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Showing posts with label SkinCare. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SkinCare. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Friday, April 17, 2015
11 Terrifying Facts About What You’re Putting On Your Face from Buzzfeed
Use organic, safe cosmetics. This isn't a video to tell you to not wear makeup it is a video to make you aware of what is in (some!) cosmetics.
Make your own, buy fair trade makeup,etc.
Make your own, buy fair trade makeup,etc.
11 Terrifying Facts About What You’re Putting On Your Face
Posted by BuzzFeed Video on Monday, May 19, 2014
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Facial diagnosis & Skin Conditions from Vitale Blog
"Do you ever wonder why no matter how much sleep you get, the dark circles under your eyes never seem to get any better? Or why your cheeks are flushed even in winter? Or even why you seem to get blackheads on your nose and can’t get rid of them no matter what topical creams you use? These issues are actually signs that your body is giving you, and using facial analysis, you can work out what the root cause of your dark circles and flushed cheeks and finally do something about it.
From Greek medicine to Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), facial analysis has been used as an indication of the health of the organs or to provide useful clues as to the systems involved in any health issue. In particular TCM has a detailed map of the face including lines, organ zones and colour indications. Using TCM facial analysis principles with relation to skin conditions, the map and colours of the face can help indicate the underlying causes and support the choice of treatment.
Skin conditions that affect the face such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and acne don’t usually affect the entire surface of the face. The affected areas are often confined to particular areas or zones so just by looking at your face you can find out more about the underlying cause of any skin condition. This technique is not confined to skin conditions. It can also be used as a tool to assess wellbeing or to improve skin tone in general."
See entire article & what problem areas mean what @ Vitale Blog
From Greek medicine to Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), facial analysis has been used as an indication of the health of the organs or to provide useful clues as to the systems involved in any health issue. In particular TCM has a detailed map of the face including lines, organ zones and colour indications. Using TCM facial analysis principles with relation to skin conditions, the map and colours of the face can help indicate the underlying causes and support the choice of treatment.
Skin conditions that affect the face such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and acne don’t usually affect the entire surface of the face. The affected areas are often confined to particular areas or zones so just by looking at your face you can find out more about the underlying cause of any skin condition. This technique is not confined to skin conditions. It can also be used as a tool to assess wellbeing or to improve skin tone in general."
See entire article & what problem areas mean what @ Vitale Blog
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Homemade Sunscreen spray for stubborn faces by WLI
I can't put homemade sunscreen on my face. I'm not sure why :(.I want the protection though, so I came up with a simple spray instead of a lotion. Thwe rest of my body I use a homemade sunscreen lotion, but for people who can't use much except water on your face this is for you!
Get a small spray bottle, fill with water and put in:
some Drops of Carrot seed oil
and if you want :
some drops of Raspberry seed oil
Get a small spray bottle, fill with water and put in:
some Drops of Carrot seed oil
and if you want :
some drops of Raspberry seed oil
Saturday, February 21, 2015
5 Best Vitamins For Beautiful Skin by Prevention (dot) com
I don't apply products WITH these vitamins, I apply the actual supplement. Buy the liquid gel capsules and cut them open, or buy a bottle of the liquid form of these vitamins. Products are loaded with fillers and are expensive. Remember to buy vegan friendly vitamins :D I just cut the supplement and rub it on my skin.
Vitamin A is amazing!
"You’re diligent about fruits, veggies, and multis, but your skin care routine is still missing vitamins.
Research shows that certain nutrients are essential for preventing and reversing many signs of skin aging. A well-balanced diet is important, of course—eating a variety of healthy foods helps keep skin supple and glowing. But the fact is, "the body delivers only a certain percentage of vitamins to your skin, no matter how much you ingest," says Mary Lupo, MD, clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine. Plus, there's no way to send them straight to your crow's feet or brown spots.
The solution: Applying vitamins topically to deliver maximum anti-aging benefits—everything from improving texture and tone to fading under-eye circles. Follow this user's guide to the letter, and soon your skin will look better than ever."
You’re diligent about fruits, veggies, and multis, but your skin care routine is still missing vitamins.
Research shows that certain nutrients are essential for preventing and reversing many signs of skin aging. A well-balanced diet is important, of course—eating a variety of healthy foods helps keep skin supple and glowing. But the fact is, "the body delivers only a certain percentage of vitamins to your skin, no matter how much you ingest," says Mary Lupo, MD, clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine. Plus, there's no way to send them straight to your crow's feet or brown spots.
The solution: Applying vitamins topically to deliver maximum anti-aging benefits—everything from improving texture and tone to fading under-eye circles. Follow this user's guide to the letter, and soon your skin will look better than ever."
1. Vitamin A for wrinkles
2. Vitamin B3 for redness
3. Vitamin C for spots
4.Vitamin E for moisture
5. Vitamin K for dark circles
See explanations @ Prevention (dot) com
Vitamin A is amazing!
"You’re diligent about fruits, veggies, and multis, but your skin care routine is still missing vitamins.
Research shows that certain nutrients are essential for preventing and reversing many signs of skin aging. A well-balanced diet is important, of course—eating a variety of healthy foods helps keep skin supple and glowing. But the fact is, "the body delivers only a certain percentage of vitamins to your skin, no matter how much you ingest," says Mary Lupo, MD, clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine. Plus, there's no way to send them straight to your crow's feet or brown spots.
The solution: Applying vitamins topically to deliver maximum anti-aging benefits—everything from improving texture and tone to fading under-eye circles. Follow this user's guide to the letter, and soon your skin will look better than ever."
You’re diligent about fruits, veggies, and multis, but your skin care routine is still missing vitamins.
Research shows that certain nutrients are essential for preventing and reversing many signs of skin aging. A well-balanced diet is important, of course—eating a variety of healthy foods helps keep skin supple and glowing. But the fact is, "the body delivers only a certain percentage of vitamins to your skin, no matter how much you ingest," says Mary Lupo, MD, clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine. Plus, there's no way to send them straight to your crow's feet or brown spots.
The solution: Applying vitamins topically to deliver maximum anti-aging benefits—everything from improving texture and tone to fading under-eye circles. Follow this user's guide to the letter, and soon your skin will look better than ever."
1. Vitamin A for wrinkles
2. Vitamin B3 for redness
3. Vitamin C for spots
4.Vitamin E for moisture
5. Vitamin K for dark circles
See explanations @ Prevention (dot) com
Friday, February 6, 2015
What are the dangers of Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)
"Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds, 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole. It is prepared from 4-methoxyphenol and isobutylene. It is a waxy solid used as a food additive with the E number E320. The primary use for BHA is as an antioxidant and preservative in food, food packaging, animal feed, cosmetics, rubber, and petroleum products. BHA also is commonly used in medicines, such as isotretinoin, lovastatin, and simvastatin, among others."
See more @ Wikipedia
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What are the dangers of Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)?
"Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), also known as butylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties. European and U.S. regulations allow small percentages to be used as a food additive. While there may be some dispute in BHT's use in the human diet, the chemical is widely used in industry wherever oxidation in fluids (e.g. fuel, oil) and other materials must be treated, and free radicals must be kept in check."
See more @ Wikipedia
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Two Preservatives to Avoid? BHA and BHT.Butylated Compounds
"Pick up a bag of chips, a bottle of vegetable oil, a package of sausage or a box of cereal or cookies and chances are you’ll find BHA and/or BHT in the ingredients list.
BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) are widely used by the food industry as preservatives, mainly to prevent oils in foods from oxidizing and becoming rancid. Oxidation affects the flavor, color and odor of foods and reduces some nutrients. BHA and BHT may have some antimicrobial properties, too. BHT is even sold in supplements, as an antioxidant."
See more @ berkeley wellness.
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BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) are widely used by the food industry as preservatives, mainly to prevent oils in foods from oxidizing and becoming rancid. Oxidation affects the flavor, color and odor of foods and reduces some nutrients. BHA and BHT may have some antimicrobial properties, too. BHT is even sold in supplements, as an antioxidant."
See more @ berkeley wellness.
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
Telomere extension turns back aging clock in cultured human cells, study finds
"A new procedure can quickly and efficiently increase the length of human telomeres, the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes that are linked to aging and disease, according to scientists...
"Few procedure can quickly and efficiently increase the length of human telomeres, the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes that are linked to aging and disease, according to scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Treated cells behave as if they are much younger than untreated cells, multiplying with abandon in the laboratory dish rather than stagnating or dying.
The procedure, which involves the use of a modified type of RNA, will improve the ability of researchers to generate large numbers of cells for study or drug development, the scientists say. Skin cells with telomeres lengthened by the procedure were able to divide up to 40 more times than untreated cells. The research may point to new ways to treat diseases caused by shortened telomeres.
Telomeres are the protective caps on the ends of the strands of DNA called chromosomes, which house our genomes. In young humans, telomeres are about 8,000-10,000 nucleotides long. They shorten with each cell division, however, and when they reach a critical length the cell stops dividing or dies. This internal "clock" makes it difficult to keep most cells growing in a laboratory for more than a few cell doublings."
See the entire article @ Science Daily
"Few procedure can quickly and efficiently increase the length of human telomeres, the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes that are linked to aging and disease, according to scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Treated cells behave as if they are much younger than untreated cells, multiplying with abandon in the laboratory dish rather than stagnating or dying.
The procedure, which involves the use of a modified type of RNA, will improve the ability of researchers to generate large numbers of cells for study or drug development, the scientists say. Skin cells with telomeres lengthened by the procedure were able to divide up to 40 more times than untreated cells. The research may point to new ways to treat diseases caused by shortened telomeres.
Telomeres are the protective caps on the ends of the strands of DNA called chromosomes, which house our genomes. In young humans, telomeres are about 8,000-10,000 nucleotides long. They shorten with each cell division, however, and when they reach a critical length the cell stops dividing or dies. This internal "clock" makes it difficult to keep most cells growing in a laboratory for more than a few cell doublings."
See the entire article @ Science Daily
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Simple Homemade 3-Ingredient Facial Oil Moisturizer – Customize It For Your Own Gorgeous Skin
"Crunchy rule: Never, ever use facial oil or moisturizer on a dirty face. Always cleanse in some way first – whether it’s with cleansing grains, honey, the oil cleansing method (though you may not even need moisturizer if you do that), or your favorite prepared facial cleanser. If you put oil or moisturizer on top of a dirty face, you’ll just help seal in all that dirt and grime and old, nasty oil, which will make your face decidedly UNHAPPY....
Ingredient Number One – Your “Base” or “Carrier” Oil
In all actuality, you might want to just buy a base oil to begin with and test it with your face. See if your skin loves the base oil you choose, and then you can build on that. And, in even further actuality, just one ingredient may be all you ever want.
Your base oil is going to be the main ingredient in your facial oil blend, so choose well...
Here are the base oils you could choose from (this is not an exhaustive list, but it’s most of ‘em):
Plan on your base oil being at least 2/3 of your facial oil mixture (we’ll talk about mixing at the end).
See Step 2& 3 and more directions @ Crunch Betty
Ingredient Number One – Your “Base” or “Carrier” Oil
In all actuality, you might want to just buy a base oil to begin with and test it with your face. See if your skin loves the base oil you choose, and then you can build on that. And, in even further actuality, just one ingredient may be all you ever want.
Your base oil is going to be the main ingredient in your facial oil blend, so choose well...
Here are the base oils you could choose from (this is not an exhaustive list, but it’s most of ‘em):
- Argan oil (great for dry, aging, oily, normal, or acne-prone skin)
- Jojoba oil (great for dry, aging, oily, normal, or acne-prone skin)
- Apricot kernel oil (great for any skin type, but especially good for normal, dry, and aging skin)
- Sweet almond oil (just an all-around great facial oil, but it takes a bit longer to “sink in” than the first two)
- Grapeseed oil (great for normal, oily, or acne-prone skin)
- Avocado oil (great for dry and aging skin)
- Hemp seed oil (great for any skin type, also very light)
Plan on your base oil being at least 2/3 of your facial oil mixture (we’ll talk about mixing at the end).
See Step 2& 3 and more directions @ Crunch Betty
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Check it out! How safe are your cosmetics and lotions @ EWG's Skin Deep
"See that long list of ingredients on the back of the bottle? Some probably aren't as safe as you'd hope."
Check it out! How safe are your cosmetics and lotions. Plus, are they tested on animals?
Check it out! How safe are your cosmetics and lotions. Plus, are they tested on animals?
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Johnson &Johnson commercials and the truth - by WLI
Except the fact that Bananas do not have ingredients that are known to cause cancer. Bananas never had any lawsuits, or had to be recalled due to chemicals in it actually changing body chemistry.
and if you Google the chemicals in any of their products it is linked to cancer and many other health problems.
and if you Google the chemicals in any of their products it is linked to cancer and many other health problems.
Be Well Red teas
""teep your way to wellness with our Be Well Red® Tea! This healthy tea, cultivated from caffeine-free red rooibos, contains natural ingredients that will help you get gorgeous®, get heart®, and get happy®, among other delicious benefits. Our Be Well Red® Teas allow you to experience the comfort and joy that comes from being your best self."
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Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Monday, December 29, 2014
What is Kokum Butter?
"Kokum Butter, from India, is prized for its essential fatty acid content. One of the most balanced, of all the botanicals, it is the perfect addition to all of your bath and body lotions, creams and butter blends.
Kokum Butter is one of the hardest of the natural butters, with a complex of oleic, palmitic, and stearic acid content, it's a great addition to products where you'd like to reduce, or avoid, straight fatty acids for better label appeal.
Kokum Butter is well known for it's emollient, and regenerative, properties making it one of the best choices for damaged skin preparations. One of the most useful butters for inflamed skin preparation and enhanced barrier formation.
Kokum Butter, in formulation, is high enough in fatty acids to improve emulsion stability and offer thickness without stiffness. Perfect for all of your bath and body products.
Kokum Butter is one of the hardest of the natural butters, with a complex of oleic, palmitic, and stearic acid content, it's a great addition to products where you'd like to reduce, or avoid, straight fatty acids for better label appeal.
Kokum Butter is well known for it's emollient, and regenerative, properties making it one of the best choices for damaged skin preparations. One of the most useful butters for inflamed skin preparation and enhanced barrier formation.
Kokum Butter, in formulation, is high enough in fatty acids to improve emulsion stability and offer thickness without stiffness. Perfect for all of your bath and body products.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Scientists reverse ageing process in mice; early human trials showing 'promising results'
"The research has focused on mice, but early clinical trials have also been conducted on humans.
The scientists said they switched youthful genes on and older genes off, using naturally occurring proteins and molecules.
Professor of genetics at Harvard and UNSW, David Sinclair, led the research team.
AUDIO: Listen to Sue Lannin's report (The World Today)
"We've discovered genes that control how the body fights against ageing and these genes, if you turn them on just the right way, they can have very powerful effects, even reversing ageing - at least in mice so far," he said.
"We fed them a molecule that's called NMN and this reversed ageing completely within just a week of treatment in the muscle, and now we're looking to reverse all aspects of ageing if possible."
Professor Sinclair said the breakthroughs could be used to develop drugs to restore youthfulness in human cells.
"We've gone from mice into early human studies actually. There have been some clinical trials around the world, and we're hoping in the next few years to know if this will actually work in people as well," he said.
The clinical trials were small studies but showed promising results in humans, he said.
"They show that the molecules that extend lifespan in mice are safe in people; they seem to be anti-inflammatory, so they might be useful against disease's inflammation, like skin redness or even inflammatory bowel disease," he said.
"Eventually we want these molecules to be taken by many people to prevent diseases of ageing and make them live longer, healthier lives."
Professor Sinclair was named by Time Magazine as one of most influential people in the world.
The scientists said they switched youthful genes on and older genes off, using naturally occurring proteins and molecules.
Professor of genetics at Harvard and UNSW, David Sinclair, led the research team.
AUDIO: Listen to Sue Lannin's report (The World Today)
"We've discovered genes that control how the body fights against ageing and these genes, if you turn them on just the right way, they can have very powerful effects, even reversing ageing - at least in mice so far," he said.
"We fed them a molecule that's called NMN and this reversed ageing completely within just a week of treatment in the muscle, and now we're looking to reverse all aspects of ageing if possible."
Professor Sinclair said the breakthroughs could be used to develop drugs to restore youthfulness in human cells.
"We've gone from mice into early human studies actually. There have been some clinical trials around the world, and we're hoping in the next few years to know if this will actually work in people as well," he said.
The clinical trials were small studies but showed promising results in humans, he said.
"They show that the molecules that extend lifespan in mice are safe in people; they seem to be anti-inflammatory, so they might be useful against disease's inflammation, like skin redness or even inflammatory bowel disease," he said.
"Eventually we want these molecules to be taken by many people to prevent diseases of ageing and make them live longer, healthier lives."
Professor Sinclair was named by Time Magazine as one of most influential people in the world.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Beauty products you can stop wasting money on
" It's hard to go through the beauty aisle of a department store without finding yourself at the checkout counter with $200 worth of beauty potions and serums that are apparently going to make you look younger/smoother/firmer. I mean, if it's on the market, then that must mean you need it to look fabulous, right?
Yeah, not so much. That's just what the cosmetics industry wants you to think. If you're looking to streamline your beauty routine and stop wasting prime medicine cabinet real estate on products that are totally unnecessary, here are nine you can skip out on (while saving some major coinage).
1.Toner
2. Moisturizers for specific body parts
3. Anything with the word "cellulite" on it
4. Shaving cream
5.Makeup Primer
6. Lip exfoliators
7. Foot masks
8. Split end terminators
9. Facial mists
See the entire article and explanations @ She Knows (dot) com
Yeah, not so much. That's just what the cosmetics industry wants you to think. If you're looking to streamline your beauty routine and stop wasting prime medicine cabinet real estate on products that are totally unnecessary, here are nine you can skip out on (while saving some major coinage).
1.Toner
2. Moisturizers for specific body parts
3. Anything with the word "cellulite" on it
4. Shaving cream
5.Makeup Primer
6. Lip exfoliators
7. Foot masks
8. Split end terminators
9. Facial mists
See the entire article and explanations @ She Knows (dot) com
Friday, September 19, 2014
32 Surprising things that are destroying your skin
1.Too Much Chlorine
2.Sleeping With Your Makeup On
3.Drinking Coffee
4.Popping Pimples
5.Skipping Meals
6.Long, Hot Showers
8.Not Drinking Enough Water
9.Talking on the Phone
10.Getting Hair Products on Your Face
11.Wearing Dirty Sunglasses
12.Yo-Yo dieting
and more such as :
Squinting Your Eye
Waxing Too Often
Chemicals in the Water
Dirty Pillowcases
Check out all 32 with descriptions. Worth it!
Friday, August 29, 2014
Shop at Internatural (dot) com
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Satisfaction Guarantee
Internatural guarantees your satisfaction on all your purchases. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, call: (800)643-4221 within 30 days of receipt to get an Authorization Number to return the product. We will refund the full purchase price of the product, however, we cannot refund the cost of shipping it back to us."
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