Chamomile: The Sacred Herbal Muscle Relaxer

It is probably the most widely consumed herbal tea in the world. Prove to the fact that over one million cups of this kind of herb tea are ingested worldwide each day. Chamomile is the name for various related plants of the family Asteraceae, the aster family. The word chamomile is derived from the Greek … Read more

What Does “Hypoallergenic” Mean Anyway?

The word “hypoallergenic” is a term that probably most of us have run across. It is used in advertising and placed on product labels of shampoos, moisturizers, make-up, and even jewelry. Most people think it means that a product that is hypoallergenic won’t react with their allergies. But is this really what it means? Cosmetics … Read more

Stop the aging process with Anti-oxidants

You may have heard of anti-oxidants before in some late night infomercial advertising anti-aging products. But what exactly are anti-oxidants? To be brief, anti-oxidants offset the effects that free radicals have on our skin. Many cosmetic products sold today do in fact contain anti-oxidants, however, they are contained in a form not conducive to aging … Read more

The Professional’s Guide to Sensitive Skin Care

Sensitive skin care is a challenge for many people, especially those living in difficult climates. There are certain external conditions that should be avoided, as should the chemicals in most commercial cosmetic products. How do you know if you have sensitive skin? Here are a few factors to consider when deciding if you need specialized … Read more