Smooth Body Scrub:
Makes 1.5 Cups – Approximately 3 treatments
Ingredients:
½ C of finely grained sea salt
½ C of finely ground coffee
¼ C of grapeseed oil
½ Tsp of lavender essential oil
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix the salt, coffee, sesame oil and lavender oil.
Use the scrub in the shower away from running water. Massage into damp
skin with long, firm semi-circular movements. Take your time in order to
activate all of the ingredients. Rinse well. Store the leftover scrub
in the refrigerator in an air-tight Tupperware. This scrub can be used
3-4 times per week.
Sea salt is used to retexturize the skin, while the coffee grounds
help firm the skin and fight cellulite. Grapeseed oil is an important
ingredient because it nourishes and softens your skin. Finally, the lavender oil purifies and oxygenates the skin. If you are having breakouts on your back switch the essential oil to tea tree oil because it's a natural antiseptic for the skin.
Eco-Conscious Beauty Blog
Friday, May 18, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Strawberries, yummy for your skin
People underestimate how much diet affects our skin's health. Our skin is our largest organ and it absorbs 65-80% of what we apply to it. Diets rich with processed foods, soda pop and junk food increase our risk for acne, dehydration and it breaks down the skin's natural defenses. Including strawberries in your diet can help achieve amazing skin. Strawberries have a rick beautiful color, they are sweet to taste and a great scent. How can such a lovely fruit translate to beautiful skin? With over 59 milligrams of Vitamin C in every 100 grams, strawberries are equal to oranges in their Vitamin C content. As you may know, Vitamin C aids in collagen production and skin repair. It also helps in healing the skin and preventing signs of aging. Plus, strawberries can also protect you from sun damage. Because of the high amounts of ellagic acid, a antioxidant that helps to block UV rays it can help with skin discoloration too. So add some strawberries to your cereal or eat it for dessert. Your skin will love you.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Greening your Beauty Routine
With Earth Day
around the corner and spring time finally here. The farmer’s markets and side street stands will begin to
open full of fresh fruits and vegetables.
But don’t stop at your food in order to green your routine. Think about how you can “green” your
daily beauty routine?
If you own a home,
use less water when you take a shower and wash your face and consider getting
an energy evaluation on your home go to www.energystar.gov
The environment
directly affects your skin so you must adjust your skin care routine, as the
weather gets warmer. If you are
oily, you may want to switch to a serum or go for an oil free sunscreen to
protect your skin. If you have dehydrated skin, please consider a heavier
natural moisturizer such as products with jojoba, almond, or Vitamin E oils.
Consider using
vegan beauty products or products that have not been tested on animals. Check
out these products at http://www.leapingbunny.org/
Reduce the
cosmetics and toiletries you use.
For instance, people use too much moisturizer a pea size is all you need
to dab on your skin. If you want that last drop of toothpaste, cut open the tub
with a pair of scissors and get the last drop.
Choose items that
have refillable packaging. Jane Iredale Cosmetics www.janeiredale.com recently
switched to refillable compacts for the pressed powder foundation in order to
be more eco-friendly.
Have you ever
wondered what is all the buzz about organic and natural skin care
products? Many products claim to
be organic but you must still be cautious. The USDA is the only group that certifies if a product is
organic. The FDA under the cosmetics office has not tightly regulated the
personal care industry yet so many companies use “organic” or “natural” very
loosely. If you want to check a product go to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
at www.safecosmetics.org to check it
out.
So what should you
watch out for? The main
ingredients to avoid are anything with parabens, DEA, propylene glycol,
phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate. Other chemicals to
avoid are dimethicone, and sodium hydroxide. Many of these chemicals are being linked to cancer, and
several skin disorders such as eczema or psoriasis. Outside of what you eat, 80
percent of what is applied to your body is absorbed directly into your
body. From my own
experience, as a mother, many of these chemicals in personal care products may
also cause allergies in your kids.
So as you “green” your home from the cleaning products to the personal
care products you may thin it may cost you more now but your quality of life
will be better in the long term as you “green” and detoxify your beauty
routine.
Valerie Mason-Robinson aka the Green Beauty Queen
is the CEO and Founder of Eden Organix, and eco-conscious beauty company.
Valerie is a leading expert on “green”, organic, and natural beauty products. A former cosmetic researcher at MIT,
chemical engineer, and a licensed esthetician, you can find out about
her latest product tests and chemicals to be aware from her blog at www.ecoconsciousbeauty.blogspot.com, www.alexandvon.com/edenorganix or www.edenorganix.com
Monday, March 19, 2012
Why is Manuka Honey so great for the skin?
What is Manuka Honey?Manuka
Honey is a honey produced by bees when they collect nectar from the
Manuka Bush or Tea Tree flowers. When Manuka honey comes into contact
with body fluids, an enzyme called glucose oxidase releases
antibacterial hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide helps to fight
bacteria and heal skin.
Manuka Honey is a special type of mono-floral honey containing powerful antibacterial, anti-microbial, antiviral, antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties in its ingredients.
Manuka Honey is a special type of mono-floral honey containing powerful antibacterial, anti-microbial, antiviral, antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties in its ingredients.
The Benefits of Manuka Honey
Manuka honey is one of the most powerful bacteria killers and can be used for both external and internal uses. Manuka Honey is used externally to treat skin conditions and wound infections (list below). Some examples of internal usage of Manuka Honey are helping to treat stomach ulcers and mouth disease (more healing benefits listed below).External uses of healing:
Manuka honey is one of the most powerful bacteria killers and can be used for both external and internal uses. Manuka Honey is used externally to treat skin conditions and wound infections (list below). Some examples of internal usage of Manuka Honey are helping to treat stomach ulcers and mouth disease (more healing benefits listed below).External uses of healing:
- Athlete’s Foot
- Ring Worm
- Insect bites
- Acne and Rosacea
- Rashes
- Cold Sores
- Skin Ulcers
- Nail Fungus
- Surgical Wounds
- Pressure Sores
- Sore Throat
- Stomach Ulcer
- Stomach Pain
- Gum Disease
- Acid Reflux Disease
- Aches and Pains
- Arthritis
- Heartburn
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
How To Use Manuka Honey For Skin Care
You can use Manuka Honey for skin care in many beneficial ways. Here are just a few ways to use Manuka Honey for skin care: One way is to use Manuka Honey is for a facial. The vitamins, minerals and enzymes help improve your skin texture and vitality, while fighting bacteria with its natural antibacterial properties. The Plantogen Manuka Honey Mask with Hops is safe for all skin types.Macadamia oil contains plamitoleic acid. Palmitoleic acid is an essential component of human sebum, which is normally lost with aging.
Use Manuka Honey For Beauty Care such as hair conditioning or to safely remove acne, zits and spots from your skin. You can use Manuka Honey to tackle acne, zits, and skin spot problems. Manuka Honey is one of nature’s most useful aids in natural healing. The Manuka Tree, from New Zealand, is known for its healing properties and is ideal for all skin types.
You can use Manuka Honey for skin care in many beneficial ways. Here are just a few ways to use Manuka Honey for skin care: One way is to use Manuka Honey is for a facial. The vitamins, minerals and enzymes help improve your skin texture and vitality, while fighting bacteria with its natural antibacterial properties. The Plantogen Manuka Honey Mask with Hops is safe for all skin types.Macadamia oil contains plamitoleic acid. Palmitoleic acid is an essential component of human sebum, which is normally lost with aging.
Use Manuka Honey For Beauty Care such as hair conditioning or to safely remove acne, zits and spots from your skin. You can use Manuka Honey to tackle acne, zits, and skin spot problems. Manuka Honey is one of nature’s most useful aids in natural healing. The Manuka Tree, from New Zealand, is known for its healing properties and is ideal for all skin types.
Manuka honey is a natural antioxidant and supplies cells with a
wide range of vitamins, amino acids, and minerals while providing white
blood cells with the necessary glucose to destroy bacteria. Healing
Manuka Honey helps improve cellular regeneration thereby improving skin
texture and skin smoothness. It also helps to promote collagen
production.
Experience the benefits of Manuka Honey Today!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
5 Myths About Aging
Myth 1: If your makeup has SPF, you are protected. TRUTH: You are not adequately protected with just your makeup. I recommend you wear at least a nickel size amount of sun block daily on your face. Many people tell me they wear sun screen in the summer. But you really shouldn't take your skin for granted. Sun protection should be worn all year long. Some of my favorite sunscreens are Coola Suncare, 100% Pure Pomegrante SPF20 and 100% Argan Oil SPF 30.
Myth 2: The more you exfoliate, the better TRUTH: It's important to exfoliate but if you over-exfoliate you can irritate the skin and create more problems for yourself. I recommend you exfoliate with a facial scrub like Pangea Organics Facial Scrub or 100% Pure Pineapple Scrub twice a week. I also recommend a at home peel once a week, two of my favorites are Juice Beauty's Green Apple Peel Full Strength and Ilike Organic Skincare Yogurt Power Peel.
Myth 3: Appearing Old is only about wrinkles. TRUTH: Sometimes, we focus too much on fine lines. It's the subtle changes in the face like sunken cheeks, and hollow eyes that start to show your age. After 35, most women need to add a serum to their regime. Some of my favorites are Luzern Labs Wrinkle Erase Serum and Ilike Organic's St. John's Wort Eye Cream.
Myth 4: The older you get the more foundation you need. TRUTH: The older you get the more you need to take care of your skin. Wearing too much makeup allows the foundation to settle into your wrinkles and lines. If you really want to showcase your beauty, you should a professional facial to your regime at least every change of season. This especially true of women over 40, who lose some luminosity as the cellular turnover rate of their skin slows down. The best plan of attack is to make an appointment with a professional esthetican, and use a tinted moisturizer.
Myth 5: SPF matters only on the Face TRUTH: You should apply sun protection all over, especially your chest and arms. It's amazing the number of women I see you have sun damage on their chest from years of neglecting that area.
Myth 2: The more you exfoliate, the better TRUTH: It's important to exfoliate but if you over-exfoliate you can irritate the skin and create more problems for yourself. I recommend you exfoliate with a facial scrub like Pangea Organics Facial Scrub or 100% Pure Pineapple Scrub twice a week. I also recommend a at home peel once a week, two of my favorites are Juice Beauty's Green Apple Peel Full Strength and Ilike Organic Skincare Yogurt Power Peel.
Myth 3: Appearing Old is only about wrinkles. TRUTH: Sometimes, we focus too much on fine lines. It's the subtle changes in the face like sunken cheeks, and hollow eyes that start to show your age. After 35, most women need to add a serum to their regime. Some of my favorites are Luzern Labs Wrinkle Erase Serum and Ilike Organic's St. John's Wort Eye Cream.
Myth 4: The older you get the more foundation you need. TRUTH: The older you get the more you need to take care of your skin. Wearing too much makeup allows the foundation to settle into your wrinkles and lines. If you really want to showcase your beauty, you should a professional facial to your regime at least every change of season. This especially true of women over 40, who lose some luminosity as the cellular turnover rate of their skin slows down. The best plan of attack is to make an appointment with a professional esthetican, and use a tinted moisturizer.
Myth 5: SPF matters only on the Face TRUTH: You should apply sun protection all over, especially your chest and arms. It's amazing the number of women I see you have sun damage on their chest from years of neglecting that area.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Green Beauty Recipes -Pomegranante Flaxseed Smoothie
Flaxseed oil has amazing nutrients and benefits for the body and skin. Flaxseed Oil has lignans, omega-3's, anti-inflammatory properties, anti-oxidants and it helps to lower your blood pressure. are powerful antioxidants that help fight against harmful free radicals. Combining this pomegranate and blueberries makes this a powerful smoothie to start your day.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Pomegranate juice
- 1/2 soy or almond milk
- 1/2 cup of blueberries
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
- 3 to 4 ice cubes or crushed ice
- Stevia optional to taste
- 1/2 banana
Green Beauty Recipes -Green Beauty Kiwi Facial Exfoliant
Here are a few of my favorite green beauty recipes for the Spring.
Green Beauty Kiwi Facial Exfoliant
Kiwis are packed full of Vitamin C which aids in collagen production. The kiwi seeds and the sugar powder make a gentle exfoliant while you cleanse the skin. Honey is a natural anti-bacterial and the oil is hydrating for the skin to balance it. Grapeseed Oil is great for the skin. It's full of anti-oxidants and it's a great carrier oil. Plus it has healing properties for the skin.
Ingredients
Green Beauty Kiwi Facial Exfoliant
Kiwis are packed full of Vitamin C which aids in collagen production. The kiwi seeds and the sugar powder make a gentle exfoliant while you cleanse the skin. Honey is a natural anti-bacterial and the oil is hydrating for the skin to balance it. Grapeseed Oil is great for the skin. It's full of anti-oxidants and it's a great carrier oil. Plus it has healing properties for the skin.
Ingredients
- 1 Kiwi
- 2 tablespoons of plain greek organic yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon of Manuka Honey
- 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar
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