The Natural Beauty & Health Blog

Acne is a disorder that causes skin eruptions and inflammation.  It usually occurs during the adolescence/teenage years and is suffered or endured by nearly 90 percent of the teen young population.  Acne is also quite commonly seen in adults.  The increased production of the Testosterone hormone and natural oils in the body during the teenage years is responsible for the formation of pimples.  A variety of factors such as stress, psychological disturbances, and irregular living habits can also bring on Acne.  Acne skincare with harsh, drying chemicals can actually make acne worse and dry out skin.  Tea Tree Oil, Aloe Vera, Zinc, and Vitamin A are natural products you can use to help clear up Acne. Tea Tree Oil  is obtained from the Melaleuca alternifoliais tree from Australia. It is very effective against Acne as it contains bacteria-fighting substances called Terpenes. Acne is often caused by bac...

Signature23’s exclusive products are designed to help skin of any age or condition to become beautiful, balanced and healthy. Enhanced with vitamins, mineral and nutrients, their proprietary ingredient (Complex 23) fuels skin with the energy it needs to look its best.  Signature23 products do not include fragrance, parabens, dyes, or sodium lauryl sulphates.  Here is my review of the Botanical Cleansing Gel, The Vita C Elixir and The Ageless Elixir. Botanical Cleansing Gel This gentle, soap-free, herbal cleansing gel will help free your skin of impurities without stripping its natural defenses.  Formulated with "Complex23", their proprietary ingredient enriched with anti-aging antioxidants.  Botanical Cleansing Gel will help retain moisture and keep skin vibrant. Enhanced with Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) to promote exfoliation, skin will appear clear, balanced and feeling youthful.  This product is (soap free with no harsh deterge...

Glominerals is a uniquely formulated mineral makeup collection created with pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, triple-milled high-pigment minerals, and an advanced antioxidant complex of Vitamins C, A, K, E and green tea extract. The talc-free formulations provide a broad-spectrum of UV protection to help defend against free radical damage, leaving you with a radiant, beautiful, healthy complexion.  Here are my favorites from the line.   Conceal flaws with GloCamouflage Start with a fresh face and apply the glominerals camoulfage.  This concealing formula is ideal for covering scars, blemishes and dark circles while evening skin tones with hyperpigmentation and skin conditions. This concealer is healing and soothing as it nourishes and protects your skin leaving it healthier and more radiant. This formula is available in four different shades.   Even out and illuminate skintone with  GloPressed Base The glominerals pressed base pro...

What could be better then natural shaving products that are good for the skin, wallet and the earth?!  San Francisco-based Pacific Shaving Company has been developing natural personal care products (for men and women) that are good for the skin, good for the wallet, and good for the earth since 2002. They use certified organic, natural and naturally-derived ingredients, environmentally friendly practices, and minimal packaging.  Their shaving essentials take up a fraction of the space of traditional shaving products - all fit within TSA carry-on restrictions.  Here is my review. All Natural Shaving Oil I love this concept!  What could be better then a travel size oil you can slather on and use at home that's small enough for travel and lasts up to 100 shaves?  If your a person who likes everything simplified, I recommend you try  All Natural Shaving Oil .  Made from essential oils, this tiny miracle works wonders fo...

Ladies, beware next time you go to the beauty counter!  Sharing makeup– even with your closest friends– isn't the wisest idea to begin with, never mind an entire mall. Which is why we weren't surprised that makeup testers at beauty stores were found to be virtual germ incubators– think herpes, pink eye, and E. coli. The L.A. Times reported that those were just some of the serious infections found nesting in communal makeup brushes. Dr. Zein Obagi, a Beverly Hills-based dermatologist, explains to the paper, "If a woman has a cut on her lip and borrows lipstick from someone who has a cold sore, she'll get a cold sore. You can pass herpes [the cold sore virus], conjunctivitis [pink eye] and all sorts of things through sharing makeup." While this may be an extreme case, the amount of bacteria one is susceptible to when sampling makeup is astounding. The article cites a two-year study from Rowan University on public makeup testers. Conducted by Dr. Elizabeth Brook...