A Look at Beauty by Health
We've covered vitamins, minerals, botanical oils, and Now you can learn what they're all about, and how they each help our skin in their own, but similar ways! Cocoa butter Cocoa butter starts off as a fatty substance that is extracted from the cacao seed. It is an excellent skin softener and protector. Cocoa butter is full of the Vitamins A, E and C which are fantastic at helping with … [Read more...]
We recently published an article on "Vitamins A to K and what they do for our skin specifically", and now we're following up with a sister article about minerals and how they help our skin care. ZINC: an invaluable mineral that acts as a natural healer and a powerful anti-oxidant. It helps skin fight the damaging effects of free radicals. Zinc encourages the production of collagen and … [Read more...]
Here is our list of the most beneficial botanical oils we could find and how they help our skin. You'd be surprised at the many uses of things like olive oil and sunflower oil, things you can find in your local grocery store, or in the ingredients list in your favourite natural skin care products! Evening Primrose Oil: This oil aids in skin cell restoration and contains a high percentage of … [Read more...]
We all try and find the best skin care, but are we really understanding what we are looking for out of our product? Sure, all of the vitamins extracts and minerals sound very appealing and beneficial, but what exactly do all of these ingredients do? Lo we have the opportunity to choose what we feel is best for our skin. Vitamins A: Greatest skin benefits: Helps with fine lines and wrinkles. … [Read more...]
YOUR SHOPPING LIST! (We did the work for you!) Try Filsinger’s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, only $3.69 with FREE shipping in Canada! Jamieson Aloe Vera Soothing & Moisturizing Gel Only $8.99 with Free shipping! Aubrey Organics Pure Aloe Vera Only $10.49 with FREE shipping! Try Avalon Organics Silky Cornstarch Baby PowderOnly $12.99 Use a pack of … [Read more...]
SHOPPING LIST (we did the work for you!) Burt's Bees Naturally Ageless Intensive Repairing Serum Avalon Organics CoQ10 Wrinkle Defense Cream AminoGenesis - DermaScyne Wrinkle Arrest Anti Aging Day Cream SPF18 With the abnormal demand of perfection among both genders in today’s beauty obsessed society, cosmetic procedures are gaining more attention and … [Read more...]
According to a study published in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, of the 300 people who received facial acupuncture, 90 percent noticed marked results after their first course of treatments. The effects included: the skin becoming delicate and fair, improvement of the elasticity of facial muscles and relaxation of wrinkles, a clearer complexion, and overall rejuvenations. … [Read more...]
You will find it in his car, a friend’s purse, your daughter’s pocket, in your wife’s gym bag and in a dedicated space in every drug store. I have five places that I keep mine, in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and in two of my favourite coats. Shopping List (we did the work for you) North American Hemp Co. Green Apple Lip Balm Burt's Bees Lip Shimmers,smooth … [Read more...]
Ever since skin cancer was linked to too much sun tanning, sunless self tanners have been climbing in popularity. Most all self tanners use a chemical called Dihydroxyacetone (or, DHA) as the main ingredient to turn the skin into a bronze, golden like colour. DHA is a colorless sugar that reacts with the outermost layers of the skin called the Stratum Corneum. DHA reacts with the skins proteins … [Read more...]
Shopping List (we did the work for you) Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Gel, Lemon Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, Free & Clear Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Bleach, Free & Clear Seventh Generation Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner, Lemongrass & Thyme Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent … [Read more...]
