Inflammation is a response created by the body that directly communicates to the immune system. The immune system is a network of organs, cells, and tissues that work as a team to defend the body against foreign matter. When the body senses injury or infection it creates inflammation so that the immune system can respond. …
When you hear people say that water is essential to the body and health, believe them. It’s true. Our bodies are made of 60% water and your skin is 64% water. You need water and your skin definitely needs water. When skin is dehydrated it lacks enough water to stay moisturized and protected. To counteract …
Tamanu oil is a dark green oil that is dense and is mainly used for skincare. It’s been used in traditional Polynesian medicines for centuries and studied by scientists since the 1930s. Tamanu oil has been shown to offer many benefits for skin and hair. Some of those benefits include: Increased collagen production Stretch mark …
Squalane oil is going to be your new favorite facial product. It’s hydrating and offers many benefits such as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory. Smoothing out the texture of your skin, protecting it from free radicals and keeping redness and irritation away. Oh, did we mention that it absorbs quickly and never feels oily? This clear, odorless …
Neem oil has been a staple medicine and beauty product in India for centuries. It has strong roots in traditional Ayurvedic medicine practices. It is derived from the neem tree which is a type of evergreen. The fruit of the tree is harvested and extracted to produce oil. The oil is generally a dark greenish-brown …
This might seem like a scary or ridiculous concept, clean your face with oil? Am I crazy? You are trying to reduce oil and breakouts not add oil. Right? It might sound odd and counterproductive and well, risky but it’s not. Let me explain. Oil cleansing is the method of using oils to cleanse the …
Coconut oil has blasted onto the beauty scene and for many noteworthy reasons. It is versatile with uses ranging from cooking to hair care. Everyone seems to be eager to buy skin care products like lotion, shampoo, face wash, and lip balm containing coconut oil. While so many people may swear by their coconut oil …