Category Archives: All Natural Skin Care

  • Beauty Benefits of Kale

    04 Marzo 2015



    Kale, the much talked-about superfood, isn’t just good for you to eat- it’s also popping up on the ingredient list of many of your favorite beauty and skincare products. It’s a great low-calorie, high-fiber food that has become even more popular in the past few years. Whether you plan on enjoying it in a salad, sauteed as a snack, or as an ingredient in your new moisturizer, here are the various beauty benefits of kale.

    Kale is packed with essential vitamins, including a ton of Vitamin A. It has over 100% of the average person’s daily Vitamin A and C requirements. Vitamin A also helps to prevent skin diseases, improve eye sight and repairing dry or flaky skin. Vitamin A plays a pivotal role in repairing the tissues underneath your skin and prevents damage caused by free radicals. Kale also contains Vitamin K, which helps prevent blood clotting, bone health and antioxidant activity. Vitamin K serves as a powerful ingredient in many skin care products as it helps to get rid of tiresome dark circles under your eyes.

    Kale also is known for its Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. These acids help to improving the blood circulation in your scalp and help stimulate hair growth.

    The free radical neutralizing effects of the antioxidants in kale can help keep your skin looking great by preventing loss of skin elasticity triggered by excessive ultraviolet radiation. When skin is exposed to UV rays from the sun, it forms enzymes that help repair sun-injured connective tissue. Free radicals work to support the production of these collagen-damaging enzymes, helping your skin look and feel great.

  • What Vitamins Are the Best for Your Skin?

    02 Marzo 2015



    Vitamins are important to your overall health, from your body to your skin. Whether you choose to ingest them orally or apply them topically, vitamins can help treat various skin problems and conditions. Find out which vitamin helps fight which skin issues below.

    • Vitamin A– This vitamin works wonders for wrinkles, and is best for those who want to get younger-looking skin. It works to reduce wrinkles, fade brown spots, and smooth roughness. “
    • Vitamin B3–  This vitamin works to increase the production of ceramides and fatty acids, which work to protect your skin’s outer protective barrier. B3 is a great ingredient if your complexion is dry or sensitive- even for those with rosacea.
    • Vitamin C- Vitamin C has a variety of benefits and uses, but the most popular is for brightening skin and reducing uneven skin tone. It works to reduce the free radicals that trigger wrinkling, sagging, and other aging changes. It also helps smooth and firm skin in addition to fading brown spots. Taking vitamin C can enhance the effectiveness of sunscreens applied to your skin for protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays. It does this by decreasing cell damage and helping the healing process of bodily wounds.
    • Vitamin E– If you have chronic or just occasion dry skin, Vitamin E can work wonders. It helps skin retain its natural moisturizers and can be used to help reduce the damage from UV exposure. Vitamin E also helps in the treatment of skin inflammation.
    • Vitamin K– Dark circles stand no chance when you use products with Vitamin K in them. This vitamin works to control blood clotting. It penetrates the skin and knocks out darkness in the skin. Vitamin K is essential in aiding the body’s process of blood clotting, which helps the body heal the areas bruised during surgery. Topical creams with vitamin K can also help treat unsightly skin irritations, such as spider veins, stretch marks and scars.
    • Vitamin D– If you suffer from psoriasis, Vitamin D can help treat it by reducing the inflammation and irritation naturally.

  • How to Look Like a Beauty Icon

    18 Febrero 2015



    Every woman has a beauty icon- someone who is so gorgeous and has their signature look that she wants to emulate on herself. For some, it’s Hollywood legends Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn, and for others it’s someone like their grandmother. Either way, one thing is for certain- all beauty icons have their signature look that gave them their title. Here are a few ways to look like a beauty icon.

    To start off, you need a nice canvas to work with. Makeup goes on easier and looks its best when the skin is prepped properly. To get great skin, exfoliate a few times a week to get rid of dead skin, and then follow up with a rich moisturizer (you can use Shinso Glow and Essence for both of these routines). After following a skincare routine like this, you’ll start to see results after a few weeks. You’ll notice your makeup goes on easier and looks a lot better.

    Next, it’s time to find shades that work with your hair, eyes and skintone. What makes a beauty icon stand out from regular women is that she knows these things and works with them to her advantage. If you have lighter hair, eyes and skintone, you generally are cool-toned. If you have darker hair, skin or eyes, you generally are warm-toned. Cool tones look best in silvery shades, like blues, purples and greens, while warm tones look best in gold shades, like reds, oranges and browns. If someone compliments you when wearing a certain shade of clothing or makeup, take notes. That is generally what works best for you.

    Embrace your imperfections. Whether it’s a mole above your lip or very thick eyebrows, every woman has something unique and special about her appearance. Embrace it and make it work for you- it will become your “signature”, and all beauty icons have a signature.

  • How to Hydrate your Skin in the Winter

    16 Febrero 2015



    Winter winds and cool temperatures can be harsh on your skin, making it dry and parched. It’s crucial to keep your skin moisturized always, but especially during this season. Here are a few easy ways to hydrate your skin in the winter.

    In sounds simple enough, but make sure to drink enough water in the winter. Drinking water hydrates you from the inside out, and is crucial to keeping your skin moisturized and healthy. There are a few tricks to making sure you get your 8 recommended glasses a day. Start with an herbal tea in the morning if regular water is too plain or cold for you. Add all natural flavors to your water, like a squeeze of fresh lemon, to give make it tastier. Lastly, keep your water right next to where you are working or sleeping, so you’ll be reminded to drink up constantly throughout the day.

    If the air is so dry that it’s affecting your skin, you may want to invest in a humidifier in your home- mainly your bedroom.

    Slathering on moisturizer, serums and oils are great for winter skin. Layer the products so the moisturizer is on the bottom and a thicker serum is on top. This will trap in the moisture and make it penetrate into the skin quicker. Use products made especially for dry, damaged skin- they typically contain special ingredients that cannot be found in regular, daily skincare products.

     

  • How to Improve Circulation for Your Skin and Body

    03 Febrero 2015



    Proper circulation does wonders for both your skin and body, which is why it’s important to try a variety of tactics to achieve this. Your blood carries toxins, chemicals and pollutants throughout your body. When you don’t have proper circulation, these toxins aren’t removed properly and can cause illnesses that are reflected throughout your body and on your skin. It’s important to keep your circulation pumping at optimal levels to stay healthy and have great skin. Here are a few tips to improve your circulation for your skin and body.

    • Dry brush your skin. It may sound crazy, but dry brushing works. Dry brushing is the practice of scrubbing down your dry skin with a scratchy brush. Dry brushing works to brush off dead skin cells and activate waste removal via your lymph nodes at the same time. It can also work to reduce cellulite!
    • Snack on a little dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is rich in cocoa flavanols, plant compounds with antioxidant properties, which help hydrate skin and improve circulation.
    • Exercise. Exercise elevates the heart rate and pumps the blood faster throughout your body. As blood becomes oxygenated, it increases the circulation throughout your body, including to the skin. The increased blood supply helps bring toxins to the surface, where they can be cleared and cleansed, leaving skin glowing.
    • Drink enough water. Keep your body hydrated by getting 8 glasses per day. As you drink water, it flushes toxins from your body each time you urinate or sweat.