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Are You Doing Too Much Harm To Your Skin? With countless skincare products on the market, you may be inclined to want to incorporate all of the popular ingredients into your regimen all at once. While having a great skincare routine with a lineup of amazing products is key to achieving your best skin, it is important to know what and how much of...

What is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a polysaccharide that occurs naturally in body tissues including the skin and joints providing hydration, stability and lubrication.  It is also known as Hyaluronan and Hyaluronate and the commonly used salt form listed as Sodium Hyaluronate or Sodium Hyaluronic acid.    Along with Collagen and Elastin, our bodies' natural levels of Hyaluronic Acid decrease with age especially...

Utilizing herbal preparations in products is nothing new. The majority of ancient cultures added herbs to beauty and health care products for a variety of reasons. In the past, most used herbs like Rose or Jasmine to add color or scent to products. Nowadays herbal extracts are incorporated for these reasons but also for therapeutic benefits, texture effects, and even to act as preservatives against...

What looks like cottage cheese and is sometimes referred to as "orange peel skin"? If you guessed cellulite you are right. With temperatures rising and the presence of summer beginning to show, putting on that cute summer dress or wearing shorts is a more common occurrence these days. Having your body look and feel its best will bring on a new sense of confidence and...

    Coconut oil has been around for centuries with some research dating back as far as 3000 years ago. Natural beauty enthusiasts know the benefits of Coconut oil and use it in their products, making it a regular part of their health and beauty routines. However, many don’t realize that in addition to being ultra-moisturizing, Coconut oil has anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties and...

Atropa Belladonna has a long history of use as a medicine, cosmetic, and even as a poison. Deadly Nightshade or Belladonna is one herb not for the novice witch or backyard herbalist. It has a well earned, hauntingly beautiful past and produces poisonous alkaloids that if not carefully cultivated can be deadly.    The History and Folklore of the Deadly Nightshade Plant  Deadly Nightshade, has...