Skincare Nirvana

 Buzz: Spa quality natural skin care is effective and very nourishing for your skin. my favourites are:
Colostrum cream
Rose hip oil
Sweet orange essential oil (evenings only)
Bee propolis extract
Royal Jelly

Review: After years of trying the latest products without meaningful results, I finally found a combination of natural products that I call skincare nirvana. I love these products because they provide a deep lasting clarity and that elusive youthful dewiness. Skintone is more even (less redness and dark circles) pores are smaller and no acne outbreaks. Orange oil brings clarity. Rose hip oil tones and strengthens. Bee Propolis extract and royal jelly nourish. Colutrum cream provides a lightening effect and luminosity that can't be beat.

 How to: Message colostrum cream with upward stroke until fully absorbed followed by a few drops of the rose hip. Next two drops orange and finally a drop of the bee propolis on the forehead and on each cheek. Royal jelly is a perfect weekly nutrient treat.

 Cautions: Introduce new skin products one at a time to ensure no skin sensitivities. Sun sensitivity - avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying rose hip and orange essential oils. Royal Jelly and bee proplolis may cause severe allergic reaction particularly if you have allergies to pollen and other bee products.

Available: Health food stores or on-line.

 Product Cost: $10 - $30

Rose Hip Seed Oil

Product: Rosa Mosqueta (Chili)

Buzz: Rose hip oil is cold pressed from the seeds of rose pods after the petals fall off. The extracted oil is a source of natural retinoic acid (vitamin A) in a natural bio-available form. Essentially it is an all natural Retin A/Retinol. This oil is also high in vitamin C and consists of 80% essential fatty acids - very nourishing for the skin. It is believed to repair damaged skin, reduce wrinkles and a strengthening effect on connective tissue.

Initial Impressions: Slightly pink oil in a glass bottle topped with a squirt pump. It a mild pleasing fragrance that absorbs well into the skin. Applying a few drops directly on my face it penetrated quickly was very soothing and left my skin feeling moisturized. I had a fresh new healthy glow.

How to: Message onto face in upwards stroked until fully absorbed. 


Review: Delicious! I have been using this twice daily for six months and it has become an important part of my normal skin routine. By using natural products I have eliminated the effects of skin sensitives from commercial skin care additives, greatly improving the overall health and integrity of my skin. My skin feels more dense, healthy and luminous.

Cautions: Sun sensitivity - use daytime sunscreen. Can cause some acne initially. Start off slowly and increase over time.

Cost: $25 (30 ml)

Available: Health food stores or on-line

Compatible products: Colostrum cream, bee propolis extract and sweet orange essential oil.