A Look at Beauty by Health
As I run my evening bath I vigorously go over my body with a natural hard bristle brush. Starting at my feet I work my way up brushing my dry skin in a circular motion. Once the bath is ready I add a blend of essential oils to fit my mood. I light some candles, turn out the light, get in and relax. As I finish I get out of the tub without drying off and massage homemade body lotion into my skin. … [Read more...]
Perspiration stoppers can seem like our best friend, and they are, when used correctly. If you’re like some of us out there who sweat profusely, the thought of not using something on our armpits to stop the odour and wetness is unthinkable and embarrassing. However, there are drawbacks to using certain types of products that stop sweating. Namely, antiperspirant can be a dangerous substance … [Read more...]
Both women and men have unwanted hair, and we use some extreme methods to do away with that unwanted hair; soaking our skin in chemicals that are proven to be unhealthy for both us and our environment is one example, and one that is not easy to avoid. The most common at-home methods are shaving, waxing and using hair removal cream. Most shaving creams, hair removal creams, shaving oils and waxing kits … [Read more...]
We’ve all heard the term “beauty sleep”. Often in those flicks where there’s a snobby rich girl she’ll ask not to be interrupted because she’s got to get her “beauty sleep”. So, perhaps we’ve all grown up to think that it’s just a nonsense sort of thing for people who have nothing better to do but sleep because they believe it will enhance their beauty. Not so. Sleep is … [Read more...]
Mineral makeup is now nothing new. We see it in drug stores, specialty shops and online boutiques. The question remains however, ‘what is it?’ As we know, marketing companies will do anything to convince us that something is new and innovative in order to get us to buy it. But in fact, mineral makeup has existed since the 70s. From research, the conclusion though is that mineral makeup … [Read more...]
What is Caffeine? Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline purine base, naturally found in plant tissue. The most commonly used plants that Caffeine is derived from are coffee, tea, Cola Tree nuts, cocao plants, Gaurana, and yerba mate. Many of us use it for a wake-up kick in the morning! Although it has not been officially proven, Caffeine is thought to be good for your skin and the skincare industry … [Read more...]
Collagen is a protein in your body, and in the bodies of mammals. It is like glue that … Read full article...
Sometimes it feels like there’s no clear explanation to acne. You feel like you’re … Read full article...
Often when we break out we turn to medical or cosmetic products to heal our acne, but … Read full article...
Yes, you have oily skin, and it sucks, because that means you are more susceptible to … Read full article...