Vitamins in skincare
Vitamins are micronutrients that are needed in relatively small quantities for the normal functioning of the body. Among other things, they have a beneficial effect on photo- and chronologically aged skin. They differ in solubility, so we distinguish between hydrophilic and lipophilic vitamins. Hydrophilic water-soluble vitamins include vitamin C and B vitamins, while fat-soluble […]
The solution for dry skin and a rejuvenated look
Years ago, when I started creating natural cosmetics for myself, I soon thought of my mom as well. I knew that she liked creams with a richer texture and higher fat content. So I created an Intensive Antioxidant Cream for generous care of mature and very dry skin. It is also intended for all of […]
How can we restore skin moisture after the age of 30 in a natural and effective way?
After the age of 30, we need to start taking even better care of our skin, because it’s the time when natural physiological or chronological ageing begins – an inevitable process, but one that, like other processes in the body, also affects the skin. Wrinkles and how I set out to fight them myself. It […]
Cooling gel for after sunbathing
Every year before the summer, I prepare my own first aid products for skin care. A part of these will definitely be (in addition to the natural repellent I presented in the previous blog (https://mayarula.si/en/natural-repellent/) also aloe vera gel, which pleasantly cools the skin after sunbathing, intensively moisturises and regenerates it. You probably all know […]
Natural repellent
Of all the seasons, summer is closest to my heart, when the day is long and it is still warm outside in the evening. I have in mind, above all, vacation time, when we sit with friends in the evenings in a relaxed mood. It is then that we are most haunted by mosquitoes, which […]
Basic ingredients of natural cosmetics
The majority of the industry tends to put costs ahead of functionality, which means that most industrial products are filled with water and synthetically derived emollients. In natural cosmetics, we give preference to natural and organic ingredients that offer more than just filling the volume and saving money. Basic ingredients found in organic cosmetics are […]
Rose
The types of roses that are most important for the production of essential oil are Provence rose or cabbage rose (Rosa centifolia), Damask rose (Rosa damascena) and Gallic rose (Rosa gallica). The leading producers are Bulgaria and Turkey, where the tradition of growing Damask rose has been preserved since the 15th century. This type of […]
During winter, your skin needs protecting as well as moisturising
When the outside temperature changes, so must our skin care regime. Big temperature changes (cold air outside and heated air indoors) dry our skin and cause imbalance in our natural protection system. This is why we must use richer and more nourishing products to renew our skin and restore balance. When the cold air penetrates […]
Marula
Latin name: Sclerocarya birrea Family: Anacardiaceae (cashew family) Marula is one of Africa’s largest indigenous plants and still plays an important nutritional and medicinal role for southern and central African peoples. It has always been a part of the lives of the inhabitants of the southern regions of the African continent. For thousands […]
Immortelle
When I decided to add a blog on my site, there was no doubt that the first blogs would be dedicated to the plants which are at the core of my entire collection. The first blog is therefore dedicated to Immortelle and the second to Marula. Let’s start with Immortelle … Immortelle Latin name: Helichrysum […]