There has been some adverse comment about the use of aqueous emollients in our moisturising creams and natural hand and body creams, with these detractors claiming superior benefits from animal or plant based oils. Aqueous emollients are mineral based and commonly known as emulsifying ointment from liquid paraffin. They are […]

Borax in soap making If you have been into soap making for any length of time, you have probably at least heard about adding borax or sodium tetraborate decahydrate to soap recipes. The three main applications in soap making are: water softening, pH buffing, and as a deodorizer. Although borax […]

Lots of people ask us which the best protein bars on the market are. Protein bars come in varied sizes, brands and flavours, and of course the nutritional content varies between manufacturers. The best protein bars offer a great tasting bar which is low in saturated fat and sugar, and […]

Everyone has tight muscles sometimes, and some people have tight muscles all the time. While tightness is certainly uncomfortable and a request for attention, it is not a useful adjective for diagnosis, because this sensation has several causes. Treatment for one type of tight muscle can actually make another worse. […]