A Look at Beauty by Health
You walk into the beauty section, grab the latest 'green' product and open the tester to inhale the natural scent of Lavender. Er, wait, no...Lemongrass and Lavender....Ginger and Lavender?....Clary Sage then? What is it!? Flip back to the ingredients to see "perfume/fragrance" lingering toward the bottom of the list, hidden shyly between Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Ginkgo Biloba Extract. Boo! … [Read more...]
Summer is finally here! Warm weather, sandals, sun, beaches, bbqs, and the longer days; who can complain, right? Well let’s not forget that with this wonderful warm temperature come insects bites and bee stings. You know what I’m talking about; the mosquito bites, bee stings, spider bites, should I go on? And of course, they leave ugly marks on our skin. When you get a sting or bite from an … [Read more...]
For most of history, human beings have lived outdoors. In modern times, at least in the West, most of our time is spent indoors. This new lifestyle encloses us and shelters us away from the sun, which results in less Vitamin D - something we naturally receive from sun exposure, go figure. It is funny to see so many experts and articles go on about how sun exposure is bad for us and that it … [Read more...]
In such a hectic world we all must find time for ourselves, time to indulge in the finer things in life. Taking a bath is a perfect way to relax and unwind. The fluidness and warmth of the water can wash away stress and tension, relieving the mind, body, and spirit. The sound of rushing water alone can be enough to ease the pressures of the day-to-day . The incorporation of flowers only adds to … [Read more...]
When it comes to choosing healthy beauty products, most of us don’t know where to begin. Unfortunately, some of our favourite brands of perfumes, lipsticks, nail polishes, and even bath products are full of harmful chemicals. This information may come as a shock to you and thankfully there are natural alternatives that we all should be turning to. Take a look at almost any shampoo bottle, deodorant, … [Read more...]
A kiss begins with a special moment, a kiss or a hug, which unfortunately sometimes results in a stain. Lipstick stains can be annoying, but they can also be dangerous. Most lipsticks are designed to last for hours on end, which is a fabulous invention, but we have to consider what chemicals are being used in lipsticks to create this long-lasting effect. The ingredients in our precious sticks … [Read more...]
One of the most embarrassing moments in life is realizing that you may have foot fungus; also known as athlete’s foot. Most people are embarrassed to talk about it or to even go out with open-toe shoes. One thing to keep in mind is that you are not the only one out there that may have this problem. Amazingly, there are plenty of people that fall into your boat. Although it is not hard to … [Read more...]
Have you ever wondered why the girl next you has long beautiful nails? Have you ever had the problem of growing your nails and then they chip or break right when they start looking great? What about weak nails that constantly break or chip when you apply any pressure at all? The biggest and main reason for having weak and brittle nails is too much exposure to water. If you expose your nails … [Read more...]
When we talk about chemicals in our beauty products, none can be more obvious than nail polish remover. But for those of us that love our mani’s and pedi’s, we just can’t live without it. I mean, come on, don’t expect us to spend an evening in front of the television scratching off chipped nail paint before we can redo our chic look again! What we don’t realize is that the main ingredient … [Read more...]
By Eloise Bessemer You don’t have to spend outrageous amounts of money on surgery or other drastic procedures to learn how to get rid of cellulite. There are at home remedies that can help you dissolve the excess fat and restore your skins natural beauty. The following measures will give you and idea of how to get rid of cellulite with at home remedies. Cellulite Body Wrap You don’t have … [Read more...]
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