Dandelion Uses: Herbal Oil and Dandelion Tea

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Calendula as a Skin Remedy

According to herbal traditions, calendula is a remedy for the skin – above all - and reportedly effective treatment for most of the minor skin issues.

It’s been traditionally used for conditions like:

• Cuts and scrapes
• Wounds
• Red and inflamed skin (incl. minor burns and sunburn)
• Acne and rashes
• Fungal conditions
• Diaper rash and cradle cap and
• To soothe nipples, sore from breast-feeding

An amazing list for such a simple, easy to grow herb, isn’t it?
And the best part is – this list is not even complete… :o)





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Simple Beaute

Are you dreaming about having a simple plan for your facial care system, simple solution for your whole body?

I'm talking about having one jar of great quality, all natural cream you could use around your eyes, all over your face, on your shoulders, your decollette, your feet - in other words, all over your body and you wouldn't have to travel with -or use - a whole bunch of jars and bottles and sprayers every morning and every night.

Sounds like Utopia?

It may sound like something impossible but it's not anymore!

There's a product on the market, all natural, without any preservatives whatsoever, made out of seven wonderful ingredients:

~Organic Aloe Vera Juice
~Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
~Organic Jojoba Oil
~Monolaurin
~Organic Shea Butter
~Organic Mango Butter
~Natural Palm Oil

These fine oils from tropical regions throughout the world are the best Dr. Mercola believes is available to provide best for your ageless beautiful and healthy skin.

I purchased a Value 3-Pack, that is Natural Body Butter variety: Unscented, Lavender, Jasmine. They are big (4 oz.) jars that go a long way, even though I'm using them a lot. They don't feel too greasy or too heavy, they spread nicely. In short, I enjoy them a lot!

Oh, and BTW, price for them is not exotic - at all! :)

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Beauty Quick Fixes

I don't believe in quick fixes with long time benefits in beauty routine. They are just what their name says they are - fixes, in other words, temporary solutions.

If you at all care about your largest organ (your skin), about the way you look and feel, you should continually, persistently, gently and intentionally care for your skin and your body in general - all the time. As Tony Robins, famous author and speaker says: "In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently."

Every morning and every night your skin needs cleansing, nourishing, massage and exfoliation. In that regard, beauty care is no different than teeth care: you want healthy pearly-whites, you better keep them clean! You want healthy, glowing, flawless, youthful skin, you better take a good care of it - each and every day of your life or as best/as often as possible.

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Uses of Pure Soap

One of the most important steps in everyone’s skin and beauty care is regular cleaning of your skin. In gentle cleansing process old, dead cells should be removed together with excess and suspended oil, makeup and environmental add-ons.

However, good quality cleanser should not strip the skin of its natural and nurturing oils, leave it overly dry or “too-tight”. After rinsing, skin-friendly cleanser should not leave any alkaline residue on your skin.

Use of pure soap, made of all-natural, pure oils has many benefits:

• accelerates your skin’s own cellular reproduction process
• leaves your skin soft and smooth
• cleans your skin safely and thoroughly
• is equally beneficial for normal and oily skin
• is great for problem skin of teenagers
• is gentle enough for sensitive baby skin
• creaminess and lubricity make pure soap an ultimate shaving cream for men and women
• some people even use pure soap to wash their hair
• many people use pure soap in place of toothpaste or toothpowder

Care for Decollete and Shoulders

Decollete - the meaning: bare neck and shoulders

It is important to take a good care of decollete area of the skin. Especially in warm climates it is exposed almost as much as the face itself. In many women, decollete shows the signs of aging even earlier than the facial skin does.

Personally, I take care of my decollete exactly the same way as I take care of my face. I use the same products and treatments, even the same circle motions.

And while we're at it, it's good to pay some attention to our shoulders ad well. They are being abused quite a lot by carrying purses and heavy bags, bra straps and exposed to all the environmental factors all summer long while we're wearing sleeveless, strapless and tank top outfits. So, apply some good quality facial cream or lotion to your shoulders and massage. I promise, it does feel good - even if you do it yourself... :)