Archive for April, 2010
Friday, April 30th, 2010
Licorice root has long been used for medicinal purposes. Its natural sweetness and flavor are well known… but maybe less than the plant’s benefits for skincare. Some skincare products that contain licorice extract are designed to treat problems like acne, rosacea or dark spots. The truth: licorice has wonderful ...
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Many people dealing with acne and blemishes avoid makeup because of the myth that it causes acne. The truth is only ‘bad’ makeup causes acne flare-ups. With light, improved formulas, acne shouldn’t be a concern. Besides, you can still continue applying treatment under makeup, or even better, use acne medicated ...
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
In various forms, vitamins contribute to the health and youthfulness of skin. It is recommended to get these essentials from your daily meals but topical formulas offer extra benefits by incorporating some of the necessary vitamins. Here’s how:
Vitamin A – stimulates the renewal of new skin cells and tissue ...
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Monday, April 12th, 2010
Loofahs are natural sponges obtained from the ripe, dried fruit of the tropical plant named luffa (the gourd family). They have a dry, straw-like consistency but soften when soaked in water. The coarse texture of the loofah sponge is ideal for scrubbing, therefore helps with skin polishing and exfoliation during ...
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010
From "The Cellulite Solution" book by Dr. Howard Murad
½ cup pomegranate juice (unsweetened)
½ cup soy milk
½ cup blueberries (fresh or unsweetened frozen)
1 tablespoon lecithin granules
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons dried goji berries
3 to 4 ice cubes or crushed ice (optional)
Splenda (sucralose) or Stevia extract (optional)
Place all ingredients in a blender ...
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