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. …
It’s no coincidence that you start feeling a slight tightness to your skin right around the same time you bring out those chunky sweaters. Along with the cooler temperatures and cozy clothes comes tight, dry skin that never seems to go away. It’s uncomfortable, inconvenient and can sometimes be uncomfortable. Why does the cool weather …
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 …
Squalane oil is clear, odorless and has the texture of a gel. It is loaded with antioxidants, fatty acids and will leave you luxuriously hydrated. It’s ideal for aging skin as it offers so many benefits to combat fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, sun spots, dullness, and dry skin. A lot of people are nervous …
Free radicals are constantly entering our systems. Sometimes they are caused by external factors such as pollution, smoking, medication, contaminated water, pesticides, alcohol or sun exposure. Other times they are caused by poor diet from foods that are processed, fried or even stress. Additionally, the body creates a small number of free radicals as it …
Ultraviolet light (UV) therapy is the use of light rays to deeply penetrate the skin to alter certain skin conditions. Skin ailments such as eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, and lymphoma (cutaneous T-cell) all benefit from UV light therapy. These types of skin conditions include a high rate of skin cell reproduction which makes the condition spread …
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 …
Neem oil is derived from the fruits and seeds of the neem tree which happens to be in the evergreen family. As the tree is native to India, neem oil has deep cultural significance in farming and medicines. The oil has a very pungent scent and is not meant to be internally ingested. Honestly though, …
Exfoliating is the process of removing the top layer of skin which is made of old, dead cells. As the body ages, it slows down the cell rejuvenation process and the skin becomes more dull, rough, and dehydrated. People who regularly exfoliate you will notice more radiant, supple skin. This is because you will continue …