Essential Oils and Herbs in Natural Hair and Skin Care

Essential Oils and Herbs in Natural Hair and Skin Care

Descriptions of, and uses for, a wide range of herbs and essential oils used in natural skin care.

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The newest trend for eco-friendly natural medicine cabinets all over the world is tea tree essential oil. This miracle oil has been used for centuries to heal everything from burns to cuts and now you will find many more uses for this type of oil. It comes from the tea tree in Australia [...] Read Full Story
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Using essential oils for hemorrhoids may provide some relief from their pain and itchiness. Just remember that it's always a good idea to check with your healthcare provider, and definitely see your doctor if you have bleeding. The Essential Oils Desk Reference suggests this blend: 3 drops cypress essential oil 2 drops helichrysum 10 drops myrtle 15 drops carrier oil Apply 3-5 drops as needed. It may sting a little; if it stings too much, add more carrier oil to the blend. For a soothing soak, aromatherapist Judith Jackson, author of Scentual Touch: A Personal Guide to Aromatherapy , suggests adding 20 drops each ... Read Full Story
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Using essential oils for hemorrhoids may provide some relief from their pain and itchiness. Just remember that it's always a good idea to check with your healthcare provider, and definitely see your doctor if you have bleeding. The Essential Oils Desk Reference suggests this blend: 3 drops cypress essential oil 2 drops helichrysum 10 drops myrtle 15 drops carrier oil Apply 3-5 drops as needed. It may sting a little; if it stings too much, add more carrier oil to the blend. For a soothing soak, aromatherapist Judith Jackson, author of Scentual Touch: A Personal Guide to Aromatherapy , suggests adding 20 drops each ... Read Full Story
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Pomegranate seed oil possesses powerful antioxidant properties and can help prevent and treat a variety of cancers including breast cancer and skin cancer. Studies have shown that pomegranate oil is effective at killing and preventing the formation of both estrogen dependent and non-estrogen dependent cancer cells. Pomegranate oil possesses cosmetic properties. It is a good choice for use in applications intended for dry or irritated skin or aging skin. Pomegranate seed oil is gaining increased attention by cosmeceutical manufacturers and aromatherapy industries due to its remarkable ability to nourish moisturize and repair the epidermis and improve skin elasticity. Without moisture, wrinkles become more abundant ... Read Full Story
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UC Irvine pharmacology researchers have discovered a way to boost levels of a natural body fat that helps decrease inflammation, pointing to possible new treatments for allergies, illnesses and injuries related to the immune system.  
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Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (Italy) is made from white and sugary Trebbiano grapes grown on the hills around Modena. Custom demands that the grapes are harvested as late as possible to take advantage of the warmth that nature provides there. This vinegar is made from the cooked grape "must" matured by a long and slow vinegarization process through natural fermentation, followed by progressive concentration by aging in a series of...  
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Wild Burdock Root Cleanses Blood, Clears Acne and Speeds Weight LossNatural News.com (registration)(naturalnews) As the days get cooler and wild plants seem few and far between, Burdock (Arctium lappa) can still be found in large quantity. ...  
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Feeling calmer and happier is at the tip of your nose: It's just a matter of using your common scents.Add this to your queueAdded: Fri Nov 13 16:49:04 UTC 2009Air date: Fri Nov 13 00:00:00 UTC 2009Duration: 01:55  
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The miracle of nanotechnology brings us the aromatherapy mattress, such as Magniflex's Lavender Comfort ($1,899 queen). But there are several makers and several available scents to be woven into the fabric of where you sleep: vanilla, rose, green tea and chamomile, for starters. The more you lie on the bed, the more the scent capsules [...]  
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Discovery could lead to new immune-response drugs for allergies, illnesses and injuriesUC Irvine pharmacology researchers have discovered a way to boost levels of a natural body fat that helps decrease inflammation, pointing to possible new treatments for allergies, illnesses and injuries related to the immune system.For decades, it has been known that this fat, called palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), is a potent anti-inflammatory substance that...  
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Irvine, Calif. -- UC Irvine pharmacology researchers have discovered a way to boost levels of a natural body fat that helps decrease inflammation, pointing to possible new treatments for allergies, illnesses and injuries related to the immune system.  
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Natural products could be successfully used to treat an oily skin condition and avoid complications caused by chemical irritants and preservatives. Step by step guid to an easy and effective skin care routine.Contributor: Gabriella D'AntonPublished: Oct 30, 2009  
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Chew On This has a wonderful tool to help you remember what goes with what in the herb world.  Their Illustrated Guide to 40 Culinary Herbs even rated a mention by Martha Stewart in the September issue of Living.  With little pictures to help you identify what you’re using and a dial to show you what to use it with!The reverse side has storage and preservation tips and more information to encourage your own herbal explorations.  About $11...  
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Neem helps to treat all kinds of skin infections such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies. Neem is also a very good herbal product for dandruff. Regular use of neem containing shampoos helps in treating the dandruff effectively. It helps in treating the ...  
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