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DIY Winter Skincare Tips

Remember when you were a kid and played outdoors or made snowmen for countless hours? Our faces were red, our skin was scaly, and our toes burnt, but we had great fun!  You may not be playing outdoors for hours now, but you still expose your skin to the cold and wind.  Even indoors, your skin is bombarded by dry air, overheated rooms and pollution.  Today, we’re going to talk about what you can do to help your skin combat…
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Posted in Anti Aging, DIY Natural Beauty Recipes, Natural Beauty Tips, Non Toxic Beauty, Organic Skin Care

‘Sup with Surfactants: Do Bubbles Mean Trouble for Your Skin and Hair?

Today, we need to talk a little chemistry before we talk beauty.  We’re talking SURFACTANTS! Surfactants are compounds that lower the surface tension of a liquid so it increases the contact between the liquid and another substance. Surfactants are sometimes referred to as “wetting agents”, but they can also act as detergents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants.  You’ve probably been using the most famous surfactant since you were a child – soap – which breaks the surface tension on your…
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Why You Should Toy With Carotenoids – For Beauty Benefits Galore

Carotenoids Ever look at the produce isle in your supermarket and notice how rich and colorful it looks?   What you’re seeing is carotenoids at work.  These health essentials will also give you super-gorgeous skin, adding natural color and even fighting premature aging.  They’re also great for you, and turbo-charge your defenses against inflammation, infection and even cancer.   The Glow Au Naturel! We can’t produce carotenoids, but thankfully our skin is especially effective at storing them, so a healthy intake is important. …
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Neroli for Mind, Body, and Beauty

Neroli Oil Why is neroli, otherwise known as “orange blossom” the perfect all-purpose oil? 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 a popular essence in many modern fragrances. It also has a rather dramatic history. Neroli oil was first used at the end of the 17th century by Anne Marie Orsini, duchess of Bracciano and princess of Nerola, Italy to add…
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