Esse Cream Mask

The Cream Mask, formulated for mature & dehydrated skin is a rich & buttery mask that drenches the skin with the powerful antioxidant properties of coconut oil & a boost of vitamins A, B, C, E that work to improve skin structure, reduce pigmentation and aid cell regeneration. I found the smell quite unusual but not unpleasant. Ingredients Water (Aqua), Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Kaolin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Bentonite, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Fruit Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Olea Europea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Olea Europea (Olive) Fruit Oil Unsaponifiables, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Canaga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Citric Acid, Eriocephalus Punctulatus (Cape Chamomile) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Leaf Oil 98.5% of the total ingredients are from natural origin. 69.6% of the total ingredients are from Organic Farming Natural and Organic Cosmetic certified by ECOCERT Greenlife according to ECOCERT Standard available at http://cosmetics.ecocert.com R300 Available at selected salon, spa’s and health stores throughout South Africa.

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Esse Cocoa Exfoliator

Ingredients Glycerin, Sucrose, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Powder, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii (Manketti) Seed Oil, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Seed Extract, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Canaga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil 100% of the total ingredients are from natural origin. 56.5% of the total ingredients are from Organic Farming Natural and Organic Cosmetic certified by ECOCERT Greenlife according to ECOCERT Standard available at http://cosmetics.ecocert.com 50ml @ R190 Available at selected salon, spa’s and health stores throughout South Africa

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African Organics Natural Body Wash

African Organics has crafted a gentle body wash that treats skin to the antioxidant properties of Honeybush & Rooibos extracts. INGREDIENTS: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Sugarcane Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Cyclopia Genistoides (Honeybush) Leaf Extract*, Xanthan Gum, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Extract*, Glyceryl Laurate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Natural Fragrance, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) , Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Leaf oil*. * Certified organic ingredients. 100% natural and biodegradable, free from preservatives and pH balanced. African Organics conforms to both BDIH (Germany) and Ecocert France standards for 100% natural products .

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Dermalogica Face Mapping

What is Face Mapping? “Dermalogica’s unique skin analysis available at authorized skin treatment centers, salons, and spas worldwide, provides insight into your skin’s past and present, and allows the subsequent prescription of a targeted home care regimen for a healthy skin future. Developed by The International Dermal Institute for Dermalogica, Face Mapping® takes no more than five to ten minutes, is free, and eliminates the guesswork when selecting products for results on your skin. Rather than analyzing the skin in general terms, a Dermalogica Professional Skin Therapist uses Face Mapping® to divide the facial landscape into fourteen zones. Each zone is thoroughly examined inch-by-inch…”

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The Anti-Aging Lift Serum from Savane Organic Skincare

Ingredients: Asalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Extract*†, Water (Aqua), Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Extract, Glycerin*, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract†, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Pulp Extract†, Barosma Betulina (Buchu) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Tragacanth Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Vanilla Planifolia, Coleonema Album (Cape May) Oil, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Eriocephalus Africanus (Cape Snowbush) Oil*, Eriocephalus Punctulatus (Cape Chamomile) Oil * Ingredients from organic farming †fair-trade ingredients (70.4% fair-trade content) 99.9% of the total ingredients are from natural origin 75.4% of the total ingredients are from organic farming Natural and Organic Cosmetic certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the Ecocert standard available at http://cosmetics.ecocert.com Prices range from R300 to R690. You get a 10% discount when purchasing the full set & 5% discount per packaging returned. The Savane Organic Skincare range is available on a very interesting website where you can read about the origin of ingredients used, their skin benefits, traditional uses and more… www.savaneskin.co.za

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The Soothing Cleanser from Savane Organic Skincare range

The Soothing Cleanser Full list of Ingredients:Asphalatus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract*†, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin*, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Tragacanth Gum, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oil, Vetivera Zizanoides (Vetiver) Root Oil, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil*, Tocopherol, Canana Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil* *Ingredients from organic farming † fair-trade ingredients (54.8% fair-trade content) 100% of the total ingredients are from natural origin 68.1% of the total ingredients are from organic farming Natural and Organic Cosmetic certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the Ecocert standard available at http://cosmetics.ecocert.com All Savane products are: Made in Africa Certified natural and organic by Ecocert Made with Fair Trade ingredients Contain only sustainably harvested wild ingredients Packaged in recyclable eco-friendly packaging Not tested on animals and contain no animal products Suitable for all skin types

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Inner Sanctum Day Spa & Salon: Between shopping and relaxation

The environment Nestled in the Northlands Deco Park in Northriding, the Inner Sanctum Day Spa & Salon is a great stop before heading home after a day of shopping. The package Or should I say packages, from therapeutic massages to hair therapy and nail bar, all pampering needs are offered in a single place.

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