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Dragon’s Blood – The Ingredient That’s Making a Buzz in Skincare

Dragon’s blood is the latest A-list ingredient to look for in your skincare products! The name sure sounds a bit creepy, but rest assured no animals were tortured in obtaining this wonder ingredient. Where Does It Come From?  The…
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The Dark Side of Brightness: The Sun's Effects On Skin Explained

The hallmark of summer is the beaming, bright sun. However, with sun exposure comes drawbacks. While the skin has natural protective mechanisms in place to protect from the sun, sometimes it's not always enough. So, what does the…
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My Journey to Ecuador for Dragons Blood

It was always my dream to backpack in another country, so for my 60th birthday, I decided to visit Ecuador. I looked forward to experiencing something new each day, and to follow my passion for plants.  I was absolutely amazed at what…
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Jewelweed Remedies for Itchy Skin

Jewelweed helps relieve itchy skinIf you are a hiker, allergic to poison ivy or outdoorsy type of person like me, jewelweed is a great plant to know.  They are a great remedy for poison ivy, insect bites or anything that's causing itchy skin.
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Essential Oils for Natural Skincare

Just when it seems that the essential oil revolution in all areas of our lives has reached its peak, science continues to discover that these concentrated essences of plants have yet another use. We already use them in diffusers inside…
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3 Reasons Why You Must Add Frankincense in Your Skin Regime

Did you know? Frankincense is one of the three gifts brought by the wise men for Baby Jesus. But what does this sweet-smelling incense have to do with you? How can it cure your skin problems? You might be surprised to find out that…
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Nighttime Skin Care Tips

How you take care of your skin at night can play a huge factor in how it looks during the day. Beyond that, it can also determine how good your skin looks as you age. Since new skin cells grow faster while you are sleeping, you should make nighttime…
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The Precious Pomegranate: 5 Super Benefits for the Skin

Do you enjoy biting into the ruby red jewels of pomegranates? We do too! Their sweet tangy taste is just the thing you need to get your taste buds tingling. It is not surprising to know that this fruit is known as one of the royal fruits…
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Health Benefits of CBD Oil for Dogs

The health advantages associated with CBD oil for dogs are truly extraordinary. CBD has proved effective in benefitting the dog's: Brain Skin Bones Lungs Muscles Pancreas Immune system Brain stem Bone marrow …
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Colloidal Oatmeal vs. Your Mom’s Oatmeal: Which Is Better?

Did you ever think that the bowl of warm oatmeal your mother serves could have other uses other than just filling your tummy up with warm deliciousness? Did you know that it could fix your itchy, pesky skin problems? Oatmeal is a very…
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Summer Skincare Routine and Tips

All You Need for a Super Summer Skin Care Routine Summer is here. What does this mean for you? Warm beach parties, hot sizzling barbeques, lusciously green hiking and camping trips. Summer is the season of moving and grooving. But is…
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DIY Face Spritzers – How to Make Them and Why Are They Important?

  A face spritzer is an excellent way to keep your skin hydrated and looking fresh. Several specialists prescribe using refined water or packaged mineral water to achieve ideal results. A homemade or DIY face spritzer can be kept both…

Alpha Lipoic Acid – The Ultimate Solution to Your Skin Problems

ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) is a catalyst that, when comes in contact with skin, acts as an amazing antioxidant. Alpha-lipoic is an organic compound produced by the body which was first found in the 1950's. It was declared an antioxidant in 1988…
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Importance of exfoliating your skin-all you need to know

Skin Exfoliation: All You Need to Know About Exfoliators No matter what type of exfoliator you are using and how costly or high-end it is, you are likely to harm your skin if you are using one which is not according to your skin-type! What…

Skin Care with Plants

As the world is progressing, it is moving more towards simpler and natural solutions than complex, artificial ones. This holds true even for dealing with skin related concerns! Various plant species are being used to cure numerous diseases…
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Skincare Tips for Women over 50

A popular phrase in sports is “Father Time is undefeated”. It is used to denote the fact that no athlete is exempt from the loss of athleticism necessary to compete at a high level. This phrase can be extended to many areas of life because…

Acerola Cherries: A Major Ingredient in Face Serums

Growing on tiny shrubs and evergreen Acerola trees, Acerola Cherries thrive in warm climates and are full of various vitamins. The cherry has a number of health benefits, but the most prominent one is its effect on facial skin. Why Are Face…
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Benefits of DMAE in Skincare

DMAE has become a very popular topic among people these days. We have all heard of people discussing the benefits and advantages of DMAE on skincare. But the question remains: what exactly is DMAE? DMAE or dimethylaminoethanol is a substance…
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Colloidal Oatmeal and Skincare

Oats are known to have a lot of benefits, both cosmetic and dermatological. They protect, soothe, moisturize, and cleanse the skin. What is Colloidal Oatmeal? Oats which are milled finely and then later suspended in gel, water, or any other…
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6 Plus Advantages of Raspberry Seed Oil in Natural Skincare

Red Raspberry Seed Oil is skin loving Red Raspberry seed oil can work wonders for your skin! It is one of the best natural oils, and it provides complete nourishment to your skin. From acting as anti-inflammatory agent to an anti-aging product,…

Top DIY Uses for Argan Oil and why it works

There is a very good reason why Argan Oil is also called “liquid gold”. The Moroccan oil has amazing benefits for your skin and hair. It is lighter as compared to other oils, has an aromatic fragrance and can be used frequently to get glowing…
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Natural Face Masks to Try Right Now

DYI Masks you can make right in your kitchen You don’t have to go heavy on your pocket, when you can find the remedy to your skincare issues in your kitchen! Since commercial face masks are overloaded with chemicals and preservatives that…
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Health Benefits of Moringa Oil

Moringa Tree-miracle tree of life Moringa dates back to 2000 BC and was used as an herbal remedy. It is also known as the “Miracle Tree” or “Nebedaye”, meaning ‘never die.’ Moringa gradually spread from South Asia to Africa, the…
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Top Benefits of Using Sea Buckthorn on Skin

Amazing Benefits of Sea Buckthorn in Skincare There are several carrier oils in the market that can have wonderful benefits in maintaining your skin, keeping it youthful, preventing aging, and giving you a youthful glow. Sea Buckthorn is another…
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10 DIY remedies for smooth skin

How tо Get Smooth Skin Naturally All оf uѕ dream оf having а radiant, smooth аnd flawless skin. Thоugh уоu might uѕе makeup tо hide thе blemishes аnd dark spots оn thе skin, nothing compares tо thе beauty оf naturally smooth…
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5 plus remedies to repair sun damaged skin

How tо Repair Sun Damaged Skin The question is how does our skin get damaged and what happens to our skin?  Whеn оur skin іѕ exposed tо thе sun, thеn іtѕ ultraviolet radiation causes extensive damage tо thе skin. Thе connective…
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How CBD Protects Your Skin

Skin Benefits of CBD Oil You can improve your exfoliation even more by using a face brush. This little beauty aid with strategically-attached bristles is not only able to deep-clean pores . CBD oil consists of many chemical constituents, including…
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CBD in your skin care routine

Why You Should Include Cannabis and CBD in Your Skin Care Routine From eczema to acne, there is no denying that troubled skin is a challenge to treat. Thousands of products are available for folks to try, from prescription creams and pills…
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Clear Skin Remedies

Home Remedies fоr Clear Skin Many of us battle with problem skin and are always on the look out for the miracle cure.  At first you think you found it because your skin is improving but later on you notice that skin is very dry.  Dry skin…
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Turmeric benefits for skin

Benefits оf Turmeric fоr Skin Turmeric, thе popular spice used іn Asian countries, has а rich history, whісh exudes іtѕ health benefits. Scientifically known аѕ Curcuma longa, thіѕ spice іѕ derived bу grinding thе leaves оf…