natural skin care : WILDCRAFTED HERBAL PRODUCTS

Irrespective of whether you have an oily, dry, sensitive, mature or combination skin type, our range of products can be mixed and matched to satisfy your skin's needs. Most of our natural skin care products form part of a group of products specifically combined, formulated and chosen to complement your particular skin type.

You can discover your skin types by visiting What is your skin type. Once you have identified your skin type or types, you can easily choose the system or individual products to match your skin's needs, by visiting our Natural Skin Care Systems page.



Natural Skin Care Systems suitable for your skin type(s):

SYSTEM FOR - NORMAL SKIN
Wildcrafted's Natural Skin Care System for Normal Skin is designed to maintain the healthy appearance and condition of normal skin, keeping you skin looking smooth, healthy and glowing.


SYSTEM FOR - DRY, MATURE & SENSITIVE SKIN TYPES
The products in Wildcrafted's Skin Care System for Dry, Mature and Sensitive Skin types have been formulated to re-hydrate, protect, soothe and restore damaged skin. There are two options to choose from:

Option 1: Natural Skin Care System for Dry & Mature Skin Types

Option 2: Natural Skin Care System for Dry & Sensitive Skin Types


SYSTEM FOR - OILY SKIN TYPES
The products in Wildcrafted's Skin Care System for Oily Skin have been formulated to cleanse and preserve the skin without diminishing its natural oil content, keeping your skin looking and feeling fresh and vibrant.

Copyright: Wildcrafted Herbal Products, 2004 - 2006

natural skin care : Wildcrafted Herbal Products

Wildcrafted Herbal Products make a range of hand-made Natural Skin Care, Anti-aging, Personal Care and Herbal products. Where ever possible, ingredients from organically grown medicinal and aromatic plants are used in our formulations so you only get the best nature has to offer.

Wildcrafted Herbal Products use only the highest quality essential oils, carrier oils and herbal extracts, so you can indulge yourself in their quality and be assured of their effectiveness.

The pure and natural ingredients contained in Wildcrafted's Holistically-Natural Skin Care Products are carefully hand-blended by our medical herbalist and aromatherapist, to provide you with the highest quality, natural skin care solution for your particular skin type without the need to pay department store prices.

Originally created in 1985, Wildcrafted Herbal Products have stood the test of time and are used by many satisfied customers all over the World. All our natural skin care, personal care and herbal products are formulated and blended according to traditional principles of Herbal Medicine, Aromatherapy and Naturopathy. On request, we will even custom blend natural skin care products to your personal requirements and taste.

Wildcrafted Herbal Products nurture the health and beauty of your body, mind and spirit - Naturally.

Copyright: Wildcrafted Herbal Products, 2004 - 2006

natural skin care : What makes Aromantic different?

The answer is summed up in the passionate philosophy of Aromantic’s founder Kolbjørn Borseth - someone whose unique industry experience spans over 25 years in the complementary health, nutrition and natural skin care and cosmetics fields in Norway, Sweden and the UK. Kolbjørn's ethical vision is set out fully in his Mission Statement. Committed to these founding principles, Aromantic is a leader in the field of empowering complementary practitioners such as Aromatherapists, Beauticians, and Massage Therapists, as well as consumers and ethical entrepreneurs to make their own safe, natural, tailor-made skin, body and hair products.

Kolbjørn believes passionately in using healing, active ingredients within his recipes and product formulations. It's also why Aromantic insist on stocking a wide range of raw materials, either not usually available to individuals or small companies, or if so, not in affordable quantities. Now you have access to key healing ingredients to produce products that are healthy for all skin types and conditions that were only previously available to large companies .

That is why Aromantic...

Stocks the most natural, healing and effective active ingredients available.

Are always extending the range of organic, natural and ethically sourced products.

Stays up to date with current trends in natural botanical ingredients and raw materials.

All content copyright © Aromantic 2002-5. All rights reserved.

natural skin care : Secrets to Making Natural Cosmetic and Skin Care Products

Welcome to Aromantic! I'm very proud to share with you the result of many years of work and dedication. Originally from Norway, I have 25 years of experience in complementary health and had the pleasure of opening my first natural cosmetics manufacturing company in Sweden 20 years ago. After working in Sweden, often in partnership with leading complementary health experts, I decided that I wanted to reveal the secrets of the cosmetics industry to both professional therapists and lay people.

I chose the United Kingdom to start my new venture as it is well known that the field of Aromatherapy here is the most developed in the world. So, 8 years ago I set up Aromantic at Findhorn, a beautiful corner of Scotland, and continue to offer Educational Courses, as well as this comprehensive catalogue of 1,000+ items -- ranging from Natural Raw Materials, Essential Oils, Vegetable Oils, Fats, Waxes, Equipment, and Education Packs to high quality, Ready-Made, Natural Skin and Hair Care products.

My mission through Aromantic is...
• to reveal to you the secrets of how Natural Cosmetics & Skin Care Products are made professionally.


• to empower you to make your own products, specific to your own tastes and Skin Care needs, from home - affordably, ethically and naturally.


• to offer you the opportunity to start your own successful business, making and selling natural Cosmetics, Bath, Hair or Skin products.


• to help Aromatherapists, Beauticians and other Therapists to tailor-make Natural Cosmetics specific to their clients' needs e.g. just as you use certain Essential Oils for certain conditions, you can now personalise Creams, Oils, Masks, Wraps and Shampoos with different Vegetable Oils, Vitamins, Minerals and other Active ingredients suited to your client.


• to provide Therapists with the most up-to-date Natural Raw Materials and information as possible.


• to, wherever possible, provide more Organic Raw Materials such as Essential Oils, Vegetables Oils and Herbs.


• through our work, to help as many people as possible with their different skin conditions and skin problems.

Learn the Insider-Secrets to Making Natural Cosmetic and Skin Care Products
As you've already learnt, revealing the secrets of the cosmetics industry is at the heart of Aromantic's work. Apart from our Educational Courses, Aromantic offers this information in a number of ways: in series of Education Packs and Recipe Brochures, our biannual Newsletter and through this web site. These are all resources designed to provide you with raw materials information, recipes and instructions needed to make your own products using simple kitchen equipment.

After learning everything you need to know about making these popular, natural products, you can then purchase all of the Raw Materials and Equipment you require from Aromantic. We have strong ethical and environmentally-friendly policies and endeavour to source the finest quality Natural Raw Materials.

by Kolbjørn Borseth, Founder of Aromantic

natural skin care : Sharing the passion

Sharing the passion - learn for yourself
Aromantic also offers a number of Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, Theoretical and Specialist Courses.

Under the careful tuition of Kolbjørn Borseth and Aromantic’s professional Associates, you'll not only get a Certificate after each Course – all materials and recipes are also included in the price and you'll personally make the actual products themselves from scratch. You'll then be able to take home your Course Recipes and finished products! Who knows, it may just kickstart a blossoming new future for you in Natural Skin Care!

The Training you need to make it happen for you is here at Aromantic.

Apart from Courses available to the public, Aromantic offer tailor-made Courses for your staff or students, which may be held at your own premises.

To find out more about Aromantic Courses, please click here

There’s always something new to learn from Aromantic…
A born educator with a genuine interest in his customers and students, Kolbjørn makes valuable natural skin care resources freely available on this website, including free articles, quarterly 24-page newsletter and raw material information. Lots of further, exclusive natural skin care resources are also available by signing up for free as an Aromantic Member.

Kolbjørn is also the author of Aromantic’s range of Education Packs and Recipe Brochures, which are important learning tools for those for those who are interested in deepening their theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

This wealth of information is designed to inform, inspire and fire you with enthusiasm - but watch out...

...thousands of satisfied customers have already been bitten by the Aromantic bug.

Some of them are therapists who've gone on to develop their own range of healing beauty products, while some are discovering how enjoyable and profitable it can be starting their own ethical, successful natural cosmetics business from home. Others simply want to be more in control of the products they use in their home or want to give original home-made and natural gifts to their friends and family.

copyright © Aromantic 2002-5. All rights reserved.

natural skin care : Learn the Insider Secrets

If you appreciate healthy and radiant skin, hair and nails and you'd like to learn how to make, or buy, your own natural skin care and cosmetics products, look no further.

Aromantic is your on-line one-stop shop for over 1000 ingredients, raw materials, equipment, inspiration plus all the information needed to make your own natural, safe, cruelty-free and high quality cosmetics and toiletries, all in one place.

Or for those of you thinking of starting your own ethical natural skin care or cosmetics business, then over 20 years of natural skin care expertise is now available at your fingertips. All the assistance, training and guidance you'll need to lay the right foundation for success in this exciting growth industry is here for you.

In addition, Aromantic’s exclusive range of high quality, Natural Base Products and Ready-made Products makes it easy for those wishing to buy ready made natural skin care products. Developed by Aromantic’s founder, Kolbjørn Borseth, over a period of 20 years, our exclusive range is made using high quality, nutrient-rich and healing ingredients to the highest standards. Perfect for all those in search of healthy as well as beautiful skin.

What makes Aromantic different?
The answer is summed up in the passionate philosophy of Aromantic’s founder Kolbjørn Borseth - someone whose unique industry experience spans over 25 years in the complementary health, nutrition and natural skin care and cosmetics fields in Norway, Sweden and the UK. Kolbjørn's ethical vision is set out fully in his Mission Statement. Committed to these founding principles, Aromantic is a leader in the field of empowering complementary practitioners such as Aromatherapists, Beauticians, and Massage Therapists, as well as consumers and ethical entrepreneurs to make their own safe, natural, tailor-made skin, body and hair products

Kolbjørn believes passionately in using healing, active ingredients within his recipes and product formulations. It's also why Aromantic insist on stocking a wide range of raw materials, either not usually available to individuals or small companies, or if so, not in affordable quantities. Now you have access to key healing ingredients to produce products that are healthy for all skin types and conditions that were only previously available to large companies .

copyright © Aromantic 2002-5. All rights reserved.

natural skin care : How to Create Your Own Recipes

Ever thought of experimenting with your own natural skin care recipes to combat that dry flaky skin?

You have to know that skin basically does everything alone. This means that it can produce enough oil from the sebaceous glands to make it shine and work together perfectly. The problems appear when it becomes dry.

Keeping this in mind there are several solutions you can apply using ingredients already found inside your home or at the local grocery shop.

Remember that what you eat is very important and bad diets or insufficient nutritional ingredients damage every part of the body. To be healthy and have perfect skin a balanced diet is the first factor that has to be taken into consideration. Perfect glowing skin can be achieved.

Have you heard of proteins? Well, they are very important for one’s skin regeneration and repair. Processed food rich in preservatives and salt will take moisture out of your skin. They can also cause the dreaded dry skin everybody is afraid of. Why not eat fish (salmon is the best), turkey, chicken or include in your diet vegetable protein? The all hated vegetables! They contain vegetal protein which is perfect for the body. Avoid frozen food! Vegetables are especially good if fresh.

Why not include in your natural skin care recipes ingredients such as garlic, onions or eggs? The contain Sulfur in a natural form and this substance is very important for the skin. Several multi-vitamins out there also contain sulfur and should be taken into account if your diet is lacking it.

Is your skin cracked? Have you considered being careful that your body receives enough vitamins A and B? Lacks of them cause this. Include in your diet food that contains these vitamins and eat carrots.

Beta-Carotene can be found in them and it’s good not only for your eyes. It plays a significant role in skin care as well.

What you also have to include in your diets number:

* Alpha-Hydroxy acids

* EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids)

* Lactic Acid

* Supplements

* Vitamin E

* Aloe Vera

Another important rule is: Avoid Junk Food! It is simply not good for you from all point of views.

Natural skin care recipes are available everywhere. Some work, some don’t! The best method of choosing one is to ask friends that use them. Also keep in mind that what works for somebody may not work on you! Don’t be discouraged and keep trying.

The best way to keep your skin perfect is by eating healthy and give your body every vitamin and mineral it needs. In most cases there is no need of expensive creams or lotions. A good moisturizer can replace them all if combined with a healthy way of eating.

by Jerrick Foo

natural skin care : 3 Easy And Convenient Solutions

Natural skin care solutions may seem hard to find, or too overwhelming to decide which is best for your skin. You wander the aisles trying to figure out which ones are a real skin care solution. You trycucumbers or tea bags over your eyes, and other recipes and advise from friends, but none of their skin care solutions are working for you. No need to fret!

Here are 3 easy solutions for you:

1. A mixture of lavender, German chamomile, frank incense, wheat germ,grape seed, jojoba and olive oils can make great skin care for your face. It can reduce or help prevent wrinkles. You can also use these oils tocreate your own body oils and lotions. The best thing about naturalskin care is you get to customize it just for you!

2. For exfoliation, you can use any of the oils mentioned above, orothers that you enjoy and mix with a salt scrub. Use this to exfoliate your skin for soothing and relaxing, natural skin care solution.

3. Some perfumes can aggravate your skin, giving you unsightly rashesand even effect your allergies. This happens because of the chemicals used in most manufactured perfumes. You can create your own natural perfumes with a jojoba oil base and various blends of essential oils. Mix and match, experiment to create a natural perfume that you enjoy.

Essential oils are excellent for the creation of your own natural skin care uses. It’s also fun to make your own natural skin care solutions using different oils and bases! Have fun while taking care of your skin with products that you know what ingredients are being put in it. You can take control of your skin care with your own natural skin care solutions!

by Jerrick Foo

natural skin care : An Overview

Natural skin care products are chemical free and it is suitable for most skin types.

As we know already, skin is the important sensitive organ of all human beings, which requires constant care for looking younger. It is an important aspect to keep the skin healthy to avoid the occurrence of any skin diseases or irritations.

Although there are numerous products available in the brick and mortar stores for up keeping your skin, you should be careful in selecting the products of skin care. However, when you are not so keen in the selection of the skin care products, you will end up in so many adverse effects on the skin such as allergy, irritations, or even infections.

That’s why, the natural skin products are gaining importance for lessening the risk of getting the side effects. Natural skin care products consist of skin care product, which encompasses natural ingredients in them. These products do not contain any chemicals, thus reducing the risk of any allergic reaction or developing irritation when applied to your skins.

Natural skin care products are available in two forms: viz, oral skin health supplement and topical creams. These natural skin products are considered to be the most powerful skin-mending agents. Natural skin products produce unbelievable results in your skin tone, firmness, clarity and also results in wrinkle reduction. The commonly available natural skin care products are:

Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE)

This is commonly found in the skin of fish (Wild Salmon) and has such profound healing properties. This will produce firmer skin. This product has achieved collagen support to the outermost layers of skin. In addition to reduce the age spots, it is renowned for its enhancement in memory and concentration.

Retinol

This natural form of vitamin A is effective on sensitive skin due to the non-redness and peeling effect of the sensitive skin. This proves to be very useful in skin regeneration and rejuvenation.

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Free radicals in the skin are the primary factor for aging of skin and loss of skin elasticity. This natural skin care product eliminates the notorious free radicals due to its anti-oxidant property. You can experience the dramatic change in the skin appearance within a matter of just few weeks, when this natural skin product is taken orally as well as applied topically.

Vitamin C

It is worth saying that vitamin C is a miracle cure vitamin! The main action of the vitamin C is reversing the effect of photo damage on the skin thereby protecting the skin from the sun. This also neutralizes the free radicals for protecting the skin from sin damage. Regardless of your skin type, vitamin C is an important must-have in your natural skin care regimen.

Using these natural skin care products in the place of your routine skin care, it will not only produce a noticeable difference in your skin but also fetches comment such as “ Have you been on vacation?” or “wow- what is your skin care regimen?” Use it for few weeks to get better skin and beat comment from your beloved pals.

By Jerrick Foo

natural skin care : Making Natural Skin Care

If you appreciate healthy and radiant skin, hair and nails and you'd like to learn how to make, or buy, your own natural skin care and cosmetics products, look no further.

Aromantic is your on-line one-stop shop for over 1000 ingredients, raw materials, equipment, inspiration plus all the information needed to make your own natural, safe, cruelty-free and high quality cosmetics and toiletries, all in one place.

Or for those of you thinking of starting your own ethical natural skin care or cosmetics business, then over 20 years of natural skin care expertise is now available at your fingertips. All the assistance, training and guidance you'll need to lay the right foundation for success in this exciting growth industry is here for you.

In addition, Aromantic’s exclusive range of high quality, Natural Base Products and Ready-made Products makes it easy for those wishing to buy ready made natural skin care products. Developed by Aromantic’s founder, Kolbjørn Borseth, over a period of 20 years, our exclusive range is made using high quality, nutrient-rich and healing ingredients to the highest standards. Perfect for all those in search of healthy as well as beautiful skin.

What makes Aromantic different?
The answer is summed up in the passionate philosophy of Aromantic’s founder Kolbjørn Borseth - someone whose unique industry experience spans over 25 years in the complementary health, nutrition and natural skin care and cosmetics fields in Norway, Sweden and the UK. Kolbjørn's ethical vision is set out fully in his Mission Statement. Committed to these founding principles, Aromantic is a leader in the field of empowering complementary practitioners such as Aromatherapists, Beauticians, and Massage Therapists, as well as consumers and ethical entrepreneurs to make their own safe, natural, tailor-made skin, body and hair products.

copyright © Aromantic 2002-5. All rights reserved.

natural skin care : Skin Care Tips for Oily Skin

Sometime, some of us have very oily skin -- so oily that it shines!

Here are some tips I've learned over the years for natural skin care and make-up:

Only use oil-free foundations, powder blushers and powder eyeshadows. Apply foundation on freshly washed skin -- apply over eyelids and lips. A base of foundation on eyelids and lips will help eye shadow and lipstick stay on longer.

To help control the oil, wash your face with mild soap and water 2-3 times a day (if you are at home).

If you are not at home, carry baby wipes (for sensitive skin) in your purse and clean your face with a baby wipe -- then re-apply make-up. Use a drying facial masque at least once a week. Place hot, steamy washcloths on your face before applying the masque to open pores. This will help the masque "deep clean" your pores.

Only use oil-free moisturizer for sensitive skin at bedtime. If you want to dry up oil on top of make-up -- lightly dab your face with toilet tissue. The toilet tissue will soak-up the oil without removing your make-up.

To cover up a blemish, after you apply foundation, apply a tiny amount of under-eye concealer to your fingertip and lightly dab the blemish until it disappears.

I would recommend you to use Witch Hazel (available in drug stores) as an inexpensive astringent. You can also dab Witch Hazel on you scalp with a cotton ball to dry up the oil on your scalp. Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day to help control breakouts.

By Jerrick Foo

natural skin care : You deserve beautiful, healthy, soft and supple skin

We believe that everything you put onto your skin is absorbed in small amounts by your body. Great care is taken in selecting each ingredient included in our top quality skin care and aromatherapy products. Many of the botanical extracts used in our skin care formulas come from organic or sustainably wild-crafted sources. Some we even grow ourselves like the calendula pictured above. Clare LéDor products are cruelty free and eco-friendly. We never test on animals and we only use alternative energy sources to power our manufacturing workshop.

Our skin care and aromatherapy products are designed for the more knowledgeable and refined person that truly appreciates high quality, minimally processed wholesome ingredients. Products are artisan crafted in small batches for optimum freshness and vital energy resulting in maximum skin therapeutic benefits.

The Aromatherapy products we offer are developed by a certified Aromatherapy Practitioner and are always freshly hand blended using only high grade pure essential oils. Nurture your body, mind, and spirit with holistic Aromatherapy.

We specialize in feather light Anti-Aging Crèmes, potent therapeutic oils and highly effective Acne Treatments. We also proudly offer products from our sister companies ~ Aromatherapy Bath and Body products by Desert Mermaid® ~ Therapeutic Balms and Aromatherapy by NakedHerbs® ~ and Soothing Skin Care for those undergoing radiation treatments by Elara Skin Care.

Welcome to clare LéDor Natural Skincare, we are your trusted source for natural skin care products and aromatherapy products - from potent anti aging products for daily facial care, acne treatment products and body care products such as gourmet bath salts. We hand craft premium, natural skin care products using wholesome, natural ingredients like lavender, rose and witch hazel distillates, green tea and cucumber extracts, aloe vera, vitamin C, herbal complex antioxidants, unrefined shea butter, mango butter, DMAE, Ester C and biocell collagen. For all your facial skin care needs, try Clare LéDor anti aging wrinkle creams, eye creams and balms, cleansers, silky moisturizers, french green clay masks, as well as treatment products such as serums designed to firm skin on face and neck area, fight lines and wrinkles, treat and prevent acne. Clare LéDor Natural Skincare and aromatherapy products are cruelty free, from nature, gentle, and highly effective. Enjoy Clare LéDor Natural Skincare and aromatherapy products today ~ you deserve beautiful radiant looking skin.

©2003-2006 Clare LéDor

natural skin care : Honey's A Sweet Treat for Skin

All-natural honey has been used a beauty product since the days of Cleopatra and it continues to be used today in manufactured and homemade products for skin care and hair care. Honey is naturally hydrating and non-irritating.

Here are a few honey facial and body scrubs recipes that you can make at home:

Honey Cleansing Scrub

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon honey
2 Tablespoons finely ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions:

Mix all ingredients. Rub gently onto face. Rinse off with warm water

Morning Buzz Body Scrub
- Makes 1-2 treatments -

Ingredients

1/4 cup freshly ground coffee
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 Tbsp. wheat germ
2 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. grapeseed oil
1 egg white
Directions

In mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, honey, grapeseed oil and egg white, mix thoroughly. Slowly add coffee and wheat germ being careful not to clot or clump. Scrub should be smooth and creamy but with a slight grit. Allow to stand. Apply all over in shower or bath using a washcloth or body sponge to aid in exfoliation. Rinse completely. Towel dry and apply moisturizer. Chill remaining scrub if necessary.

Tips

Benefits: Rids the skin of dry patches and aids in circulation. Helps to reduce cellulite while it firms and tones. Leaves skin smooth and supple.


Simply Sweet Honey Face Scrub
- Makes 4 treatments -

Ingredients

4 medium-sized strawberries
1 small cactus fruit
1/4 cup oatmeal, uncooked
3 tsp. sugar
3 tsp. honey
2 tsp. green tea
Directions

Wash strawberries and remove stems. Peel cactus fruit and discard skin. Slice in quarters, set aside. Using food processor or blender combine oatmeal, strawberries, cactus fruit, green tea and honey. Mix until pureed. Place in glass or rubber mixing bowl. Stir in sugar until completely mixed. Apply small amount to cheeks, forehead, chin and neck. Using finger tips and circular motions work product into skin. Repeat. Apply more product as needed until entire face and neck are covered. May be left on skin for 10 minutes mask or removed immediately. Rinse completely using tepid or cool water. Store remaining scrub in covered container in refrigerator for up to one week.

Tips

Benefits: Exfoliates and softens while it moisturizes and brightens dull dry skin.


Sweethearts' Chocolate Honey Scrub
- Makes 2 treatments -

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. unsweetened chocolate, grated*
2 cups honey
2 cups kosher salt
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
Directions

In rubber mixing bowl, combine honey and grapeseed oil. Stir in chocolate and salt mixing completely. Consistency should be grainy and thick. Apply scrub to skin and gently massage all over the body. Remove with warm damp towels or rinse in shower.

Serving Suggestions

* Can be substituted for dry cocoa powder.

Tips

Benefits: Increases circulation and aids in ridding body of toxins. Honey provides moisturizing effect as well as fights damaging free radicals

By: National Honey Board

natural skin care : Do You Read Labels?

The first ingredient of any product is what makes up the majority of that product. For example if the first ingredient of your cleanser is water, than the majority of your cleanser is nothing but water. That is why it is important to know what is in your products. Are you interested in knowing what you are applying to your skin? Just as there are healthy and unhealthy foods, the same applies to skincare products.

Here is a list of skincare ingredients to avoid.

* MINERAL OIL - A liquid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, mineral oil can attract dirt and causes blackheads and eruptions. It can accelerate free radical damage, thus speeding up the aging process, because it causes toxins to build up in the skin.

* All waxes such as PARAFFIN, BEESWAX, CANDELLIA WAX, CARNUBA WAX - Waxes are widely used in cleansing creams, eye creams and moisturizers. Waxes clog pores creating blackheads and whiteheads. They also smother the skin, which over a period of time, creates an enlarged pore problem.

* LANOLIN - A yellow, semi-solid, fatty secretion from sheep's wool is widely used in skin and beauty care products. It can cause an allergic reaction in some people, as well as enlarged pores.

* PETROLATUM - This familiar semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons is derived from petroleum. Literally, "paraffin jelly" or "petroleum jelly" - it is not absorbed by the skin and suffocates pores. All petrochemicals pollute our water and destroy marine life - avoiding them is essential for humans, animals, fish, water, land and air.

* ACETONE - Used in nail polish and nail polish removers, this colorless, volatile liquid is often used in astringents, fresheners or clarifying lotions. It is extremely toxic and will dehydrate the skin while speeding up the aging process.


BORAX (Sodium Borate Boric Acid) - Used in baby powders, eye creams, skin fresheners, and protective creams as a preservative- it is rapidly absorbed by the skin. And it is still widely used, despite repeated warnings from the American Medical Association.

* ALCOHOLS SUCH AS ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SD ALCOHOL 40,

* ETHYL ALCOHOL- Alcohols dissolves the body's own natural moisturizers and strips the skin of its own protection, leaving it vulnerable to infection. Alcohols destroy the skin ph balance and since they absorb water
they speed up wrinkling of the skin.

* FD&C- When this abbreviation precedes the name of a color, it means that the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has certified it as safe for use in drugs and cosmetics, but not in food. D&C colors are usually synthetic, coal tar colors; they're toxic and should be avoided when at all possible.

I challenge you to read labels, to find out what is safe and effective and would benefit you and your skin the most. There are many safe products on the market today and they are not expensive and easy to use and will have your skin looking healthy and radiant.


By: Marylee Evans

natural skin care : Just Open Your Kitchen Cabinet

Safer, less expensive, and easy-to-use natural skin care can be as easy as opening your kitchen cabinet, coupled with a few minutes of preparation.

Healthy, radiant, glowing skin is something every person wants. Yet, few of us even think to use what's really the best for our skin: natural skin care products.

Each year, millions of dollars are spent chasing after perfectly healthy, ageless skin. The environment, stress, and
less than healthy eating habits, all play a major role in the quality of your skin.

The answers to achieving radiant, glowing complexion are within arm's reach. Many of the items in your kitchen right now can provide natural skin care that's even better thank those expensive, chemical filled products that cost an arm and a leg.

Skin Care Throughout Life

From the day we are born, our skin requires much care to remain smooth and healthy. It begins with soap to keep us clean. Then, there are creams, powders, and ointments to keep diaper rash from our bottoms. During the first few years of our lives, our skin will do well with soap for cleaning and the occasional lotion or cream for moisture. Then come the teen years. Our raging hormones bring out the oily skin, the pimples, and a host of other conditions.




It's important to understand that everything that comes in contact with our body affects our health and the condition of our skin. That's why choosing natural skin care products and ingredients is important. The liver filters the toxins and poisons from the food we eat, but whatever we place on our skin is directly absorbed. This includes deodorant, lotions, gels, cleansers, toners, make-up, perfumes, and more.

As we age, our skin becomes more sensitive, and we need to be even more careful with the beauty treatments we use.

Simple Solutions for Better Skin

Here are a just a few natural skin care solutions for you to try. You'll be very pleased with the results:

- Once a week, rub your skin with baking soda while in the shower, for a smooth, silky feeling. You can also do this on your face to remove black heads.

- Fresh tomatoes are great for the oily areas of your face. (Please make sure to try the tomato juice on your arm first, as your skin may be sensitive to it). Rinse thoroughly immediately after using the tomato juice.

- For a great moisturizer try olive oil: this healthy fat is good for you, and is great for your skin. You can also use it to soothe sunburned skin.

- Vinegar can work wonders for smelly feet and armpits. Mix water and vinegar 50/50, and use in place of deodorant: it will keep the unpleasant sweat smell away, without any irritation. As for your feet, if you suffer with athlete's foot, a week of vinegar foot bath will help a lot, sometimes completely getting rid of your condition.

- Egg yolk mixed with honey makes for a really great mask: put on your skin, leave it on for 20 minutes, and rinse off. Excellent for sensitive skin. Honey gives a tingling/ticklish sensation, so if you are sensitive to that, use the egg yolk alone.

- Another use for egg yolk: for those with eczema, use it instead of soap. It doesn't smell great, but it will heal your damaged skin.

- A great treatment for dry skin is avocados: mash it, smooth it onto your face, and rinse off after 20 minutes.

Lastly, make sure you drink 8 glasses of water every day to keep your skin cared from the inside out.

By John Edwards

natural skin care : Natural Organic Skin Care

Organic skin care refers to natural skin care products or therapies whose ingredients are grown organically in areas where soil is very rich in nutrients. Encompassing a plethora of plants, plant extracts, herbs, flowers and natural oils, organic skin care products are an extension of natural skin care therapies and products.

Non-toxic and full of natural riches, the organic skin care products gently nourish the skin and rejuvenate it. They reduce dark circles, wrinkles and pimples, and leave your skin looking younger and healthier.

Organic skin care products are available for the face and other body parts as well. The skin structure varies on different parts of the body. Along with the rejuvenation of the skin, these products also have an immensely soothing and healing effect on the body as a whole. The ingredients are rich in soothing essences that have an extremely calm effect. Thus, along with nourishing the skin, the use of these products also makes one feel more relaxed and fresh.

Along with plants and flowers, these products contain herbs and herbal extracts as their ingredients. Aloe vera, lavender, jojoba, olive oil and rosemary extract are some of the commonly used components. Rich in aroma, these ingredients ensure a long-lasting, refreshing effect on the skin.

Organic skin care products nourish the skin by cleansing, moisturizing and toning it. The regular use of these products ensures a skin that is without blemishes, pimples or allergies, and is soft and supple. Along with reducing wrinkles and firming the skin, these products also ensure a clear complexion.

With more and more people turning towards natural and herbal remedies for skin, the demand for organic skin products is rising. It’s time to explore these natural riches to ensure a supple, smooth and ever-glowing skin.

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By Steve Valentino

natural skin care : Man Skin Care Product Tips

A while ago, men had to steal a bit of our wives, girlfriends or even sisters face cleanser or moisturizer. Of course we know it wasn't because we like to put on make up or play dress up. It's because we want to look good, clean and attractive for women. However, now a day’s companies are finally starting to respond to men's interest in skin care and today we have a variety of men skin care products on the market. Statistics show that just in the United States, men spend more than 4 billion dollars per year on grooming products.

I know some of you guys may still me tempted to just use whatever’s in the bathroom mirror cabinet, but you have to realize that a man's skin and woman's skin is very different. The men skin care products made today are designed specifically for men and our skin.

A man's skin is about 20 percent thicker than woman's, and it’s a lot more firm than hers because we have more collagen and elastin. Unfortunately, men have more active sebaceous glands; this means our skin tends to be oilier. Also, due to regular shaving, men's facial skin tends to get dehydrated.

While taking care of your skin sounds girlish, it'll actually get you more attention from the ladies because you’re taking care of your appearance and more specifically your facial skin. Trust me, good skin doesn't go unnoticed. So it's time to stock up on some quality men skin care products and you can get these babies either online or at most local stores. Below I picked out some moisturizers for men that I would recommend. Remember, all of these products where mad for men and there’s nothing girly going on here.

-Zirh Protect: Face Moisturizer
This is the ultimate environmental defense lotion for your face. It contains an effective moisturizer that leaves no oily film, improves your skins texture and slows your skins aging. Unlike many face lotions that contain mineral oil which may cause acne, this moisturizer will give you no problems.

-Brave Soldier: Brave Face
Brave Face immediately soothes, cools, and reduces irritation and redness after shaving. Healing botanicals such as soy amino acids and marine extracts helps enrich and stimulate your skin’s own natural balance. Personally, I use this moisturizer all the time after shaving and it really does what it says.

-Sharps Barber & Shop Daily: Prep Skin Tuning Lotion
This super hi-tech lotion has a controlled release system that delivers all day moisture without the greases. The company strives to a modern approach to the traditional barbershop, getting guys all cleaned up and ready for action.

-Jack Black: Line Smoother Face Moisturizer
This ultra-lightweight moisturizer helps fight the signs of aging. Natural fruit acids and vitamins help minimize fine lines, wrinkles and skin discoloration by gently sloughing off the top layer of skin, revealing younger, smoother skin beneath. The formula soaks in fast, with no greasy after feel. My favorite feature is that it's fragrance free and colorant free.

-Men Science: Advanced Face Lotion
This high-performance moisturizer, formulated with advanced water binding agents and skin refining ingredients, helps renew and restore your complexion while nurturing and protecting it. The ultra light, oil-free formula absorbs immediately and is by far one of my favorite light lotions.

There are tons of quality men skin care products on the market today. I would suggest that you try various products, so you can see which is best for your type of skin. Of course this doesn't mean skin care has to be your life’s priority, remember that this only takes up a couple of minutes after your shower and the benefits, such as getting more attention for girls, are definitely worth it.

By Joqtan Anicama

natural skin care : Aging Problem Can Be Effectively Dealt with Natural Skin Care Tips

Skin problems are unfortunately very common in every human life. The skin being the largest part of a body is in fact the easiest way to get infected. Besides, most part of the skin remains exposed to heat, dust and air especially our face. This leads to various common and major skin problems like aging or wrinkling.

Factors like heredity, the damage caused by ultraviolet rays of the sun have a significant influence on the aging process. Since diet plays a large part in on human skin, the first step for overcoming aging problem is to make dietary changes. The key for maintaining a youthful glow is a lifetime dedication to healthy lifestyle and constant skin care. The fact is that beauty treatments related to skin will not help if a healthy lifestyle is not maintained.

The aging of skin may be inevitable. But there are certain natural skin care tips to slow down wrinkles or avoid flabby skin. One common therapy is using of skin creams. It may be a part of your daily regime, but the best way to start an anti aging effort is from inside our body.

First of all, it is necessary to check our water intake. There are varying opinions about how much water an individual needs for good health, but the general consensus remains that probably we aren’t drinking enough water. This means dryness and wrinkles. So it’s necessary to hydrate our skin by drinking plenty of water. But remember that alcohol, tea, tobacco and soft drinks contains caffeine and can dehydrate our skin leading to a wrinkle prone skin.

On this context, a multivitamin is always acceptable. But instead of going for any multivitamin tablets, it’s better to include plenty of fruits and vegetables in our diet. It’s because our body easily absorbs nutrients from food.

People who look younger than their age, repeatedly reveal one vital secret and that is getting enough sleep with a bit of daily exercise. Exercise helps our body to keep our weight down helps to digest our food easily and makes our sleep easy.

A good sleep and a exercise helps us from aging, speed up our heart beats and at the same time tone our muscles by getting the blood flowing to the skin.

Sometimes we might feel that we don’t have enough time to take care of our skin or to follow certain skin care tips, but remember a healthy skin will not only make you look younger but also make you feel younger.

by Adam Frazer

natural skin care : Natural Skin Care Products

A radiant, glowing skin has always been synonymous with beauty, thus making it imperative to pay attention to skin care. With the growing demand for safe skin-care products, the market has been deluged with natural products that promise a glowing skin without any harmful side effects.

Available in form of creams, lotions, face masks, cleansers, toners and liquids, natural skin products have taken the cosmetic industry by storm. Made from common natural components like herbs, honey, sandalwood, vegetables, and fruits, these products are easy to use and highly effective.

From acne to eczema, dark circles to cellulite, wrinkles to pimples, these products offer solutions for all skin-related problems, while nourishing the skin with the richness of their natural ingredients. Available under various brand names, natural skin care products are extensively sold online as well.

Apart from the products available in the markets, people can also make them at home, as ingredients like honey, sandalwood, tomatoes, bananas and other fruits and vegetables are easily available. The regular usage of these products ensures a blemish-free, radiant skin which looks young and fresh.

Dermatologists also encourage the use of natural products for skin care, as skin is extremely sensitive and even minor carelessness can cause a permanent scar or allergy. Natural skin care products also have medicinal benefits, along with the rejuvenation of the skin. The regular use of these products cleanses the skin, thus reducing the chances of pimples, blackheads and other problems.

A nutritious diet and regular use of natural skin-care products can be the key to a healthier, happier skin and a more beautiful you.

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By Steve Valentino

natural skin care : Anti Aging Skin Care Products

When a person wishes to purchase an anti aging skin care product, they will most likely wind up choosing a cream because it is one of the most popular forms of anti aging skin care products on the market.

These anti aging creams are broken down into three different categories, including natural, herbal, and artificial cream products.

Herbal Creams

Herbal creams are the most popular choice because of marketing – advertised as not creating any side effects. But when using any new product, testing it for a short period of time is suggested to make sure there is no allergic reaction to any of the anti aging skin care products that you are considering.

Natural Products

Choosing a natural anti aging skin care product means that they will be encountering a cream consisting of collagen, as well as ingredients extracted from plants that are used to combat wrinkles in the skin.

Many people turn to the use of anti aging skin care products to achieve a more youthful appearance and feel better about themselves while battling the natural occurrence of aging.

The aim of some anti aging skin care products is to enhance the skin’s texture, as well as retain an extra amount of moisture within the body.

Many find anti aging skin care products beneficial for achieving a more contoured, toned body with a reduction in the appearance of fat throughout the body.

Excessive drying and wrinkles, which is the number one culprit regarding signs of aging, move many to try an anti aging skin care product. There are plenty of products on the market to fight against these natural signs.

When sporting a tired, dry face, an anti aging skin care product with soy extract should be considered.

For women, it is the loss of estrogen that creates this excessively dry skin.

Some face creams to consider include Murad Sheer Lustre Day Moisture ($60) and Kinerase Cream ($65), which not only offers soy, but also features an anti-withering agent found in some plants.

Wrinkles

As a natural effect of aging, wrinkles creep up on the face and body of everyone. The loss of collagen can sometimes create wrinkles. Retin-A is one of the best anti aging skin care products on the market for wrinkles.

If you are looking for an over-the-counter option, Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream SPF 15, available for $12.99.

So, what causes the most wrinkles on a face besides stress? Sun damage is to blame, which makes it important to use sunscreen throughout the entire year. Sun damage can occur even during the winter season, as well as on a day filled with clouds.

Moisturizers

To get the most out of your anti aging skin care products, two moisturizers should be purchased: one for night use and one for daytime use that contains sunscreen. Keep in mind that sunscreens should contain at least one of the following ingredients: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, or avobenzene.

UV protection

If you are looking for a good anti aging skin care product with UV protection, consider purchasing Olay Total Effects 7X Visible Anti-Aging Vitamin Complex with UV Protection during your next grocery store trip. This product contains an avobenzone-based sunscreen and contains no fragrances or artificial colors. The anti aging properties of this product do not come from retinal, but is found within the sunscreen and it is filled with additional vitamins, including vitamin C, zinc, titanium, magnesium, as well as vitamin E.

By Stephen Todd

natural skin care : Can Antioxidants Improve Skin Care?

For most issues related to teenagers, fads rule the roost. And skin care issues are highest among teenager. Today any medium, be it magazines, newspapers, television or the Internet are inundated with skin care related articles. These articles could include various therapies and homemade solutions for skin care. Ranging from the totally natural to those which involve chemicals, these articles provide the reader with the much needed solutions to their skin related problems.

These days the latest craze in skin care regimes is natural antioxidant skin care. The belief that is being popularized these days is that the more natural the product being used the more effective and devoid of side effects it will be. This concept has a strong historical background since it is a known fact that queens and princesses of the ages gone by used natural extracts of plants like hibiscus and olive to keep their skin glowing and youthful. Over time man has processed these very elements and made them available to the common man in the form of tubes, bottles and cans containing moisturizers, creams, shampoos and anti-ageing gels. These contain the richness of the abundant health secrets hidden in the flora and fauna of the jungles. The only difference is that they are more likely to have been processed in a research laboratory and tested before being presented to you for use.

These distilled ingredients used to keep a healthy body are being called nutriceuticals. This new addition to the dictionary is made up of the words ‘nutrients’ and pharmaceutical’.

Most companies which make skin care related products tout the goodness of antioxidants and natural products that contain antioxidants. An antioxidant is something that destroys the harmful oxygen free radicals. These free radicals could be a product of normal functioning of the body or could be generated due to external factors like ultraviolet rays from the sun.

Though the concept of free radicals is extremely complicated to explain, suffice it to know that these radicals can be harmful and can result in mutation in genes. Mutation can lead to skin cancer and make the individual incapable of repairing the damage done to the skin. With antioxidants we can limit the number of free radicals in our system, thereby ensuring that we not only keep our skin supple and glowing but also healthy. This wonderful discovery of how antioxidants can work to negate the effect of free radicals had led to fantastic products which can help in tackling issues related to ageing skin. Problems like wrinkles, spots, pigmentation and small growths can be resolved with increasing the amount of antioxidants in your diet and oral application of antioxidant concentrates.

By Kenneth Snodin