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Glycerin benefits and uses: Natural homemade recipes with glycerin

Natalia Golubkoff — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:22:51 +0000

Pure 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

Hair Loss Treatment: Natural Remedies and Homemade Recipes

Natalia Golubkoff — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:34:30 +0000

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 Use Liquid Castile Soap

Natalia Golubkoff — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:00:53 +0000

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!)

Natalia Golubkoff — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:49:07 +0000

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

Audrey Hepburn’s beauty secrets

Natalia Golubkoff — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:52:29 +0000

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the ... Read more

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

Natalia Golubkoff — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:03:49 +0000

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

Biorhythms of beauty: Best beauty care depending on the time of day

Natalia Golubkoff — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:43:55 +0000

What is ideal time for a facial? What is the best time for epilation? Our body has its own internal clock, and the beauty care should take into account these biorhythms. ... Read more

Coconut oil health and beauty benefits

Natalia Golubkoff — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:13:34 +0000

Coconut oil, sometimes known as coconut butter, is made by extracting oil from dried coconuts. Virgin coconut oil doesn't contain any dangerous hydrogenated or trans-fatty acids. It is one of the healthiest saturated fats! Health benefits of coconut oil can be attributed to the presence of capric, caprylic, and lauric acids, and its properties such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, ... Read more

Natural homemade shampoo recipes

Natalia Golubkoff — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:03:44 +0000

Have you ever read the back of your shampoo bottle? Some ingredients of commercial shampoos not only cause potential damage to your hair but can also enter the body and blood system through your scalp. The best way to have natural control over your hair care is by making your own shampoos (moreover, it is fun and ... Read more

Shoppers guide to safe cosmetics

Natalia Golubkoff — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:55:04 +0000

Cosmetics companies can use almost any chemical they want, regardless of risks, as there is no required safety testing. Learn recommendations from the Environmental Working Group, and read labels before you buy. Ingredients to ... Read more