Jojoba oil derives from a large shrub that can grow up to 15 feet in height. Unlike the name, jojoba oil is not actually an oil but is an odorless and colorless wax that comes from the seeds of the jojoba plant. This plant can be found in North America, mainly around the southwest region of the United States and Northern Mexico. Jojoba oil has been used for centuries to treat burns and open wounds due to the fact it helps heal skin more quickly than without the waxy oil.
When most people hear that they can apply essential oils to their skin to help clear acne, they immediately think that the oils will make their skin more oily and cause more breakouts. This is completely false. They are not really oils though. Essential oils are not made up of the fatty acids that we find in actual oils. Valerie Gennari Cooksley, who is the author of the book, Aromatherapy: Soothing Remedies to Restore, Rejuvenate, and Heal, describes essential oils as “highly concentrated plant constituents possessing potent medicinal and cosmetic qualities.” You must treat essential oils with extreme care and caution as they are very concentrated. Let’s delve into the wonderful facts and truths about essential oils
If you want to improve the overall look and feel of your skin, give yourself a homemade facial. In less than 30 minutes, a facial can nourish your skin, improve its texture and lessen the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and acne. If you don’t have the time, energy or extra cash to visit your local salon, it’s possible to create amazing homemade facial for any skin type with inexpensive products available at your local craft store, grocery store and pharmacy
Pure coconut milk is simply amazing for the skin. If you have sensitive or dry skin, consider this one of the best moisture drinks you can offer your skin. Allowing the face mask to sit on your skin for up to 15 minutes allows the pores to soak up all the moisture from the milk to hydrate the skin at its deepest levels
Water is pure, natural, and clean. Our bodies need water to survive yet most of us are dehydrated more than we are hydrated. Being dehydrated can cause headaches, fatigue, and poor skin. It’s time to give up sugary and caffeinated drinks once and for all and opt for water instead. If you need some flavor, add some lemon or lime slices to it, or make a large pitch of water and add some of your favorite berries to naturally sweeten the water. Continue reading how water benefits your precious skin…
It is becoming so common now to hear of someone going gluten-free with their diet and to see hundreds of gluten-free products in the grocery store on a single trip. Some people think those who are going gluten-free are just trying to be trendy but this is not the case for the majority of people. Think about it – Who would willingly give up warm savory breads and pastries, pasta, most salad dressings, even soy sauce and miso soup, without truly knowing they feel better without these foods?
