Ruba Botanica Blog
5 Natural Ways to Fall Asleep Easier
We all go to sleep eventually but how much rest do we actually get – do we get our full potential of sleep? Does our brain fully shut down? Do we experience the peacefulness of a deep sleep? There are tons of sleeping aids available but sometimes those make us more tired, groggy, strung out, and exhausted. So, keeping all that in mind – here are 5 tips to help you get in that sleepy mind set! No Electronics – Turn off your TV, phones, iPads, etc., and put it all away. Did you know that the light from the...
How Rhassoul Clay Masks Work
What is it? Rhassoul clay is a type of clay that some people utilize as a cosmetic product for their skin and hair. It’s a brown clay that is found in a valley in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. The term comes from an Arabic word meaning to, “to wash”. It has been used for over a thousand years as a cosmetic ingredient by many different cultures. Sometimes, it is referenced as Moroccan red clay or ghassoul clay, a magnesium-rich clay that contains other minerals. Benefits of Rhassoul Clay: It is full of metallic elements that carry a negative charge....
Exfoliate for Better Skin
You hear it all the time! Exfoliate! What does it mean? What does it do? How does it benefit you? Exfoliating has always been one of my favourite skincare steps. I use the Sweet Sensation and gently massage it into my skin to manually remove surface debris. I truly embrace and bask in the moment, it just feels so wonderfully refreshing, like a skin reboot. Besides clearing away dry and dead skin, a regular exfoliation habit increases your skin’s radiance, clarity, and youthfulness, for a start. It unclogs pores: When you’re exfoliating your skin, you’re effectively unclogging your pores. You...
Calendula - The Flower of my Obsession & Your Best Skin
If you know me, and you know me well, you would know that natural skincare isn’t just something I talk about or dabble in, it’s something I obsess over. One of my favourite ingredients in my products is Calendula. It’s a flower with so many great benefits, that I kind of used it…everywhere. You’ll find it in my fountain of youth oil, the rose blossom face cream, the soothing botanical face toner, skin SOS, and the sweet sensation. (*laughs out lout* Told you, everywhere!) Let’s get down to it. Calendula is a member of the daisy family called Asteraceae. It...
The Largest Exposed Organ – What is it? How do we take care of it?
Our skin is a huge deal – literally! It is the largest organ in our bodies and one of the most complicated. It holds many different roles in the maintaining of life and health, but also has many potential problems, with more than 3,000 possible skin disorders. Our skin holds everything in, playing a crucial role in providing an airtight, watertight, and flexible barrier between the outside and our highly regulated systems within our bodies. Skin helps with temperature regulation, immune defence, vitamin production, and sensation. Our skin is so unique – in so many different ways, no other organ...