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10 May 2008 / Category: Bath & Body / views: 7428
A good sunscreen helps the skin maintain its natural oils and moisture, and protects the skin against UVA and UVB rays.
Using sunscreen with a high SPF is important for everyone, especially if you are fair-skinned or have a family history of cancer. There is no such thing as a safe tan.
Avocado oil, sesame oil and shea butter contain a low SPF sunscreen. However, they have limited VA/UVB-filtering ability and you should not use them as your only skin protection. For a natural sunscreen with a higher SPF, use a commercial sunscreen with titanium dioxide.
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9 May 2008 / Category: Face care / views: 13254
You've seen the products touting the benefits of "all-natural" ingredients. Why not make your own? You'll save money and have fun in the process.
What you'll need:
Fresh, whole almonds Coffee grinder, blender or food processor (to make almond meal) Small, airtight container Oil of your choice (grapeseed, olive, jojoba, castor, sweet almond, etc) Witch hazel (alcohol-free, if you can find it!) Ylang Ylang essential oil (optional) Lysorbic acid (aka: Vitamin C) powder or crystals
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If you want natural products, you have to be willing to search them out. Learn to read labels, and refuse to settle for half-natural hair and skin care. Below I've listed and described my "ten most wanted" I most want to see off the labels of so-called natural hair and skin care products.
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