Natural Secrets of Beauty — Part 1

Adapted from “Secrets of Youth and Beauty” by Daniele Ryman.

At a time when modern invasive beauty treatments are increasingly questioned for their long-term effects on health, a new book on age-old natural techniques opens up a fresh range of beauty options.

Hair loss is a devastating condition for most women, whatever their age. It may be caused by cancer treatments, hormone imbalances or simple stress.

Ylang-Ylang has long been used in hair loss treatments. It’s perhaps best remembered as a Victorian hair oil called Macassar. Here’s the recipe if you want to make up your own.

Application: Before applying, tilt head forward and brush hair until the scalp warms up.

Ingredients
6 drops of essential oil of ylang-ylang
1 capsule of borage oil
1 capsule of evening primrose oil
A 50ml bottle

Mix oils and shake until thoroughly combined.

Massage into scalp an hour before washing hair. Use two or three times a month. You can also mix in a few drops of a mild shampoo and use in combination.