First off let me say that I personally love Facial & Hair Oils when the correct oil is matched up with the correct skin type and condition. When used correctly Facial & Hair Oils can do wonders for the skin! I know what your thinking, “what put oils on your face!”? For centuries people have […]
What are enzymes? How do they help my skin? Enzymes are proteins, biochemical compounds or macromolecules, that increase the rate of chemical reactions by acting as catalysts. Created through various processes within plants, animals, and marine and human life, these are crucial life processes. There are over 3,000 enzymes in our bodies. Enzymes protect the […]
I started incorporating more cleanses and juices into my diet, and the difference is noticeable—my skin looks and feels better! Drinks with sherbet or sorbet aren’t my go-to; instead, I usually ask for ice or substitute with yogurt. Green drinks used to seem disgusting, but now they’ve become a favorite. To help you decide if […]
NUIT DE LONGCHAMP by Libertine Created for ‘Night of Longchamp’, a party held in 1934 after the Grand Prix de Paris. This fragrance was traditionally given to society ladies who attended the gala dinner. Bergamot, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, cardamom, nutmeg, iris, jasmine, rose, sandalwood, broom, patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver, rockrose, balsam, and tolu balsam. Or […]
OK, OK, so the research is out, and we know that rubbing an anti-aging cleanser into your face for a full minute is the best (full article). However, though it’s just 60 seconds, sometimes even that feels too much for us mere mortals. And hence God (and some really smart chemists) created cleansing wipes. I’m […]
What is Paraffin? Paraffin wax is a common option in heat therapy treatments for people with arthritis or other rheumatic diseases — the heat helps increase blood flow and relax the muscles, which can help relieve caused by arthritis, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia [sources: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, WebMD]. Paraffin wax can […]
What Yoga Does To You Mentally:
In some parts of the world ‘to eat’ literally means ‘to eat rice’. One of the most important food grains, rice is a staple food for almost half of the world’s population, supplying as much as half of the daily calories. But, rice is also an important beautifying ingredient. For centuries, Asian women have used […]
Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver (derived from the Tamil: வெட்டிவேர் věţţivēr) is a perennial bunchgrass of the Poaceae family, native to India. In western and northern India, it is popularly known as khus. Vetiver is most closely related to Sorghum but shares many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), […]
