by Ance Dandena
Cosmetic clays "glossary"
Clay is a sedimentary rock made up of different minerals. Since the Stone Age, clay has been widely used for making household objects and housing. It has also been used to make ritual objects. As archaeologist Ilze Loze has researched, in the Neolithic period (4500-1500 BC in Latvia), clay figurines were made in northern Kurzeme and used in various rituals. Today, clay is a favourite cosmetic product and an ingredient in various body care products.
by Ance Dandena
Essential oils for room fragrance
In this article you will find out all about scenting rooms with essential oils, what to observe and the best equipment to use. Here I will also recommend some essential oils for use in scented lamps and diffusers.
by Ance Dandena
Salt or sugar scrub - which is better?
Everyone seems to know what a scrub is and who needs one. However, people often ask how to use it properly, how often, and how does salt scrub differ from sugar? In this article, I will answer these questions.
by Ance Dandena
Medicinal plants in ancient times
The Stone Age began about 2.6 million years ago, when the first humans started making tools. The first evidence of medicinal plants also dates back to the Stone Age: common yarrow, blue shoe, common duckweed, caraway, coltsfoot, meadowsweet, cress, purslane and many others were used medicinally during the Neolithic (New Stone Age). Some of the edible plants used in the Neolithic period also had medicinal properties, such as lake nuts, yellow lentil root, nettles, marigolds and horsetail.
by Ance Dandena
How to choose the right floral water?
The world of floral waters is very wide, ranging from the scent of flowers and leaves, to roots, bark and other aromas. How to choose the right one for you? In this article, I will give you some advice on the principles for choosing the right product for you.
by Ance Dandena
What is the Paleolithic diet?
Paleodiet encourages us to eat the foods that our ancestors ate 2.5 million years ago in the Paleolithic or Stone Age: meat, fish, nuts, seeds, fruit and vegetables. Cereals, legumes and dairy products are excluded from the menu.
