Why do most skincare products and cosmetics contain fragrances? To begin with, manufacturers know scented commodities impact purchasing decisions of consumers. Besides, many of these items don’t smell good without the pleasant smell. Sweet scents also conceal the disagreeable odors of skincare products packed in bottles or other containers. Even essential oils or natural ingredients […]
Eco tours are for nature lovers. Such trips put importance on preserving nature and ecological concerns. Look for travel and tour agencies with outstanding ratings as well as great reviews. A small group (10 - 15 individuals) means fewer detrimental consequences. This number keeps the human to nature proportion more manageable. It allows tour guides to keep the group heading in the right direction.
You can find parabens in majority of cosmetic products. Michelle Scott-Lynch, founder of Boucleme, a unique hair care brand acknowledged as paraben-free explained the preservative prolongs shelf life of health and beauty commodities by preventing the growth of germs and molds. This stabilizer also goes by the names of methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben. Manufacturers have […]
Photo credit: Biome Literally, the phrase “Natural Skincare” would mean care for the skin using products with ingredients that come from flowers, herbs, roots, and essential oils. Manufacturers generally combine these with natural agents like preservatives and surfactants. The traditional definition of natural skincare depends on ingredients sourced from plants without artificial compounds to preserve […]
Traditional foam mattresses that supposedly makes us sleep comfortably contain substances that may turn out harmful in the long-term. In this case, we must avoid these unsafe household fixtures and look for healthier natural alternatives. Before we make new and better choices, it’s important to identify first the toxic components so we will know which […]
(Photo credit: Health Line) Gluten is the common term for proteins in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale, a hybrid between rye and wheat. As the name indicates, this protein variety serves as glue that bonds the food together. Gliadin, one of the two primary nutrients in gluten, produces majority of adverse health effects. Recent research […]
(Photo credit: The Vegan Budha Bowl) The vegan regimen consists solely of plants or foods made from plants. This diet consists of fruits, veggies, nuts, and grains. Vegans do not eat food coming from animals in any form including eggs and dairy products. Veganism is acknowledged as healthy diet capable of reducing the risks of […]
Our skin becomes more vulnerable to the environment as the temperature falls during the fall season. Some dermatologists recommend foregoing aggressive treatments and less exfoliation or scrubbing of skin (once or every other week) focusing instead on light cleansing as well as moisturizing. If you have been to the beach many times the past few […]
There has been much debate regarding juices and smoothies. Juicing refers to water and nutrient extracts from produce minus the fiber. Smoothies, on the other hand, contain the whole fruit or veggie with the skin and fiber. Blending splits the fiber and releases nutrients slowly into your bloodstream avoiding blood sugar spikes. Which one is […]
Decluttering your life and abode seems a herculean task. Fortunately, there are plenty of cost-effective ways to organize and get rid of junk stuff from your homes. You don’t need fancy tools but several baskets, boxes, and trash bags. However, you need to follow certain key words and phrases for cleaning the mess in your […]
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