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MASKS and SCRUBS – what do they really do?
Masks can be fun and beneficial for a variety of concerns. Generally, masks and scrubs are home treatments done 2-3/week to provide extra care for your skin to compliment daily routines. Masks can be in the form of: - Mud/Clay like: Bentonite, Kaolin, Fullers Earth, French Clay; these generally absorb oil and detox the skin of impurities, great for oily, congested skin - Charcoal – absorbs 1000’s of times it weight in oil, very detoxing - Sulfur – the first antibiotic, great for acne, oily skin - Vitamin C – antioxidant boost, anti-aging, brightening - Hyaluronic... -
Clear Skin is Easy with Wasabi & Charcoal
What’s worse than sending your kids back to school with a face full of acne, blemishes, or red, ugly, irritated skin? School is hard enough without dealing with skin problems. The trick is to get the right balance between ingredients that target and treat the acne without stripping all the natural skin’s protectants and leaving the skin super dry, flaky and sensitive. Acne is classified from stages 1 – 4. Only a medical professional can “diagnose” a skin condition, however, the basis of what causes acne and blemishes is: Dead skin cells mix with sebum to form... -
COCONUT OIL – pros and cons for skin, hair and body use
First, let’s start with the pros. Coconut oil is packed with antioxidants and vitamins which: promote cellular repair & protect against premature aging minimize the appearance of pores prevent moisture loss Virgin Coconut Oil is a natural combination of Lauric Acid, Caprylic Acid and Capric Acid. These 3 fatty acids provide strong disinfectant, anti-microbial and moisturizing properties when applied on skin and hair. Benefits include: antibacterial antiviral anti-fungal anti-inflammatory properties proven to successfully fight candida and other skin infections such as acne coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer for those with severely dry skin conditions...