6 Tips for Healthy Skin

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This article certainly resonates with my own approach to life and health. I believe that we are all responsible for our health and there are no magic bullets that would fix all of our skin and health problems. Health comes from healthy living. Read on to get a few tips on how to keep your body and skin healthy and beautiful.ﾠ

After trying to cover up the problems with my own skin for years, it was when I finally changed my diet, monitored my stress and replaced my toxic skincare products with natural products that I began to see a gradual change. This past weekend, I was at …

If you want beautiful skin you need to take care of your body from the inside first and use some natural skin care products from the outside.

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Zaria
April 17, 2011
Nutrition and Exercise, Skin Care
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Look in the mirror to meet a skin care guinea pig

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I found this article quite shocking for different reasons. Did you know that the average adult uses nine personal care products a day, with women using twice as many as men? Even though these products are widely used, most don’t require FDA approval before they are sold in stores. Some of the ingredients can cause allergic reactions and be irritating to our skin. Do you think that the hypoallergenic products are safer to use? Think twice. Manufacturers are not required to verify their claims.

Read on to find out where to report any allergic reactions to personal care products.ﾠ

They’re talking about problems such as a rash that occurred after an application of sunless tanning lotion or a hair color product that burned your scalp. “Even though these products are widely used, most don’t require FDA approval before they’re sold …

Looks like FDA is trying to get all of us to do their job… Why not just stick with natural, homemade products that are save and effective.

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Zaria
April 17, 2011
Skin Care
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The Best Natural Skincare for Your Body

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Natural, organic items from your kitchen can be best choices for skin care, but occasionaly we may need some commercially available products. When we travel or when the time and circumstances don’t allow us to make our own recipes, we still want to use products that contain natural ingredients. Read on to find a list of cosmetics that are good for your skin and the environment.

It’s no secret that eco-friendly ingredients are the best choice both for your skin and the environment. During Earth Month , we are trying to bring you the …

These products are all available online.

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Zaria
April 16, 2011
Skin Care
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Tree of Life

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Our skin needs good nutrition and hydration from the inside and moisturizing from the outside to stay healthy, smooth and young looking. Coconut is one of those perfect foods that are great for the health of our body, skin and hair. It contains a unique kind of fat, called medium chain fatty acids. They are very rare and helpﾠkeep the outer layer of skin water-tight and healthy which not only keeps your skin firm and smooth, but it’s your best defense against any pollutants.

When I traveled to India and visited the home of Ayurvedic medicine, the world’s oldest health system, one of my favorite things I learned was their name for the coconut palm tree. They call the coconut palm kalpa vriksha which means “the tree which provides all the necessities of life.” What a great name. The tree of life. We have coconut palms here in South Florida, and seeing them always gives me the feeling of lazy afternoons at the beach, and warm tropical breezes.

Coconut oil can also strenghten your immune system and fight infections.

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Zaria
April 16, 2011
Hair, Nutrition and Exercise, Skin Care
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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
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