I love natural food supplements. My family has been taking this certain brand of gapeseed extract (I will not tell you the brand name, unless they will choose me as their celebrity endorser ;-> he he he). So, what does grapeseed extract do?! Here are some of its benefits:
Ø Antioxidant
Ø More potent that vitamin C and vitamin E
Ø Improves vascular strength
Ø Improves blood circulation
Ø Promotes eye health
Ø Promotes healing
Ø It aids in the production of collagen that helps our skin healthy; and many more!!!
There are also studies that show that grapeseed extract is safe and effective in reducing hyperpigmentation.
Many commercial products like health drinks have been incorporating natural ingredients as one of their active ingredients right now. Health and wellness is now the next trillion dollar business for business people. That is why these people, as far as I know, are giving a lot of effort (and budget) for the R&D of their wellness products.
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Sunday, April 5, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
skin
How to take care of our skin?
In cleansing, choose products that contain glycerin. I recommend facial wash instead of soap. Use facial wash that contains milk proteins or glycerin. Whatever your skin type is, these active ingredients are best for your skin. Handcrafted soaps contain glycerin. It is a by-product of the chemical reaction between oils and fats with sodium hydroxide. But handcrafted soaps usually have high pH.
In toning, look for toners that are antibacterial especially if you are prone to pimples.
Finally, moisturize!!! Choose products that don't contain mineral oil. Even if your skin is dry (like mine ;-]), do not use mineral oil. They tend to clog our pores that may interfere with the natural process of our skin. Use glycerin (again) or you can apply honey to your skin. Glycerin and honey are excellent humectants. They help retain moisture in your skin and are able to absorb ambient moisture. Humectants like mineral oil, however, can actually build up under the skin and prevent the skin from absorbing essential vitamins and nutrients.
Oh! Yeah! Always remember to exfoliate once a week for skin renewal and to remove sticky dead skin cells. Do this before moisturizing your skin. Want to know how to make a natural exfoliating mask? I'll tell you later. B-) hehehe...Okay, you can use papaya! Make one by mashing up a papaya and smearing it on your face. Rinse off thoroughly after 10 years!!! hehehe (again)...10-15mins may do just fine. The enzymes in papaya help exfoliate the skin.
P.S. Be careful in applying a moisturizer, and in exfoliating under your eyes and the corners of your mouth. Those areas have a thin skin and can easily be damaged, especially if you are using exfoliating sponges.
In cleansing, choose products that contain glycerin. I recommend facial wash instead of soap. Use facial wash that contains milk proteins or glycerin. Whatever your skin type is, these active ingredients are best for your skin. Handcrafted soaps contain glycerin. It is a by-product of the chemical reaction between oils and fats with sodium hydroxide. But handcrafted soaps usually have high pH.
In toning, look for toners that are antibacterial especially if you are prone to pimples.
Finally, moisturize!!! Choose products that don't contain mineral oil. Even if your skin is dry (like mine ;-]), do not use mineral oil. They tend to clog our pores that may interfere with the natural process of our skin. Use glycerin (again) or you can apply honey to your skin. Glycerin and honey are excellent humectants. They help retain moisture in your skin and are able to absorb ambient moisture. Humectants like mineral oil, however, can actually build up under the skin and prevent the skin from absorbing essential vitamins and nutrients.
Oh! Yeah! Always remember to exfoliate once a week for skin renewal and to remove sticky dead skin cells. Do this before moisturizing your skin. Want to know how to make a natural exfoliating mask? I'll tell you later. B-) hehehe...Okay, you can use papaya! Make one by mashing up a papaya and smearing it on your face. Rinse off thoroughly after 10 years!!! hehehe (again)...10-15mins may do just fine. The enzymes in papaya help exfoliate the skin.
P.S. Be careful in applying a moisturizer, and in exfoliating under your eyes and the corners of your mouth. Those areas have a thin skin and can easily be damaged, especially if you are using exfoliating sponges.
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