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The use of natural skin care products goes all the way back about 6,000 years ago. It is known that the Egyptians has discovered and applied many effective organic skin care treatments. At that time Cleopatra could be sure that her favorite products were really “natural”.

Today many products are labeled with the term “natural” for marketing reasons (or to achieve higher prices), but in fact they are not. Many “natural” products indeed contain natural ingredients, but very often in such small quantities that they are basically useless. Don’t be blended by labels such as “Natural,” “Nontoxic”, “Eco-Safe” or “Environmentally Friendly”. They can mean everything (and nothing) as there are no official standards for these terms. Even if companies claim that there products are “100% natural”, it really make sense to read the labels and check the ingredients.

The natural products shall not contain:

-          Mineral oil (also labeled as “liquid paraffin”, “paraffin wax”,”petrolatum”)

-          Dioxane (a synthetic derivative of coconut)

-          Fragrances (especially synthetic fragrances)

-          Parabens (such as “propyl”,”methyl”,”ethyl parabens”)

-          Petrochemicals or synthetic chemicals

-          Syndet or synthetic detergents

-          Fillers or colouring substances

Note:

Natural skin care products need to be taken continuously to get satisfactory results, especially if your skin was used to chemical cosmetics over a longer period of time. Natural products do work in a different way, and leave another feeling when applied. For instance, natural facial cleanser do not aggressively dry out the skin to such an extent as chemical products, and initially you may have the feeling that they do not work properly.

CrunchyBetty.com blogger Leslie Martin recently launched an ebook that gives acne sufferers recipes for homemade facial masks, toners, cleansers, steams and moisturizers. The ebook “Food on Your Face for Acne and Oily Skin” teaches readers how to care for their skin without using expensive beauty products that may contain damaging chemicals. According to Martin, many of her natural facial masks for acne have been tested and used by long-time readers of her CrunchyBetty.com blog. The ebook is available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and on Martin’s website at (http://www.crunchybetty.com/buy-the-book).

This is really a very easy “exercise” and a great treatment to your body if done regularly, e.g. every time just before having a shower. You can detox your skin, and promote the growth of new skin cells by using a dry exfoliation brush. It

also helps to improve blood and lymph circulation. And the gentle pressure does also have a calming effect. Try it out!

As the name “dry” exfoliation says, it should be done before getting wet. It is intended for the whole body, except of some sensitive skin areas including your face (do not brush your face!). Make sure that you use a brush with soft and natural bristles.

And here we go:

General:

-          Apply only very light pressure
-          Avoid areas such as broken skin or where the skin is thin (e.g. face, inner thighs).

Procedure:

-          Start at your feet and brush in small circles towards your heart.
-          Then move on to your arms. Brush in small circles from your fingers towards your heart.
-          Then reach around and brush from your back in small circles towards your stomach.
-          When you are finished, wash away the dead skin cells and begin showering.

A wide range of natural skin care products are available in the market. But there are only a few companies worldwide who can supply real natural skin healing salves. Purémedy is one of the most established ones.

It is said that this homeopathic remedy was created in the deepest forests of Canada by an indigenous shamanic medicine man over 160 years ago, and has then been passed down through many generations. The ingredients are anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-yeast and anti- inflammatory, and can be used for cuts, burns, skin infections, among others. The product are real natural and organic, i.e. free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, gluten, yeast, propylene glycol, mineral oil, PABA, petrolatum, paraffin, DEA, or other harmful ingredients.

According to the company, it is clinically proven that Purémedy kills more than 99 percent of the MRSA bacteria, staph and other microorganisms in just 30 minutes and that the salve increases blood circulation to the affected area, which encourages the growth of new skin, at the same time killing bacteria. For more information: visit www.puremedy.com

Tamarind extract is high in AHA and Enzymes and rich in fiber and vitamin C. It helps to remove of dead skin cells, reduction of dark spots and skin degeneration.

Make your own Natural Tamarind Body Scrub
3/4 cup fresh tamarind juice/ pulp
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons bakin soda
2 tablespoon brown sugar
Mix all the ingredients together until forming a smooth paste. Exfoliate well with a loofah before or during shower

The city of Erode in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu is also known as the “Yellow City” and considered as the world’s largest producer and trading place of a bitter and yellow-coloured herb with a pungent smell: turmeric.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) belongs to the ginger family. It contains up to 5% essential oils and its active ingredient is curcumin, a polyphenol. The curcumin has astringent, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and acts as an

antioxidant which prevents cell aging by inhibiting the breakdown of cells by oxidation. As a natural anti-septic agent, turmeric helps in treating cuts, infections and burns when applied topically. Since centuries turmeric is used externally for injuries and minor wound management, sores, ringworm, as well as athletes’ foot. It can also be found in natural sunscreen. In terms of Ayurveda, turmeric’s properties are laghu (dry) and ruksha (rough) and its taste is katu (pungent) and tikta (bitter). Charaka recommended it for skin diseases and to purify the body mind.

To benefit from the rich properties of Turmeric, BodyDelights has launched two body lotions containing turmeric, one in combination with Pueraria Mirifica (also known as Kwao Krua Khao) and another with Honey.

The Turmeric and Honey Body Lotion contains extracts of curcumin and honey, which helps in improving skin tone. These two ingredients actively penetrate skin cells to leave your skin looking naturally clear. The Turmeric and Pueraria Mirifica (Kwao Krua Khao) Body Lotion helps to slow the aging of the skin while building skin cells and fading wrinkles. Kwao Krua Khao has been used by Asian Women for many years and has been proven to smooth the texture of the skin. It is also very softening for the skin and reduces swelling (and puffiness), and works at diminishing the appearance of wrinkles.

 

Zion Health, the manufacturer of natural, ionic minerals skin care products, has launched ClayBrite Gum Healing Toothpaste. This mineral toothpaste has the intrinsic ability to absorb bacteria and prevent cavities. The clay toothpaste contains Calcium Montmorillonite clay, which is known for its natural healing properties as well as its more than 57 essential trace minerals that work to absorb toxins and maximize internal health. It is also said that Calcium Montmorillonite has the ability to absorb harmful bacteria. This uniqe clay is a rare, naturally occurring mineral compound that originates in the earth’s crust. It is richly deposited in its active form in only a few places on the planet. For more information: www.zionhealth.net
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It is well-known that sun and UV can damage and age your skin. But did you ever think of protecting your skin while driving a car or sitting in a bus?

Most of us think of wearing sunscreen at the beach or at outdoors activities. Protecting your skin may not be the first thing on mind while driving. The UVA are still penetrating through the glass of the windows, doesn’t matter whether the windows are up or down. While UVB (short wave) rays are responsible to cause the sunburn, UVA (long-wave) rays don’t. But they are still connected to aging and cancer.

If you don’t want to apply oily sunscreen every time you get on a car, you can use natural skin care to do the job. Many natural, and especially herbal, skincare products provide a very good sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful ultra violet rays.

For example you can use a lotion containing Black Sesame and Aloe Vera. Such a lotion penetrates skin cells quickly (no oily layer on skin) and gives a natural protection from the harmful effects of the sun.

 

Kaffir Lime (also called Citrus hystrix) is a thorny bush of 3-4m height and can be recognized by the double-shaped leaves. The Kaffir Lime itself is a warty green fruit with bumpy skin. The fruit is widely used in the cuisine of South East Asia and is one of the most essential ingredients in Thai cuisine (incl. the famous hot sour Tom Yam Gung dish).

Kaffir lime shampoo is used commonly in rural Thailand and beyond since generations. Shampoo with Kaffir Lime leaves the hair squeaky clean and revives the scalp for a smooth, shiny hair results. In addition it relieves scalp itching and scald head. All these properties are related to the citronellol ingredient which is common to all citrus plants. Recent findings also indicate that Kaffir Lime leaves have properties such as stimulant, antiseptic and antibacterial.

We at BodyDelights use Kaffir Lime, for instance, in our herbal Shampoos. Our products contain extracts of kaffir lime to aid in the prevention of dandruff and itchiness of the scalp while improving the condition of the hair, leaving it with a deeper shine. And using extracts of kaffir lime in our natural hair treatment products can actively prevent the occurrence of dandruff and hair loss with added vitamin C to nourish the scalp. This product will also moisturize the hair and add new levels of smoothness and shine to the hair, allowing it to be easily styled.

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Your skin gives you the look that you present to the world. But did you know that the skin also absorbs high levels of substances with which it comes into contact? Any ingredients absorbed by the skin can also end up in your vital organs, through distribution by the blood stream WITHIN MINUTES. Or in other words, you feed your organs and body (no…t only the skin) with synthetic detergents, artificial colours and preservatives which are all common ingredients in chemical-based skincare products.
We believe that natural skin care products are the better option as they contain the most effective ingredients, since natural oils and botanicals are absorbed and utilized to nourish your body.