Daniele Ryman’s Blog

Plants and the power of natural ingredients inspired and enthused me all my life. Often it takes science a while to explain why a plant works when people have been using it and feeling the benefits for centuries. The Aztecs prized Oil of Chia as a moisturiser so much that it was reserved for the use of the emperor alone. Scientists have only just recently discovered that it contains a high concentration of Omega 3 fatty acids, important in cell regeneration.

I have travelled the world to learn about different natural therapies, researching both traditional and scientific explanations. While living in Asia, I studied Chinese Herbalismas well as traditional practices in India. It is interesting to find that sometimes the best insights come from ordinary people using the world around them for health and beauty.

In the Caribbean, I saw women crushing tamarind pods and using the juice to protect their skin. My research confirmed tamarind is high in anti-oxidants helping neutralise damaging free radicals, stimulate skin repair and protect against environmental pollution. Tamarind is now one of my favourite ingredients and I use it in many of my products.

Study and research are both essential, but it’s my work as a practitioner, treating thousand of women over the years, that’s taught me most. I believe in simple, accessible care for your skin – not treatments that take hours to prepare and endless bottles spilling out of the cupboard. I want all women to have what’s best for their skin. Having beautiful skin is not about miracle cures and vast expense – it’s about excellent ingredients, expert knowledge and simple daily care.

When I work on a new product or develop a new formulation and it can take years. Each product works on different levels. Each ingredient is carefully selected, not only for its own properties but for how it works in harmony with others, boosting the overall product.

For example, my Facial Serum with anti-ageing properties contains powerful seed oils. These have a high level of essential fatty acids to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. On their own they wouldn’t be able to penetrate the skin’s barrier for deep down replenishment and restoration but with the correct added essential oils they blend and penetrate so much better. They also help to rejuvenate the skin with their therapeutic properties.

The special Facial Serum absorbs instantly, and in a few minutes, leaves your skin fresh and dry, with the wonderful therapeutic aroma lingering on for some considerable time.

Best wishes

Daniele

The skin is the largest gland in our body and what we put onto our bodies outwardly does get absorbed inwardly.

Every day women and men reach naively for their shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser, deodorant and numerous personal care products without giving a second thought to the fact that those items in our daily routine which apply to our scalp, face, hair, lips and eyes and on our body are exposing us to an incredible amount of synthetic chemicals over approximately 200 and all that before we start our day and our daily routine.

Many of these ingredients in beauty products can really damage the skin in accelerating skin ageing.

Don’t forget that what is put in those products are the cheapest ingredients or the most profitable ingredients and not necessary the ones which are beneficial to your skin.

On labels, do beware to the ‘flowerily herbs’ and the synthetic aromas that claim to be natural products.

Select more natural alternatives.

I have created those 100% Organic essential oils and Organic base oils pack for you to make your own recipe and treating your skin to the best and more efficient alternative, enhancing the Natural benefits , giving you guidance through the recipes of the book” Secrets of youth and Beauty” published recently by Pan MacMillan.

Save your skin, save money and don’t go for cheap alternatives which contain hazardous chemicals.

Best wishes

Daniele

What is life force? The wonderful energy which animates all living things?

The energy of the life force comes ultimately from the sun but only plant life through photosynthesis can use it directly.

We all depend on the plants which have been storing that energy for our well being.

The plants breathe carbon dioxide, then release oxygen and store solar energy in chemical form which we use as food and other combinations for our health. Green plants cells tap its energy and make sugars, starches, vitamins, minerals, oils etc.

Prevention is our personal responsibility: Today we are aware that fresh air, good food, exercises and sleep are the basis of good health, but even though prevention is a much applauded concept, few of us actually live their lives as if it were a reality, because people don’t take seriously preventive medicine and rather give the responsibility to others.

I was lucky from an early age to be aware of it. Growing up in France, my parents and grandparents believed in preventive medicine and talked about it and made me practise it and it became so natural to me. One must embrace a good respect for Nature and start to understand how to take care of oneself and also be aware of what you could do to honour your own needs physically and psychologically, taking responsibility.

It made me conscious of what I was eating and also what I was applying to my skin. So when I met Marguerite Maury I had already applied some of the principles of preventive medicine and been aware of the life force in plants. I was a good student as it was natural to me to hear about the cures of certain ailments through the use of essential oils as it was practiced already at home.

After over 40 years using Essential oils and practising Aromatherapy I have found so many solutions to the stressors of today. I refer in many chapters in my last book
‘The Secrets of Youth and Beauty’ giving tips and recipes.

The start of Spring time is the best time to be aware of nature and the changes which happen every day around us, just go to a park it is magic, look at trees, leaves, flowers, birds such an activity.

So start to look after yourself and change your regime.

So what is ageing?: it is losing the appearance of youth, it comes with a great fear, look at magazines , newspapers the media covers those issues weeks by weeks, The number of Anti-Ageing beauty products have increased years by years, I know it sales magazines and bring scar into many of us to stay and keep young.

My book which has been published only few months ago has been so helpful to so many of you. Thank you for all your emails and letters, they all have demonstrated the great interest you all have manifested into the subject of keeping youthful, healthy as long as possible.

I know also the difficulty for most of you to find the right essential oil to make your remedy. After so many demands I have made the decision to sale on line the essential oils most needed. I know that you have been waiting for the Organic range of essential oils patiently. It has been at last agreed by the soil association and bearing their logo. That is why it took so long. It had taken a while also to source the organic ingredients which I wanted you to have to make your own recipes after the frustrating time searching for the right ones.

Here they are. I have made three categories of pack which you can see on the website, so now you will be able to change your beauty routine, save money and enjoy making your own range being aware of what you need. You will be also contributing to save the planet by not using Petrochemicals, Parabens, Chemical emulsifier, Synthetic fragrances, colourings, additives, mineral oils and so on and no outer packaging.

Just remember to respect proportions and use the right base oil.

Best wishes

Daniele