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Dead Sea Minerals Health Benefits

Monday, March 1st, 2010

THE SKIN

The problem of skin aging is not considered a medical problem. Since dermatology is restricted to medical treatment in cases of skin diseases, the branch of cosmetics deals with the maintenance and improvement of skin condition. Cosmetics use a large variety of active ingredients and EDOM line adds the minerals and mud of the Dead Sea to those ingredients and makes its products more useful and effective.
As we all know, skin ages mainly due to the gradual and constant loss of its liquid content; in other words, it gradually dries out. As a consequence it becomes and looks “tired”, older and wrinkled. As a partial solution to this problem, the cosmetic industry has developed a variety of “moisturizing preparations”. The problem is that these preparations are absorbed by the skin to only a limited extent, and do not reach all layers of the skin. This difficulty is due mainly to the skin structure and function.
In order to simplify the explanation, let us talk only about two layers: the epidermis and the dermis.

The epidermis is the skin’s outer layer, which is composed of five layers of flat cells. It grows on the basis of the dermis and is nourished by it. The epidermis is the skin layer that can be affected by cosmetics and then can affect the appearance of the skin. The epidermis renews itself constantly by cell division (mitosis). As the live cells are pushed outward from the base layer, they dry up and flatten out until they reach the horny layer where they are stored as dead cells. This covering of dead cells (the horny layer or stratum corneum), serves as the body’s main protection. (The outer cells must be dead since live cells cannot exist if they are exposed to air and water).
The epidermis contains as we already mentioned, five layers of cells. These cells are at various levels of maturity that renew themselves each 21-40 days by the mitosis process.

Under the dead cells (the stratum corneum), we find the stratum granulosum. These two layers are covered by sebum and they constantly move outward. They are called the barrier layer because they prevent the penetration of external substances into the skin and the loss of water from the skin.
In the stratum granulosum, there is a negative electric field which acts as another means of protection. Substances carrying a negative electric charge (anions) are repulsed by it. Only cations, the carries of a positive electrical charge, are accepted. They are trapped and held inside it. The minerals in EDOM line are cations.
In order to overcome these barriers and penetrate into the skin, we use lipid emulsion containing water. It overcomes the fatty barrier and enhances absorption through the epidermis, creating hydration. We also use substances that affect absorption through the duct of the sebaceous glands and the duct of hair roots. It means that the skin is only partially impenetrable.

THE SKIN TYPE
When we use cosmetics, it is necessary to look at the type of the skin, its condition etc. The sebaceous glands produce the sebum, which is a viscous mixture of fatty acids, waxy substances, cholesterol and celluloid (cellular waste). The sebum is secreted on the skin through the pores. On the face, the sebaceous glands are concentrated in the T area, along the width of the forehead and down along the nose to the chin. Hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands causes oily skin and their hypo activity causes dry skin. Acne is a condition connected to the activity of the sebaceous glands.

THE pH
PH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance in the form of a diluted solution. The sebum contains among other ingredients fatty acids. The concentration of the fatty acids on the skin produces the acidic covering. This is a natural sheath against inflammation. The natural bacteria of the skin are capable of existing and functioning in pH level from 4.5 to 7, and this is why it is so important to keep the pH level neutral. Since the sebum must flow through the outer layers of the skin in order to produce the acidic covering, the factor of time plays a role in the renewal of the covering if it is damaged. These reasons led to the production of cosmetics with a balanced pH. Thus is EDOM cosmetics.

MINERALS AND THE SKIN

The Dead Sea is the largest source of minerals in the world, with up to 32% concentration of minerals and with the largest variety of minerals.
It is a fact that the human body is composed of 4-5% minerals. These are elements that are essential to the bodily functions. Each mineral has a specific role in the body, but most activities are in the cell metabolism. As the body looses minerals during aging, it is essential for its skin to obtain additional minerals. EDOM cosmetics use the Dead Sea minerals to improve the skin metabolism and thus its appearance.
The main minerals are magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium, sulphate, bromine, chlorine and bicarbonate.

Magnesium is a building block for the skin’s structural elements and the enzymes that control the skin’s metabolism. If there is a magnesium deficiency, aging of the skin is accelerated. In the waters of the Dead Sea there are 40 grams of magnesium per 1 liter of waters. It is an active mineral in stress situations and in this connection protects the heart muscle.

Calcium is of great importance for the normal development of the skeleton and the nails and plays a role in the skin’s metabolism. It is also important for clotting of the blood and is necessary for the healing of wounds and the prevention of infection.

Iron affects the production of melanin and is a carrier of oxygen in the hemoglobin, and oxygen is required for all the body’s metabolic functions. Iron also participates in the production of a number of enzymes.

Sodium and Chlorine are the main carriers of osmotic pressure, which prevents the escape of water from blood vessels to the adjacent tissue.

Phosphorus is necessary for building bones, nails and teeth.
Cell keratinization and the maturation of keratin are linked to the existence of hydrogen and sulphur. Without this mineral, there is no normal keratinization of the skin.(Keratinization is the process in which the cells move outward and die, producing a substance called keratin).
The epidermis in its upper section is horny, lacking water and its own food supply. It is fed by diffusion and osmosis. By concentrating minerals in the upper layer, we increase the drop in concentration and enhance hydration through a process of osmotic pressure. Osmotic pressure is the transfer of nutrient solutions dissolved in a liquid, from the place where they are found in high concentration, to a place in which their concentration is low, through a semi permeable membrane, without any investment of energy.
As a matter of fact, as we mentioned before, all treatment aimed at giving the skin a young appearance, are based on the principle of stimulation. By stimulating the skin, improving its metabolism, enriching cells with oxygen – the tissue functions better.
And what is more suitable than minerals? They are natural, the skin is used to them and needs them as their level in the body decreases during aging. Therefore they are the most suitable materials to restore vitality to aging cells. Without this vitality, no stimulating products, no matter how sophisticated, will benefit the cells. The reason for that is, that anti-aging treatment is not only a question of stimulating the skin with various preparations, but first and foremost the revitalization of skin tissue, especially restoration of the cell’s metabolic capability and responsiveness. WE CAN DO THIS EASILY WITH MINERALS. Without this precondition, there is no way to rejuvenate the skin.

THE LEVEL OF WATER IN THE SKIN
Our bodies consist of 75% water. A newly born cell is 60% water. As the cell rises, it looses most of its water. It is then composed only of 10-15% water. It has a protective capability but no suppleness. Dry tissue means a wrinkle.
In wrinkled skin, there can be no flow and supply of nutrients. Dry skin produces cells of poorer quality and the result is skin that does not function well and correctly.
In order to be able to penetrate into the skin, the substances of the cosmetics must be recognized by the body and small enough in molecular size to penetrate the skin. These two conditions apply to minerals, which penetrate down to the basal layer where the new cells are born. That is where it is important to improve metabolism in order to obtain cells that function better. Since, as we mentioned, the upper layer has only 10-15% moisture, a high mineral level can improve hydration and metabolism.
EDOM products are based on Dead Sea minerals that stimulate the skin and improve metabolism, thus giving the skin better tone and a well-cared appearance.
In addition to stimulating the skin, some of the products deeply clean the skin and relax tension in the face and in the body muscles. The appearance of the skin is therefore healthier and lovely. The products also include other active ingredients like vitamins, moisture substances, sunscreens, essential oils etc.

CHEMISTRY & HEALTH EFFECTS


The sea is called “dead” because its high salinity means no fish or macroscopic aquatic organisms can live in it, although bacteria and microbial fungi are present. The salinity of the Dead Sea varies according to depth with the surface water being approximately 15% saline (5 times the average ocean salinity) and water near the bottom being saturated, such that salt precipitates out of solution onto the sea floor. The mineral content of the Dead Sea is significantly different from that of ocean water, consisting of approximately 53% magnesium chloride, 37% potassium chloride and 8% sodium chloride (table salt) with the remainder comprised of various trace elements.
The concentration of SO4 ions is very low, and the bromine ions concentration is the highest of all waters on Earth. Chlorides neutralize most of the calcium ions in the Dead Sea and its surroundings. While in other seas NaCl is 97%, in the Dead Sea the quantity of the NaCl is only 12-18 percent. The water temperature goes from 19 degrees Celsius in February to 31 degrees Celsius in August.
The water of the Dead Sea contains 21 minerals including magnesium, calcium, bromine and potassium. Twelve of these are found in no other sea or ocean, and some are recognized for imparting a relaxed feeling, nourishing the skin, activating the circulatory system and for easing rheumatic discomfort and metabolic disorders. Comparison between the chemical composition of the Dead Sea to other lakes and oceans show that the salt’s concentration in the Dead Sea is 31.5%. Because of its unusually high concentration of salt, anyone can float in the Dead Sea easily because of natural buoyancy.
The Dead Sea area has become a major center for health research and treatment for several reasons. The mineral content of the waters, the very low content of pollens and other allergens in the atmosphere, the reduced ultraviolet component of solar radiation, and the higher atmospheric pressure at this great depth each have specific health effects. For example persons suffering reduced respiratory function from diseases such as cystic fibrosis, seem to benefit from the increased atmospheric pressure.
Sunlight at the Dead Sea is high in therapeutic UVA rays and low in burning UVB, so extended exposure is safe and low-risk. The filtering effect comes from a thick atmosphere: the Dead Sea is about 1,200 feet below sea level and the ozone layer above it is minimally depleted. The Dead Sea is the only place on Earth where you can sunbathe for extended periods with little or no sunburn because harmful ultraviolet rays are filtered through three natural layers: an extra atmospheric layer, an evaporation layer that exists above the Dead Sea, and a rather thick ozone layer.

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The Amazing Dead Sea Minerals

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Dead Sea Scientific Research

A study involving a European occupational therapist suffering from psoriasis who had obtained compensation from her health insurance in order to undergo therapy at the Dead Sea has lead to great interest in health funds in Denmark, Germany and other European Countries. This has resulted in their subsidizing treatment from the Dead Sea for people suffering from both Psoriasis and other skin conditions. If Health Insurance companies can be considering coverage of treatment at the Dead Sea for relief and treatment of skin disorders, then it seems reasonable to advocate usage of products manufactured from the Mud and minerals of the Dead Sea.

Healthy skin and physical and mental well being is dependent on the correct sodium and potassium or fluid balance in the body. This is regulated by the Adrenal gland, which in turn affect healthy function of the kidneys. The kidneys are responsible for controlling 28 chemicals in the body. An imbalance of these chemicals or electrolytes can result in certain skin or other symptoms and over an extended period of time results in various illnesses.

The Dead Sea Salts differ from regular sea salt in 2 important ways.

1) They contain 10 times more minerals than sea salt.

2) The Dead Sea salts absorb essential oils with ease, which enables them to be released into the bath water as they dissolve. This is beneficial for those wishing to benefit from the Dead Sea in the privacy of their own home.

Some of the minerals found in the Dead Sea are listed below together with their functions or benefits to health.

This provides some insight as to why these minerals assist in cleansing, de-toxing and restoring a healthy status quo of the body, especially the skin and muscles.

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Kiwi Me For A Healthy Skin

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s finest Kiwi Fruit a super food packed with full of vitamins minerals for the whole body and excellent for natural supplement for skin care.

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Originally called the Chinese gooseberry as they were originally native to China, Kiwi fruit were introduced into New Zealand during the 1900s and flourished due to perfect Microclimate to grow this subtropical fruit and soon became one of New Zealand’s highest earning exports.

Not only are Kiwi Fruit delicious and a lucrative export for New Zealand they outperform just about every other fruit when it comes to nutrition. Rich in Vitamins and minerals the humble kiwi fruit rich in vitamin E contains more potassium than a banana, more vitamin C than an orange and also contains the Omega 3 oil Alfa-Linoleic Acid an import essential fatty acid. These are all important nutrients for your health as well as your skin.

Vitamin E us known as the youth vitamin as it’s essential in regenerating the skins cells, maintain skin elasticity and is essential for circulation.

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Vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant and aids in skin renewal along with being particularly hydrating and rejuvenating, this is why vitamin C is very common in anti aging creams and serums. Oranges are commonly thought of as an excellent source of vitamin C which is true, but kiwi fruit contain about twice as much Vitamin C as the Orange.

Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid that cannot be produced by the body alone, though these are important for both the prevention and treatment of many skin disorders and essential for the maintenance and production of healthy cell membranes. Omega 3 oils are derived from the fruits small black pips which can be pressed and crushed to produce Kiwi fruit Oil.

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Kiwi fruit along with its rich content of Vitamin C harnesses excellent Anti oxidant properties. Antioxidants are anything forms pollutions, sunlight, and external conditions which attack and damage the skin from everyday environmental factors. These have been clinically recognised to cause many skin disorders from skin disease to encouraging the aging process which can harm the our skin as well as our immune system. With the use of products which are high in antioxidant properties we can assist in eliminating these negative effects

Eating kiwi fruit is obliviously and excellent way to get one of your 5 day with its rich vitamin composition though it can also be used as externally as a lovely skin care treatment.
Parrs New Zealand Wild Ferns range use Kiwi fruit extracts to or Kiwifruit seeds oil to produce a lovely range of these products which are an excellent natural alternative all product are free of mineral oils and free from parabens and lanoline for so it’s excellent for all skin types even the most sensitive of skins

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Links Between Parabens and Breast Cancer

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Breast Cancer Parabens have been a vital ingredient in skin care and natural beauty products for decades as they are used for their excellent preserving properties. More likely to be found in antiperspirants, skin care creams or body sprays this ingredient which has been used for years is now being labeled the cause of many cancers primarily breast cancer.

There are six commonly used forms of parabens used (Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, p Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, n-Butylparaben and
Benzylparaben) and it is estimated that they are used in at least
13,200 cosmetics products. According to the lead researcher of the
recent study in Reading and Edinburgh, oncology expert at the university of
Philippa Darbre parabens were found in 18 of the 20 tumors tested indicated that they originated from something which was applied to the skin.
Parabens are primarily used and are not used in the beauty industry. They are also used in many, food and pharmaceutical products to which we are exposed to. They are used and permitted as preservatives in food up to 0.1%. In cosmetics, parabens are permitted in concentrations of up to 1%. A 1995 survey of 215 cosmetic products found that parabens were used in 99% of leave-on products such as skin creams and deodorants and in 77% of rinse-off cosmetics such as shampoos, soaps etc. Although this seems to be a long time ago it would be still be safe to say that the products you are using contain parabens, unless you are already aware of the risks associated.

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Parabens were considered safe for many years though this has changed with scientific research now saying otherwise. There is now strong evidence that parabens have a direct effect on the hormonal reproductive systems.
Parabens can be ingested through food, absorbed through the skin and inhaled. When they are ingested through food they have a limited effect on the body though when applied to the skin they are generally in much higher levels and there is a much higher chance they will be absorbed into the body.

Once parabens are in the system it upsets hormonal system by mimicking oestrogen, the hormone which is responsible for promoting cell growth. Without going into too much depth oestrogen is essential for the health of women though it must be naturally produced by the body. They also require another hormone called progesterone which the body will always try to maintain a delicate balance between these two oestrogen and progesterone. Though when something upsets this hormonal balance this can cause a wide array of health issues.

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There has been a well known relationship between the role of oestrogen and breast cancer and with this parabens upsetting the hormonal balance mimicking the action of the female hormone oestrogen. One of the most commonly used beauty products is on a day to day basis is deodorant. The majority of breast cancer is on the part of the breast which is closest to the underarm where we apply these antiperspirants and deodorants. Furthermore, the percentage of breast cancers that has occurred has increased from 31% in 1926, to 60.7% in 1994 with only 5-10 percent of these case known to be genetic the only other cause of this rise can be down to lifestyle changes. This and the fact that parabens were found in18 out of 20 tumours tested indicating that parabens stay intact once entering the human body accumulating over long periods with the resistance to breaking down and also that they are stored in breast tissue.

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Not nearly enough research has been done on the harmful effects of parabens, this is mainly due to a lack of funding. There does not seem to be any interest to fund more research from the cosmetics industry, from governments or from so called ‘health organizations’.
However, the researchers that have dedicated their time to this subject have shown a clear relationship between deodorants antiperspirants and breast cancer.

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Manuka Honey Skin Care Cream

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

bee 1 Active Manuka Honey is proving its self time and time again with its amazing properties throughout the medical world and as an amazing ingredient for skin care. Throughout hospitals it is being used to and heals treat infected wounds some with bacteria which has even developed a resistance to bacteria being know as super bugs. Manuka honey is also being used more commonly in skin care with its composition making it the perfect ingredient with impressive results rejuvenating dry damaged skin.

Honey has been used for centuries for health and beauty purposes, there is evidence it was used throughout Egyptian times during the time of Cleopatra. Its rich composition of proteins vitamins and minerals made it an excellent choice as well as being high in hydrogen peroxide to give the skin a deep cleanse. Manuka honey however takes these properties one step further containing an additional ingredient which works synergistically with the honeys key ingredients supplying a powerful anti oxidant, anti bacterial action. It’s also a completely natural product making it a safer healthier alternative.

Being the key ingredient using a raw Manuka honey on the skin will provide excellent results, though those without the time patience and who merely don’t like the thought of plastering honey directly onto your face, a wide range of options are now available, and the market seems to be growing by the day as the legend of Manuka honey begins.

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Hand creams, body lotions, cleansers, toners night creams you name and I’m sure you will find it though like all beauty products range in price and quality. The majority of Beauty products these days do unfortunately contain a lot of unnecessary ingredients which have no nutritional value to the skin what so ever. A lot of these ingredients have been banned in some countries such as Japan and Sweden as there is strong evidence that these chemicals are anything from toxic to carcinogenic and prolonged use can cause skin problems.

With this do tread with caution when selecting any skin care or beauty products. Unfortunately this does mean Manuka honey products as well. Always read the small print and avoid anything containing Parabens, ethyl acetate, butylated hydroxytoluene(BHT) propylene glycol, phthalates, talc, petrolatum, sodium laurel/laurweth sulphate.
This research of this is still relatively new and which may be the reason these days so many more people are turning to natural beauty products. Even Parrs New Zealand one of the first companies to pioneer Manuka Honey skin care products even once contained parabens and mineral oils. Though with this revelation and your best interests at heart have re-released there Wild Ferns Skin Care Range a range mild enough for the most sensitive skins, completely free from all Parabens, mineral oils, and Lanoline (Lanoline has be known to irritate sensitive skins). active manuka honey 15+

Any good skin cream is made to protect and feed the skin of nutrients though if the product does contain mineral oils, parabens, or any of the volatile ingrediants as mentioned above. These products can will leave traces of which over time can build up and lead to irritations, skin sensitivities and even more complex skin ailments.
Manuka honey alone will protect and soothe the skin, it has properties which nurture the skins balance and promote the growth of healthier skin cells. Feed the skin with essential vitamins minerals and protein and its powerful antioxidant will move on to protect the skin from free radicals. Manuka Honey skin care products will have the same properties some may even contain additional ingredient which are beneficial though if the wrong ingredients are used it will counteract the effects and may also damage the skin with less than desired results.

Manuka honey beauty products are an excellent addition to any
beauty regime they removed the sticky mess associated with using honey directly on the skin, and also allows you to wear the honey on your skin all day, letting the honeys nutrients soak in a feed the skin as well as protecting it from the external elements.

Though as with any beauty product these days tread with caution use gentle natural products which will work with the skin not upsetting the skins naturals balance. Aggressive chemicals are not good for the skin and they will defeat the purpose of the Manuka honey all together.

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Linden Leaves Luxury Natural Beauty Products

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Exported around the world Linden Leaves are naturally beautiful products from the most natural and beautiful place in the world. A paradise with pristine lush vegetation and natural ingredients to engineer the worlds most beautiful beauty products. Natural resources from New Zealand such as pure volcanic water, pristine sea salts combined with the very best ingredients and a strong ethical practices Linden Leaves acts as a role model to the health and beauty industry.

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Natural beauty has seen a huge rise throughout the few years. With the need for people to become more ecologically friendly and also with scientific evidence that some of common household beauty products containing toxic factors some of which have even been linked with cancer. It has helped to reopen the option of using whole ingredients which have been used effectively for thousands of years.

Natural Beauty products work with the skin instead of upsetting the natural balance of the body. A lot of the ingredients used in Linden Leaves products can been eaten as whole products so the risk is obviously a lot less than using general synthetic beauty products.

Linden Leaves CEO Brigit Blair founded the company back in 1995. It started in her garage as a concept and making it reality. She strongly states ‘We don’t offer miracle cures’. She had a passion of combining quality whole ingredients, with inspirational aromatic combinations to bring about vast array of natural botanical bounty that New Zealand has to offer and share with the rest of the world in a naturally beautiful way.

Linden Leaves policy was founded on the belief that a healthy skin care product must be built from fresh whole ingredients and coming from New Zealand gives an unrivalled, untapped source of fresh, whole ingredients, combined with international pure fragrances and essential oils to create products to nourish the skin and nurture the soul.
Linden Leaves have won numerous awards here in the UK and around the world for their Natural beauty products and uphold an eco friendly and ethical stance, making their products a healthier alternative for us and the world around us
All packaging is reusable and recyclable and the company is committed to minimizing their ecological impact on earth, using recycled material where possible.

Linden Leaves beauty products are astoundingly high quality and although they are not organic they are the next best thing. They are products which work with the body and smell absolutely divine, they are also strongly linked with aromatherapy to help soothe the body and soul.

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Natural Beauty Products In High Demand

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Cosmetics and beauty products for thousands of years to maintain and increase beauty and apeal, infact there is strong evidence that this has been the before the dawn of civilisation.

There are no questions to why the human race is so obsessed this. Making beauty and anti aging a massive multi billion pound industry.

During the 19th and 20th centuries, the increase in technology and sciences gave more and more value to beauty industry as scientists developed more and ingrediants and synthetic chemical compounds to promise a more youthful and happier longer life.

This fitted in well with the spirit of the the lastest was generally seen as the best and side effects were not taken into consideration at all. Natural products were generally though of as backward or in need of human improvement. Though these products were no different – the ingredients used in the products were natural which had been used for centuries to generate health, well being and beauty, though were discarded in the theory that Man knows best.

As time moved on came, many people were moving away from this viewpoint. Our views have been forced to change due to serious subjects such as global warming, polution have been bought to the attention of the public. Also many people were having serious reactions and side effects became more and more common. Links between synthetic compounds, allergies and other health problems began to arise. Skin irritations, rashes, and general malaise, were in some cases being traced back products with the powerful synthetic compounds used in cosmetics. Products have also been proven to contain carcinogenic properties.

Concerns began to run with conventional medicine looking and interest in traditional ingredients and remedies began to restore. The powers and benefits of many fruit and plant extracts which were used for thousands of years to treat illness and maintain beauty began to be appreciated once again. Under the the microscope have been proven to be just as benefical as well.

The public are again begining to view natural beauty products in the way they had been seen for centuries before the advent of synthetic products. People are being educated in the need for nutrition and the risks of using some volitile chemical compounds. Proof that natural beauty ingredients which we evolved alongside in the one environment for millions of years and that natural beauty products when correctly used, can help enhance not only one’s appearance but also one’s quality of life.

Through out the last decade the use of nautral ingredints in beauty products has mutiplied signicantly it’s now hard to even find a product without nautral ingredients. You should always read the label sythetic compounds are still being used in most products and there are not regulations to stop companies from using ingrediants which have been proven to contain carcinogenic properties.

Organic products can be expensive and once again these products are not necessarily 100% organic, though they will generally be alot better for the skin. Most Natual Beauty Products will still contain synthetic ingrediants to maintain the compostion of smoothness of the product though this is not always a negaitve thing. It is reccommended to do some research and find products which are made with you in mind. If you are allergic or do have sensive skin it’s best to be aware what you are allergic to or what ingrediants you are sensative to. These can commonly be parabens or mineral oils which are common ingrediants parabens have also been linked with some cancers.

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Wild Ferns Manuka Honey Skin care

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Wild Ferns the exciting new range from Parrs Skin care new improved products which are now even better and more natural than ever before.

All products are paraben, mineral oil and, lanolin free and are suitable for the most senative of skins.

Another remarkabale remarkable change to the product is the quality and assurance that only the highest quality of manuka honey is tested and constistantly used in the Manuka Honey beauty range. And a new rating has been tademarked and used to consistantly control it’s quality.

Manuka is a flowering tea tree native to New Zealand. The honey that is collected from these flowers has long been renowned for its remarkable beneficial properties.

Honey contains special antibacterial properties including an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide, which is a proven antiseptic.

Manuka honey has higher levels of this enzyme thereby containing a greater level of antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It is extremely rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals and has the outstanding ability to nourish, soothe and heal sensitive skin.

Manuka honey also contains active antioxidants that neutralise free radicals which are responsible for skin cell damage. Manuka honey assists in the growth of new cell and tissue regeneration making it the perfect ingrediant for skin care products.

Wild Ferns Manuka Honey skincare products all contain Active AAH 650+ (Active Antibacterial Antioxidant Honey 650+), a uniquely tested manuka honey. The honey is trademarked and strictly controlled to ensure only the best manuka products contain it. It was developed following extensive research by Dr Geoffrey Savage, Associate Professor of Food Biochemistry at Lincoln University in Canterbury, New Zealand. Dr Savage is one of New Zealand’s leading authorities on the health benefits of honey and antioxidants. He and his team found that active AAH 650+ manuka honey contained extremely high, naturally occurring levels of antibacterial activity and antioxidants — far more than any other honey varietals.

The method used to test the antibacterial activity of active AAH 650+ manuka honey is completely different to the more commonly recognised UMF honey. It is a scientifically-proven method of testing that measures the same thing as UMF (antibacterial activity in honey), but is completely reliable and gives consistent, repeatable results every time. This means that only jars of active AAH 650+ manuka honey are guaranteed to contain active honey, and that the honey contained is active to the level stated on the packaging (650+).

The scale of measuring the antibacterial activity in active AAH 650+ manuka honey is also different to that of UMF. The active AAH activity range is 470-650+. For UMF, the activity range is 8-25+. With both testing methods, the higher the number, the more antibacterial activity the honey contains and the better it is for natural healing. For active AAH manuka honey, 650+ is the highest possible level of antibacterial activity the honey can have, and is equivalent to the highest commonly available UMF rating.

Active AAH 650+ Manuka Honey is not only high in antibacterial activity, it is also extremely high in antioxidants. As already mentioned, antioxidants neutralise free radicals in the environment. These free radicals are caused by everyday environmental factors such as air, sunlight and pollution. They have been medically recognised as the cause of degenerative skin diseases such as wrinkles and skin discolourations, and can damage cells and harm the immune system. It is believed that using products that are high in antioxidants can help prevent or limit these negative effects.

Users of manuka honey skin care products are experiencing astounding results as manuka honey helps rebuild and repair the skin rather than just focusing on eliminating the problem periodically. It works by feeding the skin of essential nutrients, assisting a healthy growth of the skin, protecting the skin from free radicals, and locking in the moisture.

Wild Ferns Manuka Honey Products are Guanteed Quality if you are not 100% happy we would be happy to refund you if full.

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Are You Supporting Animal Testing With Out Knowing It?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

The CRUEL REALITY OF ANIMAL TESTING

Synthetic Cosmetic Products – Are you supporting animal testing?

I know not everyone believes that the exploitation of animals is wrong.

As an example, many people eat animal products. There are a small minority that still wear furs and a vast number of people take medicinal products in the full knowledge that they may well have been perfected and safety tested through animal experimentation.

Whether one agrees or disagrees with people in these categories is a matter of personal viewpoint, but what can’t really be disputed is that in the majority of the above cases the people concerned have made a choice.

It isn’t really possible to buy and wear a ‘real’ fur without being clear that the making of it probably involved killing an animal. Similarly with many foodstuffs such as meat or fish, one can’t really eat them without knowing that they come from animals.

Even with prescribed medicines, although a pill or liquid doesn’t immediately communicate its origin, this whole area receives such constant publicity in the media that for me at least it would be difficult to believe that most people do not understand that animal testing is probably involved at some stage.

In the case of synthetic cosmetics though, the position is different. The power and financial influence of the major

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global corporate cosmetics companies is truly awesome. Their advertising budgets are vast and the TV and papers are constantly full of their publicity and ‘positive spin’ ads. What is even more interesting is that large numbers of these ads and articles try to link their product to ‘nature’ and ‘natural’ – cue the images of forests, waterfalls, beautiful models frolicking on a pristine beach and cuddly pet animals sitting on a couch watching admiringly as their owners apply whatever the product is.

Although there is some negative publicity and media comment about the realities of certain synthetic cosmetic production processes, this is often totally submerged and drowned by the outpourings of the mega-companies and their vast budgets.

I think this is a great pity because as a result the consumer can fail to understand two critically important things:

• Some synthetic cosmetics are based upon artificial compounds that may involve animal exploitation during testing
• It isn’t necessary! There are natural cosmetic products available that do not involve the creation of artificial chemical compounds and their subsequent testing on animals and ar just as good if not better.

It is true that many major cosmetic manufacturers now say they do not test on animals. It is also true that the European Parliament plans to ban cosmetic animal testing in 2009, but this is not entirely the whole story. Many of the chemicals used in synthetic products are sourced from third-party companies where the guarantees are far less clear. If these companies are outside of the EU then those humane laws may be difficult to apply.

The easy way to avoid indecision and uncertainty is to look for those cosmetic products that are based upon 100% natural ingredients and which offer a ‘no animal testing’ guarantee. You can be sure that no animal has had to suffer for your convenience.

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Man Flu Mutation Crisis BEWARE

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

It never occurred to me as I a woke early Saturday morning that things may never be the same again.

I a woke to my wife tossing and turning and a feeling that something was not right.

I prompted the question are you OK dear her answer was normal but obviously up set. ‘I think I have toselitus’ Far from a doctor my suspicions arose. Tonsillitis your voice sounds fine maybe a little stiffly but I’m not sure about your diagnosis.

Any way I left her be she was working that day I was not for once I had the Saturday off so I relaxed and went back to sleep and allowed her to proceed to get changed.

Next thing I awoke to a rattle at the door. I had fallen a sleep and by the time my wife had arrived at work her tonsillitis had really set in. And she decided she had to return home to relax and rest.

I went straight to the medical cabinet and got the Manuka Honey. Flavoured Manuka honey this one was. Boysenberry 15 UMF just the thing to kick that nasty tonsillitis in the butt. One tea spoon of this washed down by a glass of filtered water. The results were astounding comments of instant relief. I concluded her comments with the reason of this was that because of the viscosity of the honey if gently laid a a lining around the effected area soothing the throat.

The day went on the comments got worse. Aches and pains, screaming head ache. Back

to the medical nectar-balm-150x150 cabinet I grabbed the Bee Venom Balm and gave her a nice massage to break down any tensions. Again she commented on the instant relief. So again I serenaded her with my knowledge. telling her that bee Venom had been used for centuries to treat such aliments as arthritis, rheumatism, back pain, skin diseases and was just what she need to cure her aches and pains instant relief and it’s also excellent for the skin. Though she nodded silently as she nodded off to sleep.

As she was resting I something occurred to me. I have experienced these symptoms before. The aching head, the aching bones, the sleepless nights and I was sure I had come down with tonsillitis but this was worse. I know this because I tried to explain that I knew how she felt. But she concluded ‘This is worse trust me’!! The poor thing.

She had contracted the dreaded Man Flu.

What was once thought to only effect the Man had now mutated into such a form that the

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susceptible to infection and this case was serious. Something I knew the general antibiotic was no match for, the only cure true known cure was rest, relaxation, and sex. That’s right people sex it may cause only temporary relief but it seemed to do the trick.

It’s funny that any other serious illness and diseases such as man flu, sex would be the last thing on someones mind but this is the big tell tail sign of Man Flu. In such times of genuine fatigue the human body was definitely in a state of agony. A glass of water seemed like a painful marathon. But some how the human body brings on a reserved fuel source to run up the stairs energy for sex. This truly is an amazing survival strategy.

Dating back to the Roman times Man flu has hindered man kind and baffled doctors what seems to be a common cold or a runny shows far greater symptoms and lasts any thing from a couple of days to weeks sometimes even months. And there is no well know cure Manuka honey has show signs of relieving the symptoms in some cases but even this is no match, constant pampering, complete rest research has proven to be the best cure. Clinical tests have proven that people are more likely to contract the dreaded Man Flu during times of stress though other than this very little is know and cases can vary considerably from person.

Beware people and be vigilant for the tell tale signs. This is a very true story based on true life events.

Man flu is mutating and women are now susceptible the world will never be the same again

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