The skin is the body’s largest organ; it produces vitamin D and it contains nerves, blood vessels, pores, glands and hair follicles which protect us from pain, viruses, bacteria and the sun’s ultraviolet rays. If your skin is unhealthy and congested it can’t perform these functions properly and becomes dull and prone to skin problems. Everyone deserves to have healthy radiant skin and the good news is that it is not hard to acquire. An easy way to improve the health of your skin, your appearance and confidence is to use an all-natural body scrub regularly. These scrubs are effective on the skin and scrubbing a few times a week will remove old skin cells, boost skin circulation and encourage...
Our skin is deeply connected to our emotional and physical state as is evident when our skin turns red from embarrassment or tingles with pleasure. If something is not well with our state of health internally it won’t be long before it shows up externally in the form of dry skin, eczema, acne and rashes. Looking after our skin from the inside and outside is one of the truest forms of self care. Here are 6 lifestyle changes you can make to get healthy radiant skin. Stay hydrated Hydration is so important if you want to avoid dry skin and have soft, supple and glowing skin because it flushes toxins from the body and lubricates the skin. Avoid drinks packed...
Many of the beauty and skincare products that we buy contain chemicals and toxic ingredients and we may be exposed to 200 chemicals before we even leave the house in the morning. Many of these ingredients are known to be skin irritants, hormone disruptors and carcinogens. While it is hard to completely avoid toxins and chemicals in our daily lives, we need to be aware of what we apply to our skin because it is a highly absorbent organ. Here are 5 ingredients that you won’t find in Scrubalicious products. Parabens Parabens are used in skincare and cosmetic products because they act as preservatives and prevent bacteria and fungi from growing. However, they have been found to have estrogen-mimicking properties...
Research shows that our diet can help defend us from skin damage when we spend too much time in the sun. There are several key nutrients that boost your skin’s sun protection naturally, one of the most well-known being antioxidants. These compounds fight free radical damage which occurs when we have prolonged, unprotected sun exposure. Here are 5 foods that can boost your skin’s sun protection naturally: Green Tea Green tea is a herbal drink that is packed with antioxidants which can help to protect the skin from long term sun damage, inflammation and disease. Research has shown that just 2 cups of green tea per day can give your skin extra sun protection. Omega 3 Fatty Acids Omega 3...
Sleep is so important to the health of our whole body and especially our skin, which is why it is often called “beauty sleep”. We put our skin through a lot during the day and 7-9 hours of sleep at night helps to rejuvenate and repair it and leave it looking smooth and radiant. There are a few extra things you can do besides getting a good night’s sleep to improve the health and appearance of your skin. Here are 5 easy tips that you can use for healthy and glowing skin. Dead skin cells can make your skin look dull, dry, uneven and unhealthy. The best way to combat this is to use a natural body scrub a few...
