A relatively new ingredient to hit the skin care market, coffee berries (CoffeeBerry is the trademarked name) refer to the whole fruit of the coffee bush. Red in color, the bean is found inside the fruit. Coffee berries are rich in antioxidants as the plants grow near the equator and at high altitudes where the… Read more »
As a skin care professional, it’s important that I stay up to date on the latest skin care ingredients, even obscure ones like black rice bran. Rice is a common starch served at our house, so it’s interesting to note that it may have applications in skin care. A study published in the bi-weekly Journal… Read more »
When it comes to vitamins and minerals, which ones are important for healthy skin? Here is a 2 part series designed to help you understand. We’ve all been told to eat our fruits and vegetables to ensure good health. Besides keeping our heart, our lungs and the rest of our body in good working order,… Read more »
Whether or not you enjoy a facial massage is really a matter of personal preference. While I relish the idea of a deep (and sometimes painful) back and shoulder massage to work out those deep knots that I always seem to end up with, a facial massage isn’t my cup of tea. Yet, for some,… Read more »
The organic skin care market is growing exponentially and many of the standards are set by companies like Dr Hauschka Skin Care, which has been around for many years. Just because a skin care company claims to be organic, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s any better than skin care products manufactured by other companies…. Read more »
Mintel, the market research company that predicts consumer trends, has predicted 4 top beauty trends for 2010. The recession, innovation and resilience have helped to shape these new trends, which incorporate new ways to merge science, nature and sustainability along with more eco-friendly formulas and packaging. Trend 1: Mood Beauty. This trend capitalizes on the… Read more »
Most of us have already heard about the risks associated with the use of silicone breast implants, but did you know that you can find silicones in your skin care products too? Inert (inactive), man-made compounds, silicones have a wide range of applications as sealants, lubricants, coatings, etc. They are also used medically (silicone sheets… Read more »
Celebrities love Dr Hauschka! And while the last reason anyone should add a skin care product to their own routine is because a celebrity endorses it, Martha Stewart or Jennifer Aniston waxing on about the benefits of Dr Hauschka does make us wonder if they know something that we don’t. It’s not surprising that the… Read more »
Though the debate regarding the safety of aluminum found in traditional antiperspirants and Alzheimer’s Disease rages on (evidence regarding the link is inconclusive at best), many individuals are looking for natural alternatives. If that description fits you, you may be interested to learn more about Dr Hauschka Deodorants. Formulated without the use of ingredients designed… Read more »
Designed for dry, mature and sensitive skin types, Dr Hauschka Rose Day Cream (also available as Dr Hauschka Rose Day Cream Light – a good alternative for warmer, summer months ) is one of the top selling products in the Dr Hauschka range. Dr Hauschka Rose Day Cream is a rich and luxurious moisturizer that… Read more »
I’m excited to announce that Dr Hauschka Skin Care is now in stock and available for purchase online. Choose from a range of organic moisturizers, cleansers and treatments, all designed to work in harmony with skin. About Dr Hauschka Skin Care Dr Hauschka is a premium skin care line formulated to the highest standards. Using… Read more »
When evaluating organic skin care products, does water count as an organic skin care ingredient? Considering that some skin care products contain as much as 70% water, (and I’ve never heard of an organic water – have you?) you may be paying for more than what you’re getting. In a previous post I discussed my… Read more »
Although it’s unlikely that many of us will ever be behind the camera, it is still nice to hear about the beauty secrets used by those in the know; that’s why you may be interested to learn about Keys Luminos Moisturizer. Keys Luminos was developed in conjunction with Hollywood makeup artists to provide a moisturizing… Read more »
Oil of oregano is comes from a species of wild oregano that grows in remote mountainous regions. It has been shown to possess potent activity against a range of organisms including yeast and bacteria. For this reason, it is used both internally and topically to treat a range of health conditions including the skin. Where… Read more »
Homeopathy is a form of medicine first proposed by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann in 1796. Derived from homeo (meaning similar) and pathos (meaning suffering or disease), homeopathy claims to work by stimulating the body’s ability to heal itself by treating individuals with small doses of highly diluted preparations. The two main principles of homeopathy… Read more »