The Natural Beauty & Health Blog

Aloe Vera is one of nature's miracle plants.   It is commonly known to help the skin and a well-known ingredient found in lotions and gels.  It keeps the skin soft and moisturized, helps rashes and is also used as an aide to help soothe sunburns.  It was documented that Cleopatra applied aloe gel onto her skin to protect it from the sun.  Aloe vera's benefits have been around for decades.  An amazing fact about aloe is that it can also be consumed!  It may sound a little strange guzzling on aloe vera but you will be surprised how good it actually tastes in a juice form!  Drinking aloe vera juice has many advantages for your health inside and out.  Here are a few reasons why you should consume at least a glass a day.    1.    Improves bowel movement & digestion Drinking aloe vera juice may improve bowel regularity.  It also helps decrease the amount of bacteria in...

Most of you know by now what a rockin body Jennifer Aniston has and in recent years she's admitted it's soley due to her change in her work out routine and adding yoga to the mix.  So how does she do it?  She does cardio and yoga 3 at least times per week and eats balanced, healthy meals.  Mandy Ingber, Jen's yoga trainer and good friend says she has Jen begin her workout with a 20 minute cardio session prior to her yoga workout and then they she leads Jen into five yoga sun salutations to get her in touch with her breath and helps stretch and strengthen her muscles from head to toe. To get you started, try Sacred Yoga Practice with Rainbeau Mars - Vinyasa Flow: Beginners  or if your more of an experienced yogi looking for a challenge, try  Sacred Yoga Practice with Rainbeau Mars - Vinyasa Flow: Pure Tranquility . Bookmark or share

Do you want to look naturally luminous and glowing, without using toxic, chemicals in drug or department store make-up?  Well, now you can with Josie Maran's organic, toxic-free cosmetic line.  So what's the former supermodel's secret to her beautiful, glowing skin?  Her own organic, eco-friendly make-up line and Argan oil!  Her secret ingredient in most of her cosmetics is Argan oil which will give you that beautiful luminous, dewy skin.  She swears by the exotic fruit oil and uses it daily.  I've tried her organic argan oil as well as her mascara and lipglosses and their all fabulous!  I highly recommend her line to anyone who wants high quality, chemical-free make-up.  Here are some of my favorite products from her line to get you started on that beautiful glow!  Josie Maran Tinted Moisturizer  $38 A lightweight tinted moisturizer, sheer foundation, and sunscreen, all in one.  Josie Mar...

Recently, I had the opportunity to try celebrity hair stylist, Eric Sebbag's all natural hair and body beauty serum.  After using it everyday for over a month now, I'm very impressed!  I've tried several organic Argan oils but Sebbag Essentials Beauty Hair & Body serum is definietely one of the best quality Argan oils available.  It really gives my hair and skin a beautiful, dewy glow! More about the beauty serum from Eric: "The ancient ritual of Argan Oil Hair Serum, grown in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, has been adopted by my family for over three generations. It is used to replenish and re-moisturize your hair, as well as your skin. Excellent for treating all hair and skin types, and can also be used for styling hair." It's infused with all natural, 100% pure ingredients like Argan oil, Orange Blossom oil, (which gives it a light, fresh, citrus smell), Extra Virgin Olive oil...