Organic Beauty

Organic Cotton Clothes For Babies

2010-02-21T22:48:00.000-08:00

It's wonderful to have a baby in the house. Babies literally make everything come to life. They more than put a smile to your face - they warm your heart, too. So it's not surprising that you'd want only the safest and the best products for your baby. In which case, it would be a good idea to invest in clothes that are made organic cotton.

Organically grown cotton does not contain chemicals and pesticides. Clothes made of organic cotton are completely dye-free, and this means two things - one is that the colors will not fade easily, and second, it will not cause allergies.

Using organic cotton clothes lets you help the environment in some way while protecting your little one.

Why All The Hype About Wheatgrass

2010-02-05T16:45:00.000-08:00

You may not, for the world, ever dreamed of actually eating wheatgrass. Sure you can tolerate vegetables, even the greenest and the leafiest kind, but eating wheatgrass sounds too far off.

Humble that it is, wheatgrass is actually considered a superfood, with loads of health benefits than you can think of.

Wheatgrass is an energizer, for one thing, and since it is easily absorbed by the body, you will be instantly revived. Get this, two ounces of wheatgrass juice is equivalent to 3 pounds of organic vegetables found in vitamin supplements or two cups of coffee. This minimal amount of wheatgrass juice is enough to keep you on your toes the entire day. No need for coffee breaks, huh?

There are lots of nutrients found in wheatgrass. It is composed of 70% chlorophyll, the green pigment that is responsible in building the blood. This goes on to say that taking wheatgrass on a daily basis helps in regulating blood pressure levels and prevents anemia. Besides chlorophyll, there are thirty different enzymes that make up wheatgrass. At the same time, it is also packed with calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, sulphur, and cobalt.

Wheatgrass is also an excellent detoxifier. It has colon cleansing properties that sweep the toxins out of your system. As such, it promotes healthy digestion and keeps your digestive system clean and healthy.

That being said, wouldn’t you want to down a glass of wheatgrass juice now?

The “Mother” Apple Cider Vinegar

2010-01-27T19:51:00.000-08:00

Start your day healthy! Down a glass of water mixed with two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar upon arising in the morning. Yes, apple cider vinegar (the raw, organic, unfiltered, “The Mother” kind) has loads of health benefits than you can think of.

The Mother apple cider vinegar is called a wonder drug by many. It’s been said that when you have a bottle of this stored in your kitchen cabinet, it’s like having an entire pharmacy in your house.

To begin with, apple cider vinegar contains the fiber pectin which is responsible in reducing bad blood cholesterol levels and keeps blood pressure within the normal range. There’s also an abundance of calcium in this wonder vinegar which helps in maintaining strong and healthy bones, and potassium which prevents stunted growth, hair loss, sinusitis, runny nose, and teeth from getting brittle. Potassium also helps to eliminate toxins from the body. Apple cider vinegar has lots of beta-carotene, too, and this aids in making your skin firm and giving you a youthful glow.

Apple cider vinegar also has the capability of breaking down fat faster, thus aiding in weight loss treatments.

In addition, apple cider vinegar contains malic acid which helps fight off infections, both fungal and bacterial in nature, and dissolves uric acid deposits around the joints, thereby offering relief to joint pains.

Remember though, that to enjoy all these health benefits, go for the Mother. You may not like how it looks because it is not clear but has a brownish tinge and what appear like cobwebs floating about, but this is the kind of apple cider vinegar that is loaded with nutrients.

Eye Wrinkles-Natural Preventive Techniques

2009-12-17T17:08:00.000-08:00

Although wrinkles are part of the aging process, there are certain conditions that cause them to appear much earlier. The layers of the skin under the eyes are thin and fragile so they tend to break easily. Some women go to the extent of submitting themselves to surgical procedures in the hope of diminishing the lines. This can be very expensive though not to mention risky. Natural and organic sunblock creams make a great alternative to these procedures. But apart from that, there are natural ways you can prevent or delay the onset of eye wrinkles. For instance,avoid squinting. So use dark glasses or a wide-brimmed hat when you go out. You should also avoid pulling or tugging at the skin around the eyes when you wash your face and put on make up. It's been suggested to use your ring finger when you have to apply a concealer, foundation or moisturizer because it's a weaker finger so you won't have to apply too much pressure on the area.

Love Your Skin - Eat Right!

2009-12-07T02:29:00.000-08:00

Aside from using organic skin care products, it's also important that you eat right. You need to stuff your body with foods and fruits that promote healthy skin, such as:

* strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and plum because they are rich in antioxidants, and you know that antioxidants are responsible in fighting off free radicals that cause premature aging;

* green tea because it contains polyphenols that keep away bacteria that also promote aging;

* salmon and walnuts because they are high in Omega3 and Omega6, the fatty acids responsible in moisturizing your skin;

* avocados because it contains B-complex vitamins and essential oils. Eating avocados help to soothe irritated skin;

* mangoes because they are rich in Vitamin A. Mangoes help repair damaged skin cells;

* almonds because they are rich in Vitamin E, the vitamin that's so essential in making your skin healthy.

Then of course, you must drink lots of water everyday because it keeps you hydrated.

Check The Labels!

2009-12-01T05:29:00.001-08:00

When shopping for your beauty products, it's always wise to check the labels first. Make sure that they don't contain any of the following ingredients:
1) SLS/SLES and ALS/ALES - these are foaming agents that bring dirt to the surface. Unfortunately, they cause eye and skin irritation.
2) preservatives such as parabens, BHA/BHT, DMDM Hydantoin, Phenoxyethanol and TEA. Parabens are allergenics and they promote premature aging. BHA/BHT has been linked to cancer. DMDM Hydantoin is believed to weaken the immune system. Phenoxyethanol is an irritant and it causes allergy, while TEA or triethanolamine is carcinogenic.
3) DEA or diethanolamine - it's an emulsifer that helps to combine water-based liquid and oil. But DEA is said to affect hormonal activity.
4) moisturizers and emollients such as mineral oil, dimethicone, isopropyl palmitate,petrolatum or paraffin, and urea. These ingredients soften, relax and sooth the skin, but in the process of doing so, clog the pores, speed up aging, worsen acne, and in the case of urea, cause cancer.
5) fragrances in the form of parfum and phtalates. Parfum causes allergy and is an irritant as well.Phtalates damages the liver and reproductive organs
6) solvent such as propylene glycol. This one damages the kidneys and the liver.
7) antibacterial agents such as triclosan. Triclosan causes endocrine and reproductive malfunctions.

It's alarming, really, but chemically formulated skin care products, including hair shampoos, have at least one of these ingredients.

Organic Beauty

2009-11-27T06:23:00.000-08:00

A lot of people are not aware that their favorite shampoos, beauty creams and hand and body lotions contain chemicals that may cause cancer, hormonal imbalances, irritation, and ironically, pre-mature aging. Phtalates, propylene glycol, parabens, alcohol, fragrance, and SLS, to name a few, are all toxic to the body, yet these are the stuff our beauty products are made of! Even baby products contain these ingredients.

I shudder with disbelieve why regulating agencies approve the distribution of these products. Sure, the amount of one ingredient may be minimal, but the fact is, more than one toxic ingredient is present in each product, and how often do you use a certain product? Not just once, more two or more times everyday!

You don't have to risk your health just to look beautiful because you can be both clean and beautiful without the chemicals.

Go organic with your choice of shampoos, beauty creams, lotions, make-ups, and experience real beauty.