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Waxing is so last year: Sugaring a safer, easier method of hair removal

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Every woman wants a silky, smooth and hair-free skin. We all have tried waxing, depilatories and tweezing. They can cause breakouts, red rash and can be painful. Sugaring sounds like an amazing alternative to all that. Check your local salons to see which ones offer this procedure.ﾠ

When waxing, a hot layer of wax is applied to the skin and then ripped off in the opposite direction of the hair’s natural growth. Sugaring practitioners put a small ball of sugar – a thick syrup that’s has the consistency of honey – in their hand and …


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Zaria
April 16, 2011
Hair, Skin Care
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Kitchen Beautician: How to Get Softer Skin

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Natural oils can be a great alternative for commercial cosmetics. They are free of chemicals and will have a moisturizing and soothing effect on your skin. There are different oils to try depending on your skin problem. Learn which ones will work best for your skin type.

Helps aid eczema, psoriasis and itchy, dry and inflamed skin. It’s rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E. Apricot kerne-l is a light emollient oil high in oleic and linoleic acids. Recommended for mature skin, sensitive skin or …

My favorite one is coconut oil, but applying fresh, mashed avocado on my face also makes my skin smooth and soft.

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Zaria
April 16, 2011
Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, Skin Care, Wrinkles
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Colorful, natural nail polish

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I have to admit that when we talk about natural skin care, nail polish doesn’t really pop into mind. It certainly isn’t considered a health essential, but I agree that when we want to look glamorous, nicely done nails can really add the touch. So for those special occasions here is a product that is free of theﾠcommon nail polish chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene or camphor.

For several years now, Fiquet Bailey Swain has been known as the woman behind Luxe Apothecary (now Luxe Beauty Boutique), a notable spot in Raleigh for cosmetics and skincare. Not content to sell just beauty products, Swain, along with business partner …
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Zaria
April 15, 2011
Skin Care
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Air Pollution: One of the Greatest Causes of Skin Problems

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Our skin being the largest organ the body, is considered the first line of defence when it comes to environmental toxins and air pollution. Keep in mind that 60% of what goes on our skin gets absorbed directly into the blood stream, which can have serious effects on our health. Read on to find out how air pollutants, toxic skin care products, stress and a poor diet affect our skin and cause premature aging.

Like a soldier on the front line, the skin takes quite a beating while performing this function. It is a known fact that air pollution, both indoor and outdoor, causes serious health problems. Like secondhand smoke, particulate pollution causes many …

Unfortunately, there is not much that we can do about certain external factors that affect our health, but we can always support our body with a healthy, nutrient rich diet, moderate exercise and a natural skin care regimen.

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Zaria
April 15, 2011
Nutrition and Exercise, Skin Care
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Hazard alert on formaldehyde in beauty products

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We all try to look our best and from time to time will try different hair or skin treatments. Most of the beauty products on the market now contain all kinds of toxic, hazardous chemicals. Read on to find out about OSHA’s hazard alert on formaldehyde in beauty products.ﾠ

Ingestion of formaldehyde can be fatal, and long-term exposure to low levels in the air or on the skin can cause asthma-like respiratory problems and skin irritations. The Michigan OSHA office reports formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas, …

That’s just one of the reasons that we try to bring you natural alternatives to common beauty products which are not only toxic for you, but also for the environment.

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Zaria
April 15, 2011
Skin Care
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Mercury exposure – even at low levels – linked to eczema.

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A Korean study shows a significant link between high mercury levels in the blood and occurrence of skin condition, known as eczema. The study measured mercury levels in their subjects and found that even at blood levels deemed safe by the US agencies, they had a 50% greater chance of developing eczema during their lifetime. ﾠ

… the latest addition to the list of health problemslinked to mercury levels currently considered safe. Mercury exposure – possibly through eating seafood – is linked to a greater risk of contracting atopic dermatitis, a common skin disease known …

It makes you wonder how safe are the “safe levels” established by US agencies. Does anybody even care about our health?

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Zaria
April 15, 2011
Eczema
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Aloe Vera – not just for the ladies!

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Aloe Vera is a very versatile plant and has many uses. It works best on burns, but it’s also a great moisturiser and an anti-wrinkle treatment. Read on to learn more.

It’s a great treatment for acne and dry skinand is often used in herbal medicine. According to the NaturalNews website, studies have shown that aloe vera has many properties which make it ideal for treating skin conditions and hair and scalp problems. …

You can grow a plant at home for immediate use or buy a bottle of organic Aloe Vera gel at the health food store.

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Zaria
April 14, 2011
Skin Care
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Natural Scrub Makes Your Skin Clean And Moist

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Aloe Vera and plain yogurt are two ingredients that are perfect for our skin, but a combination of the two mixed together creates a perfect face mask. Find out more in the article below.

Mixing the two is the right one to solve skin problems. Lignin is one of the compounds contained in the leaves of Aloe vera. These compounds maintain moisture and prevent skin allergies. Anthraquinone and other contents are amino acids. …

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Zaria
April 14, 2011
Skin Care
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