December 29th, 2009
A variety of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals keep you feeling your best and provides optimal body function. Vitamin E is one vitamin that’s good for your overall health and is especially mentioned in relation to the skin.
This vitamin is an antioxidant, which are substances in the body that fight the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are produced from the environment through pollution, smoking, the foods we eat, chemicals we ingest and the simple process of aging. Antioxidants neutralize these free radicals before they can do damage. Free radicals can wreak havoc on your body, playing a role in various conditions like heart disease and cancer.
Many cosmetic and therapeutic creams and lotions contain Vitamin E for direct contact with the skin. Supplements give you concentrated vitamin E to benefit the entire body. Vitamin E is also found in foods like nuts, seeds, wheat germ and vegetable oils. The best form of vitamin E to get is alpha-tocopherol in its alcohol form and not as acetate. The best source for vitamin E is food. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: antioxidant, scars, stretch marks, vitamin e
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December 8th, 2009
In the last few years, we have seen an increase in breast enhancement creams and pills on the market. Some of these products produce substantial increases in breast size. Some do not. It is now possible for women who are unhappy with the size of their breasts to have bigger breasts naturally, without having to resort to plastic surgery.
Natural breast enlargement products contain similar ingredients: natural herbal extracts that can promote breast tissue growth. These products increase breast size and give a woman self-confidence in her day to day life. They also enhance womens’ sex life as well. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 8th, 2009
Stretch marks are fine scars on your body that start out as pink, reddish brown, brown, or very dark brown or purple streaks. Stretchmarks are not harmful to your health — they will gradually begin to fade over the years becoming a pale white shade, lighter than the surrounding skin.
When young people are going through hormonal fluctuations during puberty the skin is pulled by the rapid growth or stretching. These periods of growth tend to damage the elastic fibers inside the skin, deep beneath the skin’s surface. Girls will notice these marks on their hips, breasts, thighs and abdomen. And while they’re more common in girls, guys can get stretch marks, too.
Overstretching reduces the production of collagen in our skin,normally very elastic and resilient. A natural protein, collagen acts like a glue and is the body’s major support structure. Without it we would literally fall apart. Our skin is our body’s largest organ and it produces collagen every day. This essential protein gives the skin 90% of its volume.
After the age of about 25-35, our bodies produce less collagen. It is reduced at a rate of about 1.5% a year. When this happens, you will begin to notice signs of aging and stretch marks will appear if skin is stretched too much.
To prevent stretch marks, we need to stop the disruption in the body’s production of collagen. If the elastic fibers that help our skin to stretch are kept more elastic, you are less likely to get stretchmarks. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: pregnancy, rosehip oil, stretch marks
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November 21st, 2009
You may believe that all skin care creams and lotions are safe to use because they are applied externally, and that you need only concern yourself, as far as safety goes, with foods and medicines that you take internally. The fact is, the skin absorbs ingredients in skin care products directly, faster than taking them internally because they bypass the digestive process. All of these ingredients end up in your blood stream.
What are the possible harmful effects of synthetic ingredients in cosmetics? Here are some, each with an example synthetic ingredient: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: dimethicone, fragrance, mineral oil, parabens, sulfates
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November 21st, 2009
I would like to share with you my knowledge of the Benefits of Daily Natural Skin Care — So that you will Feel Like a Natural Beauty!
If you’re like me, you love being out in the sun and the outdoors. Over the years, outdoor activities take their toll on your skin. Face, neck and hands especially can become extremely dehydrated from the sun and the wind and tend to look aged and wrinkled. Popular store brand moisturizers available at drug stores have never given me the protection and beauty that they claimed.
When I started using natural moisturizing and conditioning products faithfully, I was amazed at the difference in my skin. Read the rest of this entry »
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November 4th, 2009
Hi, my name is Francine. Welcome to Natural Lifestyles, a blog about natural beauty, health and fitness and living a greener life.
My husband and I have been co-owners of Venus Naturals, an online natural beauty site, for 13 years. In our world of mass production it’s nice to take the time to make (or simply appreciate) creams, lotions and herbal blends made in small batches with original, all natural formulas.
As a mother and someone concerned about the harmful effects (allergies, premature aging and cancer) of cosmetic ingredients used by large manufacturers, I feel much better knowing our goal is to make it easier for women to free themselves from chemically-based, potentially damaging personal care and household products.
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