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Gift Guide of Gifts for $10 or Less by essensu

Published: 11-21-2012 10:24am
Posted In: Beauty Tips & Topics
Are you looking for a thoughtful gift for a favorite teacher, neighbor, friend, or someone you'd like to say, "thank you" to? We've put together a selection of luxury, holistic skincare gift ideas for you, and the best part is, they are all $10 or less! Remember, it really is the thought that counts, not the dollar amount it costs to acquire a gift.Gift Guide of Gifts for $10 or LessAromatherapy Solar Sea Bath Salts package in decorative tubes with silver cap. Or buy two for $10.00. Available in Rosemary Mint or Lavender essential oils. Yen Butter Nourishing Body Cream in Cucumber or Lavender. Great travel size. Custom scent requests are always we... » Read More

How Important Are Manicures?

Published: 11-01-2012 07:22pm
Posted In: Beauty Tips & Topics
You Can Have Younger Looking Hands with These Simple TipsAge is quickly defied on hands. Unlike other parts of the body like the face, hands age very quickly. Many celebrities, for instance, have face lifts done and look amazingly younger. However, their hands will give away the fact they are older than they appear. A regular manicure will keep your nails tidy and hands clean. The importance of manicures is not only about how lovely your hands and nails will look, but also the purpose associated with it. Nails are manicured to prevent them from chipping and cracking. While cuticles are cared for with creams and oils to keep them soft and healthy.... » Read More

Natural Acne Cures

Published: 11-12-2011 01:41am
Posted In: Acne Care and Holistic Treatments
Most people suffering from mild to moderate acne, will choose to treat their acne by purchasing common, over-the-counter acne treatment products. The truth is, most of these products are full of chemicals which can actually slow down the healing of acne, and irritate your skin, further causing breakouts.When an over-the-counter acne product has 20 plus ingredients listed, it can be hard to know if one of those ingredients is actually stopping you from having success. It can be even harder when you don't understand what the ingredient(s) is or what benefit it's suppose to have at healing your acne. Most mainstream acne treatments, are not only muc... » Read More

Benefits of Aloe Vera for Beautiful Skin

Published: 11-12-2011 01:38am
Posted In: Fabulous Skincare Ingredients
Aloe vera is a wonderful ingredient to have included in your in skincare products. Aloe vera has more  than 200 biological properties, which makes it an excellent source of health benefits. Its anti-inflammatory capabilities makes it very helpful in healing and soothing skin irritations and damage such as wounds, cuts, burns, rashes, sunburn, hives, acne, eczema, etc. It also contains many nutrients like vitamin B, C, E and zinc which benefit the skin. Aloe vera provides good care for your skin because it works as moisturizing agent; re-hydrating and renewing dry skin. Aloe is believed to assist aging skin by renewing it's cells, and h... » Read More

Beauty Tip: How To Know If You're Drinking Enough Water

Published: 11-12-2011 01:30am
Posted In: Beauty Tips & Topics
BEAUTY TIPWe've talked about how important it is to drink plenty of fresh, filtered water daily on our Facebook Fan Page, in order to maintain healthy and hydrated skin. But how do you know if you're drinking enough water? A way to check for dehydration is to pinch the skin on the back of your hand. The pinched skin should immediately return to it's normal position. If the skin that is pinched stays puckered up, it's a sign of dehydration. Also, your tongue should have a moist appearance and should not feel abrasive in your mouth.  Perform these checks daily if needed, until you have reached the necessary amount of intake of water daily for... » Read More

Introduction to Essential Oils

Published: 11-12-2011 01:28am
Posted In: Essential Oils
                                                                           What are Essential Oils?Essential oils are highly concentrated aromatic liquids found in flowers, roots, shrubs, trees, bark, bushes, seeds, and even in the rinds of certain fruits. These potent oils have the unique characteristic of being able to penetrate the skin on contact, which enhances their ability to be effective. Essential oils are absorbed through the skin's pores and hair follicles and enter into the bloodstream via the capillaries, to be circulated throughout the body.One of the oldest known medicines, essential oils hav... » Read More

DIY Pumpkin Honey Face Masque

Published: 11-12-2011 01:25am
Posted In: Do-It-Yourself Home Beauty Recipes
Great Way to Use LeftoversEspecially during Autumn, you may find yourself with some leftover pumpkin puree, although, this DIY beauty mask is a fabulous year round treat you can make for your skin. And, it's super easy.Pumpkin is an ideal ingredient for facial masks as it's packed with vitamin A. Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant, and antioxidants are free radical scavengers. Free radical damage, also called oxidation, contributes to wrinkling and sagging of our skin. Our cell's cellular matrix collapses under the ongoing attack of free radicals. Antioxidants HALT AND REVERSE this attack. We are exposed to free radicals everyday when we ste... » Read More

Quick Beauty Tips

Published: 11-12-2011 01:18am
Posted In: Beauty Tips & Topics
Quick and Easy Beauty Tips (I'll add to the list periodically)TIP: If you like to use shaving cream or lotion to shave your legs, in a pinch, or if you're traveling, grab your hair conditioner and apply that to your legs as your shaving lotion. It works just as well, and your legs will be soft and smooth when you're done.TIP: Avoid using products labeled, "Baby Oil." These products are nothing more than mineral oil and fragrance. Mineral oil is not a moisturizing agent. Instead, it forms a film on the skin preventing the skin from properly venting itself, or "breathing." It will also clog your pores, and will not moisturize your skin. Do not u... » Read More
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