Meet the maker – Ezili Botanics

HEALTH & HAPPINESS

Amanda Brown shares why you should take a holistic approach to life and how it benefitted her wellbeing

Where does your passion come from to find natural and holistic alternatives for skincare?

For me, it began with my own internal health. The problems that I was experiencing were a result of beauty products and foods that I was using/ consuming, as well as the lifestyle that I was living.

Once I decided to take an alternative route using natural products coupled with a diet change, I witnessed some amazing results. The issues that I had been facing were no longer!

I realised that the solution was very simple but had to be 100% consistent and holistic in order to have long-term results. At that point, I was so excited about how my mind and body were altering for the better that I just wanted to be able to share what I had learnt with those around me, and hopefully help others to also make positive changes too.

Will all your products be plant-based?

Yes, Ezili Botanics is very much my personal journey and to have products that were anything else but plantbased would be an injustice to what I believe in and who I am!

You base your holistic approach to the skin on four pillars – tell us about them?

I think a lot of people separate the mind, body and spirit but they all work in tandem in order to allow us to operate efficiently. Our four brand pillars, nutrition, mindfulness, sleep and education describes what it looks like to us to be holistic, and how these key pillars can positively impact us internally and externally.

There are so many-plant based ingredients that have wonderful properties that benefit the skin and never underestimate the power of a balanced diet, and the role this plays externally.

As we find ourselves constantly on the go, we can easily neglect the importance and powers of rest. Sleep is such a wonderfully restorative action. I encourage the art of slowing down, to aid us in keeping a healthy and in control state of mind, and to live with intention. My goal is to equip others with the necessary tools to make informed beauty decisions, outside of marketing propaganda.

How does our gut health affect our skin, and why are antioxidants so important?

An unhealthy gut can negatively affect the appearance of the skin, and can be responsible for spots and inflammation, especially eczema and rosacea. What we eat is so important as it feeds the trillions of bacteria that live in our gut.

If you experience topical skin issues a first line of response should be to assess your diet, and to try and pinpoint foods that can be beneficial to cut down on or cut out completely.

In terms of antioxidants, these are molecules that prevent oxidation and are your armour against free radicals. There are plenty of different sources of antioxidants and a great place to start is with vitamin C and E. Food sources include blueberries, raspberries and citrus fruits, plus carrots, which are known for their excellent high beta-carotene content.

Who will like your products?

Conscious individuals will love using the Velvet Face Oil and are ready to up-level their skincare and want to take a more holistic and natural approach to their health and wellbeing. The Velvet Face Oil is eco- and vegan-friendly as well as sustainable and cruelty free!

Have you any new products in the pipeline?

So many! I wish I could tell you more but let’s just say that there will be products for the face and body coming very soon, which are suitable for everyone!