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Friday 26 December 2014

Beware Of ‘Fake- Natural’ and Chemically Derived Soaps

For manufacturers of handcrafted natural soaps and their ingenuity, the range of available soap bars is not restricted to floral or herbal resources. If you believe in the efficacies of rice oil-based soap bar, then your next bet could be goat milk soap or bamboo charcoal milky soap.

All natural soaps have a scientific and ancient background in the choice of its ingredients and manufacturing process. Current processes are more adapted to cold-pressed technology based on European standards. However, the ones related to Thai tradition of vegetable and fruit carvings, dates back 700 years and has found an offshoot in handmade carving of soap bars with natural ingredients.

Typecasting Soaps

The benefits you derive out of your soap determine your choice and the consistency of the products. You can choose from:

• Hard Soap: Generally, a white or grey coloured bar soap that is dry. Its components can vary with adding olive oil or other essential oils in natural bars. But, manufacturers of chemical soap bars add animal fat and sodium hydroxide.

• Soft Soap: The consistency is sometimes like jelly or honey and can be made from either natural ingredients like essential oils and incorporated with olive oil. A majority of commercial products are soda-based.

• Liquid Soap: Commercial products are made up of potassiumhydroxide, while hog plum oil, cotton seed oil or bean oil is added for handmade natural soap products.

Additionally, some adjuncts are also added to render anti-bacterial action to soap products such as triclosanor triclocarban. Adding lanolin to soaps enhances its moisturizing property.

It is however safer to go in for natural soaps as opposed to those obtained from the chemical process of saponification. Chemically derived soaps:

* Can irritate skin, making it dry and parched out
* Can also fracture skin in worst case scenarios
* Is a safe option for normal skin;but using excessive hydroxide-based soaps can deprive the skin of protective natural oils
* Glycerine used in chemically derived soaps is also extracted chemically that can dry the skin instead of lubricating it.
Pure soap made of natural ingredients therefore is a safer and healthier option for skin and hair treatments.
* These use lesser chemicals in the overall process of manufacturing soap in comparison to the chemical process of saponification
* These use natural compounds and glycerine as a common ingredient that is derived from the soap making process itself.

With the soaring popularity of naturally derived handcrafted soaps, it is important to be wary of ‘fake’ natural soaps that have flooded the market too. These mislead consumers by way of its look and texture, but contain synthetic elements.

With natural health and holistic healing gaining grounds, naturally derived essential oils and handmade soap segments are seen as eco-friendly options to mass produced synthetic derivatives.

Thursday 11 December 2014

Smart Choice in Aromatherapy Oils

Ailing under stress and pollution can be daunting even for regularly healthy individuals. With psychosomatic disorders, depression and stress-related medical conditions as clear winners in today’s modern and ‘virtual’ or e-World, aromatherapy could be the way forward.

The benefit of essential natural oils is not new and has been propagated by healing practitioners. It is the Far-Eastern tradition and healing potencies of pure essential oils that finds parallel place with modern allopathic medicines. Whether for therapeutic or cosmetic use, understanding purity standards of therapeutic essential oils, its advantages and drawbacks are equally essential.

Essential Oils

Oils that are naturally occurring and free from chemical adjuncts find application in several cosmetic and therapeutic medicaments. Oils such as those extracted from natural sources have been known to heal skin, hair and other external conditions but, others also help to balance internal physiological problems. Extracts of peppermint, lavender, sesame and rose find common usage. But, how do we understand purity of such extracts?

With a plethora of brand claiming to be 100 % authentic, there is a need to look for criteria for selecting your oil concentrate for effective efficacy. You need to understand that:

* Essential oils are obtained from plant parts, either from roots, barks, seeds, stems, leaves, flowers or fruits by the process of steam distillation or carbon-di-oxide extraction.

* The oil obtained is actually the volatile liquid components of plant parts. How purity of the end-oil product depends on the method of extraction.

* The potency of extracted oil is dependent on environmental factors such as the area it is grown, the soil sown and fertilizer type (organic vs. chemical).

* The period in which the plant is harvested, distillation and bottling processes also determine grades of essential oils.

* Be aware of commercial products that use excessive solvents to extract the oils which might adulterate the oil potency. Therefore, make sure to procure your essential oil from certified producers.
Manufacturers of certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils do not have scientific or legal standards to fall back on when grading their oil extracts. However, the Association French Normalization Organization Regulation (AFNOR) standards or ISO certification (ISO standards) is the only agency that offers the best reliable chemical constituent indicating parameters to judge whether the extracted oil is therapeutic or otherwise.

With no stringent rules that governs oil extraction methods, obtaining the best grade therapeutic benefit in oils, is time consuming and expensive. The expense incurred in procuring plants such as pine, geranium, lavender, clove, black pepper or lemon balm is worth the cost; if extracted authentically.

Look for percentage of the organic component in the concentrated extract to ensure high therapeutic value of the essential oil used in medicinal products.

Tuesday 2 December 2014

The Fragrant Path of Health with Essential oils

Undoubtedly, the ‘sense’ of oils via aromatherapy or in herbal treatments is rejuvenating. But, the crux is in knowing the difference in their properties and uses of aromatherapy oils, base oils and therapeutic grade essential oils.

Can you figure out the difference between your rose essential oil from peppermint, lavender or geranium? Perhaps yes, but, the efficacy of each has to be counted beyond its physical properties of fragrance and on its healing prowess.

A look at some of the widely accepted certified therapeutic grade essential oils, with health benefits:

1. Clove:

An important ingredient in Asian kitchens, the spicy base of clove oil is a much touted remedy for headaches related to hangovers. Alternate health physicians prescribe clove as a solution for dental pains caused due to gum swelling and toothaches. A natural antiseptic - cuts, scrapes and bug bites can be treated with clove oil. Ear and stomach aches and nasal congestions can be checked with clove. Considered an aphrodisiac, clove is a good stress buster too.

2. Black Pepper:

An essential ingredient in almost all recipes, the oil extract aids digestion, offers relief from convulsions and cramps. It is good for warming up muscles joints and offers pain relief from arthritis. It has good anti-bacterial properties too.

3. Pine: 

The Christmas pine is harvested for its’ sharp needles that holds medicinal properties. It is an analgesic or pain reliever and offers good antiseptic and anti-bacterial cures. A treatment against dry skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, acne and pimple can find solace with pine oil. It acts as an antidote against food poisoning and also aids to cure respiratory disorders.

4. Rose:

Rose Otto is most popular as an essential oil and is ideal for women and their well-being. Touted as a source of rejuvenation for women’s health needs, rose oil is reputed to balance hormones, treat PMS and menopause while improving overall skin health.

5. Lavender:

Popular for its first-aid action, this oil aids digestion, and fights headaches too. The soft fragrance of lavender has a calming impact on the nervous system; thus helps to, improve sleep, is a good adjunct for joint pain, urinary and respiratory problems. It also helps to manage high blood pressure and acne. Its’ anti-bacterial properties fights germs - no wonder it is used as a medicinal adjunct as well as in home cleaning products.

6. Sesame: The oil extract has moisturizing qualities, which make it a choice ingredient for hair and skin therapy. With a mild SPF factor, the fatty acid component in sesame is understood to relieve and lower stress and blood pressure.

Pure essential oils are mildly fragrant and do not have the strong scent in oils used for perfume. This mildness factor marks the ‘grade’ for aromatherapy.

Friday 28 November 2014

Herbal Remedy with Aromatic Soaps

The plethora of coffee vanilla soap, green tea, lemongrass, carrot or, carrot and tamarind soaps find new vistas in modern cleansing and curing process.

As remedial measures for skin allergies or for healing therapies, essential oil-based soap adjuncts find usage among believers of holistic healing.

Pure handcrafted natural handmade soaps and their corresponding boutique variants find much demand as gifting ideas too. Natural soaps are predominately made from extracts and, oil distillates obtained from flowers, herbs and barks of potent medicinal plants. The science and infusion techniques in harvesting these add-ons to handmade soaps, authenticates its usage for skin and hair treatments and against allergies.

The Rule of Natural Excipients

With pure essential oils and natural colours forming part of handcrafted soaps, manufacturers can avoid use of animal fats in their products which often clog pores and can add to long-term skin damage.

With recipes of naturally made soaps a closely guarded secret, makers pride themselves in adding the correct proportions of the ingredients in getting the best cure.

Whatever be the proportions of ingredients, rest assure that most natural soaps and lotions have one or the other of these basic ingredients:

• Glycerine: Naturally obtained glycerine promotes good moisture balance and can hold moisture for long. An advantage is that this form of glycerine does not interfere with other skin functions or cause any bodily harm; so is a choice adjunct for all herbal soaps.

• Rice Bran oil: An authentic extract, it is utilised for its high grade moisturising property.

• Palm oil: Known to contain a higher percentage of oleic acid, palm oil has superior cleansing and conditioning impact on the skin.

• Palm Kernel and Coconut Oil: Touted through centuries as naturally occurring moisturizers, ancient scientists have deemed these elements as integral to making any home remedies, whether medicinal or cosmetic in use. They permeate well into the skin and in soap recipes, can help to build up lather for ease of application.

• Olive Oil: An effective emollient, the potency of olive oil rests on its deep-rooted moisturizing effect and is used by almost all manufacturers of soap bars.

Skin Typified Soap Bars

• Oily Skin: Thai lemongrass and citrus scented soaps made from either Florida Citrus Sunshine or South Africangrapefruitare effective in balancing oily skin textures. Citrus scented soap bars are popular for their grassy odour and citrus-toned fragrance; that can refresh, soothe and stimulate skin surface. Besides, lemongrass also helps to reduce acne and pimples; also tones up tissues and muscles.

• Dry Skin: Coconut oil and shea butter added to essential oils can be an effective remedy for dry skin and those with extra sensitive skin.

Besides, there are myriad of naturally occurring plants and vegetable options which when added to basic soap recipes make it more effective. Cucumber extracts act as an astringent while charcoal-induced facial bar contains cleansing agents to unclog pores - so take your pick and suit your skin-type.

Friday 31 October 2014

Natural Soap - The life Of Your Skin


it is important to give your skin an essential care the natural skin products play a vital role in maintaining the tenderness and flexibility of the skin. The best natural soaps or lotions containing pure organic essential oils, you end up buying the so-called “natural” products.
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Monday 13 October 2014

Your Organic Soap vs. Other Commercial Body Cleansing Agents

The billion dollar power packed marketing industry is definitely unbelievable. Along with you, millions of other unwary people tend to fall prey to hidden messages, catchy slogans and awesome looking products. It’s true, many big conglomerates would cease to exist if consumers could see through their tactics and refuse to pick up what they had on offer. This is especially true in the case of personal skin care products –where cut-throat competition dominates the scene and commercial beauty products are being sold like never before.

For instance, don’t be surprised if while hunting for the best natural soaps or lotions containing pure organic essential oils, you end up buying the so-called “natural” products that have no trace of any organic material except water. On the contrary, they contain toxins, chemicals, pesticides and other inorganic elements that prove to have harmful side effects and leave your skin dry, itchy and flaky.

In an era when the heavily regulated term ‘soap’ –which is supposed to be used by companies manufacturing handcrafted, real bars of soaps only, is being increasingly replaced by the words “dry skin cleaners”, “beauty bars” or “moisturizing bars”; your sin is surely at risk. Most of these commercial skin cleansing products contain detergents and are cleverly labeled to misguide those who believe in their marketing strategies.

At this stage, you would probably like to know the difference between the best natural soaps and the “fake” ones.

• While natural soaps are generally made in small batches from a chemical reaction that takes place between lye (sodium hydroxide), water, oils and fats; commercial detergents and inorganic soaps are manufactured by mixing chemicals ( ex. petroleum) in a big slurry mixer.

• Handmade soaps have no traces of any synthetic ingredients and are made from natural butters, pure organic essential oils and other products that are devoid of unnatural fragrances, preservatives, chemical compounds and so forth. Unlike those contained in other soaps, the ingredients here are capable of locking moisture in, act as protective barriers and most importantly, keep your skin intact.

Remember, the chemicals contained in “beauty bars” do more harm to your skin than good. More alarmingly, in many cases, some toxins can also disrupt the hormones or disturb the natural development of your body, and in many more ways than one.

Way Forward….

Here, it is important to state that your skin is the most precious part of your body and requires the utmost levels of care and attention. Instead of subjecting it to harsh ingredients, its best to take a walk down the aisles of natural beauty products , get a good idea about the ingredients in the soap that appeals to your immediate requirements and go head and pay—you will not be disappointed.

Thursday 18 September 2014

Best Ways of Introducing Organic Essential Oils in your Life

Be it certified organic essential oils or those extracted at home from totally natural ingredients like olives, coconuts, sunflower seeds, rose petals and so forth; there is no dearth of ways in which you may introduce the goodness of organic essential oils in your life. Take a closer look at how these oils can bring about a massive difference in your overall health and well-being.
Inhalations
Best for headaches, respiratory and sinus related problems, essential oils can be used in diffusers, on hot compress or in hot water for direct inhalation. With 10 drops being the standard dose, you can use eucalyptus oil and a range of other soothing products for alleviating your discomforting symptoms. However, as prolonged inhalation of any concentrated natural oil can cause vertigo, dizziness, headaches, nausea, and lethargy; you need to be careful.
Baths
Baths are the best way of using aromatic salts as well as essential oils. All you need to do is mix your favorite oil with salts or emulsifiers such as sesame oil or milk. While the aromatic bath salts help in dispersing the oils into the water, sesame oil and milk lead to the emulsification of oil, enabling it to disperse safely. Spicy oils such as oregano oil, cinnamon oil, thyme oil; phototoxic oils like bergamot oil; and those with specific irritant potential like lemongrass oil, are best avoided. The ones that are considered safe and mild include the oils of lavender, rose, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, sandalwood, spruce, pine, juniper and so forth.
Compresses
If you are trying to deal with muscular aches, dysmenorrhea, bruises, wounds, skin problems and pains; then add 10 drops of oil in 4 oz hot water, dip in a cloth and soak the same. Wrap it around the affected area. Wintergreen and birch oils are the best for the purpose of relieving pain.
Facial Steam
Lavender, cypress, geranium, rose, rosemary camphor, geranium, chamomiles, rosewood essential oils are very effective in facial steams and leave your skin fresh and glowing. Simply add a few drops of oil in hot water and cover your head with a thick towel and enjoy the steam. Such facial steams are excellent for headaches, opening sinuses, skin treatment and more.
Massage
Here, it deserves mention that certified organic essential oils are upto70 times more heavily concentrated than the oil present in the whole plant. You may like to use oils of neroli, rose, jasmine and vanilla, infused with the oil of marula, for massaging your skin.
So, what are you waiting for? Just go ahead and explore the racks of your favorite offline/ online beauty and health care stores for the best organic essential oils and get ready to enjoy their benefits—today!

Monday 25 August 2014

Beautify your Real Estate with White Marble Sculptures and Sandstone Designs

The process of home improvement has evolved beyond standard refurnishing and renovations. People have now started to scout out eclectic pieces of artwork for their interiors to add oomph to the décor of their living space. Sourcing pieces that have been handcrafted painstakingly by skilled craftsmen is a task in itself, but after finding them, you will realize that is well worth the effort. The use of a beautifully handcrafted white marble statue or sandstone designs can do wonders for your real estate.

• Marble Statues

The reason so many people opt for a white marble statue is that these are gorgeous, as they are made from natural stone. Marble offers surface translucency that is consistent with that of human skin, which makes it an intriguing pattern. This stone is relatively soft which makes it an excellent option to work with; skilled sculptors then refine and render minute detail to it until it is finished. It is the main aspect that gives sculptures made from this stone a certain a visual depth that penetrates its surface. People claim that it evokes a unique sense of realism that enhances their physical beauty.

The best attributes of these creations are their beauty and timelessness that add to their appeal. As these statues age, they tend to get harder and more durable. They are weather-resistant as well which makes them exceptional ornaments that you can add to your home exterior.

• Uniquely crafted Sandstone designs

Extremely durable and incredibly beautiful sandstone designs can make an excellent addition to your home. They compliment any kind of décor which is great because they can be added as an afterthought and do not disrupt the theme you have going on. You can add a unique item of Buddha art made from sandstone to your office lobby for an eclectic feel. These pieces can also decorate your home interiors wonderfully well as they are handcrafted and uniquely beautiful. Skilled craftsmen create interesting formations from this classic sedimentary rock that can spark up your dull and boring living room.

These arrangements can portray anything from the serene face of Buddha to an intricately depicted Thai village scene. They will sure be something pretty to look at, as guests await your arrival in the living room or a lobby.

The best part is that these creations can be sourced at attractive rates from people who specialize in procuring these designs. They give you an excellent way for visitors to see a great piece of art at the entrance of your home that they can admire and talk about. It can succeed in making you popular as an art connoisseur among your neighborhood and inspire other households to incorporate similar sculptures and artworks into their homes.

Thursday 7 August 2014

Redefine your Home Design with Uniquely Handcrafted Wooden Artifacts

Lots of people search for distinctive home renovation ideas in a bid to make their dwelling stand out from the other houses on the block. Gone are the days where a home extension or new coat of paint was enough to make your abode special. People now seek innovative ways to redefine their living spaces so that they are the object of envy of all their acquaintances. A great way to make your neighbors and friends ogle at your furnishings is to acquire a beautiful and intriguing collection of antique artifacts. Place these right and your house can be transformed into an instant classic.


• Ornate Teakwood Carvings


These have been a totem pole tradition developed centuries ago when man honed his craft and created quaint carvings by hand. They remain an integral aspect of the art history of several distinctive cultures. The fact that wood is light and easy to handle, makes it an excellent base on which to create some fine artifacts for skilled craftsmen. If you’re looking for ways to give your house a whole new look, you should think about sourcing some antique artifacts. Place a Teak wood carving toward the entrance of your abode so that guests can marvel at its beauty.


Some of the most beautifully crafted carvings and antiques come from varied regions in Asia. They succeed in adding an exotic feel to your home furnishings.


• Antique Wooden Lamps


In case you seek ways to add little elements of beauty to your real estate that can charm everyone who visits; you should consider procuring some intriguing ornate lights for your abode. These can be excellent for every kind of house as they gel well with almost any kind of décor. There are several options you could choose; however, you could go the route of a teak wooden lamp for that extra modern look. It is easy to incorporate them in the family area and dining rooms, as they add warmth and light to the interior design of the area.


It will help by providing a vividly unique characteristic to your house that no mere remodeling can do. Moreover, they can start off interesting conversations with guests who are curious about where you got them from.


These artifacts and antiques can be interesting items to keep in your abode. Including a Teak wood carving or Teak wooden lamp is an excellent way to keep the tradition of handcrafted pieces of art alive. This essentially means that having helped regional artisans market their work and support their livelihood is an added perk of investing in these curious objects. So amp up the style quotient of your dwelling with some unique hand crafted artifacts to add that wow factor to your dwelling.

Wednesday 30 July 2014

Calm your Nerves and Relax your Senses with Aromatherapy

Today’s competitive environment sees people facing extreme stress and stoicism in their lives and at their workplaces. As a result, a lot of individuals suffer from intense duress, jittery nerves and even depression. Fortunately, aromatherapy a solution that uses natural essential oils to calm your nerves and relax your senses so that you can get back to your lives rejuvenated and refreshed.

Therapeutic properties of different oils

Aromatherapy uses different types of natural essential oils for various kind of treatment owing to the varied therapeutic properties they possess. One of the most commonly applied varieties is Rose Rock, which is created from the petals of Rosa damascena and Rosa centifolia that are later steam-distilled. It benefits users with anti phlogistic elements that are anti-septic as well. Lemongrass is excellent for people who suffer from stress as it is quite uplifting and fundamentally calms their nerves. Moreover, it enhances one's mood effectively relaxing them so that they have a sense of profound relief after their relaxing session.

Some prefer sage oil as it boosts their short-term memory. It is quite pleasant and is consumed as a dietary supplement by many to aid their memory retention. Whereas, Lavender Maillette is a popular mildly relaxing lotion as it suits people across many ages. Chamomile and Peppermint are renowned for their anti-anxiety properties. People often use them as an anti-depressant that makes them feel much more pleasant and calm after use.

Three popular forms of aromatherapy

The main element in this process is the use of organic essential oils like Tea Tree or Rosemary to alter a person's frame of mind. It is used so that it has a positive effect on his/her mood and benefits cognitive function and health. They are used for the therapeutic potential they possess and can be applied in a number of ways.

• Aerial diffusion

Sometimes environmental fragrancing can be an excellent way to relax and rejuvenate stressed individuals. It can aid in aerial disinfection as well, and leads to detoxifying the air you breathe in.

• Direct inhalation

Natural essential oils can really affect your respiratory system in a positive way and disinfect it. It helps with decongestion and expectoration as well which makes it quite popular among patients who suffer from respiratory issues.

• Topical application

One of the most popular ways these oils are used is for long massages. They are also put into bath water and applied as a compress for therapeutic skin care.

People who wish to stay happy and fulfilled while taking the world head on, indulge in the application of organic essential oils as a way to refresh themselves. They are sure to come out on top after relieving themselves of their strain with the healing powers of these exquisite oils.

Wednesday 9 July 2014

Sandstone –Construction Building Material for Maintenance Free Structures

After having paved your outdoors, garden or home in sandstone, you may sit back in peace and stop worrying about its care and maintenance. These chunks or pieces of sandstone are usually available in a diverse range of design, style and color and can be fitted in any corner of your environment. So, if you are planning to install a striking white marble statue in your front yard, then think of some nice sandstone designs that will flaunt the various features of the same and highlighting its appeal –in every manner possible.

Sandstone Designs and Styles

Sandstone proves to be a very versatile stone that can be utilized for designing various structures and enhancing the look of the lesser noticed corners of your property. Apart from being highly durable and long lasting, this construction material is reliable and economical too. While going through the exhaustive catalogue presented by those dealing in the same, you will be presented with the widest choice of shades and designs that you may ever imagine. Online portals as well as local stores dedicated to the cause of offering the best products to their clients, go a long way in providing a variety of construction solutions that include the use of sandstone—take your pick!

Regardless of whether you are planning to use this material around a white marble statue or intend taking advantage of its irresistible and versatile nature in a variety of building purposes, you cannot go wrong by investing your resources in the same. You may go ahead and place sandstone in your kitchen, bathroom, pathways,garden and patios or at any other place in your apartment or bungalow. Its properties of porosity and durability make it an ideal construction raw material for structures that are expected to encounter the maximum levels of wear, tearand rough use—through the harmful effects of pollution, chemicals, heat or water.

Once you decide upon placing it in any part of your garden or house, you can expect this stone to last across your lifetime and without the need for any specialized maintenance regimen. The sheer look and extreme adaptability of sandstone is enough to make you fall in love withit. So, if you are desirous of using it for stone paving, then gear up to get introduced to its extremely effective and versatile properties.

In modern times, interior designers as well as architects are looking towards flooring their projects with sand-stone. Unlike asphalt, salt or concrete, this kind of building stone is quite durable and boasts of a longer weathering process—therefore making it the ideal choice for builders and house owners alike.

Get in touch with this stone for a royal and classic look—today!

Wednesday 11 June 2014

Why Should You Use Natural Essential Oils?

The benefits if using organic essential oils are indeed many. In contrast to several homeopathic remedies, homemade formulas, and dried herbs; therapeutic-grade oils of high quality are known for their instantaneous effect on different ailments, skin conditions and more. Read on for some powerful reasons to include natural essential oils to your alternate medicine cabinet.

• They serve to be much more effective than synthetic medications. Best taken in accordance to the recommendations of experts in the field of naturopathy, these oils have the potential of replacing just about any drug out there. They are known for producing faster results, have no side effects and are completely safe.

• More often than not, natural essential oils prove to be less costly than prescription drugs and are known for providing similar results. For instance, anti-cancer essential oils can be procured by spending only $ 200-$ 300. Additionally, as they are used sparingly, these products prove to be more cost-effective than their other more expensive cousins. So, a few drops of frankincense oil added under the tongue, eradicates depression in just a few minutes and its effect lasts for the entire day. Surprised?


• Organic essential oils are known to pass across the blood-brain barriers in an easy manner. In effect, this means that they are largely responsible for erasing the symptoms of severe neurological conditions such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.


• These oils are also helpful in oxygenating the cells. In several cases, the underlying cause behind human health conditions is also is lack of oxygen in living cells. If taken on a daily basis, essential oils go a long way in balancing the cell's oxygen levels and keeping you fit and healthy –the affordable way.

• Power packed with antioxidants, they are also quite helpful in eliminating the free radical cells present in the human body. In contemporary times, toxic overload leads to an excessive level of these free radical cells –which can be extremely harmful for your overall health and wellbeing.

• Natural oils boast of immune defense properties and are anti-bacterial, anti-fungal or anti-viral in nature. While some are anti-parasitic, others are packed with antiseptic properties. For instance, geranium and frankincense oils are known to be anti-cancerous.

• Very effective in stabilizing emotions chamomile and lavender and are quite calming and go a long way in soothing agitated nerves. Rosemary essential lifts your mood and alleviates the nagging signs of irritability. Here again, geranium and frankincense and work as strong anti-depressants.

• Naturally produced oils also have the capability of detoxifying your cells and blood. This proves to be essentially critical as you are bombarded with excess toxins on a consistent basis –every single day. Do think about it.

So, are you ready to include the various benefits of these oils in your life –today?

Get Glowing Skin with Natural Shower Gel

With the evils of global warming and pollution reaching its peak, it is quite easy to notice the damages caused on the skin by natural elements, dust, smoke and other stress triggers alike. The effects of dust and grime on the nature of the skin cannot be debated in any way and offers the exact picture of the many damages that the environment can cause to the way you look. Resulting in allergies, rashes, unwarranted breakouts and conditions that may cause grave concern, these skin issues are best addressed by investing in a good homemade natural shower gel. Alternatively, you may consider looking up a natural homemade soap that contains just the right ingredients that promise to make your skin glow—all over again!

Even if you stay at home and do not venture out for work or education purposes, there are still many ways in which your skin can be influenced by adversities inflicted by weather conditions and external factors. Under the circumstances, you need to take the right steps to ensure you maintain your skin in the easiest and most hassle –free way. At the very onset, you need to have a careful look at all the products lining the racks of your washroom and dressing room. In all probability, there will be quite a few cleaning, toning, exfoliating and moisturizing agents that contain some percentage of chemical based ingredients in them. Just sort them out from among the rest and make sure that they remain out of reach—for your own good!

In contrast to a reputed brand of homemade natural shower gel, the regular ones purchased from your favorite store can prove to be quite harmful for your delicate skin. In most cases, they are highly alkaline in nature and upset the natural pH balance of your dermal layers. As a result, you end up getting a dull and listless appearance that demands high levels of hydration and care. You may also invest in a natural homemade soap that is manufactured from herbs, fruits and or other ingredients found in nature. These products and others in the same genre are very helpful in keeping your skin looking healthy, fresh and well moisturized –after each and every bath.

Available in the form of diverse variants, these shower products, soaps and gels are totally equipped to address the discerning concerns of one and all; and are usually as pure as promised. They do not contain any traces of harmful chemicals like SLS, or Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, The ones that made from 100percent natural raw materials ideally contain herbs as well as a host of other materials that are found in the environment around you. Along with removing the impurities from your body, these natural formulas are also very helpful in cleaning up the pores present in the external layers of your skin. They come packaged with natural moisture which oozes into the deeper layers of the skin and protect the same from being negatively affected by dirt and grime.

Go ahead. Pamper yourself with these natural products –the right way!