our hair grows up then surely our hair must have another purpose.

The way we groom ourselves speaks volumes about us and the care we take of our hair is crucial.

Download the following articles which explain more about hair in detail.

Our Hair

Having Healthy Hair

Hair Myths

These articles will explain about the structure of our hair, how to care for it and the do’s and don’ts of how we should treat it and what we should really use.

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Oils

Virgin Olive Oil
Olive oil is high in antioxidants, including vitamin E which protects against age-accelerating free radicals.
Olive oil also promotes a smooth radiant complexion maintaining elasticity of skin. It is also very good for dry brittle nails and cuticles as well as an excellent conditioner for hair.

Unrefined Coconut Oil
Coconut oil helps protect against skin cancer and other blemishes and helps prevent premature aging and wrinkling. It is also excellent as a hair conditioner.

Sweet Almond Oil (Cold Pressed) – Prunus dulcis
Rich in Vitamins E, A B & D , proteins, glucosides and linoleic acid it has beneficial effects on hair, dry skin and brittle nails and is suitable for all skin type and sensitive skin.

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Butters

Unrefined Shea Butter – Butyrospermun parkii
Shea Butter is rich in Vitamin A & E as well as complex fatty acids which are essential for healthy skin. They help to restore natural elasticity to the skin and promote regeneration of damaged skin cells which is why it is used extensively in Africa for blemishes, wrinkles, dermatitis, rashes, eczema, sunburns, wounds and insect bites.

Unrefined Cocoa Butter - Theobroma cacao
Cocoa Butter is naturally rich in Vitamin E as well as a number of other vitamins and minerals. Vitamin E helps to soothe, hydrate, and balance the skin and also provides the skin collagen which assists with wrinkles and other signs of ageing. Since Cocoa Butter absorbs so quickly, it immediately relieves dry and irritated skin.

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Soaps

African Black Soap
Black Soap originates from West Africa and comes from plantain skin mixed with palm kernel oil to form the soap. It is a natural source of vitamins A & E and iron. The colour of this soap will vary depending on how long the plantains skins have been roasting for but it will range from somewhere between light to dark brown and resembles speckled rocks. This soap has been used in Africa for the treatment of rashes, eczema and also as a natural hair shampoo to prevent itchy dry scalps.

Castille Soap
Castille soap is made exclusively from vegetable oil rather than animal fat or synthetic substances. There is a wide variety of castile variants that use oil from plants such as coconut, olive and jojoba. The simple nature of the soap means a lesser environmental impact due to reduced waste stream during manufacture and also faster biodegradability.
While castille soaps can have additional synthetic ingredients, usually you'll find if it's marketed under that name, it's a fairly natural sort of product. They will often contain glycerine - a moisturising ingredient which is usually taken out of commercial soap.

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