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How to Speak Out With Your Wallet to Help Protect the Planet

As Earth Day arrives this year, it’s obvious the planet needs us now more than ever.  We’ve got Monsanto trying to patent the earth’s plants and seeds – and destroy everyone who attempts to stand in their way – while

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Hemp Hemp Hooray | The Natural Beauty Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil!

Let’s face it, when most people hear the word hemp, they think of a lot of things; but beauty isn’t tops on the list!  It honestly should be though. Hemp seeds, when pressed, make a highly nutritive oil.  This resulting

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The Scoop on Natural Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)

Fruit.  It’s an important part of a balanced diet; for both your insides – AND your outsides!  Actually, fruit offers some major benefits to your skin when used topically. Also known as Alpha Hydroxy Acids, or “AHA’s”, these naturally occurring

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Jojoba Oil and it’s Outstanding Beauty Benefits

A lot of people find the idea of lathering oil on their face crass. After all, oil is always synonymous to sebum – yes, the greasy stuff which some “think” is one of the skin’s root problems. Contrary to the

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Neroli for Mind. Body and Beauty Benefits

Why is neroli, otherwise known as “orange blossom” the perfect beauty ingredient? Neroli oil is a pure plant derived oil that comes from the blossom of the bitter orange tree. It has a sweet citrus yet floral aroma, making it

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Rose Hip Seed Oil As A Powerful Antioxidant

Antioxidants protect and repair tissues in the body which is why they are great for your skin. All natural ingredients such as these are a naturally effective way to fight wrinkling, uneven skin tone, sagging and blemishes. Rose hip seed

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Firming Face Creams, A Bunch of Bull?

Getting older often means inevitable tiny wrinkles and some areas of sagging skin. From just general aging,  to excessive sun exposure and even facial expressions, there are many reasons why these wrinkles appear.  Firming face creams seem like a good

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Cosmetic Versus Cosmeceutical

In today’s beauty world, the terms cosmetic and cosmeceutical are used intermittently. Few buyers really understand the full meaning of each term. Knowing their definitions and what criteria needs to be met make you a smarter consumer. Cosmetic ingredients and

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Summer Skin Care From Bites to Burns and More!

Even if you take great care of your skin, we often get caught up in the good times during the summer.  Staying out in the sun, swimming, bug bites and making contact with irritating plants like poison ivy can cause

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How Yoga and Pilates Improve Your Skin and Beauty

We all realize fitness activities are a good thing for our bodies. But exercise such as yoga and pilates take it a step further. They improve your skin and overall beauty along with your state of mind. Since our stress

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