Mineral Setting Powder
Setting powder can be used to prime your face for long lasting oil control, simply apply setting powder, and then apply your foundation on top.
For maximum oil absorption and to reduce the appearance of large pores, apply Setting Powder with a cosmetic sponge before foundation application. Press and roll the sponge into the skin for best results and a smooth appearance.
For long lasting, matte finish, simply dust your Setting Powder over your foundation with a kabuki brush.
To prime lips and eye area for long lasting makeup, apply with a suitably sized brush (kabuki for large areas or eyeshadow brush for smaller areas), then apply colour.
Mineral Foundation
When it comes to Mineral Foundations, most are natural and do not contain fillers, this makes them concentrated and thus a little goes a long way.
Allow your moisturiser to completely soak in and penetrated the skin before applying the mineral foundation, this promotes a smoother coverage. Mineral foundation powders glide beautifully onto dry skin and then work with your natural oils to create a smooth look.
To apply:
• Step 1 – Dip your Kabuki Brush into the powder and work into the bristles ensuring the brush is evenly coated.
• Step 2 – Tap off the excess powder, turn the brush bristles up and tap lightly against a hard surface to settle the powder.
• Step 3 – For light coverage: apply in soft downward strokes all over the face. For heavier coverage: apply in a circular buffing motion over your whole face.
The secret to applying mineral cosmetics professionally is a good Kabuki brush. However a latex sponge is excellent for creating a matte finish.
There is no need to add more mineral makeup to the brush when working around the eye area, as it may settle in the lines around your eyes and highlight those crow’s-feet!
If you apply your mineral make up in very sheer layers, the light refracting qualities of the pure minerals will cover your skin naturally and allow your inner beauty to shine forth.
Dry flaky skin can be addressed easily by blending your mineral foundation with a good liquid primer. First moisturise as usual, and then tap a small amount of powder into the palm of your hand and add a tiny amount of primer; blend the products together until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency Apply using the tips of your fingers or make-up sponge.
A good organic facial mist or spritz is a great way to keep your make up moist particularly if you have very dry skin. This acts as a huge glass of water for your skin by re-hydrating it and stopping a dry or flaky look. Use a flocked sponge in a downward motion to lightly smooth your make up and minimise the appearance of large pores.
Mineral Make-up can be applied after certain facial work and treatments and with the soothing and calming properties of zinc, mineral cosmetics are the only cosmetics recommended by leading beautician’s, dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons.
Mineral Bronzer & Blush Powder
• Step 1 – Dip your Kabuki Brush into the powder and work into the bristles ensuring the brush is evenly coated.
• Step 2 – Tap off the excess powder, turn the brush bristles up and tap lightly against a hard surface to settle the powder.
• Step 3 – Bronzer, apply in light downward strokes to areas of your face where the sun would naturally hit your face. Such as your cheeks, chin, and T-zone. Apply your Blush in the same way to your cheek bones, and blend downward towards the outer corner of your lip and upward in a circular motion to the outer corner of your eye.
You can apply the powder to your face or body. Bronzers are a safe and effective alternative to a fake tan. It works well on your chest and arms. So that the fine hairs and pores of your skin to lay flat, apply your bronzer or blush in downward strokes (ie with the natural direction of your hair). Even if you’re aiming for maximum coverage, several light layers are better than one thick one.
Bronzer can also be used to ‘warm up’ your foundation. Use sparingly over the face area concentrating on the areas that the sun would naturally hit. The secret to using mineral makeup is to apply it in very sheer layers. It is the light refracting qualities of the pure minerals that give it the ability to cover the skin naturally and allow your inner beauty to shine forth.
Cheers Sonya
Naturally Safe and Inika Cosmetics
http://www.naturallysafe.com.au/Articles/C5/A25/Inika+Cosmetics+-+Naturally+Decadent
Naturally Safe Cosmetics & Inika Make up
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Natural & Organic Oral Care
Natural & Organic Oral Care
Importance of good oral care
We all want to have healthy, attractive teeth and pleasant smelling breath. This is nothing new; throughout history people have used everything from honey and oil through to charcoal, plain baking powder and salt to clean their teeth.
Tooth decay and bad breath are very common human conditions, and we are told that it is very important that we brush our teeth at least twice a day. But why? Brushing is important as it removes food and bacteria from our mouths.
Tooth decay begins when we eat. Food gets stuck in our mouth, and between our teeth. If that food is not removed properly, it rots and bacteria thrives. Bacteria begins to weaken the enamel layer of the tooth and eventually causes cavities. Acidic foods like refined sugar, alcohol, carbonated drinks and peanuts create an environment that makes it even easier for cavity causing bacteria to thrive. Bacteria can also be a cause of bad breath.
So most oral health experts advise us to brush our teeth twice a day, floss and rinse with mouthwash. This helps to remove food deposits which gather around the gums and between the teeth. Brushing also stimulates blood flow in the gums and oral tissues, which helps to heal wounds.
Toothpaste & Mouthwash from Nature
Over the last century we have seen the industrial age come to Oral Care. These days most toothpaste and mouthwash is produced with the proverbial “cocktail of chemicals”. Have a look at the ingredients list of any conventional toothpaste or mouthwash brand and you’ll see a long list of chemicals.
Thankfully there are some natural and organic toothpaste and mouthwash products out there that work effectively without chemicals.
Ingredients in toothpaste
We use toothpaste to give our mouth a fresh clean feeling, to strengthen our teeth, and of course to help remove plaque from tooth enamel. But how does our toothpaste achieve this and what ingredients does it use?
Conventional toothpastes are generally made with a polishing agent, to help your toothbrush to remove gunk from your teeth, a surfactant which produces foam, a humectant for moisturising and preserving, a thickener, flavour, fluoride, sweetener, & artificial colouring. Most of these ingredients are straight from a refinery, laboratory or factory.
Naturally Safe Cosmetics have sourced toothpastes that still have the same oral care properties, but their ingredients are natural rather than chemical origin. For example, organic aloe vera leaf juice is used as a humectant and thickener rather than glycerine or sorbitol; and peppermint, fennel or lemon myrtle essential oils are used instead of manufactured artificial flavour.
Natural toothpastes use sodium bicarbonate as a main ingredient to help neutralise acids. High acid levels in our mouth provides an excellent environment for cavity causing bacteria to grow. Sodium bicarbonate is also a natural way to whiten your teeth. It can even be used as a cheap alternative mouthwash; just rinse a mouthful of water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate after eating.
Many natural tooth care products do not contain any sugar or artificial flavours. Their tastes are little sharper than ordinary toothpaste, but they won’t contribute to raising the acid level in your mouth.
Some of the natural ingredients that are used to replace the chemical cocktail include:
Aloe Vera’s healing properties help to prevent and heal cold sores, gingivitis and blisters. So its high usage in natural toothpaste helps to improve gum conditions and therefore prevents bad breath associated with oral bacteria.
Peppermint is added to toothpaste for more than its fresh taste. It inhibits growth of some bacteria and is high in vitamin C and A, and has trace amounts of nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium and omega 3.
Parsley is rich in the green pigment chlorophyll, which is powerful breath freshener.
Thyme is a natural antiseptic and antifungal. Therefore mouthwash’s such as Riddells creek is also good for preventing oral thrush
Sodium bicarbonate neutralised acids and assists in whiten teeth
Calcium Carbonate not only polishes teeth and removes plaque, it also strengthens teeth by providing calcium
Fluoride in Toothpaste & Mouthwash
Although fluoride does strengthen teeth, it is a cumulative poison. This means that in large doses it causes harm and it can accumulate in the body and health experts recommend only trace amounts of fluoride should be consumed. Over the last couple of decades this has prompted significant debate about the Fluoride being added to dinking water and oral care products.
If fluoride is being added to our water supply, do we really need it in our toothpaste and mouthwash as well? Fluoride is not used in any of the natural toothpastes that Naturally Safe Cosmetics sell.
Preventing bad breath
To prevent bad breath, the following steps could be taken:
- Floss your teeth daily, to remove food between your teeth where foul smelling bacteria flourishes
- Drink water which helps to produce saliva; a natural mouth cleaner.
- Wash your mouth out with a mouthwash that contains parsley, fennel or peppermint, which are natural breath fresheners.
- Avoid acidic foods, especially at night, like garlic, carbonated drinks and something else
Cheers
Sonya
www.naturallysafe.com.au/Articles/C2/A58/Natural+Oral+Care
Natural & Organic Oral Care
Importance of good oral care
We all want to have healthy, attractive teeth and pleasant smelling breath. This is nothing new; throughout history people have used everything from honey and oil through to charcoal, plain baking powder and salt to clean their teeth.
Tooth decay and bad breath are very common human conditions, and we are told that it is very important that we brush our teeth at least twice a day. But why? Brushing is important as it removes food and bacteria from our mouths.
Tooth decay begins when we eat. Food gets stuck in our mouth, and between our teeth. If that food is not removed properly, it rots and bacteria thrives. Bacteria begins to weaken the enamel layer of the tooth and eventually causes cavities. Acidic foods like refined sugar, alcohol, carbonated drinks and peanuts create an environment that makes it even easier for cavity causing bacteria to thrive. Bacteria can also be a cause of bad breath.
So most oral health experts advise us to brush our teeth twice a day, floss and rinse with mouthwash. This helps to remove food deposits which gather around the gums and between the teeth. Brushing also stimulates blood flow in the gums and oral tissues, which helps to heal wounds.
Toothpaste & Mouthwash from Nature
Over the last century we have seen the industrial age come to Oral Care. These days most toothpaste and mouthwash is produced with the proverbial “cocktail of chemicals”. Have a look at the ingredients list of any conventional toothpaste or mouthwash brand and you’ll see a long list of chemicals.
Thankfully there are some natural and organic toothpaste and mouthwash products out there that work effectively without chemicals.
Ingredients in toothpaste
We use toothpaste to give our mouth a fresh clean feeling, to strengthen our teeth, and of course to help remove plaque from tooth enamel. But how does our toothpaste achieve this and what ingredients does it use?
Conventional toothpastes are generally made with a polishing agent, to help your toothbrush to remove gunk from your teeth, a surfactant which produces foam, a humectant for moisturising and preserving, a thickener, flavour, fluoride, sweetener, & artificial colouring. Most of these ingredients are straight from a refinery, laboratory or factory.
Naturally Safe Cosmetics have sourced toothpastes that still have the same oral care properties, but their ingredients are natural rather than chemical origin. For example, organic aloe vera leaf juice is used as a humectant and thickener rather than glycerine or sorbitol; and peppermint, fennel or lemon myrtle essential oils are used instead of manufactured artificial flavour.
Natural toothpastes use sodium bicarbonate as a main ingredient to help neutralise acids. High acid levels in our mouth provides an excellent environment for cavity causing bacteria to grow. Sodium bicarbonate is also a natural way to whiten your teeth. It can even be used as a cheap alternative mouthwash; just rinse a mouthful of water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate after eating.
Many natural tooth care products do not contain any sugar or artificial flavours. Their tastes are little sharper than ordinary toothpaste, but they won’t contribute to raising the acid level in your mouth.
Some of the natural ingredients that are used to replace the chemical cocktail include:
Aloe Vera’s healing properties help to prevent and heal cold sores, gingivitis and blisters. So its high usage in natural toothpaste helps to improve gum conditions and therefore prevents bad breath associated with oral bacteria.
Peppermint is added to toothpaste for more than its fresh taste. It inhibits growth of some bacteria and is high in vitamin C and A, and has trace amounts of nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium and omega 3.
Parsley is rich in the green pigment chlorophyll, which is powerful breath freshener.
Thyme is a natural antiseptic and antifungal. Therefore mouthwash’s such as Riddells creek is also good for preventing oral thrush
Sodium bicarbonate neutralised acids and assists in whiten teeth
Calcium Carbonate not only polishes teeth and removes plaque, it also strengthens teeth by providing calcium
Fluoride in Toothpaste & Mouthwash
Although fluoride does strengthen teeth, it is a cumulative poison. This means that in large doses it causes harm and it can accumulate in the body and health experts recommend only trace amounts of fluoride should be consumed. Over the last couple of decades this has prompted significant debate about the Fluoride being added to dinking water and oral care products.
If fluoride is being added to our water supply, do we really need it in our toothpaste and mouthwash as well? Fluoride is not used in any of the natural toothpastes that Naturally Safe Cosmetics sell.
Preventing bad breath
To prevent bad breath, the following steps could be taken:
- Floss your teeth daily, to remove food between your teeth where foul smelling bacteria flourishes
- Drink water which helps to produce saliva; a natural mouth cleaner.
- Wash your mouth out with a mouthwash that contains parsley, fennel or peppermint, which are natural breath fresheners.
- Avoid acidic foods, especially at night, like garlic, carbonated drinks and something else
Cheers
Sonya
www.naturallysafe.com.au/Articles/C2/A58/Natural+Oral+Care
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Organic Selections
Organic Selections
Shop for Organic Selections Products
Organic Selections is a popular and luxurious range of skin care and hair care. The shampoo is gentle and kind to skin; the conditioner leaves your hair soft and soothing. Essential oils are responsible for the aromatic sensations of Organic Selections products.
o Organic Selections Conditioners
o Organic Selections Hand & Body Lotion
o Organic Selections Body Wash
o Organic Selections Body Butter
o Organic Selections Bath Salts
Organic Selections cleanses and rejuvenates the skin with four great botanical blends:
o Rosewood & Almond,
o Lemon Myrtle & Avocado
o Lavender & Ylang Ylang
o Rosemary & Kakadu Plum
Organic Selections has been formulated to offer the best and affordable natural organic personal care range that is totally 100% Australian made and Australian owned. Organic Selections personal care range supports the Australian Organic Industry by adding certified organic herbs and body oils that are grown in
Made from natural & organic ingredients
o 100% Natural with organic herbal blends
o NO Synthetic fragrances
o NO harsh detergents
o NO mineral phosphate
o NO Animal ingredients
o NO Sulphates
Ethical and Safe
o Certified Cruelty Free
o Vegan Friendly
o NO GMO ingredients added
http://www.naturallysafe.com.au/Articles/C5/A48/Organic+Selections
Cheers Sonya
http://www.naturallysafe.com.au
Biologika Soap & Deodorant
Biologika Soap & Deodorant
Biologika a great family range of Skin Care, soaps and deodorant. As one of Naturally Safe Cosmetics best sellers, it is a great favourite for its fragrance variety, organic status and convenience.
The complete Biologika range includes:
Biologika soaps are made from vegetable oils and organic essential oils for the most refreshing and safe use on everyone’s skin. The hand soap is renowned for it’s softness after washing. Biologika soaps come in a range of natural fragrances including Bush Lemon Myrtle, Lavender, Vanilla & Almond, Wild Mint, Bergamont & Macadamia, and Rose Geranium.
Biologika natural deodorant is fresh smelling, chemical-free, effective and comes in an exciting range of perfumes - Evening Bliss, Lavender Fields, Lemon Kiss, Live It Up and Vanilla Kiss.
http://www.naturallysafe.com.au/ProductList/C129,136/Hot+Brands
Cheers Sonya
Gaia Natural Organic Skin Care
Gaia Natural Organic Skin Care
Shop for Gaia Skincare Products
Gaia all Natural Skin Care products are of the highest quality and are carefully formulated to nourish and nurture your skin. They also don’t contain harsh or harmful ingredients and known skin irritants such as soap, sulphates, mineral oils, petrochemicals, parabens, propylene glycol and artificial fragrances - these are all known to cause dryness and skin irritation.
The Gaia Skin Care range includes Gaia Natural Baby and Gaia Made for Men
- Gaia Mens Wash
- Gaia Baby Moisturiser
- Gaia Skin Sooth Lotion
- Gaia Baby Massage Oil
- Gaia Baby Shampoo
- Gaia Bath & Body Wash
- Gaia Natural Baby Powder
- Gaia Baby Starter Kit Pack
- Gaia Mens Scrub
- Gaia Gift Pack for Men
- Gaia Mens Shampoo
- Gaia Mens Conditioner
- Gaia Mens Shave Gel
- Gaia Mens Face Creme
Gaia Skin Naturals is a company passionate about looking after the health and well being of others as naturally as possible and in complete harmony with the environment. Gaia only uses natural extracts in combination with certified organic ingredients in their products.
All Gaia products:
- Use Certified Organic ingredients
- Are cruelty free and are not tested on animals. Gaia has Choose Cruelty Free Accredited (CCF)
- All but one of Gaia’s products are vegan friendly. Gaia Natural Baby Skin Soothing Lotion cannot be labelled vegan as it contains beeswax but otherwise is completely cruelty free.
- Contain no animal ingredients or by-products
- Are Australian made
http://www.naturallysafe.com.au/Articles/C5/A31/Gaia+Skin+Naturals
Cheers Sonya
Simmons Paw Paw Salve Ointment
Simmons Paw Paw Salve Ointment
Shop for Simmons Paw Paw Salve
Simmons Paw Paw Salve ointment contains all natural products including canola oil, castor oil, vegetable wax and beeswax. And it is the only paw paw salve on the market that does not contain the petrochemical petroleum jelly.
Simmons Paw Paw Ointment is Australian made and has fantastic healing properties which have been captured in handy salve and can be used for:
- mild dermatitis
- eczema
- dry skin and irritation
- nappy rash
- nipple soreness caused by breastfeeding
Simmons Paw Paw is so versatile it has countless other uses, it’s a great all round barrier cream.
http://www.naturallysafe.com.au/Articles/C5/A24/Simmons+Paw+Paw+Salve+Ointment+
Cheers Sonya
Baby Organics Skin Care
aby Organics Skin Care
Shop for Baby Organics Product
Baby Organics is a range of baby friendly Skin Care products that are specially formulated for our precious children. New born babies are born with perfect skin, why threaten that prematurely with petrochemicals and harsh chemicals that really are not necessary.
Baby Organics range includes Baby Cream, Aloe Vera Spray, Corn Starch Power, Massage Oil, Body Cleanser,
- sulphates
- synthetic fragrances
- tar derivatives
- harsh detergents
- fillers
- mineral phosphates
- mineral oils
And Baby Organics are definitely vegan friendly:
- Contains no animal derived ingredients
- Made without cruelty to animals
- Not tested and never will be tested on animals
http://www.naturallysafe.com.au/Articles/C5/A42/Baby+Organics
Cheers Sonya
Elemental Certified Organic Skin Care
Elemental Certified Organic Skin Care
Shop for Elemental Certified Organic products
Deborah Oberon began her business eleven years ago as a young mother with a passion for organics. Deborah was concerned that most ingredients used in skin care products were harsh chemicals, so she began a long process of developing her own organic range.
Elemental produce an extensive range of high quality certified organic skin care products including:
- Elemental Baby Cleansing Milk
- Elemental Body Butter
- Elemental Brazilian Silk Afterwax Lotion
- Elemental Enrich Hand Lotion
- Elemental Luxury Body Lotion
- Elemental Revive Foot Lotion
- Elemental Soother After-Sun Lotion
- Elemental Massage Oil
- Elemental Delicate Eye Serum
- Elemental Essential Splash-In for Scrubs and Muds
- Elemental Rose Hip Clarity Face Cream
- Elemental Green Tea Cleansing Milk
- Elemental Macadamia Exfoliating Scrub
- Elemental Mineral Mud Mask
- Elemental Precious Face Serum
- Elemental Toning Mist - Normal
Elemental is proud to be certified by NASAA (National Association for Sustainable Agriculture
http://www.naturallysafe.com.au/Articles/C5/A22/Elemental+Certified+Organic+Skin+Care
Cheers Sonya
Clariscents Organic Skin Care
Clariscents Organic Skin Care
Shop for Clariscents Skin Care
Clariscents range of skin care products was developed out the personal need of its founder Georgina Leverink BSc. As a sufferer of chemical sensitivities,
Clariscents is an ethical company who abhors animal testing, strives for 100% naturally derived ingredients and where possible organic status.
There are seven effective and organic products in the Clariscents range:
- Clariscents Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser
- Clariscents Gentle Facial Cleansing Lotion
- Clariscents Facial Hydrator
- Clariscents Daily Facial Crème
- Clariscents Intensive Facial Crème
- Clariscents Daily Body Crème
- Clariscents Daily Body Cleanser
- Clariscents Intensive Hand and Nail Crème
Clariscents range are one of Naturally Safe's featured monthly specials. Much of the range has been significantly reduced for a short time only.
http://www.naturallysafe.com.au/Articles/C5/A16/Clariscents+Skin+Care
Pure Earth Skin Care & Cosmetics
Natural Skincare & Makeup for the whole family
Shop now for Pure Earth products
- Foundation
- Lipstick
- Bath Wash
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Massage Oil
- Cleanser
- Deodorant
- Hand Wash and Cream
- Facial Scrub
- Mud Mask
- Neem Soap
- Shaving Gel
- Pure Earth Aftershave
- Pure Earth Toner.
So why not have a look at the full
http://www.naturallysafe.com.au/Articles/C5/A17/Pure+Earth
Cheers Sonya
UV Natural Sunscreen
UV Natural Sunscreen
UV Natural Sunscreen is available in:
- UV Natural Sport Sunscreen – designed for long periods in the sun and water.
- UV Natural SPF 30+ Sunscreen - designed for everyday use, at the beach, walking around and great for under make up
- UV Natural Baby Sunscreen SPF 30+ - A gentle sunscreen for baby’s under 6 months old; strengthens and maintains healthy skin cell growth
UV Natural Sunscreen is biodegradable and uses recyclable materials in its packaging.
http://www.naturallysafe.com.au/Articles/C5/A43/UV+Natural+Sunscreens
Cheers Sonya
Rosehip Makeup Cosmetics & Skincare
Rosehip Makeup Cosmetics & Skincare
What is Rosehip Seed Oil?
Rosehip Seed Oil comes from the "hip" or "fruit" of the rose, produced through cold pressing. It is rich in Vitamin A, Essential Fatty Acids Vitamin C; which help to regenerate skin cells. Organic Rosehip is a very light oil so it absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a residue.
Organic Rosehip oil has been shown to benefit people who suffer from skin conditions such as:
§ Dermatitis;
§ Acne;
§ Eczema;
§ Scars
§ Stretchmarks
§ Pigmentation
§ Sunburn; and
§ Brittle nails.
The high content of fatty acids has a positive effect on all skin types, including oily and acne prone skin. It refines skin texture, aids in the renewal of skin cells, refines fine lines and helps reduce the effects of sunburn.
Age defying properties
Rosehip Seed Oil is one of the few oils that contain naturally occurring vitamin A; which appears to delays the signs of ageing.
Research conducted in the 1980s found that the fatty acids contained in Rosehip Oil were necessary for healthy skin, but not produced naturally by the skin.
Acne prevention and cure
If you you've ever suffered severe acne, you may have come across the drug retinol; a synthetic Vitamin A. Organic Rosehip is a rich source of natural trans-retinoic acid (Vitamin A) and shown to have fantastic results in curing acne.
For best results in acne defence, you might want to replace all your skin care with a Nancy Evans Organic Rosehip skin care. Try it for six months, you may be amazed at the effect it has on your skin.
Strengthens hair and nail
Organic Rosehip Shampoo and Condition is a fantastic group of products that can be used to strengthen fingernails and strengthen thinning damaged and dandruff infected hair.
Organic Rosehip Oil is economical in use, as a few drops will go a long way. Massaged gently into the skin it is instantly and completely absorbed.
Paw Paw Ointment
Paw Paw Ointment
Made from fermented paw paw (carica papaya L), the medicinal properties of paw paw ointment have been known for years, but science is now in a position to explain why this tropical fruit is so rich in healing qualities.
§ warts,
§ corns,
§ eczema,
§ rashes (eg heat and nappy),
§ insect bites and
§ mild psoriasis.
It has also been known to reduce inflammation and treat ringworm.
Papain enzymes in paw paw breaks down protein toxins (disintegration) which make it a good emergency home remedy treatment for jellyfish, bee and wasps stings. Papain is often synthesised and used as an active ingredient in insect repellents and insect bite soothers such as Stop Itch.
Cheers Sonya
Natural Sun Care
Natural Sun Care
Natural sunscreens should reduce the harmful effects of the sun without damaging our skin with chemicals.
There are two types of ultra violet rays we need to be careful of. The first is UVB, which is causes sunburn, the other UVA which contributes to longer term damage such as premature aging. Both ultra violet rays have the potential to cause skin cancer.
There are also two types of sunscreens, those that filter the sun, and those that absorb ultraviolet rays. Sunscreens that filter are better able to protect against both UVA and UVB rays. Whereas sunscreens that absorb usually only absorb UVB rays and parts of the UVA spectrum.
Sun blockers contain the natural ingredient zinc oxide that filters out both UVA & UVB rays.
The sun is both a blessing and a curse. We need the sun to metabolise Vitamin D, but too much sun can permanently damage and age our skin. Chemical based sunscreens run the risk of interfering with the natural process of vitamin D metabolism.
After Sun Care
Caring for our skin is hard work, especially in summer, yet it is essential if we are to protect ourselves and our families from the sun's rays.
Following a good sun sense regime doesn’t stop with a sunscreen. Sunscreens don’t filter out all of the suns rays. In fact even the highest rating (30+) sunscreens are able to filter around 95% of UVA and UVB rays.
After a day in the sun it’s a good idea to shower and apply an all over moisturiser to replenish the skins oils from the outside.
Aloe Vera moisturisers such provide great cooling relief, if you do happen to get a little sun burnt, or to add a little more moisture back into your skin after the sun.
Mineral Make up and the Sun
Natural Mineral Make up has it's own sunscreen! Zinc Oxide is a natural sun filter, and a very effective one at that. Therefore whenever you use your mineral make-up, that area is protected by a one of the best mineral sunscreens around.
Cheers Sonya
Natural Organic Dandruff Treatment
Natural Organic Dandruff Treatment
Dandruff is a mysterious condition as it has no specific cause or cure. However, its symptoms are treatable. Treatment can be as simple as changing shampoo, using lotions, home-made products, or changing your diet.
Although dandruff does not generally threaten your health, it is annoying and can be quite embarrassing. Persistent scratching can cause bleeding and greater susceptibility to infection. There are many natural (and unnatural) remedies for relieving the symptoms of dandruff, but as yet, no known cure.
Dandruff results from the normal growing processes of the scalp. The skin on our scalp roughly sheds every 24 days. Dandruff occurs when skin cells shed at an excessive rate, causing flakes of skin to appear in the hair and on the shoulders. Other potential causes of dandruff include: fungal infection, food allergies, petrochemical and sulphate based shampoos, yeast infections; stress or it may just be hereditary.
Traditional remedies general focus on the use of external shampoos or ointments; many of which contain petrochemicals and coal tar. This is quite an extreme treatment given we’re only talking about excessive skin cell production!
As consumers, we have a choice, we can either combat the symptoms with harsh chemical remedies, or we can attempt a more natural and holistic method. The purpose of which is to gradually build up our own skin defences to restore the correct pH balance to our scalp, through diet, gentle cleansing and addressing stress.
Chemically-based products are not the answer to dandruff; in fact, they can be part of the problem. There is a strong link between dandruff and sodium lauryl sulfate, a substance found in most commercially available shampoos. Eliminating this chemical from your hair care routine may be all you need to control the problem.
So before we start hitting the hard stuff, why not use a natural shampoo and conditioner, coupled with a citrus blend rinse to up the pH level in the scalp. You could make your own anti-dandruff shampoo with a blend of lavender water and rosehip oil (egg white makes a good emulsifier), followed by apple cider and lemon rinse.
Cheers Sonya
Natural Mineral Make up
Natural Mineral Make up
There are so many benefits to using Natural Mineral make up, that its no surprise it's one of the largest growing industries. With modern light technologies ensuring a seemingly endless range of colours and hues.
Natural Mineral makeup is naturally good for our skin; it is naturally enriched with anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, non-comedogenic and sun protection properties. In fact it is the only make up that has been recommended for use after face procedures such as chemical peels or laser re-surfacing.
Sufferers of acne, rosecea and scaring may use mineral makeups safely and relax in the knowledge that it will not worsen your condition.
However ... there is always an however. We need to be vigilant when looking to purchase natural mineral make up. Because all natural mineral cosmetics were not created equally.
A good natural mineral make up is made up primarily of 4 key ingredients: Mica, Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and iron oxides. Many natural mineral makeup’s include bismuth oxycholoride as a base ingredient. I do not recommend the use of bismuth oxycholoride. Other ingredients to watch for include talc, parabens and petrochemicals such as propylene glycol.
Cheers Sonya
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