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  • How Brewing Chai is like Making Lotion: Cosmetic Chemistry in the Kitchen

    by Iber! Naturals
      Kenyan breakfast is incomplete without a cup of tea. It was one of the first meals I was taught to prepare for the family. The quantities of...

  • Mucilage: What it Is and Benefits for Skin and Hair

    by Iber! Naturals
      Mucilage is found in large amounts in: Aloe Vera Hibiscus Flaxseed Cactus Jute Mallow Okra Fenugreek Cocoa Seeds Violets Mucilage is a thick ...

  • Benefits of Pre-Poo on Natural Hair Wash Day

    by Iber! Naturals
      Have you ever tried to wash an unsoaked pot? Especially if it’s been drying out for a day? It’s nasty, messy, downright wasteful. The additional...

  • Ingredient Synergy in Natural Products

    by Iber! Naturals
      Studies have found that unrefined compounds (think extra virgin olive oil,  raw pumpkin seeds etc.)  carry components which can increase solubil...

  • Your Skin Temperament: How Your Skin Changes During the Month

    by Iber! Naturals
    We know about skin types - oily, dry, combination - but what about its temperament? Some days, my skin feels smooth and even. Other days it's a co...
    Posted in face, sebum

  • For the love of Moringa

    by Iber! Naturals
      What do you know about moringa? A few years ago, an uncle introduced me to this wonder plant as he was fostering them from seedling to tree in t...
    Posted in moringa