May 2010
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March 2010
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The wonders of lemongrass
Cymbopogon or Lemongrass is what it sounds like, a grass. It is native to India where it’s used to add a citrus flavor to traditional cuisine. It’s wide array off effects don’t just end at the taste-buds.Though it’s appearance may fool you into believing it’s just another plant, lemmongrass actually has many wonderful health & beauty offerings. In recent years...
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Natural & Organic Products for Professionals
So it seems that beauty professionals are catching on to what we already know- Natural & Organic products are not only eco-friendly but among the most effective beauty products. So I wanted to highlight some of Health Beauty Science’s professional products. These products are professional quality products that are open to the public to buy.
Massage Nothing is more beautiful than the...
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Going green for St.Patrick's Day
In honor of St.Patrick’s day I wanted to bring you the top 10 list of some “green” products, ideas and projects.
5. The Green Guide
The Green Guide by National Geographic is your one stop shop for reviews on environmentally friendly products. They have reviews on everything from food containers to televisions. They rate products, explain labels and even have a green travel...
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The Fountain of Youth
Aging. It’s not something we want to think about and it’s definitely something we don’t want to see when we look in the mirror. Luckily science has teamed up with nature to stave it off as long as possible. Two of the best things you can do for your skin is to use natural moisturizers & skin care and eat the right foods. So, what are the right foods?
Blueberies...
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Help the rainforest and look beautiful at the same...
Much of what we use day to day, including about 25% of all prescription drugs, comes from the Amazon rain forest. Beauty products and a solution to Amazon deforestation aren’t things we typically think of as going hand in hand. Luckily, Amazon Organics is bridging the gap. Amazon Organics offers a wide range of products including natural anti-aging and hair care. All products from Amazon...
February 2010
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Lycopene can lead to smoother skin.....eat your...
A study on the effects of tomato lycopene reveals how it can be used in nutricosmetic treatment to support smoother, healthier skin.
“Increasing dietary levels of lycopene through daily supplementation with tomato lycopene is an easy way to ensure the continued presence of high skin levels of these protectant antioxidants, to help protect the skin from photo-damage and environmental pollutants,...
Tobacco plant could provide anti-wrinkle solutions
The mix of short peptides, amino acids and sugars has antioxidant properties as well as promoting collagen synthesis and stability, and upregulating the expression of a number of genes, according to scientists in Italy.
“Its role in protecting skin cells from premature damage caused by free radicals, as well as its capacity to extend cellular vitality and reinforce the extracellular matrix make...
What to keep in your home first aid kit.
You probably have bandages, sunblock (check expiration date!), cold remedies, acetaminophen (no higher than 325 mg), and ibuprofen (better for sprains and menstrual cramps), and a thermometer (digital is best). But many people forget to stock:
Scissors (to cut gauze pads and bandages)
An antihistamine and hydrocortisone cream for allergic reactions and bug bites.
Click here to read the...
Low carb diets can increase bad cholesterol...
People who ate a diet low in carbohydrates but relatively high in fat lost the same amount of weight over six weeks as those who consumed a high-carb diet.
Low-carb diets have become increasingly popular in recent years, and proponents claim they may be more effective for reducing diabetes risk and cholesterol levels, Dr. Teri L. Hernandez of the University of Colorado at Denver in Aurora and her...
Do liquid crystals deliver active ingredients into...
Like so many aspects of treatment products, the efficacy of liquid crystal emulsions deep in the skin is a matter of reasonable theorizing substantiated with little or no clinical data.
The assumption underlying cosmeceuticals is that active ingredients will indeed penetrate and maintain or repair the deeper layers of the skin. Other approaches are possible, such as microemulsions or the use of...
Do nanoparticles penetrate the skin?
According to Professor Tilman Butz who led the NANODERM project, the answer to is no, not in healthy human skin. The project looked at the dermal penetration of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and Butz concludes that as they don’t seem to cross the skin barrier they are safe to include in sunscreen products.
Click here for the complete article and video interview.
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RejuveMD Review from Bestcovery
RejuveMD Eye got a glowing review and is a Top 5 winner of Best Under Eye Treatment.
Here’s the link in case you want to read the review, click here
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All our products are discounted 25%. We’re running a CONTEST giving away a $150 GIFT CARD to anyone who purchases $300 or more of products in one month….the...
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive...”
– Martin Luther King, Jr.