Pomegranate Facial Nourishing Oil

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:03:00 +0000

The pomegranate has a long history as a helping, healthy fruit. No less an authority than the (seventeenth century) Dr. Fothergill described as it among the plant species “most salutiferous to mankind.” Queen Hatshepsut's butler, Djehuty, attempted to pack one along in his journey to the afterlife. Its red, leathery hide, floral ends, and core of pulp-encased juicy purple kernels fascinated me as a child, although it struck me as a bit labor-intensive for a snack. I had no objection to grenadine in Shirley Temples at the same age. Recent research confirms the pomegranate's nutritional value—the juice provides sixteen percent of the suggested daily allowance of vitamin C. A symbol of fertility and vitality, you no longer need to be an Egyptian queen to access the fruit's powers: John Masters Organics offers a pomegranate seed oil to heal dry skin.

This organic cosmetic and cleanser provider now produces an oil that is more direct and fast-acting than a moisturizer. There are a total of fourteen oils, including rosewood, sage, sweet almond, and carrot—but the main ingredient is pomegranate seed oil. The user can either apply it directly or add it to moisturizer. It absorbed immediately and had a subtle non-intrusive scent. I acquired mine ahead of time for the Chicago winter, and now am confidently equipped, indeed.

Written by: Erika Mikkalo, September 15th 2009

Mandarin Maximum Moisture / Sweet Orange & Silk Protein Styling Gel

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:54:00 +0000

By John Masters Organics

'Orange' is an unrhymable word. Of course, you can get around this by utilizing some poetic license. Willard Espy's “The Unrhymable Word: Orange” jams with enjambment by informing us that: "The four eng-/ineers/Wore orange/brassieres."

I don't own an orange brassiere, but I am fortunate to own both a rhyming dictionary and some fine John Masters Organics products.

Admittedly, I go for orange because I like the scent. The boom in orange-peel-based cleansing products has been a boon to me. John Masters Organics provides a less industrial option for spot removal, presenting a Mandarin Maximum Moisture 'concentrated revitalizer' with glycoproteins. Apparently glycoproteins are instrumental in skin and hormone metabolization, and some varieties function as antifreeze in the plasma of certain coldwater fish. The moisturizer applies light and clear, and reportedly reduces age spots with six weeks of consistent use. I do not have any age spots (yet), but I do find the cream enriching and refreshing. The alcohol-free hair gel likewise has a sweet scent and is not too heavy. John Masters has been running a 'clean air salon'—meaning that no services that require toxins (i.e., perms, manicures, and most coloring) are performed—for a decade and a half. Mr. Masters' products perform well, and I look forward to trying others.

Photo depicts Shine On Leave-In Hair Treatment and Sweet Orange & Silk Protein Styling Gel

Written by: Erika Mikkalo, August 26th 2009