Acne. Often only associated with teenagers, acne can actually be a problem for most of us throughout our lives. Of course we don’t enjoy the way our pores can swell up, get red, and fill with pus during a breakout – so – we “treat” the acne with various remedies and products. Unfortunately though, many “acne treatments” – even the pricey ones – use ingredients that actually end up continuing the cycle of acne instead of clearing it.
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Five Natural Acne Treatments That Will Give You Clear Skin – No Funk Needed
Acne. Often only associated with teenagers, acne can actually be a problem for most of us throughout our lives. Of course we don’t enjoy the way our pores can swell up, get red, and fill with pus during a breakout – so – we “treat” the acne with various remedies and products. Unfortunately though, many “acne treatments” – even the pricey ones – use ingredients that actually end up continuing the cycle of acne instead of clearing it.
That’s why…
Tagged with: acne, decrease acne, DIY beauty, natural acne treatments, natural beauty ingredients, natural skin care, vegan beauty DIYs
Posted in Acne
Posted in Acne
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…
Tagged with: anti-aging, beauty, DIY Winter Skincare Tips, Dry Winter Skin, essential oils, Exfoliation, natural beauty, natural skin care, non toxic, non toxic beauty, organic skin care, Winter Hot Shower, Winter Moisturizer
Posted in Anti Aging, DIY Natural Beauty Recipes, Natural Beauty Tips, Non Toxic Beauty, Organic Skin Care
Posted in Anti Aging, DIY Natural Beauty Recipes, Natural Beauty Tips, Non Toxic Beauty, Organic Skin Care
Grapefruit Seed Extract, Natural Preservative or Not So Conservative?
Do a quick web search on grapefruit seed extract, or GSE, and you’ll find multiple infomercial-style articles touting its benefits. All natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal! Natural medicinal properties! What your search might not disclose is the fact that this “all natural” product may not be all that natural.
GSE’s Dirty Little Secret
What your “all natural” GSE may be hiding are some really nasty chemicals, such as diphenol chloride and benzethonium chloride. Look these babies up! You’ll find numerous scholarly…
Tagged with: beauty ingredients, beauty products, Grapefruit Extract, GSE, GSE diphenol hydroxybenzene, Natural Preservatives, natural skin care, non toxic beauty, organic, organic skin care, safe cosmetics, skin care products, toxins
Posted in Beauty Ingredients, Beauty Products, Non Toxic Beauty, Organic Skin Care, Skin care ingredients, Skin Care Products
Posted in Beauty Ingredients, Beauty Products, Non Toxic Beauty, Organic Skin Care, Skin care ingredients, Skin Care Products
Toxic Beauty Products Keep Funkin’ Things Up Even After They’re Flushed!
We have long known that using natural beauty products isn’t just important for your precious skin, it’s important for the planet too.
What we flush down the drain matters!
The toxic beauty products we wash off our skin and hair don’t cease to exist just because they’re gone from our specific shower, sink, or toilet (yes, toxins from crappy beauty products are absorbed and, thankfully, often secreted in our number 1s and number 2s.). They often have quite a long…
Tagged with: beauty products, earth friendly, microbeads, Mother Jones, natural skin care, non toxic beauty
Posted in Beauty Ingredients, Beauty Products, Skin care ingredients, Skin Care Products
Posted in Beauty Ingredients, Beauty Products, Skin care ingredients, Skin Care Products
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
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
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 products do not require FDA approval before they go on the market unlike pharmaceutical drugs. Cosmetics are different from over-the-counter (OTC) drugs used in skin care and beauty products, such as bogus benzoyl peroxide (that can be harmful….hence the bogus)…
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
