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Tree of Life

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.

Hair, Nutrition and Exercise, Skin Care

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

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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Hair, Skin Care

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Kitchen Beautician: How to Get Softer Skin

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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Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, Skin Care, Wrinkles

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Colorful, natural nail polish

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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April 15, 2011

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Air Pollution: One of the Greatest Causes of Skin Problems

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.

Nutrition and Exercise, Skin Care

April 15, 2011

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Hazard alert on formaldehyde in beauty products

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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April 15, 2011

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Aloe Vera – not just for the ladies!

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.

April 14, 2011