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Frontier Magazine Feature: Go Soak Yourself

Tue, 26 Mar 2008 23:01:00 GMT

posted by tfskincare
Hi everyone, check out this great article by Assia Mortensen of Frontiers Magazine!

Go Soak Yourself

THE BATH: A BRIEF HISTORY, HEALTH BENEFITS, AND NEW GOODIES TO CHECK OUT WITH THE NON-STOP LIVES MANY OF US lead, slipping into a warm bubble bath can be one of the most soothing and rejuvenating delights after a stressful week. As a British poet and physiologist Thomas Lovell Beddoes eloquently wrote, “We have bathed, where none have seen us, in the lake and in the fountain, underneath the charmed statue, of the timid, bending Venus.” Indeed, historically, bathing has had a long evolution: from public bathing in rivers, to social and communal bathing in the baths of Greece and Rome, to a mostly private respite at home.

The typical Roman bath was a large gathering place where one could not only bathe, but also exercise, socialize, and even shop. These baths would have a warm area for bathing, called the calidarium— with water heated by subterranean streams. Most often, there was also a frigidarium—a large chilled swimming pool area; A sudatorium, which is similar to our modern day sauna bath; and a caldarium, akin to our concept of a steam room.

Similarly, the Greeks not only bathed, but also socialized, exercised and discussed philosophy in large baths/gymnasiums. Hippocrates and his contemporaries believed that diet and exercise could aid the natural healing powers of the body. A study by the Mayo Clinic appears to confirm Hippocrates—the study found that soaking in a hot bath gives many of the health benefits of exercise with less strain on the heart. Bathing gently increases the heart rate, while simultaneously lowering blood pressure.

Evidence of the first personal-sized bath tub was found on the Isle of Crete, where a five feet long pedestal tub was unearthed, built from hardened pottery. This tub is most likely an inspiration for the classic 19th century clawfoot tub. Today, most modern bathtubs are made of
acrylic or fiberglass, but alternatives are available in enamel over steel, cast iron, or other materials. If you are planning to update your tub, the company Kohler (www.us.kohler.com) carries many fine, classic designs like the standard clawfoot—as well as many modern tubs, fixtures, and accessories.

A bath can help you unwind, relieving tension and easing sore muscles. Bathing at night can also help you sleep better. According to the National Sleep Foundation, immersing yourself in hot water for at least 15 minutes before bedtime will raise your body temperature and increase your ability to fall asleep faster. Adding your favorite bubbles, salts, or oils will enhance the experience and make your soak seem more luxurious. And, if your tub is large enough to accommodate two, a long hot bath can also be one of the most romantic things to share with the one you love.

BATH EXTRAVAGANCES
Here are some of our new favorite bath accessories to make your
respite even more relaxing and satisfying.

Salts: Ole Henriksen’s Muscle Comfort Soak relieves those fluseason aches and fatigue with sea salt and eucaplyptus (See www.olehenriksen.com). The downtown Los Angeles Bath Petals factory carries all organic, cruelty-free bath products. Among many other lavish items, they have bath salts made from natural Pacific sea salt, essential oils, natural colors, and petals or leaves, depending on the scent (See www.bathpetals.com or phone (888) BATH-PET).

Soaps: For a wide variety of organic soaps from all over the world, as well as massage oils and candles, it’s worth a trip to Organica Bath & Body (Call 323/852-4960 or stop in to their shop at 313 North Edinburgh Ave, off Fairfax). Save Your Skin rainforest soap is handcrafted and pampers skin, while donating proceeds to a 200,000 acre reserve in South America (See www.saveyourworld.com). And the Napa Soap Company’s Mandarin Chardonnay Liquid Soap makes washing any of your body parts a fragrant experience. We’re big fans of their entire product line, which includes lotions and delicious handmade soaps (See www.napasoap.com). If you’ve been wanting to try organic hemp bath products, Hempstead in Laguna Beach caries a great deal of wholesale hemp lotions, washes, oils, as well as hemp shampoo, and hemp conditioner (Call 800/284-4367 or (see www.store.hempsteads.com).

Scrubs: For an invigorating treat, try The Ultimate Man Body
Scrub Soap, or for more moisturizing exfoliation, try Crème de Corps Soy Milk and Honey Body Polish, both by company Kiehls (See www.kiehls.com, phone 323/965-0569 or visit their L.A .store at The Grove). Juice Beauty’s Green Apple Body Peel exfoliates with fruit acids, and smells like a moonlit apple orchard (See www.juicbeauty.com). Thom Fleming Lemon Souffle body scrub smells like a lemondrop in a bottle, and makes your skin fresh and soft (See www.thomflemingskincare.com). Finally, for a spa-inspired bath, try Avance Seaweed Spa Bath, which hydrates and detoxifies your skin, making it silky soft (See www.avanceskincare.com). Bubbles: Jason Natural Cosmetics offers a terrific supply of bubble baths, washes, and other products. The Chamomile Satin Shower is sumptuous, and contains relaxing herbs of chamomile and comfrey, along with rich natural oils of sunflower, avocado and vitamin E (See www.jasoncosmetics.com).

Thom Fleming Skin Care Makes a Tasty Treat for Your Shower

Wed, 6 Mar 2008 03:27:54 GMT

posted by tfskincare

From: LA-Story.com Thom Fleming is a name you might not know - but you might recognize him through his association with celebrity and noted photographer the late Herb Ritts. Fleming was involved in photography and films and became interested in the affects and healing properties of Dead Sea elements when he was working on a film in Jordan.

So intrigued that upon returning to the US, he started blending fruits, natural oils, vitamins, Dead Sea salts and other minerals to create unique blends and products. Over the last several years, Thom manufactured a limited amount of products exclusively for his rich and famous pals - who couldn’ get enough. We gather some VIP bodies shared a shower with Thom. Unfortunately Fleming passed away last year but his parents and three closest friends worked to keep the line - and Thom’s dream and legacy - alive and now it’s available to the public!

This new line, Thom Fleming Skincare - presented celebs and other guests with a body scrub available in 3 luscious flavors that also do wonderful things for the skin courtesy of some organic ingredients and botanicals

Check it out at www.ThomFlemingskincare.com

Personally I think this stuff is so good that you could almost eat it- but don’t! It’s just for your skin. Makes great gift items too!

Stevie Wilson

The Wonders of Hydration

Tue, 2 Apr 2008 06:30:22 GMT

posted by tfskincare

Hydration is one of the best and most important ways to improve and maintain your complexion. Hydration essentially means to keep your body filled with enough water and moisture to operate at optimum performance and keep your skin healthy and glowing. We lose on an average 10 cups of water a day in exhaled air, perspiration and well, you know the rest. In actuality, by the time you feel thirsty you have probably already lost about 2 cups of water and considering the body is between 50 and 70 percent water and the brain is over 70% water, it is easy to see how we may not always be at our hydration optimum.

Water is critical in regulating all body organs and temperature as well as moving nutrients and oxygen to cells in your body. What is the largest organ in the body? The skin! Also, keeping the body hydrated helps to flush out toxins and pollutants in the bloodstream as well as combat dehydration caused by exposure to the sun, perspiration and harsh winds. All factors that are known to increase skin damage, dull complexion and dry your skin. Hydration is necessary to help raise the skin's natural barriers and to moisturize and nourish the skin. The use of gentle cleansers can prevent stripping the natural essential skin oils and combat winter dryness.

Of course the easiest way is to hydrate the skin is to get water into it. As easy as this advice is there is one problem. The skin is virtually waterproof and water cannot penetrate its resilient surface. The best solution is to drink enough water and prep your skin with external elements that have essential oils rich in nourishing elements like almond oil, grapeseed oil, coco and shea butter, among others. Water is still the most effective way of replacing lost fluids. Because water is naturally low in sodium, has no fat, cholesterol or caffeine and isn't flushed straight through the body like many other beverages, it's the natural solution that your body chooses to help reach its daily fluid quota.

We all know that we need to keep hydrated and drink at least 8 cups of water a day. However, we sometimes forget (myself included) how truly important it is and how much it will help maintain our body and our skin.

ThomFlemingSkinCare.com

Well Above Average: "Decadent Body Scrubs"

Wed, 28 Feb 2008 19:40:00 GMT

posted by tfskincare
From: Well Above Average
I'm a sucker for skin care stuff, so when I got the opportunity to check out Thom Fleming Skin Care, I was all over it. Currently the line consists of three decadent body scrubs--which contain fruits, natural oils, Dead Sea salts, vitamins and minerals. The scrubs come in Lemon Soufflé, Mochanilla and (the one I got to test drive!) Rainbow Sorbet Body Scrub.

The Rainbow Sorbet is accurately named because you actually get four scrubs in one--apple, raspberry, peach and lemon layered in colorful stripes. I've tried many different body scrubs and Thom Fleming's are fairly unique in a number of ways:

1. It comes in a tube--how brilliant is THAT?!!! Most of the scrubs I've used are packaged in big ol' jars or tubs. A squeeze tube makes it that much easier to get the product out and only use the amount you need.

2. It doesn't separate. I always have to dig into the jar and mix the salt or sugar back up with the oil before I can use it to exfoliate in the shower. It's messy and bothersome--not to mention just a bit unsanitary. The formula of the Thom Fleming scrubs is such that the Dead Sea salts don't separate from the natural oils. So there's no digging in to mix it back up. Did I mention that you can just squeeze it out of a tube?

3. The gentle lather. With most scrubs, I end up using a bodywash first, and then exfoliating with the scrub after. The Rainbow Sorbet Body Scrub worked up into a gentle lather, eliminating that extra step.

4. Not feeling like an oil slick afterwards. I love how soft and moisturized my skin is after using a scrub, but I never did like the residue of oil that remained on my skin. The Thom Fleming scrub left my skin soft without feeling greasy. Just clean and fresh!

The Thom Fleming Skin Care motto is: "When you can't get away...escape." And with these luscious body scrubs it certainly is like a mini spa getaway right in your own shower!

Get Your Escape Here

Natural Candle Making

Tue, 16 Apr 2008 06:45:57 GMT

posted by tfskincare
With all the money I spend on candles here and there testing out different scents, mixing and matching etc. Ive always wanted to know how to make my own. I stumbled across this great class that you should check out if you're in the Los Angeles area

CANDLE MAKING NATURALLY
with PERSEPHENIE

Sunday JUNE 8, 2008

Create beautiful natural & affordable handmade candles that burn slowly using wax from renewable resources.

Learn how to make different types of candles using beeswax and soy wax.
What works when scenting wax naturally.
How to make a candle burn smoothly without wasted wax residue.

12PM to 4PM
$85 Hands-on , Plus materials List, Some materials included

Class is in a intimate setting with max 8 students per class.
Class is held at: Blunda Aromatics Studio , 304 S. Edinburgh Ave
(1 block West of Fairfax, South of 3rd Street)

If anyone knows of other cool and fun classes or events about candle making, skincare, bath and body stuff etc. let me know, I would love to hear about it!

For more information on this and other scent-related classes visit http://www.blundaaromatics.com