Naaah….. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder for we are the ones who define what is beautiful and what is not. But skin can be used to asses one�s health for any problems internally manifests itself on your skin. Red healthy skin is a sure sign of good physical build-up. Burned skin is a sign of too much exposure to the sun thus there may be a higher risk of skin cancer and other health problems. Scaly skin, and that person may lack some essential vitamins and minerals in his/her diet that might need adjustment. Calloused skin may result from excessive wear and tear on that particular part of the body which may be due to occupational hazards allowing better protection in the afflicted area and many more. So skin is not only a sign of sure beauty but a mirror of who we are and how healthy we are on the inside.

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We�ve all heard of the natural healing of plants and other naturally occurring minerals and elements. Coconut oil has long been used as a moisturizer by many a seafaring cultures and it is also good insect bite treatment. Many such extracts have been discovered and integrated in the many skin care products we use today. People have begun to realize the importance of using natural stuff where else from nature. That is why habitat protection of our remaining rainforests is vital for all plants have stuff in them that can help us in one way of the other. Burn them, destroy them and we loose the ability to discover otherwise life-saving derivatives that really work.

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Kojic Acid is a fungus derivative and has similar effects to hydroquinone. It works best as a lightening agent and has the ability to inhibit the production of melanin.
Beta-hydroxy Acid, Hydroquinone, Kojic Acid, Retinol
Beta-hydroxy Acid is more commonly known as salicylic acid, it has been used to treat extreme UV exposure from the sun’s harmful UV rays. It promotes exfoliation and improves overall texture and it has the good ability to penetrate oil-laden hair follicles reducing acne. This is very irritating for sensitive skin so consultations should be done with a dermatologist so it should be treated same as alpha hydroxy acids.

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Another of nature’s all natural skin care products, the fruit contains as much as 8% citric acid along as being a good source of natural glycolic acids. The active ingredients in the juice is a perfect exfoliant and is a natural skin smoother that takes away the dead cells to promote the growth of new cells. It also works well on your lips where if applied at night, you’ll have luscious lips that have been exfoliated if you do not mind the sour taste on your lips that is. It can be found ion the whole spectrum of skin and body care products and is also widely used as a scent in perfumes and in air fresheners. Makes a great refreshing wash after handling smelly stuff, it not only washes away the odor but it also removes dead skin cells from your hands leaving them clean and bright.

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One sign of a healthy lifestyle is that when you have radiant or nice skin. Aside from genetics, a healthy person inside would reflect on the outside, and usually we see it on the skin. So, here are some facts about the skin. These skinny facts were taken from the book The Seven Pillars of Health by Don Colbert, MD.

Skin…

• Is the largest organ of the body and weighs about six pounds.
• Grows faster than any other organ.
• Is tough, flexible, and waterproof.
• Stores water, fat, and vitamin D.
• Protects the body from germs, heat, cold and sunlight.
• Is replaced approximately every thirty days.

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The sun is one of the many factors that allowed life to evolve on our planet thanks to it’s wondrous powers of life. The sun’s rays allows the human body to synthesize vitamin D which is vital for survival, activated in the skin in some way that has been programmed in our genes through millions of years of evolution. The sun is the giver and also the taker of life for it has the ability to give life, as with trees and plants, but also has the ability to kill such as the case of over-exposure to it’s harmful rays. Years of pollution has resulted in a gaping hole in the earth’s poles that is growing year by year increasing the amount of UV rays from the sun that gets through to us causing many a debilitating diseases. Skin cancer results from over-exposure to the sun’s UV rays that turns skin cells into cancerous ones due to damage in their genetic materials. The bad thing is that a severe sunburn today, can haunt you in fifteen years or so, the damaged DNA lying dormant in wait for the prime time to propagate and spread to other skin cells. Please tell me more! »

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Tea tree oil has long been regarded and revered for it’s healing abilities and with good reason. Analyzing an extract from the plant yields surprising anti-oxidants and anti-bacterial components making it ideal for use in skin care creams and other products. Anti-oxidants work by protecting the body’s cells from the many free radicals that is present almost everywhere, which is responsible for the early and premature death of cells. These cells cause aging leaving skin ugly and dry looking, then comes the tea tree extract rich cream or other product that kills bacteria, cleanses the skin and leaves a protective barrier against the elements, pollution and many other hazards present in the environment. Please tell me more! »

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You get the itch and run off to the dermatologist to get it checked and you find out there’s nothing wrong, so what gives? Stress, for stress has a very distinct effect on our physiology that the body can react in very unpredictable ways, yes even your itchy skin. One of the reasons for this is that high stress levels may reduce the anti-microbial abilities of your skin lessening its effectivity against the simplest invaders. The skin, as we know is the human body’s largest organ and serves as our first defense against the dangerous world we live in. Our skin is like a breathable jacket that lets sweat out but leaves all other vital fluids in. that’s why a scratch or scrape can be a bit more irritating than a cut. The more surface of your skin is affected, the more nerve endings are exposed so the pain.
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Many of the facial maladies we suffer from are more often than not surely related to improper or inadequate cleaning of the face. There are many processes that are recommended as well as a ton of varying products that are aimed to do so. Most work but some don’t and cause more harm than good. Be sure to check around for the ones that sell best and contain only natural extracts meaning no synthesized chemicals. Most synthesized chemicals though similar in structure and efficacy to natural ones have side effects so check for active contents and ingredients. Exfoliation is good but use it sparingly, twice a week is best for too much can irritate skin leaving you with ugly scars. I one needs to have them removed, take them to the professionals so proper force is applied reducing scarring.

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The skin around the eyes is the thinnest on your body. It is true that it needs extra TLC. That doesn’t mean you need to spend more on a jar of eye cream. Using a very hydrating face cream can do the trick. To avoid any problems, make sure your moisturizer is fragrance-free since this is the number one cause of irritation in skin care products. If it contains sunscreen, physical ray repellents are less likely to bother your eyes than the regular ones. Even if cream is slap on the rest of your face, use your ring finger to dab your eyes and your eyelids to keep you from tugging delicate skin. Using creams with ingredients like vitamin K to help battle dark circles and aloe vera to minimize wrinkles can double as eye cream.

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