Jojoba Oil ~ Nature's Powerful Nutrient, Moisturizer and Skin Protector

Jojoba Oil is Remarkable 

antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, moisturizer, vitamins, minerals, diet supplement, beverage, and more

By Eugenia Martini-Jarrett

Jojoba has become a major ingredient in beauty and health products, with good reason.

Jojoba is also known as goat nut, deer nut, pignut, wild hazel, quinine nut, coffeeberry, and gray box bush, The plant's lifespan is 100-200 years, which tells you something right there. 

The plant is a hearty perennial evergreen shrub growing up to 15 feet, depending on its location and weather. It is native to the Sonoran Desert of northwestern Mexico and several neighboring regions in Arizona and southern California, growing in a variety of terrains and climates, as long as it does not get below 25 degrees for more than a few hours.  

The Many Ways to Use Bentonite Clay For Health and Beauty

by Sue Woledge 

Bentonite Clay for Health and Beauty

While there is evidence to suggest that healing clays have been used by humans for healing and ritual since before the discovery of fire, both the growing interest in traditional and alternative medicines, along with the ability of modern-day humans to come up with more and more creative ways to use clays is causing an upsurge of interest in their application. A wide range of uses that range from clay toothpaste to cancer treatments means that healing clays such as bentonite clay are being realized by many as a useful addition to the first aid kit or medicine cabinet.

The Best Home Remedies for Treating Blackheads

The Best Home Remedies for Treating Blackheads

by Michael Ravensthorpe 

(NaturalNews) Blackheads are bumps (or 'plugs') on the skin that are caused by a buildup of excess oils and sebum in the skin glands. As these oils oxidize, they darken, giving blackheads their trademark color.

Blackheads are extremely common, especially among adolescents. Though not a health concern, they are unsightly and difficult to remove, even when using expensive cosmetic products. Fortunately, the average household is filled with natural remedies for blackheads that are far cheaper, and often much more effective, than their pharmaceutical equivalents. Let's take a look at the best of them.

List of remedies

Anti Aging Cream Ingredients to Avoid

Anti Aging Cream Ingredients to Avoid  by: Michelle Ching

Anti aging creams are probably one of the most popular anti aging products available in the market at present. It's cheap and readily available which makes it a very popular choice among women as well as men. However, unknown to many, there are lots of skin care dangers you can get in such creams that promises remarkable anti aging results. Some of these creams in the market contain ingredients that can cause harm to the skin. Fortunately, you can avoid this from happening by knowing what ingredients to avoid when looking for an anti aging cream. Let me share the top five with you.

1. Alcohols

Alcohol is often used in most skin care and beauty products. When looking for an anti aging cream, avoid those which contain methanol, ethyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol. These alcohols can...

Natural Home Facials Give Glowing Skin

Natural Home Facial Give Glowing Skin
Wednesday, May 04, 2011 by: Danna Norek

(NaturalNews) Facials can be a 100% natural, chemical free beauty treat that make your skin glow and your complexion look rejuvenated and fresh. For those who enjoy the occasional facial, there are some excellent chemical free ideas to administer in your own home.

Many spas and salons may offer facials that are full of chemicals and toxins you normally like to avoid. Some of those chemicals might be parabens, sulfates, petrolatum, or phthalates, which are commonly used in even the most expensive skin care products...