Glycerin benefits and uses: Natural homemade recipes with glycerin

vegetable-glycerine-skin-carePure vegetable glycerin has wonderful cleansing, moisturizing, emollient, soothing and lubricating properties. It acts as a humectant, attracting water to the skin to restore suppleness. Glycerin kills all bacteria by instantly drawing the water out of them. Glycerin is naturally low in toxins and rarely produces an allergic reaction, therefore very good to use on children’s … Read more



Aloe vera rejuvenating face serum

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Aloe is an all-around skin healer that hydrates deeply without having a greasy feeling. With a clean, fresh feel this serum is wonderful for all skin … Read more



Hair Loss Treatment: Natural Remedies and Homemade Recipes

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Hair loss can be caused by hormonal changes, poor digestion, low thyroid functioning, nutrient deficiencies (such as essential fatty acids, biotin, zinc, iodine, iron, B-vitamins), stress, rapid weight loss, intestinal parasites, fungal infections, damage from hair treatments, and many other problems. If large amount of hair are lost, it is important to see a doctor! These are some home natural remedies that may … Read more



How to get rid of enlarged pores: Simple homemade natural recipes

Clay mask recipe for smooth skin:clay-face-mask
Facial clay masks work to deeply penetrate the pores, remove impurities, increase moisture, and supply vital nutrients to the skin.
Different colored clays can be used for different skin … Read more



How to make natural face serum: Homemade face serum recipes

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Making your own natural face serum is easier then you think!

First, choose the correct carrier oil which is best for your skin type. You can also mix several carrier oils … Read more



The Story of Cosmetics (2010)

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The Story of Cosmetics examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. It reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer … Read more



How to Use Liquid Castile Soap

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Originally, castile soap was an olive oil based soap made in the Castile region of Spain. Today, “castile” refers to any soap that is made from vegetable oil rather than animal fat and synthetic substances. Liquid castile soap is natural, biodegradable, and versatile product with numerous effective applications. I know 12 great uses for castile soap, are there any I missed? I would love to hear your … Read more



14 Toxic chemicals to avoid in skin care and hair care products (including organic!)

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Do you know that manufacturers can put practically any chemical they want into skin care and hair care products, even if it is a hazardous chemical listed in the RTECS database of toxicity and even if it is considered a toxic waste chemical by the EPA? 90 percent of the ingredients in these products have not been assessed for safety by the government or even by the cosmetics industry’s own safety panel. The FDA allows all sorts of chemicals to be used in these products, including … Read more



Winter beauty: 15 rules of winter skin care and hair care

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Winter season can be extremely stressful for our skin and hair due to low temperatures and harsh, freezing winds outside, as well as drying-low humidity resulting from heating inside. These can cause dry, flaky, chapped and irritated skin, dry hair and itchy scalp. Here are some tips to help your skin and hair feel more comfortable during … Read more



Tighten up your skin: Natural homemade remedies for wrinkles and sagging skin

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As we age, skin loses it’s elasticity and firmness. We notice wrinkles and our skin tends to sag. It can be caused by gravity, stress, weight loss, smoking, exposure of the skin to pollutants and UV rays. Unfortunately, there is nothing to reverse the … Read more