THE PROCESS Essential oils are made by distilling large amounts of plant and flower material. The extracted oils are very fragrant and highly concentrated. Oils and hydrosols can be used for a variety of different uses, such as a pleasant air freshener, skin care products, perfume, ailment remedies and household cleaners. Essential oils most likely have become popular because they…
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HOW ESSENTIAL OILS ARE MADE
VITAMINS & ANTIOXIDANTS ~ WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT IN SKIN CARE?
WHY ARE VITAMINS SO IMPORTANT IN SKIN CARE? Vitamins nourish the skin and help maintain the function of the skin. Certain vitamins, specifically A, C, and E, and folic acid are considered the antioxidant vitamins. These vitamins are not produced naturally by the body, so they must be consumed through diet or supplementation. Vitamins C and E are a couple…
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THE BENEFITS OF WHITE WILLOW BARK
BENEFITS OF WHITE WILLOW BARK White Willow Bark is mentioned quite a bit in skin care and for good reason! There are both health and beauty benefits to using this wonderful bark from ancient times. Willow Bark comes from the low growing deciduous willow tree containing long slender green leaves. In the 1800s, chemist Felix Hoffman discovered that the active…
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BEST BODY OILS FOR ECZEMA PRONE SKIN
OILS FOR ECZEMA PRONE SKIN – WHAT WORKS BEST? Many of us who suffer from eczema have found that our everyday products (lotions, cleansers, laundry detergent, etc.) are causing skin irritation. Trying to find a replacement product is usually pretty difficult. Petroleum based products, such as Vaseline, are a popular lotion replacement because they are easy on the skin, have…
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