Natural Skin Care & Healthy Living

Natural Solutions for Dry Skin Care It was suddenly very cool outside today.  With the onset of fall, and a hurricane effecting the weather patterns in the south, the temperatures dropped considerably.  These kinds of changes in seasons and weather events can cause skin to feel dry and sometimes even irritated, if dry enough.  Below I’ve created some tips and tricks to help keep skin feeling comfortable and well hydrating for the coming months. A Brief History of Dry Skin and Beautifying Remedies Through the Ages Ancient Egypt Did you know that the first archaeological evidence of cosmetics is from...

Your Ultimate Guide to Controlling Acne What Exactly Causes Breakouts? Acne is caused when tiny holes in the skin, known as hair follicles, become blocked. Sebaceous glands are tiny glands found near the surface of your skin. The glands are attached to hair follicles, which are small holes in your skin that an individual hair grows out of. Sebaceous glands lubricate the hair and the skin to stop it drying out. They do this by producing an oily substance called sebum. In acne, the glands begin to produce too much sebum. The excess sebum mixes with dead skin cells and...

WHAT IS VITAMIN C? Vitamin C is one of the naturally occurring antioxidants in nature. Most plants and animals are able to synthesize Vitamin C in vivo from glucose. Humans and certain other vertebrates lack the enzyme L-glucono-gamma lactone oxidase required for in vivo synthesis of it. We need to acquire it from natural sources such as citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, strawberries, papaya and broccoli. Vitamin C is one of the truly amazing skin care ingredients available to us.  Everyone who has ever researched skin care is aware that Vitamin C is considered one of the top ingredients for...

Are you looking for a natural and safe way to lighten you skin naturally?  Alpha arbutin is certainly a strong contender that can deliver safe, meaningful results. Many would consider wrinkles the number one concern when it comes to skin issues, but the general consensus have proven that an uneven skin tone and discoloration have earned the top spot of skin issues people would like to change.  Most chemicals will be drying, as well as potentially unsafe, but alpha arbutin has proven to be safe and suitable for all skin types.  WHAT IS ALPHA ARBUTIN? Alpha arbutin is a molecule...

There are many benefits of cinnamon for skin and we always love a good home remedy that can help us achieve our skin care goals.  Cinnamon is so impressive, we're sure it will not disappoint anyone.  There are a variety of skin issues including the production of collagen, controlling and eliminating acne, and even the ability to lighten skin naturally.   Cinnamon has been used for centuries in Chinese and Indian cultures as a topical and internal medicinal ingredient. Among the various internal benefits which cinnamon offers, one of the most important is its role in maintaining healthy skin.Cinnamon can also...