Holistic and Natural Beauty
Known as a superfood for its high antioxidant content, Pomegranate is beneficial for the health and radiance of our skin. Like blueberries, pomegranate is high in the deeply pigmented antioxidants known as anthocyanins. More importantly, the peel of pomegranate is an incredibly potent source of Ellagic Acid. Ellagic acid has been shown to prevent the …
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The addition of certain herbal teas to your daily routine can make a major impact on the health and clarity of your skin. Herbal teas for enhancing the beauty of skin are generally anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, nutrient rich and possess collagen protectant properties. Some key herbs to look for are: Nettle- Nettle leaves are nutrient-dense, anti-oxidant, …
In my last Axiology post (link here) I mentioned that I want to review some darker shades and here they are! I am featuring the shades Attitude, Clarity and Fundamental. In the above photo I am wearing the shade Clarity- very berry fuschia with red. This is probably my favorite. It is a beautiful shade …
Enjoy the magic of natural beauty with cosmetics that are completely natural, paraben free, phthalate free, zero synthetic dyes or fragrances created by Rituel de Fille. Rituel de Fille is a cruelty-free, female-owned, high end, indie makeup brand that primarily uses botanical and mineral ingredients, but also includes some natural animal-based ingredients. Personally, I use …
The book of the day is High Vibrational Beauty Recipes and Rituals For Radical Self Care. What's Inside Authors Kerrilyn Pamer and Cindy Diprima Morisse share a true holistic, wellness approach to beauty in their book High Vibrational Beauty. They take the reader through a seasonal approach to self care and skincare, guiding the reader …
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The book I'll be reviewing today is An Atlas of Natural Beauty by Victoire de Taillac and Ramdane Touhami. What's Inside Eloquently written, detailed and inspiring An Atlas of Natural Beauty begins with the authors' explanation of a natural beauty routine including methods, protocol, tools and mentality. This book features 80 natural substances (mainly plant …
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I'm planning to do a few book reviews in the coming months. Today's review will be of The Holistic Beauty Book by Star Khechara. What's Inside The book begins with some helpful advice for deciphering labels and a description of some common toxic ingredients to avoid. The author continues with a useful lesson in essential …
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I've read many reviews of Axiology, all speaking very highly of the products. Yet, I waited so long to try their products, too long. It truly is everything they say it is. Axiology labels themselves as an evil-free company, describing their abstinence from both ingredients that are harmful to you and ingredients harmful to animals. …
Lipliner is used to define and sometimes reshape the lips as well as create a barrier for your lipstick. A good basic nude lipliner is essential to any makeup collection. It is said that through talking, drinking, licking your lips, etc. the average woman will consume 7 lbs. of lipstick over her lifetime. Makes sense …
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While the beautiful aromatic properties and emotional benefits are a huge part of aromatherapy and essential oil use, we know the physiological effects are often more remarkable. The beauty enhancing effects on the skin are an easy way to see for yourself. I've watched my face (and the faces of others) go from red and …