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5 skincare tips for clear + healthy skin Pollution, too much exposure to sun, late nights and stress are just some of the culprits that cause premature aging. Some of these factors are unavoidable; you can prevent your skin from looking dull, dry and showing signs of premature aging by following a simple and healthy skin care routine. Tip 1: Cleanse twice a day Cleansing your skin is a “MUST” to prevent bacteria from damaging your skin. It’s very important to cleanse your skin twice a day to remove dirt, bacteria, makeup and excess oils. It’s very important to use mild cleansers or natural soaps sited for your skin type and avoid over cleansing your skin more than twice a day to prevent more breakouts and drying by stripping off the skin’s natural protective oils. Tip 2: Exfoliate! To reveal soft and smooth skin Exfoliating the skin helps remove dead skin cells, excess oil and helps with better blood circulatio

Your skin’s natural oils are very important for healthy skin, but too much oil is also not a good thing as it can cause acne to form even in adults. 3 main causes of excess oil on the face includes:

1. Stress – When you are under stress and too much pressure, your body produces androgen hormones which can lead to more oil production. Practice meditation to help deal with stress.
2. Over cleansing or exfoliation – It’s a good skincare practice to cleanse and exfoliate your skin. But when you overdo it, your skin will react by producing more oil. Cleanse your face in the morning and at night before bed to remove dirt and bacteria. It is advisable to exfoliate 1-2 times a week.
3. Too much makeup – Using too much makeup will clog up your pores and cause your skin to produce more oil. Try to use less makeup and never sleep with makeup on

If your skin is producing too much oil on the face, here are 7 skincare tips to help keep it under c

  Self love is about having a regard for your own happiness and well-being. Practicing self love can be difficult, especially when you’re just starting out and trying to make changes in the way you think about yourself, or in the way you’ve been taught to regard yourself. It’s not about being full of yourself or self-absorbed, it’s about getting in touch with yourself, your body and what it needs, your own happiness and taking care of you.

1. Take a bath. Add your favorite bath bomb, light some scented candles, pop on some relaxing music and soak away your stresses. If you’re inclined to stay in there for a while, make sure you have a good book, some nibbles and a cheeky glass of bubbles on hand. Once you’re out of the bath, grab your favorite body oil or body butter and rub it in from head to toe.
2. Think positive. There are a myriad of ways to do this. Some people like to start their d

  Skin is the body's largest organ. You want to do everything you can to care for it as much as possible. But are the high price tags on natural skin care products really worth it? We think so. Here are 10 reasons you should invest in natural skin care products today.

1. Chemicals – Conventional skin care products contain many different kinds of toxic chemicals that can cause skin irritation and can potentially lead to diseases including cancer. Natural skin care products don’t have these harmful chemicals in them.
2. Ingredients – Natural skin care products are made with nourishing ingredients like natural conditioning oils, purifying clays, gentle essential oils – everything your skin needs to stay maximally beautiful while conventional skincare products are mostly man made using synthetic ingredients that potentially be harmful to the body
3. Sustainability – Rather than being filled with ingredients made in a lab, natural skin care prod

Winter is nearly upon us, even though the weather is still amazing at the moment, the chilly days are just around the corner. So lets be prepared for the big chill and have glowing winter skin all season long. 5 Super easy hints for glowing winter skin!  

1. Moisturize ever morning and every night. If you need to try a heavier moisturizer just for winter. Give your skin hydration and protection from the winter environment. 2. Introduce a serum under your moisturizer at night for an added boost. Serums work deeper in the skin to keep the skin cells healthy & happy. Always use a moisturizer over the top of your serum to lock all the goodness in and give your skin a protective barrier to the everyday elements 3. Apply lip balm regularly especially just before bedtime. Your lips are prolific shedders (that means they peel all the time it’s normal) so keeping them moist helps them to look plump and makes them super moist.

As you age, your skin’s natural protective oil decreases causing dry skin and you need hydrating face oil to help plump up the skin and prevent loss of moisture. Most of the anti-aging products like retinol strips the skin of its natural oils and you need to replenish  your skin with high performing natural oils to keep it supple and hydrated. Many botanical oils contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which help fight free radicals from destroying the skin *TIP* Apply Face oil before anti-aging cream for deeper skin hydration.

1. Argan

Argan oil is produced from the kernels of the argan tree  in Morocco and is very rich in fatty acids, Vitamin E and proteins  which work wonders to hydrate skin, fight fine lines, restore elasticity, fade fine lines and wrinkles .  

2. Rosehip -

Rosehip Oil is harvested mostly in Chile. According to reports, it is used by the ancie

What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are natural or man-made chemicals that can help prevent or slow cell damages by protecting healthy cells from damages caused by free radicals. Free radicals are byproducts that are formed when oxygen is used by the body. If you've seen a peeled apple turn brown, you've seen oxidation in action. Antioxidants can help prevent, slow down and repair damage to your body's tissue. Antioxidants are very powerful in preventing diseases, help neutralizing free radicals in the body by binding oxidants and are important in your daily diet. Antioxidants will also help improve the quality of your skin and protect it from damages caused by the sun and environments from the inside and out. Natural antioxidants can be found mainly in fruits, vegetables, seafood, marine plants and other plant foods such as herbs, spices, nuts, seeds and legumes. Antioxidant rich diet is very important in helping to build body’s immune defense. Food color usuall

Learn the best kept anti aging beauty secrets that help make women and men look better than their much-younger counterparts. Growing older is a blessing, but looking OLDER with sagging skin, wrinkles and puffy eyes is another thing.  Honestly, there is no stopping the hands of time. We are all going to age someday, but with proper diet, exercise and skincare routine, we can age gracefully. You may not be able to stop the hands of time, but you don’t have to also wear your age on your  face too. There are so many beauty secrets and rituals that can help your look much younger, particularly on your face. It’s better to start adapting a healthy lifestyle and taking proper care of your body so you age gracefully. Aging gracefully includes taking care of you from the inside out by living a positive lifestyle, exercising, eating balanced diet, reducing stress and using the proper skincare products. Looking good doesn’t come only in a bottle!

Knowing your skin type is absolutely necessary in order to make a right decision about a proper skin care or treatment, which is suitable for your particular skin needs. As we all know there are five basic skin types: oily, normal, dry, sensitive and aging skin. It’s very important to know which skin type is your skin, in order to use the right cosmetic products and to know how to take care of your skin properly. If you want to determine your skin type you should follow the following steps:

• wash your face
• take a few pieces of paper
• press it on different spots on your face
• The results:
• if the paper sticks, pick up oily spots or become translucent your skin is oily
• if the paper doesn’t stick or pick up any oily spots your skin is dry
• if it sticks on yo

If you haven’t discovered the magic of chia yet, now’s the time. These superfood seeds are packed with health-boosting nutrients. “Chia” comes from the Nahuatl word “chian”, which means “oily”. The plant Salvia hispanica, which is largely cultivated for its tiny black and white seeds, is part of the flowering mint family. Chia seeds are thought to help reduce risk factors for heart diseases, and their high nutrient content, however,does warrant it to be classed with other “superfoods”. Chia contains fibre, protein, fat, calcium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3,potassium, vitamin B1 and vitamin B3. History The Aztecs cultivated chia as a food crop as early as 3500 B.C. They’re reputed to have used these foods to give them endurance. It’s still widely used in South America and Mexico, and the plant is native to southern Mexico and Guatemala. The Aztecs used chia as a foodstuff. They mixed it