Archive for the ‘Skin Care’ Category
14
May
Posted by Natural4Life in Skin Care. Tagged: collagen, skin care, uv ray protection, vitamin c. Leave a Comment
UV rays break down collagen. Even the best sunblock doesn’t keep out all of the damaging UV rays.
Keep your skin looking young with Vitamin C Vitality Facial Serum! It is packed with antioxidants targeted to protect your collagen. Collagen is key to protecting your skin from signs of aging, lines and wrinkles (don’t forget to put it on your hands too). The vitamin C formula improves the tone and texture of the skin as well.
For added benefits you can try Collagen Booster capsules for health from the inside – out.
This formula is designed to encourage collagen production.
7
Feb
Posted by Natural4Life in Energy, Family Health, Heart health, Men's Health, Mix It Up Yourself, Natural Healers, Skin Care, sleep aid, Stress, Weight Loss, Womens Health. Tagged: lavender aromatherapy products, de-stress naturally, dr. bonner soaps, essential oils, aromatherapy. Leave a Comment
Looking for ways to de-stress naturally?
Lavender aromatherapy products is just what you may be looking for!
Studies done by Psychiatry Research teams have proven that simply breathing
in the aroma of lavender can decrease levels of stress.
Holding on to stress increases the hormone cortisol which has been linked to belly fat.
Aromatherapy can be added into your daily routine to aid in releasing stress by simply changing your soap .
Bathing with a natural lavender soap will promote alpha waves in your brain that bring on the feeling of peace.
Not so sure about changing up on your soap?
An alternative to the lavender soap would be Lavender Essential oil.
Just smelling the essential oil can work in the same way!
1
Feb
Posted by Natural4Life in cracked lips, dry lips, Family Health, Mix It Up Yourself, Natural Healers, Oral Health, Pain Management, Skin Care. Tagged: coconut oil, cold sore, peppermint oil, remedy. Leave a Comment
Calm A Cold Sore Fast with Peppermint Balm!
Peppermint oil has powerful antiviral & antimicrobial properties. The active ingredient in peppermint essential oil is methone. Methone revs up blood flow to a cold sore allowing it heal faster.
Coconut Oil is awesome at hydrating the skin.
Mix the 2 together for a balm with a kick!
Mix together 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and 10 drops of peppermint essential oil. Use a Q-tip to apply the mixture (balm) on the cold sore 2 times per day.
*The coconut oil prevents painful cracking during the healing process.
5
Sep
Posted by Natural4Life in Family Health, Men's Health, Natural Healers, Skin Care, Womens Health. Tagged: anti-inflammatory, skin care, aloe vera, bruises, eczema, acne, herbal savvy, calendula, prevent bacterial infections, diaper rash, minor burns, treat, sunburns, insect bites, chapped skin, dermatitis. Leave a Comment
Have you ever tried Herbal Savvy?
It is one of my favorite skin care items.
Not only does it contain Aloe Vera, but it also has Calendula in it.
Calendula has been researched for years & is well-known for its healing properties.
Research shows that it works to prevent bacterial infections & has anti-inflammatory properties.
Calendula simply comes from the bright orange petals of the Calendula flower.
The brighter the orange, the more concentrated the Calendula.
Calendula (Photo credit: howzey)
Some Uses Of Calendula Cream are:
Bruises
Acne
Diaper Rash
Eczema
Minor Burns
Sunburns
Insect Bites
Dry or Chapped Skin
Dermatitis
30
May
Posted by Natural4Life in Family Health, Mix It Up Yourself, Skin Care. Tagged: bug spray, diy, mosquitoes, natural, peppermint, skin care. Leave a Comment
They are everywhere!
Pesky little blood suckers!
MOSQUITOES, MOSQUITOES, and more MOSQUITOES!!!
Mosquitoes love my son’s fair skin.
Note to self….Buy Peppermint Oil
Add 6 drops of Peppermint Oil to 8oz of water and mist over the body. Simple solution to a buggy problem, right?!
It’s worth a shot to me because studies have shown this solution to work as well as DEET. Mmmmmm…Yucky chemical smell on already sensitive skin or a light fresh peppermint scent? Peppermint Oil for sure!
Let’s get the summer started!
9
Mar
Posted by Natural4Life in As Seen On The Dr. Oz Show, Energy, Family Health, Hair Care, Heart health, Men's Health, Natural Healers, Oral Health, Skin Care, urinary system, Weight Loss, Womens Health. Tagged: allergies, aloe, aloe vera, avocado, bad breath, chlorophyll, detox, dr. oz, elderberry, green tea, hair, ho shou, kidney, liver, parsley, rapsberry, sale, sinus, soap, st. john's wort, st. patricks day, thai-go, thymus, vitamins, vs-c, weight loss. Leave a Comment
1
Mar
Posted by Natural4Life in As Seen On The Dr. Oz Show, Family Health, Heart health, Men's Health, Skin Care, Weight Loss, Womens Health. Tagged: belly fat, Blood sugar, blood sugar spike, circulation, cla, Conjugated Linoleic Acid, Diabetes mellitus, diabetic, Dr. Oz Show, drug effect, fish oil, Ginkgo, Health, Health care provider, healthy blood sugar levels, insulin, memory, niacin, Omega 3, University of Maryland Medical Center. Leave a Comment
Chances are your reading this post because you or someone you love is diabetic. The following list of supplements need to be approved by a healthcare provider so you can be assured that they won’t interfere with prescribed medicine for diabetes.
1. Ginkgo
2. CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)
3. Niacin
4. Fish Oil
Ginkgo is a wonderful supplement.
It is one of the top selling herbal supplements in the U. S.
It has a long running reputation for being known to enhance memory and a circulation booster.
But Ginkgo can DECREASE the (diabetic prescription) drug’s effect causing it not to work as well as intended.
Resulting in the blood sugar to increase. There was a study done at the University of Maryland Medical Center that concluded
that Ginkgo can lower insulin levels in people with diabetes. Please consult with your healthcare provider.
CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) has become very popular lately with much credit due to The Dr. Oz Show! He spoke highly about the use
of CLA in aiding in weight loss recently. I’m all for losing weight, but if you are diabetic please speak to your doctor before
taking this supplement. Some studies have shown that CLA actually raises your blood sugar by increasing insulin resistance.
Number 3 on the list is Niacin. This supplement is great to take if you have cholesterol problems NOT problems with diabetes.
According to studies, niacin can lead to high blood sugar levels in the body. It can interfere with the way your body uses insulin.
Talk to your doctor.
Last but not least is Fish Oil. I hear people say “Fish oil is good for everything.” It’s good for your eyes, brain, hair, skin, belly fat, cholesterol, etc….(Hey I love the stuff!!!) My mom is diabetic and she LOVES her fish oil! But she works very closely with her doctor and monitors her blood sugar levels often. Studies are saying for diabetics to be careful and not take high doses (8 grams or more daily) of the supplement because it can raise blood sugar levels. Check with your healthcare provider.
29
Nov
Posted by Natural4Life in Energy, Mix It Up Yourself, Skin Care, Stress, Womens Health. Tagged: acne, brain fog, diy, massage, migraine, migraine symptoms, migraine treatments, oil control, oily skin, peppermint oil, satl bath, skin balance, skin care. 13 Comments
Feeling brain fog? Try inhaling the scent of peppermint to instantly energize and wake up your mind!
Suffering From A Headache or Migraine?
Studies have proven that simply smelling peppermint oil can help ease off that throbbing headache. If your muscles are tense in your neck from a migraine, try massaging the oil into the skin for soothing relief.
Stress = Breakouts!
Well it does for me anyway! I don’t know why, but if I’m under more stress than usual, I have break outs & I’m 34 years old (way past the acne stage of teens!) I have tried every kind of make up under the sun and none of it controls my skin’s oil. After a couple of hours of wear it looks like I need to wash up and start over.
Okay, here’s the thing….I have recently discovered that peppermint oil has astringent qualities in it to help control oil! Sweet!!!! It is soothing to the skin & actually helps to balance out skin tones (oily, dry & combination). Dab some on a cotton ball and hit my oily spots before throwing on the makeup. Plus by me putting it on my face I get the benefits of it waking me up & energizing my mind!
Caution: Do not use during pregnancy or on children under 2; can irritate skin.
BONUS
For all of you out there that love to soak in warm baths & relax (and may I say, good for you – you totally deserve it!) How about trying a minty bath salt?
2 cups of Epsom salt
2 handfuls of loose mint tea
Place them both in a jar with lid. Next time you want a refreshing soak just throw a scoop of minty salt in your bath and relax for at least 10 minutes (longer is totally better!!!)
Enjoy
9
Aug
Posted by Natural4Life in Skin Care. Tagged: astringent, facial puffiness, witch hazel. Leave a Comment
Witch Hazel is a cooling astringent. Canadian researchers say by applying it to your face 2x a day (with a cotton ball) will reduce puffiness in as little as 3 days.
8
Aug
Posted by Natural4Life in Mix It Up Yourself, Skin Care. Tagged: diy, honey, skin care, sun burn, sun burn treatments. Leave a Comment
The word is out - A combination of honey & yogurt can help repair sun damaged skin!
Margot Grant Witz of the skin -care company Elizabeth Grant International uses a mixture of the two to help exfoliate dead skin cells along with the moisturizing antibacterial properties that will repair skin on a cellular level.
1 Tablespoon of plain yogurt
1 Tablespoon of honey
Blend together and apply to the skin. Let it sit for 20 minutes. Rinse.
For added benefits you can try Collagen Booster capsules for health from the inside – out. 
