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Displaying articles across all categories tagged 'Skin Care'.
DIY Maca Face Masks for Dry and Oily Skin
Laden with vitamin c and antioxidants, maca powder is like superfood for the skin. Whip up this 2 minute recipe, and give your skin a boost!
5 Reasons Why You Should Add Marine Collagen To Your Skin Routine
Marine collagen is an ingestible collagen protein extracted from the skin and scales of fish. Here's how a daily dose can benefit your skin.
How to make toxic-free face serum.
Whipped Body Butter Recipe
A beautiful DIY body butter recipe with essential oils, a nourishing cream that will leave your skin feeling soft and silky. It also makes for the most thoughtful of gifts.
How to choose ethical skincare
Skin care choices; every day we are faced with thousands. Ethically sourced? Chemical free? Free from animal testing? Where do your priorities lie?
Organic skin care. Is it always what it's cracked up to be?
Did you know that many cosmetic companies use the term 'organic' with reference to its chemistry definition - meaning a compound that contains carbon?
Caring for your skin (it's more than skin deep)
As Jacqueline Evans from Jacqueline Evans Skin Care explains, the condition of your skin is a powerful reflection of just how healthy you are on the inside.
Scary Facts About the Beauty Industry, With Thanks to Buffy Gill.
Having recently finished a heavy metal detoxification program, I am focussing more and more on what I can do to reduce the impact of environmental toxicity on my health.
Far-infrared Sauna, I heart you (there's really no need to dread winter).
Here in Melbourne, it's getting cold but when that 'chilled to the bone' feeling sets in and doesn't want to budge, I have just the answer.
9 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
If you are new to the benefits of coconut oil the first thing you need to know is that not all coconut oil or butter is created equal. It is very important that you select an oil that is organic, cold pressed and unrefined.
“Just saying...
... Having an alternating hot and cold shower is better for you than any skin moisturizer you could apply. When you have a hot shower the blood rushes to the skin to keep the body temp down. When cold, it rushes back towards the stomach to maintain the core body temp (of approx. 98.6%) - so the blood is constantly flushing your skin."
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... Coconut oil is fantastic for skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis and reduces the appearance of fine lines. It also makes for a dreamy hair treatment. Whack a couple of tablespoons into dry hair and let it soak in for about 20 minutes. Beautiful."
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... Love the one you’re with and love yourself some more. And if you’re not in a relationship consider how lucky you are that you have SO much love to shower – all over yourself!"
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... A good quality yoghurt containing live and active cultures, contains on average 20 percent more protein than the same volume of milk. Look out for brands that provide at least eight to ten grams of protein per serving."
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... Social support has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, so keeping your social networks alive may well benefit your ticker over time. No excuses then - go call your bestie quick sticks!"
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... Ease occasional indigestion by sipping on peppermint tea after your meal. Peppermint improves the flow of bile, which moves food through the digestive tract more quickly. "
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... Green tea can help rev up your workout. The antioxidants and caffeine contained within increase the metabolic generation of heat. Drink a cup 10 minutes before exercising. "
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... To ease stress and prepare for bed, soak in a hot bath spiked with lavender essential oil. Play soothing music and let the day drift away..."
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... Dry eyes? Try increasing your seafood intake. Salmon, sardines and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids which the body uses to produce tears. Consume higher amounts of these fats and say bye to dry eyes."
There's a yummy recipe for Salmon Pizza in my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen!
... Dry skin? Go Avocado! They’re rich in monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, both of which promote healthy skin. Add half an avo to your smoothie, or smash one up on gluten free toast."
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