Rosehip & Hibiscus Facial Lotion / Tea Tree and Vinegar Toner

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:27:00 +0000

Rosehips and hibiscus have long been combined in teas. Rosehips provide vitamin C and are also a source of A, D and E. Rosehip tea is said to prevent bladder infections and ease headaches. Hibiscus tea contains phenolic compounds, reportedly a positive in preventing heart disease and promoting arterial health. A 2008 study linked hibiscus tea to decreasing hypertension. In India, hibiscus is used in medicinal Ayurvedic preparations and hair care. This is my first topical experience with the combination, and it is positive.

Truly organic natural lotions are at least half plant-based. To their credit, Heavenly Skin Care prints the percentage of organic components in each product right on the label. Look for natural oils, plant-based waxes, vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants. Other body lotions include Herbal, Jojoba, Goat Milk, and Soothing. The Goat Milk is particularly well-suited for dry skin. The Soothing lotion is soothingly scented, indeed, and none of the products are overwhelmingly fragrant. A good thing: too much scent in a crowded elevator can be construed air pollution and olfactory assault. Subtlety and moderation are virtues, in perfume, at least. Their Tea Tree and Vinegar Toner is recommended for acne and is ninety-seven percent organic. Tea tree oil or melaleuca oil is from the Melaleuca alternifolia native to New South Wales, Australia, and is reputed to have antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial properties. In addition to lotions and toners, Heavenly Skin Care produces serums, scrubs, cleansers, astringents, salts and soaks, soaps and lotion applicators. Order today and receive two free samples.

Written by: Erika Mikkalo, September 4th 2009

White Willow Facial Toner & Lip Repair Butter

admin — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 01:26:00 +0000

By Suki Pure Skin Care

Who would have thought that facial toner would be the next new application for aroma therapy? The fresh scent of this toner will have both you and your skin feeling divinely invigorated. Suki says white willow is the holistic anti-inflammatory for every type of skin. Simply mist the toner onto your face after cleansing. It’s also been proven to treat poison ivy. Imagine that. Rose petal, chamomile, calendula and tea tree infusion, extracts of white willow, comfrey and rose... Oh, it’s vegan and organic all the time also.

Holistic, naturalistic, organic, wonderful-ific, the Lip Repair Butter prevented dry, chapped lips during the most brutal of Chicago winters. Going on smooth without feeling greasy, clumpy or waxy, Lip Repair Butter stays on for hours. Each new application replenishes lips with nutrients from such ingredients as jojoba, sunflower oils, grapeseed, vitamin E and other organic goodies.

All the ingredients are especially keen on skin, however, grapeseed has been getting some seriously good words lately. A magical oil produced from pressed organic grapes, it’s jammed with Omega 6 and some of the most powerful antioxidants around. It prevents damage those nasty free radicals cause, and repels sun damage and pollution. So, glide on Lip Repair Butter in the morning under a coat of your favorite lip color or wear naked. It’s good to go all day. Perfect for sensitive skin.

Written by: Jill Dudones, March 30th 2007