tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52729858108647615022024-03-05T04:22:59.222-08:00Health and BeautyOrganic Health and Beauty sells the highest quality superfoods, herbal formulas, skin care, and beauty products at the lowest prices.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12370852242386423523noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272985810864761502.post-90793286956055235282014-12-10T03:59:00.000-08:002014-12-10T03:59:30.426-08:00Dermadew Lite SoapHey gals.. Good morning!<br />
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I recently got some skin infection in my neck area that spread to my shoulders too.<br />
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The skin in the neck got darkened slightly & there were rashes, itching & some burning sensation too.<br />
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The derma recommended <b><span style="color: red;">Dermadew Lite Soap</span></b> along with some lotion & ointment.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Packaging:</span></b><br />
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The soap comes neatly wrapped in a yellow foil wrapper with an outer yellow carton.<br />
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Insite the foil wrapper, the soap is housed on a plastic soap dish like packing.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients/What the product claims:</span></b><br />
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Check out the below picture for the same.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">The way I see it:</span></b><br />
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The soap is off-white in color and oval in shape. "Dermadew Lite" is embossed on the soap.<br />
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The soap has a mild botanical fragrance which I totally love.<br />
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It lathers really well & doesn't melt crazy like other soaps.<br />
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I have been regularly using this soap thrice a day on my neck and
shoulder area & I must admit that it really soothes my skin.<br />
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The burning sensation, the itching calms down to great extent - almost to zero.<br />
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It gives a clean feeling to the skin & get rids of ointments or lotion I had applied previously too.<br />
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I tried this on my face too a couple of times - and it left my skin squeaky clean without drying.<br />
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One soap would last for a month if used on the entire body.<br />
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Whenever I feel that my skin is itching or there is some mild burning sensation, I immediately use this soap & get relieved.<br />
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The soap contains 76% TFM - which is considered to be the golden
standard in bathing bars. Most soaps in the market don't mention their
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The derma said that this soap is ideal for irritated skin conditions
& darkening - but also did mention that he wouldn't recommend it for
regular use.<br />
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He said this is an apt soap for the winters to condition the skin & also keep skin infections at bay.<br />
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I cannot comment on the lightening of the skin now - but shall surely update you all at later time with regular use of this.<br />
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I am totally loving this soap & would recommend to you all too -
probably you can check with your derma too before actually using the
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There is not a single 'Nay' factor for me when it comes to this soap & I totally love it.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12370852242386423523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272985810864761502.post-18660668089575816082014-12-10T03:54:00.001-08:002014-12-10T03:54:29.854-08:00Swatch Santa: 10 Avon Ultra Color SPF15 Lipsticks - Pinks, Corals & Reds EditionHey all...<br />
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Santa brings you lipstick swatches as promised earlier! :D<br />
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Presenting 10 lipstick swatches from the yet to be launched Avon Ultra Color Lipsticks range. <b><span style="color: blue;">NEVER SEEN BEFORE ON ANY OTHER INDIAN BLOG! :p</span></b><br />
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These lippies are earmarked to launch in Feb 2014.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">What Avon has to say about this lipstick:</span></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">True
Color Technology with self- renewing pigments that help the colors stay
true for a long time. It contains Shea Butter, Omega Oil, Arctic Berry,
and Vitamin E to nourish and moisturize lips instantly. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It comes in a new packaging with a clear window at the tip of the cap to allow you to see the true colors easily. </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Swatch Time!</span></b><br />
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I have grouped all the pinks, corals & reds from this range together in this post for easy reference.<br />
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Here you go with the swatches....<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">1. TWINKLE PINK</span></b> - A frosty pink with fine silver specks/shimmer.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">2. HIBISCUS</span></b> - A lovely bright pink with blue undertones.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">3. HOT PINK</span></b> - The color of the year! True to its name - a hot pink with purple undertones.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">4. WILD GINGER</span></b> - An orangey-coral with gold & silver shimmer.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">5. TANGERINE TANGO</span></b> - A true, bright, neonish orange. Only for the bold!<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">6. SUN CORAL</span></b> - A brownish coral. Ideal for everyday wear.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">7. LAVA LOVE</span></b> - A true red!<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">8. RED 2000</span></b> - A slightly deeper red than Lava Love. Perfect bridal shade.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">9. PERFECT RED</span></b> - Its actually a perfect maroon. Pretty though.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">10. RIPE PAPAYA</span></b> - A frosty peach.<br />
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My favorites among the lot are - <b>Hibiscus, Hot Pink, Tangerine Tango & Lava Love!</b> :)<br />
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Maybelline Colorsensational Vivids Lipsticks are not launching here...
Never mind! This collection has some similar shades to Vivids range -
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Buttery texture & crazy pigmentation guaranteed with every lipstick! :D<br />
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Its not over yet! Stay tuned to this space for another edition of swatches on these <span style="color: red;"><b>YET TO BE LAUNCHED</b> </span><span style="color: blue;"><b>Avon Ultra Color Lipsticks!</b></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12370852242386423523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272985810864761502.post-75531164712857501362014-12-10T03:48:00.002-08:002014-12-10T03:48:28.939-08:00Vitamin B-12 and Vitamin DCyano Cobalamin is an anti-inflammatory analgesic that works with
calcium for absorption. Critical to DNA synthesis and red blood cell
formation; involved in all immune responses. A specific for
sulfite-induced asthma. New research shows some success in cancer
management, especially in tumor growth. Energizes, relieves depression,
hangover and poor concentration. Supplied largely from animal foods,
B-12 may be deficient for vegetarians, and a deficiency can take five or
more years to appear after body stores are depleted. Deficiency
results in anemia, nerve degeneration, dizziness, heart palpitations and
excess weight loss. Long use of cholesterol drugs, oral
contraceptives, anti-inflammatory and anti-convulsant drugs deplete
B-12.<br />
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Good food sources: cheese, poultry, sea green, yogurt, eggs, organ meats, brewer's years and fish.<br />
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Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. D works with vitamin A to utilize
calcium and phosphorus in building bones and teeth. Although we call it
a vitamin, D is really a hormone produced in the skin from sunlight.
Cholesterol compounds in the skin convert to a vitamin D precursor when
exposed to UV radiation. Twenty minutes a day of early morning sunshine
make a real difference to our body's vitamin D stores, especially if
you are at risk for osteoporosis. Vitamin D helps in all eye problems
including spots, conjunctivitis and glaucoma. Helps protect against
colon cancer. Deficiency results in nearsightedness, psoriasis, soft
teeth, muscle cramps and tics, slow healing, insomnia, nosebleeds, fast
heartbeat and arthritis. <br />
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Good food sources: cod liver oil, yogurt, cheese, butter, herring, halibut, salmon, tuna, eggs and liver.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12370852242386423523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272985810864761502.post-482027229465047522012-09-19T09:03:00.002-07:002012-09-19T09:03:55.010-07:00What You Should Be Eating and Drinking For Health and Beauty and Why<div style="text-align: justify;">
When it comes to staying healthy and aging well, there are so many things we need to consider. We have to exercise, maintain a good mental attitude, get enough sleep, engage in healthy relationships, take care of our skin and, of course, near the top of the list of factors that contribute to great health is good nutrition.<br /><br />What "good nutrition" is, however, can be confusing. Ideas about nutrition have changed over the years. Two decades ago, we were told it was healthy to eat a "low-fat" diet. Unfortunately, in an effort to reduce unhealthy fats, people began eating low-fat processed foods. We didn't realize then that many of those low-fat foods were laden with extra sugar. Nor did we understand the dangers of excess sugar. We know now that something we thought was good for us has contributed to health problems.<br /><br />Over the past couple years, I've been reading the latest books and articles on nutrition and anti-aging. What's touted consistently now is a diet of whole, unprocessed foods that discourage inflammation. The anti-inflammatory diet is what seems to have the most health and beauty benefits.<br /><br />Dr. Oz, Dr. Howard Murad, author of The Water Secret and Dr. Jessica Wu, author of Feed Your Face, and several other doctors writing in the field of health and beauty all agree that inflammation is one of the worst offenders. They say that we promote inflammation when we eat foods that are too high on the glycemic index. And what kinds of foods are those? Foods that are high in sugar and simple carbohydrates. An anti-inflammatory diet will help to keep blood sugar levels in check, keep the skin young, and be a boon to overall health.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />Here's a list of foods synthesized from a variety of sources. Most of these are recommended by a number of specialists in the field of anti-aging. What's great is that foods that help us stay young-looking also help us stay healthy.<br /><br />Eggs. In an article in Time Magazine from September of 2011 written by Dr. Oz, eggs were among the foods "vindicated," and now considered to be part of a healthy diet. Previously thought to be detrimental because of their cholesterol content, in moderation, eggs are great because they're nutrient dense, provide high quality protein and are not high in calories. Another doctor, Howard Murad, recommends that women eat eggs to combat "hormonal aging." He says that eggs and other embryonic foods (seeds and beans) help women preserve optimum estrogen levels naturally.<br /><br />Leafy greens. Spinach, kale, collards, romaine lettuce, etc. provide vitamin C, vitamin E, and Lutein, a nutrient that contributes to healthy, great looking skin.<br /><br />Broccoli. Low in calories, and high in fiber, broccoli is a powerhouse of nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K, B6, folate and surprisingly, calcium.<br /><br />Sweet potatoes. A good choice when you need complex carbohydrates. Rich in vitamin A, which is great for the skin and the eyes, the sweet potato is high in antioxidants (including beta-carotene), has cancer fighting abilities, and its vitamins can help boost your immune system. High in fiber, it's an excellent addition to the diet if you're looking to burn fat.<br /><br />Mushrooms. According to Dr. Howard Murad, author of The Water Secret, Mushrooms are full of vitamins and have strong antioxidant properties and may inhibit tumor growth. Mushrooms also help prevent breakdown of collagen and elastin, helping your skin to stay firm and plump.<br /><br />Tomatoes. Dr. Jessica Wu, a Beverly Hills dermatologist calls tomatoes "a skin superstar." High in lycopene, they help protect the skin from sun damage. Eating plenty of tomatoes can help prevent wrinkles, age spots, and inflammation.<br /><br />Apples. They contain Phloretin, a powerful antioxidant. Phloretin neutralizes a large number of free radicals (which contribute to aging), and reduces inflammation and hyper-pigmentation.<br /><br />Blueberries. Low in calories and virtually fat-free, blueberries are full of fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. These are on Dr. Oz's "anti-aging" checklist and some studies have shown that blueberries are beneficial for the brain and can help lower the risk of Alzheimer's Disease.<br /><br />Almonds. They contain copper, selenium, zinc and healthy monounsaturated fats and fiber. Eat them, but in moderation, due to their high caloric content. According to Dr. Wu, almonds can help in the battle against gray hair, because eating almonds has been shown to increase the levels of catalase in the body. Catalase is an enzyme that neutralizes natural peroxide. When our scalp stops making catalase on its own, our hair begins to loose its pigment.<br /><br />Walnuts. Loaded with omega 3 fats, walnuts are good for the skin. They're a good source of phosphorus, zinc, copper, and thiamin. Yes, they're high in calories, but a handful of nuts a day can actually benefit weight loss, because they can curb the appetite. Also, the fiber in nuts helps prevent the absorption of some of the calories.<br /><br />Plain yogurt. The culturing process makes yogurt easier to digest than milk, so it's a good source of calcium if you're lactose intolerant. Yogurt contributes to colon health because of its intestine-friendly bacterial cultures, which lower the risk of colon disease.<br /><br />Be wary of "non-fat" milk and yogurt. According to Dr. Oz, "When you remove all the fat from whole milk, you're left with too high a concentration of natural sugars, which interacts like candy with your hormones, especially insulin."<br /><br />I was curious about this, and so began paying attention at the grocery store. When I looked at labels on regular plain yogurt, sure enough, the non-fat variety had a higher number of sugars. I now opt for low-fat, rather than non-fat. Some non-fat Greek yogurts did NOT have high sugar contents, so those are a good choice.<br /><br />FYI, fat free foods often have added sugar to make up for the reduction in fat and good taste. Dr. Alan Lustig gave a lecture on the dangers of sugar and he credited the proliferation of low-fat foods in the American diet with higher levels of obesity and diabetes. According to Lustig it is not the fat that's makes us fat and sick, it's the sugar.<br /><br />Salmon. Rich in omega-3s, salmon is recommended by many anti-aging specialists. Dr. Nicolas Perricone, author of The Wrinkle Cure says that eating salmon will keep your skin looking younger longer. Eating salmon helps reduce inflammation and can also help prevent heart disease, due to its high omega 3 content.<br /><br />Red wine. (In moderation, no more than 2 glasses a day.) Thought to raise good cholesterol and reduce the bad kind, as well as protect arteries against cholesterol-related damage. You may have heard of the benefits of Resveratrol, which red wine contains. However, according to Dr. Oz, you'd have to drink 60 liters to get the full benefits. Still, if you're going to drink alcohol, red wine is the best choice for your health. White wine doesn't contain Resveratrol.<br /><br />Dark chocolate. Eat dark chocolate in moderation (meaning no more than one oz. a day or every few days) and reap the benefits of its antioxidant content and high concentration of flavanols. Dr. Wu says that dark chocolate consumption can promote better circulation, improved skin hydration, and can help the skin resist the signs of sun damage.<br /><br />Olive Oil. This is a "healthy fat" which, according to Dr. Murad will feed your brain, skin, and your cellular membranes. It's one of the essential fatty acids that helps keep us hydrated, supple, youthful, and beautiful.<br /><br />Coconut oil. Another healthy fat. Previously thought to raise cholesterol, recent studies have proven that coconut oil raises the good cholesterol, while keeping bad cholesterol in check. Also, there's new evidence that suggests coconut oil is salutary for the brain and can guard against Alzheimer's disease and dementia.<br /><br />Green tea. An excellent source of antioxidants, in particular Epigallocatechin gallate, green tea is one of the best things you can drink for health and anti-aging. It helps enhance the skin's ability to fight sun damage. It also fights inflammation.<br /><br />Oatmeal. Filling and high in fiber, oatmeal is a complex carbohydrate that can help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Just be sure to eat the kind without added sugar and chemicals. You can add your own nuts, and/or fruit to make it taste good. Even if you add a sweetener, better to be able to control the amount you use, rather than consume all the extra sugar in pre-packaged brands.<br /><br />Quinoa. Quinoa tastes and acts like a grain, but it's actually a seed. It's high in antioxidants, fiber and protein (it contains all the amino acids), and low in calories.<br /><br />Of course there are many more healthy foods than those on this list, but these are the foods on the lists of a number of doctors specializing in anti-aging, and health & beauty.<br /><br />A Few Foods You Should NOT Be Eating or Drinking and Why:<br /><br />White bread, donuts, cookies, pastries, cakes and sugary cereals. These high glycemic foods contain trans fats and sugar, which contribute to inflammation.<br /><br />According to Dr. David J Goldberg, author of Light Years Younger, these foods all contain "high-glycemic" carbohydrates, which flood the body with glucose molecules minutes after they are eaten. All these foods have been linked to decreased insulin sensitivity, which means they impair the body's most important glucose regulating mechanism. To save your skin, favor foods low on the glycemic index.<br /><br />Sodas. (Diet or regular.) Both regular and diet sodas pose health risks. A recent study showed that regular soda contributed to hard to detect fats in the organs, particularly in the liver. And the artificial sweeteners and dyes in diet soda have been linked to brain cell damage. Sodas also cause the body to draw calcium from the bones, contributing to osteoporosis.<br /><br />Sugar. Processed sugar doesn't contribute to good nutrition and too much of it can be harmful. Aside from contributing to weight gain and diabetes, excess sugar ages the skin via a process called glycation wherein harmful sugar molecules attach to the collagen and elastin in the skin and make it rigid. These molecules build up and eventually cause wrinkles. Sugar also contributes to more health issues than were previously understood. According to Dr. Alan Lustig, who gave the famed lecture Sugar: The Bitter Truth, sugar should be deemed a toxin. Fruit, which is high in natural sugar is okay, because it contains fiber which helps keep it from spiking the blood sugar level, but juice, with all the fiber removed, is less beneficial.<br /><br />Low glycemic carbs (which are beneficial) include: Oatmeal, whole-wheat pasta, Soybeans, lentils.<br /><br />High glycemic carbs (which should be avoided) include: white flour, white bread, white pasta, corn, corn chips, cornflakes, processed cereals with sugar, white rice.<br /><br />Low glycemic vegetables include: Yams, green beans, cabbage, leafy greens, avocado, bell peppers, Tomatoes, broccoli. High glycemic vegetables include: white potatoes, carrots and Parsnips.<br /><br />Low glycemic fruits include: Apples, pears, plums, peaches, cherries, melon, kiwi, blueberries. High glycemic fruits include: Fruit juices, bananas, mangoes and papayas.<br /><br />There you have it: to eat and not to eat. It's a lot to consider, but hopefully knowing the benefits and risks of your options can help you make good decisions about what you put in your body.<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12370852242386423523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272985810864761502.post-79873631793921169482012-09-19T09:02:00.002-07:002012-09-19T09:02:29.196-07:00Fruits - The Goodness of Fruits for Your Health and Beauty<div style="text-align: justify;">
Fruits are our friend and they should be included in our daily diet. Not just for their delicious taste but their awesome benefits for our health and beauty. Fruits are very important in improving your poor condition of health and ugly look. Fruits can help you in several ways. Here are some list of fruits such as guava, strawberry, grapes, date and many more and their goodness has written below which is very helpful for you. So, just check it out...<br /><br />The gorgeous guava<br /><br />You will be surprised to know that guava have much higher vitamin C content than oranges. They are also a rich source of potassium, much more than even bananas.<br />Benefits of guava-<br /><br />• Guava can improve the texture and health of the skin<br />• Guava leaves and the unripe fruit make for an excellent astringent. Because they have a high content of vitamin A, B and C. They keep the skin glowing, fresh, and wrinkles free. They also help in tightening the skin that has lost its elasticity.<br />• Guava is helpful for people who are trying to lose weight.<br />• Guava can help you in curing constipation.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />Date-<br /><br />This humble and inexpensive fruit has tremendous health benefits. Date is consumed by people of Middle East as a part of their staple diet for centuries of their high nutritional value. Dates are also eaten for their medical properties.<br /><br />Benefits of date-<br /><br />• Being a rich source of iron, dates are beneficial for increasing hemoglobin levels in the body reducing anemia. Date juice can be drunk in the early morning for best result.<br />• Dates are low in fat and it has no cholesterol. The natural sugar present in dates provides a lot of energy to the body.<br />• Including dates in your daily diet is very beneficial for digestion. This is extremely good for boosting your immunity.<br />• Dates and dates drink can reduce the gastric problem and prevent heart burns and curb acidity problems.<br /><br />Here are many fruits which has plenty of goodness, which are very helpful for improving your health and beauty. Many people don't like eating fruit on their regular basis. It affects your health. So, now you can have fruit daily through fruits smoothies.<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12370852242386423523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272985810864761502.post-3248851262678721782012-09-19T09:01:00.001-07:002012-09-19T09:01:14.054-07:00A Few Health And Beauty Tips For Girls<div style="text-align: justify;">
Everyone would like to desire to have the appearance of beauty. Just about all people would love to be just stunning and stand out in the crowd, especially young teen girls. There are quite a lot of teenage females who spend lots of money on beautifying products and with these products they are expecting to enhance their looks. Here are a few suggestions for health and beauty tips for girls.<br /><br />One tip will be to drink plenty of water each day. Also make it a habit to eat foods that have a content of vitamin A and C, which are known to help you look your best. If you want to keep the shine on your skin, then you can mix honey with some water and each day you can drink, as this will help to keep your skin smooth.<br /><br />You will want to moisturize your skin. Hydrate the skin naturally and you should also try to massage some milk into your skin as well. This can help you to keep the fresh glow of your appearance. To avoid any dryness from occurring on your face, you can maintain the temperature moderate, humidifiers can offer you with this kind of help.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />Remember that a good source of foods are essential to having clean and fine looking skin. Start to eat plenty of fresh fruits and some raw vegetables too. These tips will certainly help a teenage girls skin to look and feel healthy and smooth. Try to keep everything that you use on your face of a natural ingredient.<br /><br />Some last tips on beautifying yourself are to work on your lips and eyes as they do get plenty of attention whenever talking or singing or even when just listening. Be sure that when you sue eye make up to be sure that they match your over all appearance. You can also add some mascara right on the tips of your eye lashes. You should put a small amount of orange shadow at the corner of the eyes to create yourself a wide eyed look. Use mineral make up, which shall help to brighten your appearance.<br /><br />To prevent any chapping use some lip balm. One thing that you may want to consider is to sleep only on silk or satin pillow cases so there will be less creases on the areas of your face. This are a few tips on how to provide some health and beauty for teenage girls.<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12370852242386423523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272985810864761502.post-86430643141788431362012-09-19T08:59:00.001-07:002012-09-19T09:00:03.005-07:00What Are Popular Health and Beauty Products You Should Use?<div style="text-align: justify;">
There are wide selections of health and beauty products in the market today that one will be confused what to buy. One thing that might lessen and help you is you narrow down your choices by listing down your need. When you have your list already then you can start searching online for that particular product that you need.<br />
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Reading the reviews and comments for such product will help you decide whether it is worth your time and money. Be knowledgeable of what are safe products to use and not. Read the labels carefully and examine the ingredients if it contains any harmful ingredients. If there are then better stay away from it.<br />
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The most popular right now in the market are the natural or organic health and beauty products. It is not that expensive compared to synthetically made beauty products and it is very safe to use for it doesn't have any side effects at all.<br />
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The increase of sales for natural or organic products only shows that more and more people are shifting to natural based products. They finally realize the negative effects these chemical based beauty products have to the health and to the environment as well.</div>
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The number one reason why people shift to buy organic products is because they are much safer to use and you get lots of health benefit from it. It is much healthier to your body and doesn't have side effects at all after a prolong use unlike chemically base products.<br />
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You can find lots or natural or organic beauty care products online. Among the most popular and best selling organic products today are Burts Bees, Jason Natural Cosmetic and Tom's of Maine. They are just a few brand names that you can trust when you speak of natural or organic beauty care products.<br />
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You can find a complete line of skin care products in Burts Bees and you can get it at discounted price in some stores online. If you are resourceful enough, you will find best deals of your money online. It is a must that you try these products, it is your ideal beauty product partner.<br />
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However you can try other brands too. Some brands offer samples and trials for a week or two. Avail of this and you have the chance to try the product before buying it. This is the best way to know if the product works for you.<br />
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Anti aging creams like one with Vitamin E is very important and every woman should have it. It helps you maintain a youthful look and takes care of your wrinkles and fine lines brought about by many factors that affect your daily life like smoking and drinking alcoholic drinks, stress, eating junk foods and more. Anti-aging cream with vitamin E and a Vitamin E supplement will help reverse the damage and prevents premature aging.<br />
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But remember always that a true beauty comes from within - a healthy body, heart and mind is what makes a beautiful you.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12370852242386423523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272985810864761502.post-53243201411776162162012-09-19T08:58:00.000-07:002012-09-19T08:58:23.426-07:00Health and Beauty Products - Find Wholesale Products to Resell on eBay<div style="text-align: justify;">
If you are selling goods on eBay you already know it is very competitive. You must get hold of your goods at hugely discounted prices if your eBay business is going to be a success. Health and Beauty products are also in a competitive market sector so it makes sense to find the goods you are selling at good prices if your business is going to survive.<br /><br />Wholesale directories are the best place to get brand name health and beauty products at discounted prices. It makes sense to find the suppliers that are ready to do business with you and these directories have tons of suppliers all in one easy to use interface. This is highly convenient and the time and money you save will be significant. There is no more running around trying to find health and beauty suppliers through the old traditional methods of locating them. They are all in one place and all ready to sell you stock.<br /><br />There are literally thousands of health and beauty suppliers and wholesalers and the fact that you can scroll through them all in one easy to use interface is going to make a significant difference to your business. You can also check out the feedback given by other customers in these wholesale directories and this allows you to make educated decisions about whether you want to do business with them.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />For your business to thrive you need to get discounted products otherwise you will simply not make any money. It makes sense to get hold of these products the easiest way possible as this is going to save you time in the long term. Make a difference to your business today and get your health and beauty products online through a wholesale directory.<br /><br />Are you looking for cheap quality wholesale goods that you can resell on eBay or even through your own shop? Finding reliable cheap suppliers that also provide quality brand name products is difficult.<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12370852242386423523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272985810864761502.post-33423382910261030072012-08-21T08:56:00.000-07:002012-09-19T08:57:00.122-07:00The Case in Favour of Health and Beauty Therapies<div style="text-align: justify;">
Feeling good about yourself is one of the best sensations life has to offer, superior by far to the mere physical reaction to a drug, certainly and encroaching on the paramount emotional plane of profound human fulfilment and sublime and certain confidence. You cannot get enough of it, as the prophet said, and it debases you not at all. That golden glow period after stiff exercise - where you can look yourself in the face in the mirror and eat your dinner without the slightest pang of guilt - has no equivalent. And there are practical advantages too, such as improved health and fitness and enhanced joie d'vivre.<br /><br />A workout at the gym is not just a pastime, given the right muse it can take on a whole other form. Running a mile while not moving an inch, climbing the Eiffel Tower without ever visiting Paris, lifting ten tonnes of coal and not a single dirty hand to wash afterwards, or briskly working up sweat and getting short on your breath in homage to the couple you saw smooching in the movie last night, the possibilities are limited only by the colour palette that tints and shades your imagination.<br /><br />There are also ways to tighten up your image that don't require cardio-vascular exertions and aching joints and muscles. As is well known, beauty is not merely in the eye of the beholder; it also springs from the skill and care that is applied in emphasising good points and playing down those little flaws that can detract from an elegant appearance. Exquisitely crafted nails, aesthetically electrifying hair-dos, professionally applied make-up and cosmetics, waxed calves and thighs, all are readily available in any town high street or decent-size mall. Should you doubt the popularity of such establishments, note how few of them do not require an appointment in advance!</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />And then there are exotic and state-of-the-art therapies such as Botox, Plastic Surgery and Collagen Injections, once the privilege of Movie Stars and TV Icons but now realistic options for us all. These more intrusive and interventional processes are not for the squeamish, be you assured, though those who have made use of them are given to swearing by their efficacy.<br /><br />So, how substantive is the contribution to your wellbeing that can be achieved through intelligent exploitation of the Health and Beauty Industry? It is a fact that what resides within a person is the most important component of their individuality. Nevertheless, how injudicious to refuse to adopt an advantage, so readily within reach, should it enhance one's charms and shine up one's outward lustre?<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12370852242386423523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272985810864761502.post-29027257006471574762012-08-17T08:55:00.000-07:002012-09-19T08:55:49.607-07:00Organic and Natural Health and Beauty Products - What Exactly Does This Mean?<div style="text-align: justify;">
Search for and purchase a natural facial moisturizer, for example. What percentage of the product should consist of natural ingredients... 100%?... 90%?... 50%?... 10%? Would it surprise you that there is little to prevent a product with only 1% natural ingredients from claiming a 'natural' or 'organic' position. The same applies if you are searching for a natural treatment for acne, natural facial cleanser or natural skin whitening.<br /><br />This may come as a surprise, but there are several reasons this occurs. Firstly, although in the mind of most consumers a term such as "natural" has a clear meaning - in fact there is no universal, global definition of such a common term and as a result there is no benchmark to judge a claim against, meaning in effect these terms can be used based on the interpretation of the user - of course opening the way for these terms to be used with a wide latitude for different interpretations.<br /><br />The issue is further compounded by the differing regulations on health and beauty products from one market to the next, and also the different regulatory authorities involved. For example, in the USA, while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carries responsibility for product safety and consumer protection, the FDA does not have jurisdiction over product claims related to "organic", or "natural" - which are governed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />In many countries, voluntary industry organizations exist to maintain some form of standards benchmarking, often by licensing approved products to use a statement or logo from the organization as a form of "seal of approval". However these bodies are not obligatory and have no power to curtail the activities of any group that chooses not to accept their position or guidelines.<br /><br />The dramatic rise of cross-border online sales has compounded the situation even further. Very broad as the regulations may be, those regulations are only relevant when the manufacture and sale occurs within the jurisdiction of the regulator, but if a consumer in one country purchases and imports a product from another country, it is normally a case of "caveat emptor". For example, if a UK consumer was to purchase a health product online from a UK retailer and the claims breached UK regulations, then there is a strong likelihood that the relevant authorities in the UK would take action once the matter was raised with them.<br /><br />However if a consumer in another country like Lukesh (not a real country, so put down your atlas) was to purchase the same product and raise the same complaint, she is much less likely to get this resolved. Unless it was a matter of great importance, the Lukesh authorities would most likely decline to be involved in any way as this was not in their jurisdiction. A complaint to the UK authorities is also likely to have a low chance of success as the authorities there are likely to take the view that their charter and responsibility is for their own citizens, and not to look after the interests of Ms Bizarri in Lukesh, no matter how sympathetic they may be to her predicament.<br /><br />So, is this situation likely to improve in the foreseeable future? Unfortunately there is no real indication this is likely - and in fact as online shopping continues to rise in popularity, the issue is likely to become more of a concern.<br /><br />What can be done by those that want to change this situation?<br /><br />For the manufacturers of health and beauty products, the issue is to what extent should product explanations and claims be fully transparent, and would greater accuracy and openness place the company at a competitive disadvantage when others decided not to follow suit?<br /><br />One health and beauty products manufacturer recently decided to publish a detailed "Charter of Confidence" covering their stance on this and related issues as a way of attempting to create a tangible point of difference in their market position.<br /><br />"Our product range covers genuine 100% natural products that are hand-made in the traditional way, as well as a wider range of products that introduce various levels of artificial ingredients because they often make the products more user-friendly as well as powerful and effective," says a company spokesperson. "We decided to take a stand on this issue and believe that terms like 'natural' and 'organic' are absolute terms, like 'dead', or 'pregnant', and our promise is that we will be transparent in terms of our product ingredients and product claims, so the consumer knows exactly what they are getting - even when we are under no obligation to do so.<br /><br />"We don't have any doubt this will cost us business as consumers choose to purchase a competitive product because the competitor product appears more appealing because they have not chosen to publish the same level of detail. But in the long term we believe there will be a much greater positive impact on our business as consumers appreciate our stance and trust us more and more."<br /><br />It remains to be seen whether this approach proves to be successful or not, and whether it resonates with consumers to the extent that it attracts business to any appreciable extent.<br /><br />And for consumers - the people who actually purchase these products? As there seems to be no likelihood of things changing, the onus is on consumers to decide on their own action, and there are four key things consumers need to do if they desire change in this situation:<br /><br />1. Be aware! Because contrary to the old saying, what you don't know CAN harm you.<br /><br />2. Be suspicious! As a consumer you are the 'Border Patrol' governing what health and beauty products are allowed into your cupboard, and in the same way that an airline passenger must make a declaration and then be subject to scrutiny before being allowed entry to a new country, you should subject the products you use to the same level of study. Do the claims of this product seem reasonable? What are they NOT telling me? If I was to undertake a bag search, would I be likely to find contraband?<br /><br />3. Stand up for your rights! Consumers should not accept what they believe to be unacceptable. If they have questions of a company about their products, they should ask the company - after all, the manufacturer wants the consumer's money! If the consumer finds statements they see as deliberately misleading, they should put it to the manufacturer for a response. If not satisfied, today's online world gives many opportunities for consumers to at least make others aware.<br /><br />4. Vote with your feet - or your wallet. If a consumer believes a company is not acting correctly in the way they are presenting their product claims, then they should not purchase their products - and tell their friends and family why (maybe they will agree), and at every chance tell the company why the decision not purchase their products has been made. Conversely, consumers should support those products they believe meet the necessary criteria.<br /><br />If there is ever to be a major shift in the regulations governing product claims or in manufacturers voluntarily disclosing more transparent information, it will only be as a result of a groundswell of consumer sentiment. The good news is this can happen and we have seen over time positive changes in accepted practice in many areas from vehicle safety to eliminating lead in paint. But remember these changes happen only when individual consumers cease being passive, and take a positive stand.<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12370852242386423523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272985810864761502.post-81338950057472189392012-08-16T08:53:00.000-07:002012-09-19T08:54:08.527-07:00Health And Beauty Tips: Know These Important Facts<div style="text-align: justify;">
In this world, people, especially woman folk just love to look beautiful all the time. In their pursuit to attract attention of men, they seem to be eager to employ every health and beauty tips that come in their way. There are varied reasons why females always like to look beautiful irrespective of their age. For instance, if you are a gorgeous looking lady, there is great chance that you will marry one of the best hunks. Not only this, you also stand out to gain by dating all handsome guys around you. If you are lucky enough, you may even successfully participate in a beauty pageant and bring laurels by winning a crown for yourself. These are some of the reasons why these women always look for available simple tips that will give them some kind of assurance of enhancing their beauty.<br /><br />When it comes to health related tips, most preferred areas might include, Addiction Tips, Allergy Tips, Anxiety Tips, Arthritis Tips, Asthma Tips, AIDS Tips, Back Pain Tips, Bedwetting Tips, Beriberi Tips, Bipolar Tips, Blood Pressure, Brain Tumor, Cancer Tips, etc. Most of these tips can go a long way in maintaining your health or speeding up your daily routine. When you religiously adhere to these tips it can augur well for a youthful look. There are many instances where people who have followed correct methods of weight loss regimes and right diet, have been able to lead their life in a better way.<br /><br />The demand for herbal beauty tips is on rise because of a glaring defect in growing cosmetic market. At times, presence of shoddy advertisements that promise you to look fair, younger and beautiful, it ultimately has altogether a different story. Regular use of these products results into long term adverse side effects in people who use them. For instance, it may leave behind wrinkles and fine lines. One of the ways in which people can avoid occurrence of such a situation involves usage of herbal cosmetics. Most beauty tips pertaining to these herbal products can improve skin complexion very naturally. This ultimately results in less harmful side effects.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />Again, there are people who often rely on homemade beauty tips. Experience has shown these tips regularly play a dominant role to enhance every aspect of your personality. Recent years has witnessed a growth in number of people who find valuable guidance from these tips. It helps in teaching you to maintain your eyes, face, hair, feet, hand, etc. Those who are always looking for hair styling tips, find appropriate road-map to follow. For example, if you have a particular body-type, you will find helpful guidance during your selection process. Most of these guidelines are based on the latest fashion doing round in the society. There is a section of females, who place greater reliance on these beauty tips to upgrade themselves. It helps them in bringing personal vision of beauty in their life.<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12370852242386423523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272985810864761502.post-5488098778562542002012-08-14T08:52:00.000-07:002012-09-19T08:52:57.750-07:00Natural Health and Beauty Tips: Drinking Green Tea<div style="text-align: justify;">
Everyone wants to be as healthy as they can be, and many people will do whatever it takes to look their best as well. Drinking green tea can greatly impact both the health and appearance of your body. Many people do not realize that there are so many health and beauty benefits to drinking this type of tea.<br /><br />Green tea is filled with antioxidants that can help the body to stay strong and fight illness. No one wants to risk becoming ill, but some people are reluctant to take a number of pills in order to ensure that they are as healthy as possible. Drinking this tea is an all-natural way for you to be able to get all of the antioxidants that your body needs to be healthy. If you drink a cup of green tea on a daily basis, then there's a great chance that you'll get sick less often than those who do not.<br /><br />Green tea has also been shown to promote weight loss, as it helps to increase the metabolism. When your metabolism speeds up, your body will burn more calories, which allows you to to lose weight more easily. Drinking a cup of this tea every day is a much healthier way to shed pounds than taking diet pills, which may contain ingredients that harm your health. The tea can help you to experience weight loss within just a few weeks.</div>
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />Some people have also noticed that green tea has helped them to feel more centered and less stressed. The tea helps you to feel calm and at peace, which in turn allows you to remain healthy in mind and body. When you are overly stressed, you are not only at risk for developing serious health issues, but your physical appearance will also suffer. In order to avoid illness, fatigue, and a sickly pallor, try reducing your stress through natural methods such as drinking all-natural tea.<br /><br />If you decide to drink green tea regularly, then you may quickly notice an improvement in how you feel and look. Be sure to follow all of the recommendations for preparing this beverage. Green tea can be enjoyed warm or cold, and it is commonly served with honey or raw sugar in order to sweeten the taste. Green tea can be found at just about any supermarket, health food store, or drugstore for a very affordable price, so you can easily get into the habit of drinking this wonderful beverage.<br /><br />These natural health and beauty tips on drinking green tea can assist you in practicing alternative means of improving your health and appearance. You can find additional information on websites that provide natural health, beauty, and makeup tips.<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12370852242386423523noreply@blogger.com