Author Archives: Melissa

About Codex Beauty

Codex Beauty is a collective of global skin care brands built on science, natural ingredients, [...]

More Face-Time please!

Let’s face it – there are a fair few decades that should be resigned to [...]

(Recipe) Evenwijs Kerststol

Something delicious and healthy to bake before or during the holidays? Then try the "Evenwijs [...]

Chocolate! It’s a long journey from cocoa tree to chocolate

In general terms, the word organic refers to cacao that has been grown without chemicals [...]

(Recipe) Squash, Chestnut & Hazelnut Nut Roast Wreath

You only need to glance at the ingredients to know that this beautiful festive nut [...]

Hidden Power of the Mindset

A new mindset of moving forward was truly the catalyst that enabled me to experience [...]

What we aren’t being told about skincare – from a teenager’s perspective

Being a teenager is amazing, the world opens up to new possibilities, you start to [...]

Christmas Present Ideas

An amazing time of the year (well…it actually used to be till the covid crisis) [...]

Red Gold or Saffron: Five Reasons World’s Most Expensive Spice Is Also Great For Your Skin

Did you know that the act of producing red gold or safron is an extremely [...]

How to Prevent Frizzy Hair

You’d think by now, we’d all have frizz under control, however, it’s not that simple. [...]