A Paraffin Wax Treatment Can Soothe Foot Pain

November 13th, 2010

My foot pain was soothed with a paraffin wax treatment. The heat of the wax stimulated blood flow and relaxes tired and aching muscles. My feet were dipped several times in the wax forming layers of heat. Afterwards, my feet felt wonderful. They were recharged and ready to go. I followed the treatment by locking in moisture with Dead Sea Foot Mask offered by Powerfeet. It left my feet luxuriously smooth and silky. Even my heels were soft and subtle.

About Paraffin Wax Treatments

Paraffin wax treatments are available in many salons for the hands and feet. You can also do these at home with the correct items that can be purchased at most beauty supply outlets or online. When visiting a salon, you should check to see what their sanitary guidelines entail. Most salons change their wax about every six months. The hot wax is a hostile environment for fungi and bacteria. I do however always check to see that it is not full of debris such as lint or hair.

Before Waxing

Before going for a paraffin wax treatment, I always thoroughly wash and dry my feet. This opens the pores of the skin allowing for a more therapeutic experience. I always wait until after the treatment to moisturize. Since paraffin is so mild, I often take in as many treatments as I can during the week. This keeps my feet feeling fresh and pain free.

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Lice Killing Shampoo

October 18th, 2010

Most parents will agree that dealing with lice in their children’s hair is one of the most frustrating experiences you can have.  These little parasites are not dangerous, but they are tough.  They hide in the hair and are difficult to kill.  In fact they have become so resistant to the common pesticides shampoos that are most often used to treat them, that they have been dubbed as Super Lice.  If you leave even one louse on the head walking around, it will soon lay new nits and start the cycle all over again.  The chemical shampoos like Nix and Rid are no longer very effective.  They are also completely full of chemicals that are not safe for children, or adults for that matter. 

It is much better to use a natural lice treatment on your child’s head.  Researchers have found that the right combination of natural and essential oils will get rid of lice for good.  One lice killing shampoo that does just that is Life Organics.  Their lice treatment also includes a special enzyme treatment designed to help remove nits.  Just like lice, if unborn nits are left in the hair they will soon hatch and cause a re-infestation.

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Dandruff and Scalp Problems

August 10th, 2010

hair problemsDandruff Care

It’s a fact, beautiful hair starts with a healthy scalp.  Nothing ruins your look like flaking and scratching caused by dandruff.  This common condition it not fun for anyone.  Let take a look this troublesome problem and at proper dandruff care. 

Dandruff occurs when the usual skin renewal process is not working the way that it should.  In a healthy scalp, dead skin cells are shed and replaced with new healthy cells about one per month.   Sometimes cells actually come off before they have died, causing flakes to appear.  A fungus, known as Malassezia, is usually believed to be the culprit.  This fungus is normally found on the scalp in small amount.  But people with dandruff have large amounts of the fungus. 

Dandruff not only leads to flaking but also to itching, which is sometimes extreme.  The flakes may be oily looking.  Many people also complain of a sensitive or sore scalp.  In severe cases, flakes may stick together in mounds on the head. 

Dandruff is generally a chronic condition.  It can be difficult to get rid of, but proper dandruff care can go a long way.  Some of the most common ways to treat dandruff are selenium suphide, coal tar, tea tree oil, and zinc pca.  Selenium reduces the amount of oil production on the scalp.  Coal tar is a anti fungal agent.    Tea tree oil and zinc pca are great natural ways to care for the scalp and reduce dandruff.  Tea tree oil has bacterial properties and anti fungal properties.  Zinc pca cleans away bacteria and fungus and it also balances the scalp.  A scalp with the proper oil balance is a healthy scalp but improper balance can lead to numerous scalp conditions including scalp sores.  Some shampoos that claim to treat dandruff actually contain chemicals that can make the problem worse.  Dandruff care should start with natural scalp healthy ingredients.  Both zinc pca and tea tree oil are great natural ingredients for the scalp and hair.

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The Amazing Benefits of Tea Tree Oil

June 26th, 2010

beautiful hairTea tree oil is an extremely versatile natural product.  It is anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal and a disinfectant.  It can be found in many skin and hair care products.  Ancient Australians believed that this great oil was a cure all. 

Many studies have shown that tea tree kills bacteria and germs.  This makes it wonderful for treating acne and other skin irritations.  It is also good for burns, blisters, cold sore, rashes and bites.  It promotes faster healing and disinfects the area. 

Hair and scalp get great benefits from tea tree oil.  It is an excellent treatment for unwanted scalp conditions like dandruff and seborrhea.  It kills the fungus that often leads to dandruff.  Tea tree oil is deep cleaning.  It removes bacteria and dirt from the hair follicle.   Tea tree oil can also be used as a natural treatment for lice.  It is used to kill lice and deter them from coming back.

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Argireline works for Wrinkles

February 4th, 2010

imagesCAA9AD30We are always looking for the best new things to remove reduce wrinkles and make skin look younger.  Some people look to surgery or injections.  For many these are scary and too expensive solutions.  A relatively new product that may help is Argireline.  It is a great alternative to Botox injections for wrinkles. 

Argireline has been shown to work at decreasing wrinkles.  In fact, in one study it was shown to reduce wrinkle depth by 30% within thirty days.  This is excellent results for a treatment that does not involve surgery.  Argireline works to thicken and firm the skin.  It also has been shown to increase the collagen produced by the skin.  Collagen production decreases as a person gets older.  Skin will look and feel younger if collagen levels can be increased. 

Lipotec is the manufacturer of Argireline.  It works by relaxing muscle contractions the same way that Botox works.  Muscles that contract repeatedly, like the ones around the eyes, mouth, and forehead can cause wrinkles.  Relaxing these muscles can help remove wrinkles and stop new ones from forming.  Argireline is non-toxic, and it has not shown any adverse side effects.  All of these things make it a good possible alternative to Botox injections.

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Removing Hair Naturally

December 21st, 2009

People are constantly searching for new ways to remove hair.  How to remove unwanted hair safely, effectively and without too much pain is an age-old problem.    Unfortunately many hair removal products contain a multitude of chemicals.  Chemicals tend to dry out skin and may not be good for us in many ways.  Sugar is one way to provide natural hair removal.   One company that uses natural sugar to make hair removal products is Sugar Stripease.   They use a blend of pure sugar syrups that go on easy and provide “ouch-free’ hair removal.  In the quest for ultra smooth skin, sugar may be the answer.

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Stretch Mark Cream To Fade Stretch Marks

December 17th, 2009

Fading Stretch Marks  

stretch-marksNo want wants to get stretch marks.  They are unattractive and hard to get rid of.  Stretch marks can appear on any part of the body where rapid weigh gain occurs and the skin is stretch beyond its limit. 

These marks are actually small scars.  They appear when collagen and tissue below the skin surface is damaged.  When rapid weight gain occurs and the skin is stretch the tissue below the skin can actually tear.  The healing of these small tears form scar tissue.  Many women experience this during pregnancy on their abdomen, breasts, thighs, and hips.  Body builders can get stretch marks from gaining muscle too quickly on the arms or legs.    In the beginning the marks look red and are slightly indented.  Later they become white or silvery.    

Obviously the only way to completely avoid stretch marks is not to gain weight too quickly.  If that is not possible, as with pregnancy, keeping the skin moisturized well can help.  Stretch mark creams with vitamin e, vitamin c, lanolin, and emu oil can help keep the skin moisturized and more elastic.    

But often we don’t think much about stretch marks until we actually have them.  Laser treatments are on way to reduce or remove stretch marks.  These treatments are expensive though.  And it may take six to eight treatments to produce results. 

There are stretch mark creams with ingredients that can greatly help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.  One ingredient is Matrixyl.  It has shown promising results in stretch mark reduction when used alone.  Other ingredients like Vitamin e, aloe, and emu oil have been used for a long time to reduce and prevent scaring and stretch marks.  Combining these ingredients in one cream will make them more effective.   Skin penetration is increased when the oils and matrixyl are combined.   These creams must be used daily over a few months to decrease the appearance of stretch marks.

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Vitamins For Your Skin and Hair – C – Collagen – K

December 17th, 2009

 Healthy Skin Vitamins

eye-bagsMany people know that taking vitamins is good for your health.  But they actually play a part in the health of every part of your body, including you skin.  The right combination of vitamins can help make skin look better, be smoother and remain youthful longer.  A lack of certain vitamins may actually cause skin problems to occur.  

Vitamin A- Vitamin A is important for skin healthy.  It is known to help prevent acne.  It also helps repair skin cells and helps keep the skin from getting too dry.  A vitamin A deficiency can lead to overly dry skin and brittle nails.  Vitamin A can be found in fruits and vegetables, supplements and creams. 

Vitamin C Skin Care- Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is essential for healthy skin.  It is used to prevent and remove wrinkles and fine lines.  It is also used to speed up the healing process and prevent scarring after an injury.  When used topically vitamin C help with collagen production making it a good in anti aging creams.  Collagen face cream  and collagen skin care products are hard to find.

Vitamin E- Vitamin E is known as an anti-aging vitamin.  It is used in many skin care and hair care products.  It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can fight against free radicals that cause skin damage.  Vitamin E oil is often used to treat dry skin and conditions like psoriasis and eczema. 

Vitamin K- Vitamin K is beneficial in skin car and is used to fight dark circles under the eyes.  It may also be useful in treatment of discolorations or skin spots from sun damage.

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Benefits of Dead Sea Mud – Healing Mud

December 10th, 2009

deadseamudDead Sea Mud Benefits

The waters of the Dead Sea are famous for there natural healing properties.  In fact people travel from all over the world to bath in the Dead Sea every year.  Luckily, you won’t have to go to that extreme as there are products such as muds and clays taken directly from the sea floor that can provide the same benefits. 

So what makes the Dead Sea so special?  It has the highest concentration of minerals than any other body of water.  It contains large amounts of more than twenty six minerals.  Some minerals found in Dead Sea mud are potassium, sodium, magnesium, bromine and calcium.  These essential minerals can hydrate the skin and replenish essential minerals required for healthy beautiful skin. 

Mud from the Dead Sea is one of the purest and healthiest things that can be applied to the skin.  It has been shown to improve circulation and promote the natural process of skin regeneration.  The mud contains fine grains that work to clean skin and eradicate impurities.  Applying these muds and clays will moisturize, improve skin hydration, and gently exfoliate old skin cells.  All of these things help create glowing more youthful skin.  It has also been shown to relieve discomfort and provide healing properties for certain skin aliments, including psoriasis, eczema, and acne.   They even provide relief from things such as arthritis, muscle aches, rheumatism, joint inflammation and dry skin. 

 When mud is applied to the skin and allowed to dry it will pull toxins out leaving skin clean, refreshed and moisturized.  It also works to tighten skin and return a more youthful look.  The power of Dead Sea mud is an excellent addition to both clean, and hydrate face and body.

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