Almond oil comes from dried almonds that have been cold pressed. The qualities that make Almond oil so awesome is that it has vitamin E, which is awesome for skin and hair, along with vitamins A and D. It also has a great amount of oleic and linoleic acids. Because the oil has such a high concentration in vitamins and acids it is mostly used for skin care, but can also be used as a medicinal for skin ailments.
Almond oil has many great qualities:
1. Moisturizing
2. Anti-inflammation
3. Emollient Properties
4. Removes Dark Circles
5. Reduces wrinkles
6. Protects you from the sun
Moisturization.
When applying almond oil to your skin while it is damp, the almonds have a way to trap the moisture inside your skin keeping it moisturized for an extensive amount of time. Because it is so lubricating many companies use it in there skin products, which keeps their customers very happy, and willing to return.
Anti-inflammation.
After many studies, Almond oil has been proved to have a calming effect to people that may have a skin inflammation, due to allergies or other causes. It has also been proven to treat small wounds, chapped skin, like lips, heels or elbows as well as treat skin infections.
Emollient Properties.
Emollient refers to the ability of the Almond oil to get absorbed into the skin or hair. It can be used as a massage oil, since it is odorless and isn't greasy like other oils. It also helps in restoring a healthy PH, which cause the skin to emit a healthy glow, with the preserved moisture.
Removal of Dark Circles.
Almond oil has a natural ability to lighten the skin. This quality makes it perfect for the removal of dark areas on the skin, like under the eyes.
Reduction of Wrinkles.
Vitamins, like vitamin E, helps reduce wrinkles in the skin by keeping the skin protected and moisturized. It is best to apply the oil when skin is still damp, like right after you take a shower and in the evening before you go to sleep.
Sun Protection.
Everyday, no matter if we go to the beach or not our skin is exposed to the sun and it's damaging rays. This exposure causes skin wrinkles, aging, and skin cancer. Fortunately, by using almond oil on a regular basis, it can help reduce and reverse the effects of this damage.
Almond Oil for the Hair:
One of the most beneficial qualities almond oil has for hair is sealant and protection. Almond oil has the natural ability to seal in moisture to the hair shaft, keeping it moisturized for an extended amount of time.
Saturated fats as well as mono saturated fats also give almond oil the ability to penetrate the hair shaft, moisturizing it from the inside out.
In addition to moisturizing the hair almond oil adds shine and elasticity to the hair, keeping strong while reducing breakage. Add to hair that is weak and dry, the oil will restore moisture and trap it inside the shaft.
There is nothing better than an all natural hair moisturizer, make sure you read the labels to all your hair products. Only get the pure and organic, no chemicals for your beautifully natural hair!
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Friday, August 22, 2014
It's FIG Season again! A treat for your health!
My absolute favorite fruit, the wonderfully delicate fig. The outside
of fresh figs are smooth and soft. The inside are a wonderful
concoction of sweet and tangy. The texture of the meat is creamy but the
seeds give it a delicate crunch to keep the taste buds interested.
Fresh figs are not always available, the California season for them is June through September. Have no fear though because dried figs are available all year around! So you can enjoy this tasty treat whenever you like.
Why are figs so awesome? Well they don't only taste good but they are very good for you!
Figs have a high percentage of fiber in them, making them really good for correcting chronic constipation. This amount of fiber also proves to help in weight management! Who knew!!
Are you allergic to dairy products? Do you have a problem getting all your recommended calcium? Well the fig can help with that also. It has the highest amount of calcium than any other fruit, 16% of your daily recommended dose. Calcium starving body, have no fear the fig is here!
Have you ever wondered is there a sweeter way to get iron in your system? Maybe red meats aren't your thing and your tired of eating salads, with dark green leaves. Well, turn to the fig, not only does it have a good amount of iron but it also has other wonderful minerals like magnesium and potassium. So if your allergic to bananas, try figs for a change. Potassium is very important in helping to lower blood pressure. Figs also contain B vitamins and vitamin K.
One of my favorite benefits of eating a fig is it has a wonderful amount of antioxidants! As a matter of fact, the riper the fig the more antioxidants your going to get! What are antioxidants? Well those little does get rid of the free radicals that cause cancer, heart disease and aging. That's right ladies, figs help keep you younger.
Well now we know all these wonderful things about the fruit, but don't leave of the leaves! They have a lot of nutritional value also. Studies have shown that the leaves have anti diabetic properties. They lowered the amount of insulin the diabetic needed. Of course you would need to consult your doctor before stopping insulin and going all in with fig leaves. Studies have also shown that fig leaves can help completely correct diabetes.
Figs are so versatile, you can eat them raw cooked or in a smoothie! So look up those recipes and pick up some figs, your health is waiting!
Fresh figs are not always available, the California season for them is June through September. Have no fear though because dried figs are available all year around! So you can enjoy this tasty treat whenever you like.
Why are figs so awesome? Well they don't only taste good but they are very good for you!
Figs have a high percentage of fiber in them, making them really good for correcting chronic constipation. This amount of fiber also proves to help in weight management! Who knew!!
Are you allergic to dairy products? Do you have a problem getting all your recommended calcium? Well the fig can help with that also. It has the highest amount of calcium than any other fruit, 16% of your daily recommended dose. Calcium starving body, have no fear the fig is here!
Have you ever wondered is there a sweeter way to get iron in your system? Maybe red meats aren't your thing and your tired of eating salads, with dark green leaves. Well, turn to the fig, not only does it have a good amount of iron but it also has other wonderful minerals like magnesium and potassium. So if your allergic to bananas, try figs for a change. Potassium is very important in helping to lower blood pressure. Figs also contain B vitamins and vitamin K.
One of my favorite benefits of eating a fig is it has a wonderful amount of antioxidants! As a matter of fact, the riper the fig the more antioxidants your going to get! What are antioxidants? Well those little does get rid of the free radicals that cause cancer, heart disease and aging. That's right ladies, figs help keep you younger.
Well now we know all these wonderful things about the fruit, but don't leave of the leaves! They have a lot of nutritional value also. Studies have shown that the leaves have anti diabetic properties. They lowered the amount of insulin the diabetic needed. Of course you would need to consult your doctor before stopping insulin and going all in with fig leaves. Studies have also shown that fig leaves can help completely correct diabetes.
Figs are so versatile, you can eat them raw cooked or in a smoothie! So look up those recipes and pick up some figs, your health is waiting!
Sunday, August 10, 2014
The Beauty of Shea Butter
So what's all the hooplah about Shea Butter? It seemed to have just popped up out of no where and completely took over the beauty industry.
Shea Butter is from Africa, and comes from the Shea nut, higher quality Shea Butter is cold-pressed leaving all the nutrients and vitamins, in the product. it has been used for thousands of years to moisturize and heal many different ailments.
There are several different classes to Shea Butter starting from class A all the way to Class F. A being the best and F being the bottom of the totem pole. You should really stay far away from Class F, as the lower class doesn't have the healing properties the higher classes have.
The number one thing is Dry skin. So many people suffer from the everyday annoyance of dry skin. Shea Butter not only has the properties to relieve dry skin but it also heals the skin.It has been know to treat eczema, relieving the irritating, itchy, flaky skin. Shea Butter seals the moisture as it is absorbed into the skin. Keeping the skin moisturized the entire day, and night.
What about sun burn? Going to the beach is one of the worlds favorite past times and everyone has at least once experienced sunburn. The redness, annoying peeling, the pain! Not to mention the permanent damage that has been done to the skin. To limit the damage though, and to quickly heal the skin Shea Butter is the way to go. The vitamin A in Shea Butter gives it the healing power it needs to quickly relieve and heal the skin after sun damage.
Here are a list of several other skin conditions that Shea Butter is known to cure:
Skin Rash
Blemishes
Wrinkles
Itching skin
Use it as shaving cream, it protects the skin, promoting silky smooth skin
Small wounds
Skin cracks like on your heals
Protect your skin from the cold weather
Frost bites
Stretch mark prevention
insect bites
Muscle aches and pain
Skin allergies, as well as poison ivy and oak
Dermatitis
Skin damage from burns
To purchase pure Shea Butter, click the link on the side of the page. Not only is this pure organic Shea butter, but it also is mixed with other organic skin and hair healing ingredients! Enjoy!
Shea Butter is from Africa, and comes from the Shea nut, higher quality Shea Butter is cold-pressed leaving all the nutrients and vitamins, in the product. it has been used for thousands of years to moisturize and heal many different ailments.
There are several different classes to Shea Butter starting from class A all the way to Class F. A being the best and F being the bottom of the totem pole. You should really stay far away from Class F, as the lower class doesn't have the healing properties the higher classes have.
The number one thing is Dry skin. So many people suffer from the everyday annoyance of dry skin. Shea Butter not only has the properties to relieve dry skin but it also heals the skin.It has been know to treat eczema, relieving the irritating, itchy, flaky skin. Shea Butter seals the moisture as it is absorbed into the skin. Keeping the skin moisturized the entire day, and night.
What about sun burn? Going to the beach is one of the worlds favorite past times and everyone has at least once experienced sunburn. The redness, annoying peeling, the pain! Not to mention the permanent damage that has been done to the skin. To limit the damage though, and to quickly heal the skin Shea Butter is the way to go. The vitamin A in Shea Butter gives it the healing power it needs to quickly relieve and heal the skin after sun damage.
Here are a list of several other skin conditions that Shea Butter is known to cure:
Skin Rash
Blemishes
Wrinkles
Itching skin
Use it as shaving cream, it protects the skin, promoting silky smooth skin
Small wounds
Skin cracks like on your heals
Protect your skin from the cold weather
Frost bites
Stretch mark prevention
insect bites
Muscle aches and pain
Skin allergies, as well as poison ivy and oak
Dermatitis
Skin damage from burns
To purchase pure Shea Butter, click the link on the side of the page. Not only is this pure organic Shea butter, but it also is mixed with other organic skin and hair healing ingredients! Enjoy!
Monday, July 28, 2014
Tea Tree Rocks in so Many Ways
The aroma is invigorating and smells resinous and slightly musty, blending well with cinnamon, clary sage, clover, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, lavender, lemon, lemon grass, mandarin, marjoram, rosemary and thyme.
Tea Tree is often referred to first aid in a bottle. It is a treatment for abscesses, acne, athlete's foot, blisters, boils, burns and scalds that are minor. It also gives relief from ulcers, gingivitis, mouth ulcers, insect bites, diaper rash, ringworm and infected wounds.
For hair Tea Tree works many wonders. It can be used to relieve scalp conditions including cradle cap, prevents hair loss, treats lice, controls psoriasis and is very effective in eliminating dandruff, and itchy scalp. A few drops go a long way in a shampoo, or everyday styling cream.
Purely Beautiful Hair Butter is available in four different sizes including
2oz
4oz
6oz
16oz
Tea Tree and Lavender are now available, click below to order yours!
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Purely Beautiful Hair Care
Going natural was one one the most important decisions of my life. I loved the fact that I can wear my hair in so many different styles and be free from product chemicals.
Or so I thought.
There are so many products on the market, that claim to be natural, they claim to be organic, they make soooo many claims you would think that it would be easy to find something that would work for my hair.
I couldn't be more wrong.
Some products would weigh heavily on my hair and leave a weird residue, others would literally leave my hair looking and feeling "crispy". Other products say they are organic and all natural but when reading the ingredients they are everything but! After several months of trial and error I started making my own products.
I started using Shea Butter, for literally everything, this stuff works wonders on your skin and hair. I completely fell in love. Shea Butter is very thick and hard to spread on the hair, so I made a butter that would be easy to apply and use ingredients that would help the hair grow and reduce breakage all while keeping the scalp beautifully moisturized. The formula makes the hair soft and movable, (yes your hair will be blowing in the wind after that awesome twist out).
Being a person that cares about the welfare of our earth and the treatment of animals, I also wanted to make sure I knew where all the ingredients came from and I wanted to control the purity and freshness of every ingredient.
Therefore, Purely Beautiful was born.
This formula is creamy and light, but very moisturizing!
Tea Tree specializes in relieving dry and itchy scalp.
Lavender has a beautiful scent and promotes hair growth.
Cocoa helps stop breakage and split ends while, giving the hair a deliciously chocolaty scent.
You can choose from Original, Lavender Tea Tree
or Cocoa.
All the main base ingredients include:
Organic unrefined yellow Shea Butter
Organic unrefined Coconut Oil
Organic Essential Oils
and other organic awesome ingredients.
You can choose from four different sizes
2oz $7.00
4oz $14.00
6oz $17.00
16oz $35.00
Click below to buy your product!
Or so I thought.
There are so many products on the market, that claim to be natural, they claim to be organic, they make soooo many claims you would think that it would be easy to find something that would work for my hair.
I couldn't be more wrong.
Some products would weigh heavily on my hair and leave a weird residue, others would literally leave my hair looking and feeling "crispy". Other products say they are organic and all natural but when reading the ingredients they are everything but! After several months of trial and error I started making my own products.
I started using Shea Butter, for literally everything, this stuff works wonders on your skin and hair. I completely fell in love. Shea Butter is very thick and hard to spread on the hair, so I made a butter that would be easy to apply and use ingredients that would help the hair grow and reduce breakage all while keeping the scalp beautifully moisturized. The formula makes the hair soft and movable, (yes your hair will be blowing in the wind after that awesome twist out).
Being a person that cares about the welfare of our earth and the treatment of animals, I also wanted to make sure I knew where all the ingredients came from and I wanted to control the purity and freshness of every ingredient.
Therefore, Purely Beautiful was born.
This formula is creamy and light, but very moisturizing!
Tea Tree specializes in relieving dry and itchy scalp.
Lavender has a beautiful scent and promotes hair growth.
Cocoa helps stop breakage and split ends while, giving the hair a deliciously chocolaty scent.
You can choose from Original, Lavender Tea Tree
or Cocoa.
All the main base ingredients include:Organic unrefined yellow Shea Butter
Organic unrefined Coconut Oil
Organic Essential Oils
and other organic awesome ingredients.
You can choose from four different sizes
2oz $7.00
4oz $14.00
6oz $17.00
16oz $35.00
Click below to buy your product!
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