Can Smoking harm My Skin?

How To Do Sultry Smoky Eyes

They say there is nothing sexier than a pair of sultry smoky eyes, smoky eyes done so right that can .....Skin is fed from within. The foods we eat are broken down into nutrients and waste. The nutrients are absorbed by the bloodstream which transports them around the body to the various organs, the largest of which is the skin. Oxygen is also transported and delivered in the same way. The cells absorb the oxygen and this is vital for the health of the organs and the life process itself. This whole process takes place automatically when we breathe........

Except when we are breathing in smoke!

When we inhale the smoke from a cigarette the carbon monoxide from the smoke is absorbed by the hemoglobin in the blood. Carbon monoxide is a colorless odorless highly toxic gas also found in the smoke from car exhausts. The blood can absorb carbon monoxide 200 times as fast as oxygen so a lot of the oxygen is displaced by carbon monoxide. The organs including the skin are starved of life giving oxygen and slowly poisoned by the carbon monoxide.

Summer Beauty Tips - Getting Ready For Swimsuit Season

Summer's round the corner. You know what that means. Bikini season. Even now, in Spring, shorts are back. More skin is .....But that's not the end of it. Cigarette smoke also contains the following deadly cocktails of chemicals.

Ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, butane, nicotine, carbolic acid, collidine, formic aldehyde, lutidine, parvoline, prussic acid, pyridine, arsenic and cadmium. This list is by no means complete.

The affect on the skin of all these is catastrophic. The liver goes into overdrive trying to expel these chemicals from the body and cannot perform its normal functions properly. The skin loses its healthy glow and takes on a yellowish-grey cast. The more cigarettes smoked, the worse your skin will look.

Smoking also causes premature aging in two ways. It uses up vitamin C in the body, about 35 mg for each cigarette. Vitamin C is an unstable vitamin and cannot be manufactured by the body. One of its functions is the preservation of the collagen in the skin, the substance that gives skin its plump and youthful appearance. The collagen beaks down causing premature wrinkles around the eyes and mouth.

Clean Your Face With Ultra Botanicals Facial Cleanser

Women are chasing down ultra botanicals facial cleanser in droves. Women are pretty .....The physical act of smoking causes us to squint, exaggerating the wrinkles around the eyes. Every time we purse our lips we deepen the wrinkles around our mouth as well.

Do yourself a favor! Stop poisoning yourself. Save the money you spend on these toxic weeds and go out and treat yourself to a facial or a new skin cream instead.

Your skin will thank you for it!

Self Tanners: Your New Best Friend?

Have you ever known a sun worshipper, one of those people who can never seem to get a dark enough tan. They are always .....

Beauty Tips From Some Of The Worlds Most Beautiful Models

Want to know beauty tips that the worlds top models use? Our models share their beauty tips that will have you looking as good as they do. Simple tips that cost less than a cup of coffee. I call it the Models Cheat Sheet.Listed below are some of their tips for you.

1) If your hair is looking a little greasy and lost some of its shine rub a little talcum powder thru it and watch it bounce back instantly.

2) Having trouble covering up a pimple or blemish and no amount of makeup is making it look better, just making it look bigger. Don’t try to hide it, take a tip from Cindy Crawford or Madonna and turn an eyesore into a beauty spot. Use an eyebrow pencil to color it in.

3) No one likes those bags under the eyes but some days we just don’t get enough sleep and out they come. Sure there are teabags or cucumber and ice packs that you can use to reduce them but that takes time. So do what the models do rub hemorrhoid cream on them. It will bring the swelling down and tighten the skin in no time at all.

4) Don’t go putting that hemorrhoid cream away just yet. We all hate those little spidery veins that we get, give them a rub with the cream too. They well reduce or even disappear before your eyes. Ask any model to show you her handbag or makeup bag and you will always find a tube of hemorrhoid cream.

Beauty Tips From Some Of The Worlds Most Beautiful Models

Want to know beauty tips that the worlds top models use? Our models share their beauty tips that will .....5) Want to wear an outfit that is a little loose around the breasts and you feel that if you are not careful you might fall out of it. Do what the Hollywood stars and models do use double sided sticky tape. Stick the tape on your skin and press the edge of the clothing onto the tape and it will remain in placed all night. No more embarrassing moments from something popping out.

6) A good smile is so important our look and how we feel. Try this natural teeth whitening tip. Rub a fresh strawberry along your teeth, they will whiten up naturally. Just check that you don't leave any pulp or seeds behind in your teeth.

7) Shoes giving you blisters try a little Vaseline or similar lubricant on the pressure points inside of the shoe. Being oil based it will prevent or at least minimize the rubbing. Be careful not to use too much and check that the Vaseline doesn’t stain the shoe, especially if they are leather. Being petroleum based it is an oil and will stain like an oil.

8) The dreaded Visible Panty Line(VPL) we have all seen it, whether wearing a dress, skirt or pants it’s never a good look. Try wearing g-strings, thongs or Boy Shorts style knickers. They won’t show thru your clothing.

9) With all the low cut jeans and trousers now in the market place there is always that problem of leaning forward or crouching and having your knickers show over the top of your waistband especially at the back. Try our range or Micro g-strings and thongs they sit much lower than conventional knickers and won’t peek over the top of your trousers or low cut skirts.

Anti-Aging Food Tips: Eat Your Way To Better Health

Since time began, mankind has been searching for the secret of eternal youth, some anti- aging miracle. This is in itself a fantasy, but you can .....

I trust these tips will prove helpful and suggest that you try them for yourself.

Beauty Basics - Eight Tips For Naturally Beautiful Hair

BATTLE BLEMISHES

When fighting blemishes it is essential that you use the right cleansers for your skin. Regardless of whether you .....Looking for a more natural approach to hair care' Here are some tips to help your hair look and feel its best.

1. Avoid shampoos that contain sodium laurel sulfate, or sodium laureth sulfate. These chemicals are synthetic detergents that are used in dishwashing liquid and other cleansers. They are valued because they lather well, but they are very harsh, and can dry out your hair. Instead, look for shampoos made with decyl glucose, or decyl glucoside, which are much gentler.

2. Give yourself a hot oil treatment to deep condition your hair. Warm oil penetrates the hair shaft making the hair more flexible and giving it shine. This can also help to prevent split ends which result from dry hair.

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BEAUTIFUL SKIN

Skin is one of the first parts of the body to show problems from toxins. The body essentially sees the skin as not as .....3. Eat right and consider taking vitamin and mineral supplements to encourage healthy hair. Several vitamins and minerals have been shown to help hair growth and condition including biotin, vitamin E, vitamin B, vitamin C and MSM.

4. If you are an African American, or if you have extra curly hair, avoid brushing your hair. Use a wide toothed comb, or your fingers to work with your hair. Brushes can destroy African American or extra curly hair by shearing it out of the scalp.

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Having a well-filled breast is almost every woman's dream. In a society like ours where having big breasts is adored and given such .....5. Look for essential oils, herbs and vegetable oils in your hair care products. Essential oils such as rosemary, ylang-ylang and west indian bay help to stimulate hair growth. Lavender and tea tree and naturally antiseptic and help to fight dandruff. Vegetable oils such as soybean oil, safflower oil and corn oil are moisturizing and conditioning to the hair shaft.

6. Avoid sleeping in hair accessories such as barrettes, scrunchies, head bands, etc. This can lead to hair damage.

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Women are chasing down ultra botanicals facial cleanser in droves. Women are pretty .....7. Massage your scalp to help stimulate hair growth. Massaging helps stimulate hair growth by increasing the blood flow to the scalp. This nourishes the hair roots and helps to stimulate the hair growth process.

8. If your hair ends are damaged, give yourself a trim every so often to remove damage.

About the Author Ololade Franklin publishes Making Good Scents(TM), a newsletter for people who make their own bath and body care products. For information about Making Good Scents(TM) visit http://www.MakingGoodScents.com

Beauty Secret from Brazil for Cellulite

Body And Facial Skin Care During Winter

Are you having trouble with maintaining your skin care during the the harsh winter season' Welcome to the club! But do not fret since .....Brazilian women spend much of their time on the beach, so it's no wonder that their secret to cellulite-free skin is found there. A handful of ordinary sand will do wonders for cellulite when rubbed across the skin with a lubricant such as vegetable oil (or even sea water) just a few times per week.

How does this work' The sand improves circulation by helping to unsettle deposits of fat that collect in the problem areas of the body, such as the thighs, buttocks or abdomen. The coarse nature of the sand allows for this movement, and if you're not so close to the beach, a substitute like cornmeal, finely crushed salt or sugar will also do the trick. As a double bonus, battling cellulite in this way will allow you to exfoliate at the same time, giving you a healthier glow to your skin by bringing new skin cells to the surface.

Cellulite removal can also be increased with the help of massage. A hand-held massage brush with either wooden or rubber pegs feels great and is inexpensive. Massages can be used daily to help with cellulite removal.

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Once you've completed the treatment, the broken up fat will begin to look for a new place to rest in the body. You can avoid this by drinking lots of water both before and after your scrub or massage.

About the Author Burgundy Shank makes scrubs and other personal care products using essential oils, botanicals and other natural ingredients. You can download the FREE Report 'The Top 10 Ingredients to Avoid in Your Personal Care Products' by joining her online newsletter, 'Beauty Secrets from Around the World'

BOTOX vs. ALL-NATURAL SKIN CARE (PAGE 2)

BATTLE BLEMISHES

When fighting blemishes it is essential that you use the right cleansers for your skin. Regardless of whether you .....In the 1950's, Dr. Vernon Brooks2 discovered that the Botulinum Toxin, when injected directly into an active

or hyperactive muscle included the release of acetylcholine from motor nerve endings, thus, inducing a temporary

paralysis of a targeted muscle.

In the 1960's and 1970's, Dr. Alan Scott, M.D. of the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Foundation began effectiveness

testing with monkeys to determine if the drug might have effective therapeutic modalities.

For the next 20-30 years, Dr. Scott collaborated with Dr. Schantz of the University of Wisconsin to

further develop product samples.3

In the late 1970's, Dr. Scott formed a company named Oculinum, where he continued to study the drug

with monkeys and in 1978 received permission from the Food & Drug Administration to test on human clinical studies.

In 1988, Allergan acquired the rights to distribute Dr. Scott's Botox' Toxin Type A product. The current manufacturer, Allergan Inc., is located in Irvine, California.

Current side effects in actual applications are as follows (as a % of total side effects):

Upper Respiratory Infection ' 11%

Neck Pain ' 11%

Headache ' 11%

How To Do Sultry Smoky Eyes

They say there is nothing sexier than a pair of sultry smoky eyes, smoky eyes done so right that can .....Drooping Eyelids ' 21%

Eye Dryness ' 6%

All others ' 40%

While Botox' is the rage today, alternatives for professional skin care, such as the all new NutriMinC RE9

anti-aging skin care system from IH Distribution LLC, is an excellent alternative. More information can be seen at "http://www.ihdistribution.com." www.ihdistribution.com.IH Distribution's products are all-natural, botanically-based, pH correct, hypoallergenic,

dermatologist tested, NEVER tested on animals, contain no animal products or by-products, made without

mineral oil and formulated without dyes or chemical fragrances.

The idea of injecting your face every three months, at a cost of up to $1,200 per injection, with toxins,

given known side effects and the significant discomfort of the injections, from a product continually tested on

monkeys should drive consumer's research to other alternatives.

Webster's dictionary confirms toxins are 'any of various poisons produced by microorganisms and

causing certain diseases' or 'any poisons secreted by plants or animals'.4

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No material may be use without the expressed permission of IH Distribution LLC

1. FDA T02-20 April 15, 2002

2. Schantz, EJ, Historical Perspective EDS. Therapy with Botulinum Toxin New York, New York, Marcelle Dekker Inc. 1994

3. Schantz EJ, Johnson EA, Botox' Toxin Persp Biomed 1997; 40 (4) 317327

4. Webster's New World Dictionary and Thesaurus, Copyright ' 1966 by Simon & Schuster, Inc.

BOTOX vs. ALL-NATURAL SKIN CARE (PAGE 1)

Beauty Tips From Some Of The Worlds Most Beautiful Models

Want to know beauty tips that the worlds top models use? Our models share their beauty tips that will .....BOTOX vs. ALL-NATURAL SKIN CARE

On April 15, 2002, the FDA approved Botox' to treat frown lines. Botox' was first approved in December 1989

to treat two specific eye muscle disorders, 'Blepharospasm' and 'Strabismus' and subsequently approved in

December 2000 to treat Cervical Dystonia, a neurological movement disorder that causes severe neck and

shoulder contractions.

To gain the approval for use with frown lines, a clinical study involving 405 mostly women over 50 with moderate

to severe frown lines were injected with Botox' cosmetic and after 30 days frown lines were evaluated. The frown lines were eliminated for approximately 120 days at which time re-injection was required. The FDA guidelines were

injections to incur no more frequently than once every three months and the lowest effective dose should be used.

BOTOX Vs. ALL-NATURAL SKIN CARE

BOTOX vs. ALL-NATURAL SKIN CARE

On April 15, 2002, the FDA approved Botox' to treat frown lines. Botox' was first approved in December 1989

to .....The study highlighted the following common adverse side effects:

Headache

Respiratory infection

Flu symptoms

Droopy eyelids

Nauseous

Less frequent but adverse reactions in approximately 3% of patients included pain in the face, redness

at the injection site, and muscle weakness. While the adverse reactions were termed temporary, they could last months.

Tanning Beds: History And Advice

Tanning beds were brought to North America by German scientist Friedrich Wolff in 1978 and rose to popularity in the mid-1980s .....The FDA approved Botox' as a prescription drug, thus, requiring medical supervision. The actual name

for Botox' cosmetic is Botulinum Toxin Type A; it's actually produced from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum.

What actually occurs is an injectible form of sterile purified toxin, in a very small dose, is injected into the

affected muscles to block and release the chemical acetylcholine that would otherwise cause contraction in

the muscle. The toxin actually paralyzes the injected muscle.

Interestingly, the Botulinum Toxin has been known for centuries. As early as 1895, a professor (Emile Pierre van Ermengem of Ellezelles, Belgium) identified the original toxin from Bacterium Bacilus Botulinus. It was later renamed in the 1920's as Botulinum Toxin Type A, generic name Botox', which is a registered trademark. Dr. Herman Sommer, at the University of California San Francisco subsequently provided the data sufficient for future medical studies.

BEAUTIFUL SKIN (PAGE 2)

Can Smoking Harm My Skin?

Skin is fed from within. The foods we eat are broken down into nutrients and waste. .....Thermal Fusion Enzyme Masque, improves skin texture, clarity, and firmness. It's a natural, safe non-abrasive alternative to a harsh chemical peel. It gets beneath the surface of the skin to clean and exfoliate without harming healthy cells.

A free skin consultation can be had by E-mailing IH Distribution LLC mailto:sales@ihdistribution.com

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No material to be used without the expressed permission of IH Distribution LLC

Tanning Beds: History And Advice

Tanning beds were brought to North America by German scientist Friedrich Wolff in 1978 and rose to popularity in the mid-1980s .....

About the Author Pure. Natural. Beautiful

from IH Distribution.

Wedding Bridal Beauty Tips - How To Look And Feel Your Best When It Counts Most

Your wedding day is the one time in your life when you want to look amazing. At your upcoming .....IH Distribution specializes in health areas such as acne skin care, anti-aging cream, anti-wrinkle cream, hormones and natural hormone replacement therapy, natural progesterone cream and skin care cream. We offer beauty care products such as natural cosmetics, facial products, skin care products, eye make up and dermatologist approved cleansing products

BEAUTIFUL SKIN (PAGE 1)

Breast Enhancement - The Natural Way To Do It

Having a well-filled breast is almost every woman's dream. In a society like ours where having big breasts is adored and given such .....BEAUTIFUL SKIN

Skin is one of the first parts of the body to show problems from toxins. The body essentially sees the skin as not as essential as other key organs like the heart and lungs. The body, unfortunately, diverts nutrients from the skin to the key organs to keep them as healthy as possible. This fact is problematic for the look and texture of our skin because the skin relies totally on nutrients for its health --- which is a mirror for how our skin appears. Toxins attack nutrient stores and when sufficient quantities are not available for the entire body, the skin suffers.

Major causes of toxins which should be reduced or eliminated to preserve healthy, natural reserves of nutrients are the following:

1. SMOKING

Probably the worst toxin for healthy skin is smoking, because it severely constricts blood vessels that cause smokers to have a discolored complexion. The nutrients can only be delivered to the skin with a healthy delivery system, which is compromised by smoking because it constricts circulation, cutting off an adequate supply of the nutrients and oxygen needed. It's been conclusively shown that smokers in their 40's have the same amount of wrinkles as non-smokers who are 20 years older. The Nagoya City University Medical School in Japan has demonstrated smoking increases levels in the body of an enzyme that acts to break down collagen ' which is the fiber that keeps the skin firm.

Superfoods: 10 Best Superfoods

Not all foods are equal when it comes to nutrition and anti-aging properties. There are many lists of superfoods ,and many strong opinions about .....

2. ALCOHOL

Another toxin that causes major problems with healthy skin is alcohol in that it actually alters the shape of red blood cells that reduce the amount of oxygen traveling through the system. It, like smoking, increases an enzyme that attacks collagen and, particularly, the elasticity of our skin.

3. STRESS

Unique hormones are driven by high stress levels that wipe-out the B vitamins circulatory systems need to create healthy red blood cells. Stress drives dull looking skin because of the lack of adequate vitamin B.

BATTLE BLEMISHES

When fighting blemishes it is essential that you use the right cleansers for your skin. Regardless of whether you .....4. SUNLIGHT

The real toxic enemy when it comes to our skin is the sun. Dermatologists have presented a position that if we didn't expose our skin to the sun, wrinkles would not appear naturally until the 60's. The problem with sunlight is it allows high levels of free radicals to be formed in the skin that attack the collagen and elastic fibers. Too much sunlight over time thickens the upper layers of the skin, which create a dull, shallow appearance.

Detoxing your skin (and hair) against the four above issues is a matter of significantly reducing or actually eliminating these toxins. If it is difficult or improbable that they can be significantly reduced, steps can be taken to augment nutritional stores and use all-natural premium skin care products to overcome the affect of toxins. A good multi-vitamin tablet, such as Complete Essentials for Women, can be obtained from IH Distribution LLC and should be augmented with Defense Builder Antioxidant. If oily skin is present, an oil-free cleanser, such as

Bio-Matte, is invaluable. Balm mint, ivy, lavender, and mallow provide soothing anti-inflammatory action and actually condition the skin on contact. If toxins are constantly present, a product such as Rejuvenating Cream, also available from IH Distribution LLC, will create a healthier, younger appearance with a proprietary blend of vitamin E and naturally occurring amino acids. The unique combination of botanicals softens the look of lines and repairs and returns the skin to a normal, moisture-rich state. A good masque, such as the unique

Beautiful Eyes (Page 2)

Undereye Puffiness

To beat those bags, diagnose the cause: If you're puffy only upon awakening, fluid retention is the likely cause; sleeping on two pillows can prevent liquids from pooling. Been using a new face cream or rubbing your eyes' These can cause swelling. A gel that contains a blood-vessel constrictor, like witch hazel, and an anti-inflammatory, like chamomile extract, can temporarily reduce irritation. Or make a home remedy: Mix one drop each of witch hazel, brewed chamomile tea, and over-the-counter cortisone lotion. If you've got time, lay a cucumber slice on top to help the paste penetrate better. If puff is always present, try IH Distribution's DNA Repair Creme to reduce puffiness and repair the delicate tissue around the eye.

Crow's Feet

When you smile, your eyes pay a price ' the muscles around them contract, and a little elasticity is lost. Combine that with sun exposure and, in about 30 years, you've got crow's feet. DNA Repair Cr', found at http://www.ihdistribution.com" is effective to repair fine lines and wrinkles around the eye. The products are natural and botanical-based.

Drooping

Most firming creams have little, if any, effect on sagginess ' so this is a job for cosmetics, strategically applied to define and visually 'lift' the eyes. First choose a shadow palette:

1. Apply the midtone from lashline to crease. This adds soft shading to your lids.

2. To draw attention to the highest part of your arch, dust the light, shimmery color along browbone, starting from middle of brow and blending outward.

3. Sweep the darkest color over your crease, blending into the midtone, then toward the inner corner of your brow. (This softens the harshness of using the dark tone alone.)

4. Line your upper lashes with the darkest shade, intensifying the color and slightly flaring it up at the outer edge. Finish off with a curling mascara to open up your eyes.

BOTOX Vs. ALL-NATURAL SKIN CARE

BOTOX vs. ALL-NATURAL SKIN CARE

Beautiful Eyes (Page 1)

Beautiful skin care starts with what people notice first. Eyes are what others notice immediately; so start your skin care program eye-to-eye!

Here are four major skin care issues related to eye care, work them successfully and look 20 years younger.

Dark Circles

Check the color of your circles. If they're blue or gray, allergies or pooling blood may be to blame. Receive the firming, moisturizing, and corrective benefits (including the reduction in appearance of dark circles) of just released DNA Repair Creme, found at http://www.ihdistribution.com.

Undereye Puffiness

To beat those bags, diagnose the cause: If you're puffy only upon awakening, fluid retention is the likely cause; sleeping on two pillows can prevent liquids from pooling. Been using a new face cream or rubbing your eyes' These can cause swelling. A gel that contains a blood-vessel constrictor, like witch hazel, and an anti-inflammatory, like chamomile extract, can temporarily reduce irritation. Or make a home remedy: Mix one drop each of witch hazel, brewed chamomile tea, and over-the-counter cortisone lotion. If you've got time, lay a cucumber slice on top to help the paste penetrate better. If puff is always present, try IH Distribution's DNA Repair Creme to reduce puffiness and repair the delicate tissue around the eye.

Crow's Feet

When you smile, your eyes pay a price ' the muscles around them contract, and a little elasticity is lost. Combine that with sun exposure and, in about 30 years, you've got crow's feet. DNA Repair Cr', found at http://www.ihdistribution.com" is effective to repair fine lines and wrinkles around the eye. The products are natural and botanical-based.

Drooping

Most firming creams have little, if any, effect on sagginess ' so this is a job for cosmetics, strategically applied to define and visually 'lift' the eyes. First choose a shadow palette:

1. Apply the midtone from lashline to crease. This adds soft shading to your lids.

2. To draw attention to the highest part of your arch, dust the light, shimmery color along browbone, starting from middle of brow and blending outward.

3. Sweep the darkest color over your crease, blending into the midtone, then toward the inner corner of your brow. (This softens the harshness of using the dark tone alone.)

4. Line your upper lashes with the darkest shade, intensifying the color and slightly flaring it up at the outer edge. Finish off with a curling mascara to open up your eyes.

BOTOX Vs. ALL-NATURAL SKIN CARE

BOTOX vs. ALL-NATURAL SKIN CARE

On April 15, 2002, the FDA approved Botox' to treat frown lines. Botox' was first approved in December 1989

to .....5. You can find a vast assortment of eye shadow colors produced from cucumber and aloe extracts that are designed to soothe and moisturize lids.

Aromatherapy Spotlight on Lavender (Page 3)

Imagine a flower being able to calm your nerves, reduce inflammation and swelling, promote faster healing for minor burns, decrease muscle pain, alleviate insomnia, and work as a natural bug repellant' That purple colored flower named lavender, which is derived from the Latin word lavera meaning 'to wash', is one of the most versatile essential oils the plant kingdom has to offer. Additionally, it's obtained without a prescription and the price is considered quite inexpensive.

Types of Lavender:

Lavandula angustifolia is the most common type of lavender and it hails from England It is oftentimes referred to as true lavender. Any true lavender will have the botanical name of 'lavandula' as the prefix. (There are up to 50 different species, including lavandula officinalis and lavandula vera, yet they will all be simply lavender). Lavender grows all over the world, including many parts of the United States and Canada, France, Italy, Bulgaria, Russia, Croatia, China, and Australia. The reason the 'true' lavandula angustifolia genus is so popular is due to the low rate of camphor, less than one percent, it retains after distillation. This lends the essential oil a strong floral aroma, but it also makes it quite effective in aromatherapy usage, especially in accelerating the healing of minor burns. Camphor is a chemical constituent that you don't want near a burn, and other versions of lavender, such as lavandin, lavender's cousin, which can contain up to 8% camphor'are not effective for soothing delicate skin tissue.

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Spike Lavender (lavandula latifolia) ~ Spike, sometimes referred to as Spanish lavender, is native to Spain, France, Italy, the Mediterranean region, and Northern Africa. The bright purple-blue flowers commonly found in true lavender are often a grayer hue in the spike variety. The essential oil is very penetrating, more herbal than floral, and retains a higher concentration of camphor than true lavender.

Lavender 40/42 ~ The lavender is blended with other lavenders to bring the percentage of linalol to between 40% and 42%. Linalol is an active component of Lavender that contains therapeutic benefits. Some Lavender essential oils can contain 40% and 45%.

Historical Uses for Lavender:

'Lavender was cultivated by the ancient Egyptians in the sacred walled garden at Thebes. They prized the herb greatly, using it to make a soothing and healing balm that was part of the ritual of mummification. It was turned into an expensive perfume to adorn both the living and the dead. Perfume urns were sealed into tombs to provide fragrance, and when Tutankhamen's tomb was excavated, the scent of lavender was still strong even after 3000 years.' From 'The Book of Magical Herbs' by Margaret Picton.

Surprisingly, lavender is found more frequently in commercial fragrances for men rather than women. 'This is one of the oldest scents in the fragrance world, made from oils extracted from the lavender and lavandin plants grown in France as well as spike lavender grown in Spain.' From the book 'Perfumes, Splashes & Colognes' by Nancy M. Booth. Examples of men's fragrances are: Aqua Lavanda, Cool Water, Drakkar Noir, Hai Karate, Lavanda, Le Male by Gaultier, Old English Lavender, Old Spice Fresh Scent, Pino Silvestre (conifer), Pour un Homme and Ungara Pour Homme all contain lavender and/or lavandin essential oils.

Aromatherapy Spotlight on Lavender (Page 2)

Benefits of Lavender:

This versatile essential oil is familiar to many of us. You should have a small bottle of it for your First Aid kit and/or to keep in your kitchen. Lavender is one of the best natural ingredients to help stop the pain from minor kitchen accidents such as burns from the oven/stove or knife cuts. A drop of lavender can ease the pain, and only the addition of the gel-like innards of a freshly sliced open aloe vera leaf is as good a remedy for instant relief. Combining the two is recommended, as aloe vera instantly cools a hot burn.

For sunburn pain, lavender is also recommended. Pesky mosquito or other insect bites bothering you' Try adding lavender essential oil to the problem area(s) and your skin will thank you.

Headaches may disappear when you massage a tiny amount of lavender on your temples or the nape of your neck.

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Lavender and relaxation are two words that are virtually synonymous with each other. However, according to author Erich Keller in his book 'Aromatherapy Handbook for Beauty, Hair and Skin Care' he writes: 'Lavender is an all-purpose oil for skin care. Its effect is antibacterial, pain-relieving, healing for wounds, soothing for skin diseases, deodorizing, antiseptic, fungicidal, insect-repelling, rejuvenating, and anti-inflammatory. It may be used to treat all types of skin and is effective for acne and oily hair (as it regulates sebum production), itchy skin, hand care, cracked skin, bruises, shock injuries (in ice-cold compresses), acne scars, blisters, abscesses, furuncles, warts, boils, eczema, athlete's foot (tea tree is more effective here, however), wounds, and burns. A bath with lavender soothes and heals the skin after sunburn.

Safety/Precautions:

Unlike many other essential oils, there are few safety notes to share with you. Lavender essential oil can be used neat, meaning without diluting it in a plant based carrier oil, but it must be done in small amounts and only for minor skin problems. However, it is advised to dilute lavender with a vegetable carrier oil such as olive oil, jojoba, sweet almond oil, etc., just to make certain that your skin doesn't have an allergic reaction. Please be very careful when purchasing pure lavender essential oil to be used for minor medical burn treatment emergencies as you will need true lavender, the type containing the lowest amount of camphor, and NOT lavandin, the genus which has up to 8% camphor ' a burn causing ingredient!

Please do not take lavender essential oil internally!

Uses for Lavender:

Bath soak ~ All you need is approximately 15 drops in your bathtub of warm to hot water and you should find yourself relaxing.

Candle ~ Add a few drops to a candle, next to the wick, not on it as essential oils are flammable. Lavender will fill the room with its soothing floral aroma and relaxation should follow.

Causes Of Facial Wrinkles

Americans spend billions of dollars each year on skin care products that promise to erase .....Sachet ~ Add dried lavender buds to a small muslin bag and store in your drawers/cupboards, and especially where linen is stored. This method also works well as a natural bug repellent if you hang a scented lavender sachet in your closet(s) on a hanger.

Hair ~ Add two to four drops to your hairbrush and brush your hair. Not only will it smell great, doing this helps to condition it naturally. Also, lavender is believed to stimulate hair growth and its antibacterial properties can help eliminate scalp conditions.

Blending With Lavender:

The happy combination of two florals is pronounced with the intermingling of rose, jasmine or geranium (Bourbon or Rose). For more dramatic combinations, consider mixing lavender with the following essential oils: bergamot or any citrus essential oil, clove, rosemary, eucalyptus, patchouli, clary sage, cedarwood, tea tree, oakmoss, vetiver, or pine

Aromatherapy Spotlight on Lavender (Page 1)

Imagine a flower being able to calm your nerves, reduce inflammation and swelling, promote faster healing for minor burns, decrease muscle pain, alleviate insomnia, and work as a natural bug repellant' That purple colored flower named lavender, which is derived from the Latin word lavera meaning 'to wash', is one of the most versatile essential oils the plant kingdom has to offer. Additionally, it's obtained without a prescription and the price is considered quite inexpensive.

Types of Lavender:

Lavandula angustifolia is the most common type of lavender and it hails from England It is oftentimes referred to as true lavender. Any true lavender will have the botanical name of 'lavandula' as the prefix. (There are up to 50 different species, including lavandula officinalis and lavandula vera, yet they will all be simply lavender). Lavender grows all over the world, including many parts of the United States and Canada, France, Italy, Bulgaria, Russia, Croatia, China, and Australia. The reason the 'true' lavandula angustifolia genus is so popular is due to the low rate of camphor, less than one percent, it retains after distillation. This lends the essential oil a strong floral aroma, but it also makes it quite effective in aromatherapy usage, especially in accelerating the healing of minor burns. Camphor is a chemical constituent that you don't want near a burn, and other versions of lavender, such as lavandin, lavender's cousin, which can contain up to 8% camphor'are not effective for soothing delicate skin tissue.

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Having a well-filled breast is almost every woman's dream. In a society like ours where having big breasts is adored and given such .....Lavandin (lavandula x intermedia) ~ According to 'The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils' by Julia Lawless, lavandin is: 'A hybrid plant developed by crossing true lavender (lavender angustifolia) with spike lavender or aspic (lavender latifolia). Due to its hybrid nature, lavandin has a variety of forms: in general it is a larger plant than true lavender, with woody stems. Its flowers may be blue like true lavender, or grayish like aspic.' The scent of lavandin is also sharper and more penetrating. While the plant grows in parts of Eastern Europe, Hungary, and Spain, cultivation is mainly in France.

Spike Lavender (lavandula latifolia) ~ Spike, sometimes referred to as Spanish lavender, is native to Spain, France, Italy, the Mediterranean region, and Northern Africa. The bright purple-blue flowers commonly found in true lavender are often a grayer hue in the spike variety. The essential oil is very penetrating, more herbal than floral, and retains a higher concentration of camphor than true lavender.

Lavender 40/42 ~ The lavender is blended with other lavenders to bring the percentage of linage to between 40% and 42%. Linalol is an active component of Lavender that contains therapeutic benefits. Some Lavender essential oils can contain 40% and 45%.

Historical Uses for Lavender:

'Lavender was cultivated by the ancient Egyptians in the sacred walled garden at Thebes. They prized the herb greatly, using it to make a soothing and healing balm that was part of the ritual of mummification. It was turned into an expensive perfume to adorn both the living and the dead. Perfume urns were sealed into tombs to provide fragrance, and when Turkmenistan's tomb was excavated, the scent of lavender was still strong even after 3000 years.' From 'The Book of Magical Herbs' by Margaret Pict-on.

Surprisingly, lavender is found more frequently in commercial fragrances for men rather than women. 'This is one of the oldest scents in the fragrance world, made from oils extracted from the lavender and lavandin plants grown in France as well as spike lavender grown in Spain.' From the book 'Perfumes, Splashes & Colognes' by Nancy M. Booth. Examples of men's fragrances are: Aqua Lavanda, Cool Water, Drunkard Noisy, Hali Karate, Lavatory, Le Male by Gaultiero, Old English Lavender, Old Spice Fresh Scent, Pino Silvestre (conifer), Pour un Homier and Hungary Pour Homier all contain lavender and/or lavandin essential oils.

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Want to know beauty tips that the worlds top models use? Our models share their beauty tips that will have you looking as good as they do. Simple tips that cost less than a cup of coffee. I call it the Models Cheat Sheet.Listed below are some of their tips for you.

1) If your hair is looking a little greasy and lost some of its shine rub a little talcum powder thru it and watch it bounce back instantly.

2) Having trouble covering up a pimple or blemish and no amount of makeup is making it look better, just making it look bigger. Don’t try to hide it, take a tip from Cindy Crawford or Madonna and turn an eyesore into a beauty spot. Use an eyebrow pencil to color it in.

3) No one likes those bags under the eyes but some days we just don’t get enough sleep and out they come. Sure there are teabags or cucumber and ice packs that you can use to reduce them but that takes time. So do what the models do rub hemorrhoid cream on them. It will bring the swelling down and tighten the skin in no time at all.

4) Don’t go putting that hemorrhoid cream away just yet. We all hate those little spidery veins that we get, give them a rub with the cream too. They well reduce or even disappear before your eyes. Ask any model to show you her handbag or makeup bag and you will always find a tube of hemorrhoid cream.

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5) Want to wear an outfit that is a little loose around the breasts and you feel that if you are not careful you might fall out of it. Do what the Hollywood stars and models do use double sided sticky tape. Stick the tape on your skin and press the edge of the clothing onto the tape and it will remain in placed all night. No more embarrassing moments from something popping out.

6) A good smile is so important our look and how we feel. Try this natural teeth whitening tip. Rub a fresh strawberry along your teeth, they will whiten up naturally. Just check that you don't leave any pulp or seeds behind in your teeth.

7) Shoes giving you blisters try a little Vaseline or similar lubricant on the pressure points inside of the shoe. Being oil based it will prevent or at least minimize the rubbing. Be careful not to use too much and check that the Vaseline doesn’t stain the shoe, especially if they are leather. Being petroleum based it is an oil and will stain like an oil.

8) The dreaded Visible Panty Line(VPL) we have all seen it, whether wearing a dress, skirt or pants it’s never a good look. Try wearing g-strings, thongs or Boy Shorts style knickers. They won’t show thru your clothing.

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I trust these tips will prove helpful and suggest that you try them for yourself.