tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30370254666095983202024-02-07T11:43:23.538+00:00The Official Akamuti Blogwith beauty tips, news & beauty reviewsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-83915434562479517772010-12-01T23:23:00.009+00:002010-12-02T00:08:35.294+00:005 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 SoapYou 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-66393964503444065072010-11-17T11:58:00.016+00:002010-11-17T12:28:39.278+00:00Pomegranate PowerOur 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, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-87550484082307346362010-10-20T12:16:00.018+01:002010-10-21T16:33:06.897+01:00Aromatherapy at HomeNext time you peel an orange - watch the minute droplets that squirt out of the peel; this is Orange Essential Oil! Not all essential oils exist quite as readily as in orange peel - for example, it takes up to one tonne of Rose petals to produce just 300g of Rose Essential Oil!Essential Oils are concentrated plant oils that occur in leaves, barks, resins, flowers, fruit & spices. The Bitter Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-28481771200625574242010-08-25T15:22:00.016+01:002010-08-25T15:57:19.922+01:00Sensitive Skincare In Six StepsSensitive skin needs extra TLC to help keep its natural balance. These 6 steps show how you can treat skin with a little sensitivity & make sure it remains nutured by nature.1) Use 100% natural skincare, to avoid irritating chemical ingredients & preservatives that can have a negative impact on your skin health. Simple, nature-inspired products are the best care for sensitive skin. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-88488900364407967252010-06-23T15:57:00.014+01:002010-06-23T16:54:19.240+01:00Magic of Macadamia Macadamia is a luxurious oil with regenerating & healing properties & a high absorption rate - it has even been called the 'vanishing oil' because of this!This makes it a great carrier oil to use in massage, as it penetrates through the skin layers quickly - leaving skin smooth & supple. Macadamia oil contains the highest level of palmitoleic acid of any plant oil. Palmitoleic acid Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-24711529477256134902010-05-11T20:55:00.021+01:002010-05-12T15:41:44.247+01:005 steps to summer-ready feet!Sometimes it can be a bit daunting to bare our tootsies after a long winter in hibernation! Don't worry, here are a few top tips to help you achieve summer-ready feet in no time!1) Brighten your nails: If your nails are discoloured, rub them with a fresh lemon wedge or 'paint' with lemon juice. You can also add our Organic Lemon Essential Oil to a foot bath; this will help to naturally brighten &Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-11373960782942798362010-04-14T17:49:00.013+01:002010-04-14T18:15:52.945+01:00Make Your Own: Creamy Avocado FacialThis is easy to whip up & a great face mask for natural skin revitalising!This recipe uses fresh avocado, which is a great fresh treat for dry, dull-looking skin. Avocado nourishes & conditions the skin & is naturally rich in Vitamin E. This recipe also includes soothing honey & Sweet Orange Essential Oil, which is a natural source of alpha-hydroxy acids to encourage healthy new Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-9056567476626388222010-04-14T17:18:00.008+01:002010-04-14T17:27:16.364+01:00Natural Tips To Revitalise Your Eyes!In this blog, we find out how to get rid of puffy eyes in a flash, treat your eyes to a beautifying eye massage & rehydrate your skin with rose, raspberrys & rosehips in our nature-inspired eye care products!Our eyes are one of the first places that show if we are feeling tired or feeling run down. Chronic dark circles & puffy eyes can indicate nutritional imabalances, so its worth Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-51254672371610869362010-03-25T21:00:00.001+00:002010-03-25T21:54:09.827+00:00Natural Tips For Beautiful Nails!Take a look at your nails ... healthy nails are meant to be pink, strong & blemish free; any changes such as peeling, cracking, splitting etc are a sign that things are out of balance.Nails are effected by diet aswell as by environmental pollutants such as harsh chemical cleaners & not-so-natural nail products - these can leave your nails weak, stained & brittle.The structure of our Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-78306963856114575352010-03-09T21:31:00.002+00:002010-03-09T22:34:28.164+00:00Rose: The Queen of FlowersIn the spirit of mothers day, we have put together a bunch of 6 lovely rose treats that will make great gifts for pampering someone special!We are also offering 10% OFF our new Rose Geranium & Pink Clay Soap till Mothers day 14th March, so if you have not tried it already, now is your chance :)There is a saying that roses are good for the 'skin & the soul' ... Sappho the 6th century BC Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-67654610830260268042010-02-22T21:41:00.018+00:002010-02-22T22:29:13.240+00:00Fairtrade Fortnight: what will you swop? :)Its Fairtrade Fortnight & this year, its *The BIG Swap* swapping your usual stuff for Fairtrade, whether its coffee, tea, clothing, sugar, chocolate, oranges ... roses, bananas or skincare!Find out more on the Fairtrade Foundation's website http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/ We think that swaps are a great positive step ... it means that you don't get left out & you get to swap with something Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-17775770166464495592010-01-11T21:48:00.027+00:002010-01-11T23:16:15.949+00:00Natural tips for a happier, healthier you :)If you were greeted into the new year with a less than refreshing start, here are a few tips to help cleanse your frazzled mind & body!Inside out!Over-indulging on comfort foods & drink always has the nasty habit of making an unwelcome appearance on our skin.Our skin & complexion act as the perfect barometer for our health - so if we are less than healthy inside, this will show up as Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-61568122380925544352010-01-11T21:34:00.000+00:002010-01-11T23:29:18.371+00:00The 'Skin Detox' Box - cleansing & purifying treats for your skin!The Skin Detox BoxWe have put together an exclusive selection of cleansing & detoxing products to help purify your skin this new year. Our Skin detox Box is a great starting point for a healthier you this 2010, great if you over-indulged a little over the holidays & now your skin is paying the price!Normal price would be: £32.00Special Offer Price: £27.95You Save: £4.05!Make the most of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-81511899368591453512009-12-15T21:08:00.001+00:002009-12-15T21:37:46.982+00:00The Magic of FrankincenseWhere does Frankincense come from?Frankincense is a beautiful tree resin that originates in the Middle East. In order to get the resin to make Frankincense essential oil, the tree trunk is cut to allow a milky substance to surface. This is left for several weeks, by which time it hardens in the air, into the gum resin. The essential oil is then steam distilled from this pure tree resin, to make Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-11480075207532861212009-11-26T18:24:00.021+00:002009-11-26T19:11:28.232+00:00In the spotlight: Myrrh & Frankincense BalmOur Myrrh & Frankincense Balm was one of the first products we made & is practically our mascot!It has a strong following of devoted fans, including a cow who used it to help her problem skin!This is one of our favourite balms, power charged with amazing tree goodness, its one to have handy! Its motto: "I'm ready for anything!"Frankincense & Myrrh have been revered since ancient times as Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-2112227218603340012009-11-17T17:11:00.051+00:002009-11-17T21:28:58.888+00:00What's Your Ayurvedic Skin Type?Ayurveda is an ancient holistic system, meaning the ‘art of living wisely.’It recognises that we are all unique, focusing on food, lifestyle, massage,yoga and herbal remedies to suit our individual make-up & enhance our wellbeing.A quick look at the 3 Doshas:According to the five element theory of Ayurveda, there are three main doshas or constitutions, Vata (air & ether) Pitta (fire &Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-72464532348715657292009-11-06T17:50:00.010+00:002009-11-06T18:17:38.675+00:00Natural Aromatherapy Face-Lift!Taking ten minutes a day to massage your face can produce amazing results.A facial massage relaxes tense muscles & ease away small lines, so your skin looks smooth & firmer. It can also help to prevent new lines appearing by boosting collagen & elastin production!Firstly, choose your oil blend!You can massage with a cleansing cream or a plain carrier oil. However, if you wanted to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-3493915285416751372009-11-05T02:34:00.004+00:002009-11-04T22:44:55.306+00:00In the spotlight: Shea Mandarin Body ButterOur indulgent Shea Mandarin Body Butter is perfect for adding to your skincare regime if your skin is on the drier side, or if you simply want a bit of extra protection over the colder weeks.7 ingredients, 7 steps to loved skin!1) Shea ButterThe core ingredient for this body moisturiser is fairly traded shea butter.Our shea butter is unrefined & wildcrafted, so brimming with nutrients. It Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-11307555614302101052009-11-04T11:58:00.003+00:002009-11-04T22:50:29.045+00:00Love your lips! Lips get sensitive in the winter weather, so make sure you wrap them up in one of our lovely butter rich blends!Each ingredient in our lip balms is dedicated to loving your lips; keeping them super soft ... so keeping you smiling! Each pot comes ready with a nature-inspired soothing formula, so you can kiss goodbye to chapped,cracked & dry lips!Our lip balms & butters:Honey & Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-64964749054857053192009-07-19T21:50:00.001+01:002009-11-17T21:10:31.665+00:00Summer Skincare 2009Dusting the cobwebs off our blog to bring you our latest tips for summer! Summer can sometimes bring with it a few skin problems such as sunburn, dryness or sensitivity but you can help keep summer skin upsets to a minimum by following these skincare tips! CLEANSE EVERYDAYMake sure you cleanse everyday to remove pollutants & grime; these can get trapped in your skin & cause breakouts. A Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-88365727672434548302009-03-31T21:04:00.001+01:002009-11-17T21:11:32.204+00:00Skin Loves... nettle tea :) Super rich in vital nutrients for skin purifying, this herbal tea is one of the best herbal tonics for skincare!Many of the benefits are due to the plant's very high levels of minerals, including calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, silica, iodine, silicon, sodium, and sulfur. Nettles are also a good source of vitamin C, protein, beta-carotene, B complex Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-57386763381358529422009-03-30T00:12:00.000+01:002009-03-30T00:50:21.684+01:00Guilt-Free Chocolate!If you love chocolate, then you will love our yummy Chocolate & Marshmallow Face Mask! ♥ ♥This is true chocolate therapy, the smell is dreamy & your skin feels instantly pampered & soothed when you apply it. Once I washed it off, my skin felt like it had had a big glass of smoothie & I was walking around in the deliciously lingering, chocolately haze!Cocoa is one of the highest Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-54352317943868667442009-01-31T21:26:00.001+00:002009-11-17T21:13:37.823+00:00Sugar-coated Wrinkles?Did you know that too much sugar in the bloodstream can trigger a process called glycation? This is when the sugar molecules attack the skin’s elastic fibres, making them brittle and fragile. This can actually cause your skin to sag and look older.For naturally, radiant skin ... reduce your sugar load!Cutting out refined sugary foods from your diet can help improve the texture, tone and radiance Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3037025466609598320.post-48220157972263195132009-01-31T20:18:00.000+00:002009-01-31T21:56:24.602+00:00New for 2009! Sweet Orange Facial ScrubGreat natural exfoliating with the creaminess of almond & exotic mango butters & fairtrade brown sugar to make your skin glow! This scrub is enriched with carrot seed oil, rich in anti-oxidants with the uplifting citrusy aroma of orange, geranium & rejuvenating myrrh for an age-defying complexion. Use this scrub twice a week as part of your natural skincare regime, to soften dry skin Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0