Archive for Skin Care
Toenail Fungus Treatment
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Summer is fast approaching and that means it will soon be S-A-N-D-A-L Season! Don’t let your unsightly toes stop you from enjoying summer this year!
The best way to rid yourself of Toe Nail Fungus is to keep nails clean and dry and give them exposure to fresh air for as many hours of the day as possible.
Anti-Aging Tips for Healthy Skin
Posted by: | CommentsThey say that beauty is only skin deep but how that skin looks as you age goes much deeper than that. Before you reach for creams and chemical preparations, try a more natural approach to healthy skin and staying young. Here are some anti aging tips to help you age gracefully that will work for every woman.
As we age, the effects of what we put into and onto our bodies begins to show. For instance, life lived in a harsh environment will affect the look and feel of your skin. Eating processed foods affects your internal environment and how it functions from year to year. With a little leg work you can change your body inside and out for a more youthful appearance no matter what your age. Read More→
7 All Natural Winter Skin Care Tips
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Winter is a wonderful season full of ice and snow, but don’t forget to ramp up your skin care routine. Along with the beauty of the season, drying air and winds can harm our skin. Learn to protect your skin this winter with a few natural skincare tips.
Even the most moisturized skin can tend towards dryness in the winter. We believe that if we wear layers of clothing to keep the wind out that our skin will automatically be protected. That is far from the truth. If we fail to moisturize our skin in the winter, it will become dry, itchy, and red.
Enhance Water Quality in Shower for Beautiful Skin
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Wellness Shower Filter
Everyday women put products on their skin for anti-aging and beauty purposes. They spend thousands of dollars on the newest creams, supplements and beauty care and possibly even search out organic skin care to avoid chemicals… Read More→
Essential Oils for Anti Aging Skin Care
Posted by: | CommentsAnti-aging products have become increasingly popular over the past few years and that’s because as we grow older, we are all looking to keep our skin looking younger and feeling healthier. Since we all have different types of skin, and therefore different skin nourishment needs, it’s a good idea to understand and be aware of what natural ingredients will work best for your particular needs.
Many of the anti-aging products available on the market do not contain harsh chemicals, but rather natural ingredients that all have their own benefits. The following is a list of a variety of botanical oils that are typically found in today’s anti-aging products and what they are commonly used for:
- Anti-inflammatory: Evening Primrose, Matricaria,
- Anti-irritants: Matricaria
- Astringent: Baby oil, Tea tree
- Conditioner: Evening Primrose,
- Emollients, Skin Softeners, Smoothes, Apricot, Avocado, Camellia, Coconut, Corn, Evening Primrose, Grape Seed, Hazelnut, Joyoba, Kukui Nut, Macadamia Nut, Olive , Safflower , Soybean oil, Sunflower, Sweet Almond, Wheat germ
- Essential Oil: Matricaria
- Lubricant: Coconut, corn, peanut, sweet almond
- Moisturizes: Hazelnut, Jojoba, Matricaria, Wheat germ
- Nutrient: Sesame Oil
Anti-inflammatory extracts help reduce swelling, pain or tenderness, irritation, and/or redness. Anti-irritants have antiseptic, calming, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects. Conditioning oils contain fatty acids which are used to help smooth the skin. Emollient oils are used to soothe and soften skin by helping it retain moisture. Emollients often contain proteins like Vitamin A, sugar, starch, Vitamin B1, iron, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, and calcium – all of which help keep pores clear and allows for healthier skin. They also help to reduce irritation.
Essential oils are obtained by extracting plant essences from plants that have a particularly good or soothing scent. It lends itself to aromatherapy which is the process of enhancing physical or mental well being by inhaling a relaxing aroma. For the skin in particular, essential oils have antiseptic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory benefits. Lubricating oils are those used to remedy dryness and itchiness.
Carrier or Lubricating oils are wonderful for any skin type because they are high in mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids and naturally contain beneficial vitamins such as Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and Vitamin E. Moisturizing oils condition and hydrate the skin and can be used to calm sunburns.
Moisturizing oils are important to keeping skin healthy as they do not clog pores. Nutrient oils are used to soften, hydrate, and rejuvenate skin and can be applied anywhere on the body.
Now that you know what botanical ingredients are best for you to seek out in an anti-aging product, have fun choosing one that appeals to you.
One thing to avoid, however, is mineral oil. Mineral oil is not recommended for skin because it can clog pores and it interferes with skin functions and advanced delivery systems. That’s definitely not something any of us want for our skin.
Keep in mind that most natural oils can be used for a variety of purposes. You should also be aware that botanicals are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration so you need to use common sense and take certain cautions when trying them. You should always test a small amount of any product on your skin to be sure you won’t have any sort of adverse reaction.
Natural Anti Aging Beauty Tips for Women 35 and Over
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By the age of 35 women begin to see the telltale signs of aging. The skin starts to lose its natural glow and the skins elasticity is slowing giving way to fine lines and the dreaded sagging skin. This is the time when most women re-think their skin care routine and seriously start looking for “the next best thing” to turn back time.
You don’t need to buy the latest, greatest and most expensive anti-aging skincare creams, lotions and serums. An effective anti aging skin care routine can be developed by utilizing a few all natural ingredients. Although there are new chemically derived anti-aging compound being developed, some women believe Mother Nature knows best and choose to stick with natural ingredients to take care of their skin. If homemade is not for you, there are more and more skin care lines and boutiques skin care brands that are going natural.
Invigorating the skin can start with something as simple as an all natural facial scrub. Ground almonds and ground oatmeal mixed together with a little spring water makes a refreshing natural facial scrub ideal for women in their late 30’s. If you want to go further, you can add essential oils such as 1 drop of Basil or Lavender to slough off and enliven the skin tone.
Clay masks made with Green Clay, China (Kaolin) clay and cornflower make the basis for an out of this world anti-aging facial mask. Green clay is rich in calcium, magnesium and potassium. These minerals are beneficial to aging skin and replenish the lost minerals in the skin. By adding essential oils of 1-2 drops of geranium or chamomile your skin will drink in the beneficial qualities of the essential oils that target aging skin and will leave your skin smooth and hydrated.
Don’t forget possibly adding steaming to your beauty routine. Remember when you, or your mom used to sit over a bowl of warm water with a towel draped over the head? It worked then and it works now. Steaming opens pores and causes your skin to perspire, thus releasing the dirt and toxins from your skin. Adding Follow this by splashing lots of cold water to tighten the skin. If you have very sensitive skin, broken capillaries, inflammation or sunburn, avoid steaming as it can aggravate the skin further.
Be sure to join me for my next installment, when I will discuss the natural oils you can use to keep you skin soft and supple.
