anti-aging

As we get older we inevitably lose the youthful glow that had been carelessly taken for granted for so very long. On top of this, there are many outside influences conspiring to rob us of our youthful looking skin including the sun and wind, the foods we eat, or the lack of hydration that skin so desperately needs to remain soft and glowing.
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Article by Sue Charles | Beauty Tips | Tags: , , , | Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 - 2:10

Enjoying the sunshine is one of the best things about summer wherever you live in the world, but there is a price to pay if you don’t respect the tremendous power of the sun. You must protect your skin at all times from overexposure or you risk baking it dry and developing wrinkles, or much worse if you seriously overdo things on a regular basis.
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Article by Sue Charles | Beauty Tips | Tags: , , , , , | Thursday, July 5th, 2012 - 10:17

Removing your make-up at night is a very important part of maintaining a clear complexion and avoiding spots and acne. For women older than 30 it becomes a vital part of maintaining a youthful appearance because base or foundation that is left on all night will dry out the skin and clog the pores. And if you leave your mascara on all night it dries the eyelashes, which causes them to crack and break off. Read more…

Article by Sue Charles | Beauty Tips | Tags: , , , , | Thursday, May 31st, 2012 - 1:16

Vetiver essential oil is extracted from the roots of a grass known as Vetiveria zizanoides which belongs to the same botanical family as lemongrass, citronella and palmarosa. This plant has been appreciated for its diverse range of useful applications since records began, and in some countries such as India its role as a perfume may even precede that of the ubiquitous rose. Although its aroma is not to everyone’s taste, vetiver essential oil has been growing in popularity since aromatherapy re-emerged in the 1980′s. Read more…

Article by Geoff Lyth | Essential Oil Profiles | Tags: , , , , , , , | Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 - 1:54

Did you look in the mirror this morning and think, “Wow, I look great?” Or instead, did you glance in the glass and think, “When did I get so old?” If it was the latter, you might want to take a look at your refrigerator, kitchen cupboard, and dinner table for one of the culprits. Aging happens to all of us, of course. There’s no way to put the brakes on it, no matter what the latest “nutraceuticals” may claim.
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Article posted by Debbie Johnson | Beauty Tips,Healthy Living | Tags: , , , | Sunday, July 3rd, 2011 - 5:42

You know what they say about an apple a day, right?

Well, emerging research about a compound found in apple peels might now help explain why that Red Delicious may indeed help keep you out of the doctor’s office.

It turns out that the skins of apples are naturally loaded with a substance called ursolic acid…that could become an important ally in fighting cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and muscle wasting. (How’s THAT for an impressive healing resume?) Read more…

Article posted by Debbie Johnson | Healthy Living | Tags: , , , , | Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 - 9:51