Natural Dry Skin Care

We depend on minerals for proper function and structure, including the structure of our skin. Minerals help our body maintain the right chemical balance. Minerals originate from the soil of the earth and are passed onto plants. Herbivores eat the plants, and we eat the herbivores (and plants as well). Some important minerals include sodium, [...]

Cucumber juice is a cool refreshing drink, especially in the summer. Hence the expression “cool as a cucumber.” The whole juice of the cucumber can be used as a soothing skin lotion. The cucumber peel itself can be used for skin care as well. By Kevin Pederson When the cucumber became important as a health [...]

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin known for its antioxidant properties. Because it’s an antioxidant, it can neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules, and is popular in skin care products. Vitamin E comes in different forms: tocopherols and tocotrienols. Tocopherols are mainly used in skin care products. How can vitamin E aid in skin care? [...]

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient and strong antioxidant. Topical vitamin C is very unstable in the presence of oxygen. This makes it difficult to prepare for skin care products, although it is a popular ingredient. It protects against harmful sun exposure by neutralizing free radicals. Vitamin C is also important in [...]

Vitamin A, or retinol, is a fat-soluble, antioxidant vitamin. Fat-soluble means that the excess doses of the vitamin are stored in your fat and can accumulate over time. Vitamin A is widely known for its importance in vision and helping your eyes adjust from bright light to darkness. Did you know it can help treat [...]

This is something about skin care I often overlooked earlier – nourishing our skin from the inside out. I didn’t really notice the connection between diet and skin care. I thought that skin creams and lotions would solve everything. Sure, they can help you nourish your skin from the outside in. But are you also [...]

Not only do coconuts taste great, but they are full of beneficial properties, like the “triple A” – antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial. Coconut oil is safe for frying and great for the skin. I use coconut oil from Tropical Traditions both for eating and skin application. If you don’t like your coconut oil in a [...]

Omega-3 fatty acids are Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) that we need for many health reasons. For example, omega-3s have been known to improve brain function, protect the heart, provide anti-inflammatory properties. Omega-3s can improve symptoms in a wide range of conditions. Most people consume too many omega-6s and not enough omega-3 fatty acids. A lack [...]