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The Numerous Beauty Uses of Olive Oil

You consider it good for food, but on your body?  You’d be surprised at the many uses of olive oil and how effective it actually is.  If you’re tight on cash or just want a way to go green, this is a perfect way to do it. Olive Oil can be used as a: Skin Moisturizer: Whether applied to face or body, olive oil will penetrate deep into the skin and provide a long-lasting shield of moisture to keep skin…
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Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel: Product Review

With the consistency of most facial moisturizers these days, you won’t believe that this gel is actually a moisturizer for your face.  We are used to light or heavy lotions and even oils, but a gel? Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel is a clear gel of Vitamin B5, hyaluronic acid.  Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring component of skin and is involved in tissue repair and skin moisture.  B5 Gel is good for all skin types. If the skin is excessively…
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5 Ways You Can Afford Organic Skin Care

1.  Raid your kitchen – Get back in to basics while doing your body and the planet good.  The following ingredients are readily available, cheap and they work! – Olive Oil – Some swear by no other moisturizer than this; in fact, I’ve used nothing but organic [cold-pressed] olive oil to cleanse and moisturize my face for the last 2 years and my skin looks and feels great.  It’s also an excellent eye makeup remover.  To use as a body…
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6 Organic Skin Care Ingredients in Your Kitchen

1.  Olive Oil – In addition to being a natural, hypoallergenic way to moisturize skin, extra virgin olive oil has the added advantage of providing strong antioxidants.  Vitamins A and E help repair and renew skin that has been damaged and stimulate cells to return skin to a firmer, smoother, and healthier state.  There are numerous uses for olive oil, so many that it has its own post – “The Many Uses of Oilve Oil in Skin Care”. 2.  Oatmeal…
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Exfoliate & Moisturize. Pharmagel Glyco 8: Product Review

Pharmagel Glyco 8 is the mother of all Pharmagel reparative moisturizers. This facial treatment is billed as the “premier facial-firming AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) complex” by Pharmagel and for good reason. This luxurious crème can dramatically improve your skin’s appearance and restore a healthy, youthful glow. Pharmagel Glyco 8 contains 8% glycolic acid, an AHA naturally found in sugar cane.  AHA’s gently remove dead cells, bacteria, free radicals and toxins from the skin.  In other words, they make your skin…
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Top 5 Organic Beauty Necessities

Worried about toxins and what you are applying to your skin?  Change these 5 items to pack the biggest punch to your toxic bathroom cabinet.  Cosmetic companies don’t have required safety testing and can use any chemical in their products making it important for you to take charge of what is going on the biggest organ you have – your skin. 5 Products to Change: 1.  Body Lotions, Moisturizers and SPFs: These should be your highest priority for change.  Your…
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Top Ingredients to Avoid in Personal Care Products

1.  Formaldehyde – OSHA regulates formaldehyde as a cancer-causing substance. These two chemicals are just two of many preservatives that release formaldehyde. They are called formaldehyde-donors. Formaldehyde is used in so many beauty products, that the expression, “well preserved” isn’t too far-fetched. Research has revealed that even low levels of formaldehyde can have health effects. Low levels of contact may irritate the eyes, nose and throat; cause skin problems and severe breathing problems. Formaldehyde is a specialist in masquerading with…
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Pharmagel DN-24 Hydracreme: Product Review

Pharmagel DN-24 Hydracreme is a vitamin-rich anti-aging moisturizer, that firms, tones and hydrates. This light, white crème has a delicate fragrance and virtually disappears immediately after application, leaving skin hydrated and healthy and, well, naked. Clean. But what’s with all the hype? It is infused with a whole host of vitamins (A, C, B, D and E). Vitamins are antioxidants that rejuvenate dehydrated skin and reverse damage. Contains aloe vera to moisturize and soothe the skin. Pharmagel DN-24 Hydracreme also…
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Intense Moisture For Skin, Pharmagel Aloe Firma Derm: Product Review

Pharmagel Aloe Firma Derm is an anti-aging moisturizer infused with powerful antioxidants, aloe vera and ginko biloba to prevent and repair skin damage. Imbued with vitamins A, C and E, Firma Derm shields skin from destructive free radicals, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, and remedies blemishes, resulting in firmer, younger-looking skin. Daily use is recommended. For best results, gently massage Pharmagel Aloe Firma Derm into the skin following cleansing and toning. I’ve been impressed with every Pharmagel product I’ve tried,…
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After Party Relief Facial – Look Better Fast!

This quick facial will hydrate, firm and tighten the skin so you can look your best after any night out! Begin by drinking a smoothie with lemon and cranberry. The lemon will help you retain fluid and the cranberry will help your liver detox. Wash and dry your face with your normal cleanser.  For extra exfoliation, use the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush.  It will clear away dry, flaky skin. Use a hydrating mask that soothes like the SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5…
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