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Did you notice that even as we age, we can still get pimples? <br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">Acne and pimples</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">Yogurt Clay Mask</span></strong><br />
Yogurt clay mask is effective for treating acne and pimples. <br />
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<li>1 tablespoon (15ml) Plain Yogurt </li>
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Mix all the ingredients together well. Add enough glacial marine clay powder to make a paste that is workable. The more clay used, the faster the mask will dry and the more it will feel tight on your skin. <br />
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Yogurt is reputed to help with hyper-pigmentation, acne and monthly break-outs. However, some people noted that the yogurt mask inflamed the pimple or pushed the pus to the surface instead of having it reduced. Remember to test is on a small patch and use plain yogurt!<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">Facial Mask for blemished, or congested skin</span></strong><br />
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<li>* 1 tablespoon (15ml) <a href="http://www.anaturalperspective.com/2005/07/glacial-marine-clay.html"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Glacial Marine Clay</span></a> (Wet) </li>
<li>* 1/3 teaspoon jojoba oil </li>
<li>* 3 drops tea tree essential oil </li>
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Follow above instructions<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">Acne Blend </span></strong><br />
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<li>15 drops tea tree</li>
<li>10 drops lavender </li>
<li>2 drops bergamot </li>
<li>3 tablespoon(45ml) jojoba oil </li>
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Apply to blemished area.<br />
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Note: Of course, these are age-old recipes that have not been formally tested by the FDA. I'm sure you knew that. We have supplied these recipes as informational purposes only and lay no claims on results. If you have never used essential oils before, it would be best to test these recipes on a small patch of skin to ensure that you will have no allergies or rash. Also do not use essential oils on their own as these are very concentrated and may burn the skin.<br />
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We are at it again, every year we post skincare tips to help you get ready for the winter season. This season, we've expanded to lips and feet beauty recipes for you lovers of truly natural beauty.<br />
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Granted, our Canadian winters have been eerily pleasant and warm. Let's hope that it doesn't stay that way, I've come to appreciate winter's necessity in providing balance and beauty to our lives. Even with this appreciation, the frigid months gives us unique health & beauty concerns, from asthma, fly-away hair, dry patches on our faces, itchy, flaky legs and yes, those awful cracked heels on our feet!<br />
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Radiant Skin Serum</h4>
<ul>
<li>2 Tablespoons of Sweet Almond Oil</li>
<li>2 Tablespoons Hazelnut Oil</li>
<li>4 drops Helichrysum Essential Oil</li>
</ul>
Helichrysum has superb regenerating qualities and contains certain di-ketones, an effective defense against free radicals and aging skin, making it perfect for use to repair and prevent future damage to the skin. Dilution may not be required for topical use, so 2 to 3 drops can be applied to a cotton ball and directly to dry patch. Test on a small patch is advised.<br />
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Soothing Chapped Lips Serum </h4>
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<li>15ml (3 flat tsp.) of Aloe Vera Gel and add to the dark, glass jar</li>
<li>5ml (1 tsp.) of Sweet Almond Oil</li>
<li>Three (3) drops of Geranium Essential Oil</li>
<li>Two (2) drops of Lavender Essential Oil </li>
<li>Two (2) drops of German Chamomile </li>
</ol>
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Cracked Heel Repair Oil</h4>
There are many reasons why we have dry skin or thick dry skin (callus) around our heels and more often is it due to excessive feet activity such as prolonged standing, hard floors and open sandals.<br />
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Being overweight may also increase the pressure on our feet leading to cracked heels and sometimes it is the caused of nutritional deficiencies. Here is a lovely <br />
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<em>Before Bedtime Regime</em>:<br />
<ul>
<li>Soak feet with 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar added to warm water</li>
<li>Cleanse feed with Soothing Magnesium Foot Scrub</li>
<li>Mix 1/2 cup vegetable based glycerin and 1/4 cup rosewater hydrosol, shake well and apply to cracked feet</li>
<li>Wrap Saran Wrap on feet or this makes your feet too hot, then wear stocks to bed</li>
</ul>
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Flaky Skin No More Bath Oil</h4>
Create a bath routine with essential oils. You will need to add a carrier oil or the essential oils will stay at the top and not mix with your bath water. Remember, don't stay too long in hot water!<br />
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<ul>
<li>2 ounces of your <a href="http://www.anaturalperspective.ca/2012/03/top-5-carrier-oils-for-wrinkles-aging.html" target="_blank">favourite carrier oil</a></li>
<li>10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil (Cedarwood or Helichrysum Essential Oil)</li>
<li>Mix well and about 1/4 oz. to your bath.</li>
</ul>
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Stop Dandruff & Itchy Scalp Rinse</h4>
Mix of 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar with 3/4 cup of distilled water together and pour the mixture on your hair. Leave it in for a minute, and rinse it out with cold water.<div class="blogger-post-footer">A Natural Perspective ~ A Natural Lifestyle Magazine & Shop. Be Beautiful.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669704649101672075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14696805.post-15307558235868418602014-07-23T14:27:00.000-04:002014-08-10T16:36:58.787-04:00Stress and Aging<h3>
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Scientists have finally identified the first direct link between stress and aging. When we start to feel pulled at both ends how many of us really give our bodies a break? And, what about our skin? Dull complexion, blemishes, eczema and other skin disorders can be a direct result of prolonged stress. It can even result in premature aging… even at your age.<br />
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Perhaps its time you add a bit of holistic life style to your daily regime. It's not that hard. The holistic view brings mind, body and sole together, it seeks balance. <br />
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So, instead of reaching for a quick fix, invest in some of these holistic practices that promote your good health and emotional well-being over the long-term. Because after all, good health and natural glowing skin really is…. skin deep. <br />
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Massage for Longevity </h4>
The <span style="color: #134f5c;"><em>treatment of massage</em></span> is effective in combating the negative effects of aging. The benefits of a massage are numerous including stress reduction, increased circulation, increased energy and, decreased fatigue. In fact, during a more vigorous massage this encourages blood flow to the skin bringing healthy nutrients and oxygen. And, a massage is always deserved after a work-out at the gym. <br />
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Quiet your Mind </h4>
Whether it is mediation, prayer or a silent walk through the woods, add this practice to your daily routine. A time you remove all noise from television, radio, phones from your daily obligations, even a 5 minute quite session will help you relieve stress, ground your footing and refocus on what’s really important. <br />
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This can be especially beneficial during times of greater stress. Because the greater our perception of what kind of stress we are under, the worse we will feel.<br />
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One Day at a Time</h4>
Difficult as it may be, try to remove many of the processed foods from your daily diet. Especially during times of stress where many of us will reach for something high in sugar - studies have shown that sugar can cause premature aging and of course, contributes to obesity. <br />
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Start by replacing one processed food item like store bought cookies with raw foods like fruit and honey. Try limiting saturated fats and unnecessary sugars in your diet. Make it easy and make it fun – take it one day at a time. <br />
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It all comes together </h4>
Then there are too many sleepless nights, greasy skin, bad diet and puffy eyes – for some of you, your skin maybe paying the price for your stressful life. <br />
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<li>Take care of your skin. Cleanse daily with a <a href="http://www.anaturalperspective.ca/search/label/Rose%20Moisturizer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><em>delicate facial cleanser</em></span></a>, one that contains a natural, organic alpha-hydroxy acid to help shrink open pores which seem to get bigger as we age.</li>
<li>Do <a href="http://www.anaturalperspective.ca/2011/07/spa-bath-treatments-and-polish.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><em>exfoliate</em></span></a><em> </em>often which improves circulation, removes dead cells and keeps the skin glowing. Use only quality, natural skin care that provides holistic benefits to your skin. </li>
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<strong>Resources</strong><br />
Appleton, Nancy. Lick the Sugar Habit Sugar Counter. Penguin Putnam. 31 May. 2001.<br />
Stein, Rob. “Study Is First to Confirm That Stress Speeds Aging.” Washington Post 30 Nov. 2004, A01
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As we age, especially for fair-skinned individuals we find more broken capillaries on our face, in particular our cheeks, nose and décolleté area. These happen for a variety of reasons, from thin skin, extreme weather, hot baths to sitting to long. As a result, the cells in the capillary walls become weak and lose their elasticity. <a name='more'></a><br />
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Broken capillaries are also referred to as varicose veins, thread veins, spider veins, or couperose skin. When capillaries lose their elasticity after dilating, they cannot return to their previous size, instead they collapse and we end up with a spidery red patch on our skin. <br />
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While none of these recipes have been scientifically tested and I've been told that it will take months to see real improvement.... so do not give up.<br />
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Factors That Cause Capillaries to Dilate</h4>
Face<br />
<ul>
<li>Hot baths and showers,</li>
<li>Hot facials,</li>
<li>Scrubbing face too vigorously,</li>
<li>Sun and alcohol.</li>
</ul>
Legs<br />
<ul>
<li>Being over weight,</li>
<li>Poor diet,</li>
<li>Lifting heavy objects,</li>
<li>Sitting or standing for long periods. </li>
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Recipes to Reduce Broken Capillaries </h3>
<strong>Face oil for broken capillaries</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>30ml (2 tbspn) rose masqueta oil (same as <a href="http://www.anaturalperspective.ca/2014/04/roses-for-anti-aging-rosehip-seed-oil.html" target="_blank">Rosehip Seed Oil</a> from Chile, it is rich in essential fatty acids)</li>
<li>10ml (1 tsp.) argan oil</li>
<li>2 capsules borage oil</li>
<li>2 capsules wheat germ oil</li>
<li>6 drops parsley essential oil</li>
<li>2 drops essential oil of chamomile or orange</li>
<li>50ml, dark, glass bottle</li>
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Mix in the bottle and gently apply to the face after cleansing, preferably in the morning. After ten minutes, gently remove any surplus oil with a tissue or apply the mixture with damp hands to help the blend penetrate the skin. This oil will keep for two to three months. <br />
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Vitamin C is extremely good for strengthening the walls of veins. Parsley is a particularly effective essential oil to use as it slows down the spread of broken capillaries and reduces their appearance.<br />
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<strong>Facial Oil for Broken Capillaries</strong><br />
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<ul>
<li>1 ounce jojoba oil</li>
<li>½ ounce <a href="http://www.anaturalperspective.ca/2012/08/reduce-wrinkles-with-fruits-of-rose.html" target="_blank">rose hip seed oil</a></li>
<li>10 drops borage oil</li>
<li>4 drops cypress essential oil</li>
<li>3 drops lemon essential oil</li>
<li>2 drops palmarosa essential oil</li>
</ul>
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Mix the jojoba and rose hip see oils together in a dark, glass bottle, add the essential oils and gently mix. Gently apply the blend to the affected area once or twice a day preferably before going to bed and early morning. Gently remove any excess oil with a soft cloth or apply mixture with damp hands to help the oils penetrate the skin.<br />
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Cypress strengthens veins and improves circulation. <br />
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<strong>Floral Facial Oil For Broken Capillaries</strong><br />
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<ul>
<li>½ ounce hazelnut oil</li>
<li>¼ ounce <a href="http://www.anaturalperspective.ca/2012/08/reduce-wrinkles-with-fruits-of-rose.html" target="_blank">rose hip seed oil</a></li>
<li>10 drops borage oil</li>
<li>3 drops neroli essential oil</li>
<li>3 drops rose essential oil</li>
<li>2 drops geranium essential oil</li>
</ul>
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Mix the carrier oils together in a dark, glass bottle, followed by the essential oils, and blend well. Apply the oil to the affected area daily. Gently remove any excess oil with a soft cloth or apply mixture with damp hands to help the oils penetrate the skin.<br />
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<strong>Capillary-Conditioning Body Oil</strong><br />
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<ul>
<li>1 ½ ounces sunflower oil</li>
<li>½ ounce <a href="http://www.anaturalperspective.ca/2012/08/reduce-wrinkles-with-fruits-of-rose.html" target="_blank">rose hip seed oil</a></li>
<li>20 drops borage oil</li>
<li>5 drops geranium essential oil</li>
<li>3 drops lemon essential oil</li>
<li>3 drops rosemary essential oil</li>
<li>2 drops cypress essential oil</li>
</ul>
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Mix the carrier oils together in a dark, glass bottle, followed by the essential oils, and blend well. Gently massage the oil blend over the affected area of the body daily. You can massage with damp hands to help the oil blend penetrate the skin.<br />
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Geranium oil can lower your blood sugar level. Use it with caution or omit it altogether if you have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).<br />
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<br />Resources</h4>
<ul>
<li>The Daily Mail, Article, "The Secret Natural Beauty; Essential Oils for Looking Younger"</li>
<li>Face-natural.com</li>
<li>Gritman Essential Oils</li>
<li>Aromatherapy Lifestyle, Quinessence</li>
</ul>
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Every summer, we create our own body spray using essential oils. Natural body sprays are light and don't have the staying power like our chemical perfumes. Because of that, I add a light spray in my hair so I can enjoy the aroma much longer. <br />
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I encourage you to try making your own, just one try and you will have a hard time going back to those commercial bottles. Your challenge is to find the blend you will enjoy but for me, that's the fun part.<br />
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While I'm not a personal fan of sweet colognes, this one was created for my mother who loves sweet aromas. What I'm presenting here is a complex blend, you can easily just take one of these essential oils to blend with Vanilla.<br />
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What you'll need</h3>
<ul>
<li>Distilled water</li>
<li>100% Vodka</li>
<li>10 drops Vanilla Essential Oil</li>
<li>8 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil</li>
<li>5 drops Lavender Essential Oil</li>
<li>5 drops Lemon Essential Oil</li>
<li>2 drops of Sandalwood</li>
<li>Glycerin (to help make the scent last longer but will change the composition of the blend)</li>
<li>4 oz dark bottle</li>
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Blending </h3>
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Coriander is a member of the parsley family, a favourite in Asian, Latin, and Indian cuisines. <br />
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When used as a spice, we refer to the seeds of the plant as Coriander, while Cilantro is the actual plant, which comes from the Spanish word for coriander.<br />
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If a recipe calls for fresh coriander that would be cilantro.<br />
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Recent research has shown that coriander is excellent to help lower blood sugar levels and aids in in digestion, in particular to help prevent flatulence.<br />
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One interesting note is surrounding arthritis, coriander being an anti-inflammatory can help in easing symptoms of arthritis. Unfortunately, there currently isn't enough information to know how coriander might work for medicinal purposes and there are over 100 different types arthritis.<br />
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<li>It is suggested t help people who suffers from arthritis, boil coriander seeds in water and drink the concoction.<strong> (Please consult a health specialist first!)</strong></li>
<li>Create a paste with coriander and turmeric juice to treat pimples and blackheads.</li>
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Coriander essential oil is sweet, warm, herbaceous fragrance that has soothing and calming properties. It may help to support a healthy digestive and circulatory system functions.<br />
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Coriander essential oil is reputed to help release emotions related to addictions such as excessive eating, and sugar cravings.<br />
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<li>Diffuse or inhale to help control sugar cravings</li>
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Please consult a certified aromatherapist before taking any new wellness practices.<br />
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<strong>Sources</strong><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/coriander-essential-oil.html">http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/coriander-essential-oil.html</a></li>
<li><a href="http://arthritis-research.com/content/13/3/226">http://arthritis-research.com/content/13/3/226</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.drsharma.ca/the-health-benefits-of-coriander-and-other-stories.html">http://www.drsharma.ca/the-health-benefits-of-coriander-and-other-stories.html</a></li>
<li><a href="http://chinesefood.about.com/od/vegetablesrecipes/a/cilantro.htm">http://chinesefood.about.com/od/vegetablesrecipes/a/cilantro.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="http://celticsageholistictherapy.com/2013/09/11/5-health-benefits-and-uses-of-coriander-essential-oil/">http://celticsageholistictherapy.com/2013/09/11/5-health-benefits-and-uses-of-coriander-essential-oil/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-117-CORIANDER.aspx?activeIngredientId=117&activeIngredientName=CORIANDER">http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-117-CORIANDER.aspx?activeIngredientId=117&activeIngredientName=CORIANDER</a></li>
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The essential oils that we know in common culinary herbs such as rosemary, basil, cumin, anise, coriander, ginger and cinnamon not only make food tasty, but help digestion.<br />
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<li>Cumin relieves indigestion-promoted headaches,</li>
<li>Rosemary improves poor food absorption,</li>
<li>Basil helps reduce nausea even from chemotherapy or radiation treatments, even when conventional anti-nausea drugs have had little effect,</li>
<li>Lemongrass helps to relieve indigestion,</li>
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If you are plagued by ulcers or stomach acidity, try chamomile and sandalwood. Fennel seed and melissa relax the stomach muscles while soothing irritation and inflammation. Try a small amount of honey flavored with one of these oils in a cup of herb tea. (See the "<a href="http://www.healthyshopping.com/books/cart.asp?ItemNumber=0895946920" target="_blank">Essential Oils in the Kitchen</a>" chapter for instructions on how to make this honey.)<br />
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Black pepper may be able to stimulate an increased production of gastric acid. This, of course needs to be based on your doctor's recommendation. If tests reveal that your stomach acid levels are low, speak with your doctor if adding black pepper with your meal is a viable option. But if you suffer from acid reflux or a peptic ulcer, use black pepper with caution.<br />
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<strong>SOURCES</strong><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.healthy.net/scr/article.aspx?Id=1715#.UN-XhFcr4ww.blogger">Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy for the Digestive System</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/507857-black-pepper-digestion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Pepper Digestion</a></li>
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<span style="color: black;">This skin care recipe is for the body. It incorporates ginger, which offers a warming effect on the skin and is an excellent circulatory stimulant. Strawberry, when smashed, offers cleansing, astringent properties. </span></div>
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If the mixture is too runny to adhere to the body, add more Light Glacial Clay until you achieve the consistency of a thick paste. Apply the body wrap mixture to the body part affected by cellulite or poor circulation, then wrap your body in metal foil. <br />
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Lie down in a warm room for 15-20 minutes, close you eyes and relax. After the 20 minutes, rinse off the wrap with warm water. Once all the wrap is removed from your body, turn the water to cool for the last 15 seconds, pat dry the skin.<br />
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Remember to prepare the room first so that you don't have the strawberries and ginger everywhere. Also, do a patch test first before trying anything new.</div>
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To give any great gift, start with what your mother would like because Mother's Day is not a time to provide a gift she will get for herself.<br />
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<li>For us, we would love to receive anything in <strong>natural skincare</strong>. But, be warned, we are a picky bunch. We take 'natural' to mean just that, natural. That's why our pick is Country Rose Soap. All handcrafted and they use only natural and pure ingredients. Check out their <strong><a href="http://www.countryrosesoap.ca/Natural_Hair_Care_s/1827.htm" target="_blank">Hair Care Gift Products</a></strong>.</li>
<li>Any woman, young or old, mother or not will find herself waiting at the airport, taking public transportation or sitting in a park enjoying the sun. So, why not <strong>give a Kindle</strong>. Who wouldn't love to have a light weight reader and get in a few minutes of reading!</li>
<li>For the older mom, I'm sure they are using a laptop that's a hand-me down. We think <strong>computer lessons would be a great gift</strong>. One that covers how to use Word, Internet safety, best practices, getting on Facebook and how to use email.</li>
<li><strong>Make it a shopping day</strong>! Nooo, we don't mean just handing her a gift certificate and thinking your done. A shopping day includes taking Mom to her favourite mall and staying with her during the shopping day. Don't forget to add lunch or a coffee break. Don't bicker, you are there for her. You will be a hero!</li>
<li>Every home gardener needs to take care of their hands. Try this <a href="http://www.threesistersfarms.com/naturals.html" target="_blank">handcrafted hand crème</a> from Three Sisters especially made for gardeners. Add their all natural bug spray to make a wonderful gift box.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>If you have a mom with a sweet tooth, then why not give her a <strong>surprisingly, beautiful collection of Raw Honey</strong>! Try the <a href="http://www.westernsagehoney.com/products.html" target="_blank">cinnamon and honey combination</a>, yummy! Add a bit of hit on sourdough bread topped with goat's cheese for an absolute healthy and delicious breakfast. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rosehip Seed Oil is a wonderful oil, rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, high in gamma linoliec acid (GLA) and vitamin C. I have been using this oil for several years, undiluted on my lips, face, hands, chest and neck as well as on my very, very dry feet. <br />
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If I don't have the time to let it absorb naturally on my skin, I just take a few drops of water and pat the area of skin to help the oil absorb more quickly. And, even though it is a fast-drying oil, I don't use it around my eyes. Lately, the eyebrows have become rather dry now that I'm dying them. What I do is lightly pat the left-over oil on my hands on my eyebrows. I don't do this every day because it is an oil high in fatty acid content. (If you already have your Rose Hip Oil and excited about getting started, please read the note below, first).<br />
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Rose Hip oil is extracted from the ripened fruit of a hybrid, thorny, wild rosebush native to Chile. It is said to be healing with properties that help to regenerate the skin and counteract the effects of aging and often used for products to help reduce stretch marks, scars and of course, mature, dry skin. <br />
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<strong>Anti-Aging Serum</strong>: Blend Rose Hip oil with carrot seed oil, a rejuvenating oils with a few drops of vitamin E to improve it’s shelf life. Store in a dark bottle and in a cool place, it should last for 2 years. <br />
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<strong>Anti-Aging Creme</strong>: Simply add a few drops of Rose Hip Oil to your favorite commercial facial moisturizer and you've got your very own custom blend moisturizer. Adjust as needed.<br />
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<strong>Hair Care</strong>: If you have dry hair, just before you go to bed, add a few drops to the ends of your hair. Put a towel on your cushion to protect it from the oil. Shower your hair the next morning as usual. <br />
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<strong>Feet Care</strong>: Right after your shower, with your feet still a bit damp, add a few drops of Rose Hip Oil and massage thoroughly. Add socks for about 10 minutes to help the oil absorb into the dry skin as well as to keep the feet clean. Remove socks and enjoy your lovely, soft feet. <br />
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NOTE: Rose Hip Oil is not recommended for acne or very oily skin due to it’s high fatty acid content. Even though it is a fast-drying oil, I would also keep it away from around the eyes. It is safe, inexpensive and effective but if you've never tried it, do a patch test first. Most natural food stores will have a tester. Best to test it on a small patch of skin, leave it for 24 hours and if all goes well, then purchase the Rosehip Oil. With anything new, go slow until you find what works for your skin. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It offers a light, fresh aroma and blends well with base and top essential oils, including Rose, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Clary Sage and Geranium.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lavender Essential Oil is also a good house-hold product where you can use it for many every day uses. Here are some wonderful ways you can use this wonderful oil:</span></div>
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In a recent article written by The David Suzuki Foundation, it states, that, "<em>researchers have built an increasingly persuasive case for what most of us know intuitively: nature is good for us. Being regularly immersed in a natural setting can reduce stress while boosting immunity, ingenuity and energy</em>."<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">She is the creator, a crafter and the owner of Astrida Naturals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wondering how </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Maia Singletary, combines super simple and effective body care with great fragrances – and still finds the time to design custom face masks and body lotions for her customers?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Read on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">My carrot seed and geranium facial moisturizer is a great product for dry or mature skin types. I love it because it contains a little bit of shea butter to help hydrate your skin, but also has carrot seed, geranium and red raspberry leaf tea to tone and revitalize. It’s an all around great moisturizer loaded with nourishing ingredients.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Keep it as simple as you can. Your skin doesn’t need a lot of things being done to it to make it healthy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes less is more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Skintritious uniquely combines the internal, <em>nutrition</em> with the external, <em>skincare</em> to create a more effective and comprehensive approach for skin care. <br />
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Conceived and formulated by Meg Hagar who believes in a multi-faceted approach to having glowing skin is by bringing together a healthy lifestyle, nutrition rich in vitamins and a natural skincare practice. The result is Skintritious, the original Nutritional Skincare Company that teaches and guides their customers in <em>eat right for great skin</em>. </div>
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<a href="http://www.skintritious.com/" target="_blank">Skintritious</a> skincare products are all natural and handmade with fresh fruits, vegetables and other food ingredients such as oils and herbs. Plus, each product comes with information on how to eat right based on your skin type. This includes a recipe on either a complete entree, (breakfast, lunch or dinner), snack or beverage recipe.<br />
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Meg tells us, “Yes the Cinnamon Plumping lip scrub is certainty a favorite! That’s why I’m so excited to offer this promotion to your readers. It offers the benefits of a natural and vitamin rich exfoliate and it also adds a touch of color to your lips!”<br />
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Other popular products by Skintritious are the <a href="http://www.skintritious.com/#!shop/c1y1f" target="_blank">Orange Blossom Body Polish</a> and the Anti-Blemish & Age Defense Cleansing Scrub. The Orange Blossom Body Polish exfoliates the skin and locks in moisture so your skin is silky smooth all day. The Anti-Blemish & Age Defense Cleansing Scrub is gentle enough to use daily, yet powerful enough to fight breakouts and wrinkles simultaneously. <br />
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<b>GET LIFESTYLE AND DIET SERVICES at SKINTRITIOUS! </b><br />
Meg also offers Skintritious Lifestyle and Diet services in her lovely space in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. Services include custom facials, de-stressing back treatments, and hand, lip and eye treatments. <br />
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Facials and back treatments come with a Nutritional Skincare Consultation, where they work with you to narrow down the things you do every day that you may not even realize that can affect your skin. Meg and her staff then help you implement practices that can stop the problem in its tracks.<br />
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<i><strong>This is an exclusive promotion for our readers traveling to NYC!</strong></i><br />
$30.00 travelers’ gift certificate on Skintritious Custom Facial or a De-Stressing treatment.<br />
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Remember, scheduling your custom facial or a de-stressing treatment is subject to availability, so book early! Don’t miss out on experiencing a holistic wellness practice. This is a one-of-a-kind experience, where you will receive nutritional guidance and skincare treatment to discover the beautiful you, inside and out. <br />
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Meg's personal favourite essential oil? "<em>My favorite essential oil is tea tree because its has an alluring scent and many functions. Tea tree is a fantastic zit-zapper and has great anti bacterial properties."</em><br />
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e. <a href="mailto:info@skintritious.com">info@skintritious.com</a><br />
t. (347) 537-2915<br />
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A perfect recipe for spring, light and fresh!<br />
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Beat cream cheese and gradually add condensed milk. Once mixed, add the lemon juice followed by the Lemon Myrtle. Blend well. Pour into graham cracker shell and chill until firm.<br />
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This is a family favourite! Makes 2 loaves<br />
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Preheat the oven to 350º. Use 2 9" loaf pans<br />
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<li>Add the eggs, one at a time to the sugar mixture and until well blended. </li>
<li>In a small bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking powder.</li>
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Once baked, remove the loaves from the oven and use a skewer to poke holes on the top of the loaves. Gently spoon the glaze over the top and allow to soak in before adding more glaze.<br />
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We recently did a store analysis at a lovely home decor shop that sells home bedding and lifestyle accessories located off the island of Montreal. The owners are home decorators and as a result their design division is doing really well. However, store sales are not strong and recently suffered monthly loses due to a major anchor leaving the mall.<br />
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Our in-store analysis reveals several areas where the owners should invest to help increase store sales. For this post, we will highlight their part-time staff.<br />
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<i>Add a training program for their part-time staff</i><br />
We discovered that the part-time sale staff did not have the same obligations as the full-time staff in meeting daily sales quota or had to learn about the store’s product selection. <br />
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Train all staff. This will ensure that all areas of the store have the same level of importance such as, what is important to your brand, who is the client, product selection and so on. Training also ensures that your entire staff will share your brand vision.<br />
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<i>Where is the Service?</i><br />
Any customer wants service especially in a store that sells home accessories. And there’s more to great service than simply being courteous. If there are too many products to learn about then add honesty. Provide honest answers that you don’t know if this lamp will go with your bedroom but you will get a senior colleague to help you and your customers will return.<br />
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Set a specific time during the day to hold your meeting, specifically when all your staff is there. Make sure meeting are always at the same time and when important decisions are decided. This allows part-time staffers to feel connected to the company especially if you hold meetings during the time they are suppose to be at the store. <br />
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<i>Brand Consistency requires Discipline </i><br />
Part of building brand reputation is consistency from vision, image, and mission statement to staff training. <br />
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The ability to have your staff deliver your brand message and present themselves as your brand statement will go a long way in making the difference between making the sale versus to just browsing. <br />
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The brand discipline you cultivate today will be your best tool when it comes to competing with your competition.<br />
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@aromaliving<div class="blogger-post-footer">A Natural Perspective ~ A Natural Lifestyle Magazine & Shop. Be Beautiful.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669704649101672075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14696805.post-43441333437810211252012-12-31T01:53:00.000-05:002014-05-02T08:54:00.893-04:005 Tips to Distress<br />
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As much fun as it is to see the family and to over-indulge during the holiday season, it is also nice to get back to the routine. But first, let's de-stress, a little me time is in order before we tackle our bloated stomachs and finances ...<br />
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Try to get up early, before anyone gets up and head outside for a walk. Make it a time for just you and the day. With the crisp, morning air, it can help to set the tone for day, clear the mind and cheer you up. <br />
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Yes, I love essential oils. They don't get enough credit. Make sure you purchase essentials oils from a reputable supplier. Here are a few recipes for you to consider:<br />
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Tip # 3. Clean the House</h3>
Sometimes clutter stresses us out. Do yourself a favour and hire a cleaning person to help you out and by mid-day, your home will be clean and orderly. Seriously, if your home is in order, it feels like your life is in order. Once completed, spray the home with Pure 100% Lavender Hydrosol, sit and enjoy.<br />
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Don't feel like cleaning, feeling cranky, walking around with a frown on your forehead? Then leave the house, call up friends, your mom or with who ever you can just spend a few hours wasting the afternoon. Relax, enjoy and go to a mall, lunch, get a pedicure, take a yoga class or hit the gym. My favourite is to drive up to Mont Saint Sauveur and enjoy an outdoor activity. <br />
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There are many methods to diffuse essential oils into a room. Of course, the essential oil blend is the most fun to create as the natural aroma that fills the home is wonderful. If you don't know where to purchase a diffuser start with your local natural food store.<br />
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One more tip, try a spa couple day with your loved one, it is not just loads of fun but it will change your routine and spend quality time with a loved one! All factors that help to put a positive attitude.<div class="blogger-post-footer">A Natural Perspective ~ A Natural Lifestyle Magazine & Shop. Be Beautiful.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669704649101672075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14696805.post-69342289297893509952012-12-29T20:18:00.001-05:002014-08-05T09:04:20.929-04:00Gift Ideas: Handcrafted, Original and Classic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm going through a bird affection this holiday season. A decorative bird of any kind, pillow, ceramic or table top decoration seems to provide a little bit of company or humour to the home. Here are some wonderful decorative ideas for your home or for gift-giving.<br />
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My inspiration comes from Eddie Ross, look at his ginger jar decorated with fall colours.<br />
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I love a beautiful table.<br />
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Some do and some don't. While most men don't get the effort in all the preparation just to eat, it is our female guests who linger and enjoy the ambiance that you have so lovingly created for the evening.<br />
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What I particularly like about table-escapes is that it allows each guest to have their own special place at your table. Of course, you will need to be dedicated in finding two complimentary place settings and a good eye to ensure these two different plate sets do compliment each other in colour and theme. <br />
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If you are liking these vintage, highly-personal tablescapes settings, then do check out <a href="http://www.eddieross.com/eddie_ross/" target="_blank">Eddie Ross</a>. Here is one of his Christmas table settings from House Beautiful, 2010. The scene-stealer is the Fenton Milk Glass Compote holding another smaller Milk Glass Compote in a setting of just red and white.<br />
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I too have started a milk glass collection. <br />
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Okay, I just two milk glass pieces but I continue to look until I find a couple more to fit my small collection as well as pieces that will expand my table setting for a variety of events.<br />
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In addition, Eddie has helped to bring back in style old metals, like brass serving flatware and candle sticks. These small touches can help to create a new and different tone to your Christmas table, just with the help of your cherished family hand-me downs atop your modern table.<br />
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An easy way to get started is by selecting a colour or two from your current plates and them select your table cloth and build your tablescape from there. This one is from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95386143/holiday-table-runner-christmas-table" target="_blank">Proper Pillow</a> and available on Etsy.<br />
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Super, duper and easy as pie, this lovely decorating idea is just a pie-stand, 3 candles with cranberries and greenery placed around the candles.<br />
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I'm not a fan of decorating with fruit, I find it a waste of good food. But anything else, like ribbon, foliage, twigs or anything you can find that can make a festive and modern table while showing off your vintage pieces is a great idea. Just start with something simple and build from there. <br />
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Please send us your tablescapes to anturalperspective(at)gmail.com and we will post them in our up-coming posts!<br />
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Happy holidays!<br />
Lyndsy<div class="blogger-post-footer">A Natural Perspective ~ A Natural Lifestyle Magazine & Shop. Be Beautiful.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669704649101672075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14696805.post-50889930528315609792012-08-16T10:47:00.000-04:002014-05-01T10:30:47.044-04:00Reduce Wrinkles With The Fruits of The Rose<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zAqX9KIVTb0/UOkGIGpf8WI/AAAAAAAAC7Y/I2LMNgfxGbc/s1600/Fruit+of+the+Rose+-+A+Natural+Perspective.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zAqX9KIVTb0/UOkGIGpf8WI/AAAAAAAAC7Y/I2LMNgfxGbc/s1600/Fruit+of+the+Rose+-+A+Natural+Perspective.jpg" eea="true" /></a>
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Organic Rosehip Seed Oil from Family Natural Botanicals allows your skin to breathe, while it repairs itself and generates new cells.<br />
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For those of you who are unfamiliar with Rosehips, Rosehips are the seed pods of roses and are edible. Simply add a few drops to your favourite face crème, preferably as an night creme. If you find it too heavy on your skin, add a few drops of water.<br />
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Rosehip contains natural Retinoic acid (Vitamin A acid); which is excellent for oily skin (because it is a dry oil), sensitive skin and skin with large pores. The oil contains essential fatty acids and vitamin C; which work together in boosting your skin cell regeneration and provide a rejuvenating effect for a natural glow. <br />
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High in essential unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin A and retinoic acid, this an excellent oil for the healing of sensitive, allergic, sun-damaged, hyper-pigmented, dry, aging, and problem skin. It also helps to provide relief of eczema. <br />
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