Wednesday 1 December 2010

5 Gift Ideas Under £5!


Here at Akamuti we have some funky gift ideas that won't cost the earth!
Unique, nature inspired gifts with big stories & tiny price tags :-)

Here are five of our favourites!

1) African Black Soap
You won't be finding this quirky soap bar anywhere on the high street!
This beautiful, authentic African Black Soap is traditionally handcrafted & fairly traded with Women's co operatives in West Africa. Made with pure, organically grown shea butter & coconut oil. No chemicals, preservatives, colours or fragrances added to the recipe!

African Black Soap leaves the skin smooth and soft & as a facial soap it is believed to be excellent for clearing acne. It also great for moisturising dry, sensitive & eczema prone skin, as well as being a natural shampoo for dry hair. Bound to be a talking point!

2) Lavender Pulse Point
A great gift idea for lavender lovers, this handy roll on blends pure essential oils of lavender & geranium to roll over pulse points & onto temples, if you are in need of a bit of serenity! Relaxing & soothing it also makes a great, little skin saver on spots, scrapes & bites. Kids love it too!

3) Fair Trade Coconut Oil
Comes in a cute little tin, our Organic Coconut Oil is semi solid at room temperature & makes a gorgeous all-natural body moisturiser. Great for smoothing dry, sensitive skin - also doubles up as a fantastic pre-wash hair conditioner. Direct from the producers in the Pacific, it's also supporting a really good cause & is 100% chemical free - your little bit of tropical island paradise.
This lip balm flys off the shelf at this time of year & is the answer to dry, cracked lips! 100% natural ingredients, including a luscious serving of organic cocoa butter, for the ultimate lip treatment. Comes in a handy little pot - soothing honey & calming chamomile makes for a pampered pout!

5) Organic Shea Butter
Experience a little bit of Africa with our rich & creamy Shea Butter - packed with vitamins & pure tree goodness! This is the real deal - 100% shea butter, nothing else! Indulge your skin in this richly moisturising treat, easily applied & sooooo softening! Ideal for hungry skin - this little tin will go along way - making it ethical & economical at the same time :o)

Wednesday 17 November 2010

Pomegranate Power


Our Pure Organic cold-pressed Pomegranate Oil is an incredible powerhouse of anti-oxidants, which makes it a superb natural moisturiser.

Recent studies have shown that Pomegranate Oil helps promote the growth and thickening of the epidermis, which can help revitalize the skin and resolve fine wrinkles.
It appears to be one of the most effective oils for achieving strong, elastic, healthy skin, helping to prevent & minimise skin damage & ageing.

The ellagic acid found in pomegranate fruit is one of the most potent anti-oxidants, effectively scavenging free radicals. Research also shows that ellagic acid has the strongest age-proofing capabilities to date and is currently being studied for its anti-cancer and healing benefits.

Why not add pomegrante to your skincare routine this winter. The cold weather & central heating can all reak havoc on our skin ... pomegranate will help replenish lost moisture in the skin & smooth away any dry patches.

Pomegranate is a very rich oil, so a little goes a long way. You can use it as a nourishing facial oil any time of the day. Our Replenishing Rose Face Cream contains a high percentage of Pomegranate, blended with rose, rosehip & raspberry to give your skin a revitalising skin treat :)