I’m guessing no one finds cellulite attractive. I know it’s not my favorite thing in the world – especially not my own! Luckily (or maybe not?) the beauty industry has, yet again, come to the rescue. This time, in the form of anti cellulite creams.
But are they the real deal? Can you really get rid of cellulite with a cream?
Well, first off, most cellulite creams on the market don’t necessarily claim to get rid of cellulite. Instead, they… 
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Anti Cellulite Creams – The Real Deal?
I’m guessing no one finds cellulite attractive. I know it’s not my favorite thing in the world – especially not my own! Luckily (or maybe not?) the beauty industry has, yet again, come to the rescue. This time, in the form of anti cellulite creams.
But are they the real deal? Can you really get rid of cellulite with a cream?
Well, first off, most cellulite creams on the market don’t necessarily claim to get rid of cellulite. Instead, they… 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 acids from plants and fruits like lemons, oranges (Citric Acid), sugar maple, and sugar cane (Glycolic Acid) are truly amazing for the skin! Natural glycolic acid for example is highly effective for supporting collagen production; which helps your skin stay… Is Salicylic Acid Synthetic? Get the Scoop Here!
So you may wonder if salicylic acid skincare products are synthetic. While it is initially a naturally occurring plant derived ingredient, it is commonly (but not always) processed to extract the beneficial constituent then altered into powder form. You may know it as “aspirin” which contains salicylin, or you may have experienced it in beauty products. Does this process make it bad? Many may say “no” if the benefits outweigh the risks. I would imagine if you need relief from…
Tagged with: acne, aging, nontoxic, Salicylic Acid, willowbark
Posted in Acne, Anti Aging, Skin care ingredients
Posted in Acne, Anti Aging, Skin care ingredients
Neroli for Mind, Body, and Beauty
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…
Tagged with: acne, anti-aging, aromatherapy, natural skin care, neroli oil
Posted in Acne, Anti Aging, Beauty Ingredients, Non Toxic Beauty, Skin care ingredients
Posted in Acne, Anti Aging, Beauty Ingredients, Non Toxic Beauty, Skin care ingredients
Argan Oil For Summer Frizz, Dry Skin and Women’s Rights
Summer means spending time at the beach, in the pool and under the sun. All this exposure can lead to frizzy hair, dryness and skin irritation. Argan oil is a one-stop shop to smooth away summer frizz and ease skin problems. Everything you need to look great is in one carefree bottle. Assuming it’s truly argan oil, with no icky additives. Mmmhmmmm.
Argan oil is made from the nuts of argan trees, which grow almost exclusively in exotic Morocco. …
Tagged with: argan oil, certified organic argan oil, moroccan argan oil
Posted in Anti Aging, Beauty Ingredients, celebrity skin care
Posted in Anti Aging, Beauty Ingredients, celebrity skin care
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 oil offers so many properties you don’t want to be without this ingredient in at least a few of your products.
Rose hip seed oil contains a range of antioxidants including lycopene and beta-carotene as well as Vitamins A and…
Tagged with: antioxidants, rose hip seed oil, Salicylic Acid, skin care ingredients
Posted in Acne, Anti Aging, Beauty Ingredients, Non Toxic Beauty, Skin care ingredients, Skin Care Products
Posted in Acne, Anti Aging, Beauty Ingredients, Non Toxic Beauty, Skin care ingredients, Skin Care Products
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 solution, but are they all just a bunch of bull?
Some anti-aging creams make claims they simply cannot fulfill. Expecting to get the skin of your early teen years is impractical, c’mon now. Your goal should be to attain…
Tagged with: anti aging, firming face creams, natural skin care, non toxic beauty
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Posted in Anti Aging, Beauty Ingredients, Non Toxic Beauty, Skin care ingredients, Skin Care Products
Beauty Gone Bad – Procedures Gone Awry and Aging Gracefully
Some of the most beautiful women get self-conscious with age. They want to erase the telltale signs of years gone by and go for extreme procedures. Unfortunately, there are several cases of beauty gone bad in Hollywood.
Fillers and related procedures are often used to give women fuller lips and plump out wrinkles. Unfortunately, they frequently wind up giving the woman a false face instead. Examples of down-int-the-dump beauty procedures gone wrong include Priscilla Presley and Meg Ryan.
A face…
Tagged with: beauty procedures, beauty products, natural skin care
Posted in Anti Aging, Beauty Ingredients, Organic Skin Care, Skin care ingredients, Skin Care Products
Posted in Anti Aging, Beauty Ingredients, Organic Skin Care, Skin care ingredients, Skin Care Products
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 level is often high, this is some good crap to unwind and reap the benefits from!
Yoga maximizes your flexibility to help avoid strains and pains. WebMD reports doing yoga also improves circulation and helps to minimize stress. Certain postures,…
Tagged with: beauty, natural skin care, pilates, yoga
Posted in Anti Aging, Non Toxic Beauty, Organic Skin Care, Skin Care Products
Posted in Anti Aging, Non Toxic Beauty, Organic Skin Care, Skin Care Products
To Tea or Not To Tea? The Topical Benefits of powerful
There has been plenty of talk about green tea but what about red tea? Are these teas really a health and beauty aid or a load of crap? Also known as Rooibos tea, both red and green teas have properties to boost your well-being and appearance. It seems green tea and red tea are as good in skin care as they are in a mug.
Red tea leaves are oxidized or fermented to enhance the flavor. Green tea requires a…
Tagged with: acne, anti aging, green tea, nstural skin care, red tea
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Posted in Acne, Anti Aging, Beauty Ingredients, Organic Skin Care, Skin care ingredients, Skin Care Products
