The benefits of flaxseed and flaxseed oil are numerous!  Flaxseed comes from a blue flowering plant located on the western prairies of Canada.   The plant, linum usitatissimum, bears fruit.   Inside the fruit lies glossy brown seeds. These seeds are best digested when ground to a fine texture or used as oil. A clear to yellowish oil is pressed from these seeds, called flaxseed oil or linseed oil. Flaxseed has a sweet and nutty flavor. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil offer many healthful benefits and are used a variety of ways!

BENEFITS OF FLAXSEED / FLAXSEED OIL:

FIBER:

The fiber found in flaxseed oil contains a balance of soluble and insoluble fiber.   This fiber helps clean the colon, inhibits the formation of disease causing organisms in the intestine, stabilizes blood sugar levels and is a natural laxative.   Fiber maintains proper functioning of the digestive system and acts like a sweeper, cleaning the colon of toxins, metabolic waste and dried mucus.

PROTEIN:

Flaxseed oil provides essential protein for the body.   It is considered to be a complete amino acid, essential for healthy metabolism and the absorption of nutrients.   Its high quality protein source helps maintain healthy hair, skin and nails.   Its protein source increases energy, as well!  For every 100 grams of flaxseeds, you average 25 to 30 grams of protein.

LIGNANS: (Natural Anti-Bacterial Nutrients)

One hundred times more lignans are found in flaxseeds than wheat bran, rye, oats, and soybeans.   Lignans have anti-viral, anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.   They reduce the activity of free radicals and flush excess estrogen out of the body, reducing estrogen-linked cancers.   Lignans are found in flaxseeds themselves but not in the extracted oil.   Some brands have lignans added during the production phase.

MUCILAGE:

Mucilage forms from flaxseeds after soaking them for about thirty minutes.   This mucilage has the consistency of light oil, which lubricates and absorbs toxins, well.   It helps to prevent toxic build up in the bowels and makes a gentle, non-irritating, laxative.

VITAMINS & MINERALS:

Flaxseeds contain an impressive list of vitamins and minerals including: vitamin B1, B2, B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium, sulfur, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, silicon, copper, nickel, molybdenum, chromium, cobalt, iron, carotene, zinc, magnesium, riboflavin, niacin, folate, selenium and pantothenic acid.   The benefits of vitamins and minerals maintain healthy cardiovascular system, colon, brain function, skin, boosts immunity, metabolic system, circulatory system, and more!

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS:  Omega 3 & Omega 6

Omega 3 fatty acids lower LDL, (bad cholesterol), improves brain function, (memory, performance, behavioral functions), lowers risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure, reduces risk of estrogen linked cancer, reduces symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, (joint pain and morning stiffness), and reduces inflammation.

Omega 6 fatty acids improve brain function, stimulate skin and hair growth, maintain healthy bones, regulate metabolism and maintain the reproductive system.   Both omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are necessary for human wellbeing.   Since the body cannot make these essential fatty acids, they must be found in external sources.

HOMEMADE SKIN CARE:

Flaxseed improves skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, inflammation, acne, rosacea, dry and mature skin by providing healthy cellular activity and skin regeneration. It softens skin, heals abrasions, reduces scars, heals burns, reduces the redness of rashes, and reduces inflammation. When combining this natural oil with calendula oil and mango butter, it is healing for dry skin, dry flaky skin, dry scaly skin and more. Flaxseed can be used for making homemade soap, lotions, creams, balms and more.   Flaxseed is well known for its overall healthful skin care benefits!

Flaxseed can be used internally and externally.   Internally, you can sprinkle ground up flaxseeds on foods like oatmeal, mixed vegetables, cereals and breads. Instead of grinding up flaxseeds, some find it easier to take a recommended dosage of flaxseed oil. Add this natural oil to a protein shake or just a glass of water.   The health benefits of flaxseed oil and flaxseed are numerous!

Externally, flaxseed or flaxseed oil can be used in making homemade lotion, soaps, creams, balms and other homemade skin care products! You can improve your overall health, inside and out, with the benefits of flaxseed and flaxseed oil!

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I have combination skin which is prone to regular breakouts. Due to that fact I was advised to use a good alcohol-free, oil-free, natural toner but I don’t really know which products fall in this category. Is toning really that important after cleansing? I got the moisturiser after all. . . ?

At the moment I am using the following products:

Cetaphil facial cleanser
Cetaphil Moisturiser
Dermaquest Skin Therapy Acne TX Mask
Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Eye Contour Care SPF 30

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What is the best natural thing i could use to cleanse or whiten my face from blackheads, whiteheads and spots, i do not care if it strips it of everything. . like lemon? or honey?

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Want to be pampered? Learn about giving facial massages with organic products in this free video clip from a salon expert. Expert: Shannon Neels Contact: www. le-reve. com Bio: Shannon Neels is the owner of Le Reve Aromatherapy Day Spa and Boutique. She has been in the spa industry for over 10 years as an aesthetician, massage therapist & permanent make-up artist. Filmmaker: Diana Bacon

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Currently, the cosmetics and skin care products industry is not regulated in the use of the term organic or natural on product labeling. Also, some ingredients that are regulated or even prohibited from use in other industries are not regulated or prohibited from use in the cosmetics/skin care industry. It is up to the consumer to educate themselves. This raises an important question to be considered by spas: If repeat customer visits are based on the creation of trust and quality care, how does this confusion over product ingredients impact a spas ability to maintain that trust with their customers? The spa consumer is essentially placing their trust in the expertise and judgment of the spa professional. In turn, the spa professional is placing their trust in the product manufacturer

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Jasmin Saidi, Senior Vice President of Rare Natural, Inc. , Talks about the skin care product line and it’s development.

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Natural skin care is the buzz word in today’s world at least, when it comes to wrinkles.

With the recognition of Botox when it first hit the market, firms were enthusiastically making an attempt to duplicate the results without turning it into a medical process. Well, there are heaps of skin care creams that have been developed with all natural ingredients, designed in particular for aging skin.

As a fast outline, sun exposure, smoking and the natural aging process all make a contribution to your skins reduced capacity to make collagen and elastin, which are the fibers holding skin together and keeping it smooth and young looking. If you are hunting for a natural skin cream, try a product that contains Argireline. This ingredient comes from amino acids that occur naturally, and works to relax facial stress. When your facial muscles are not tense, they won’t make a contribution to wrinkles. A strong antioxidant, what it does is clean up the damaging free radicals due to metabolism and pollutants, as well as obstructing ultraviolet light from penetrating the skin.

A natural beauty care moisturizer and skin firmer, shea butter promotes the healing of skin, while working to stop dryness and wrinkles. When choosing an age-defying product, be certain to consider one with one of these elements. Remember that with any skin care cream designed for wrinkles, results will generally begin to appear inside thirty days. Some products may say that you’re going to begin to achieve results in as little as two weeks, but usually it takes approximately a month before any crucial enhancements are spotted. The best things about a large amount of the products around on the market today are that there is no prescription needed! No dear injections, no chance of any heavy problems just the guarantee of reduced fine wrinkles and lines. However, to seriously see continued results, you must care for your wrinkles on a slightly regular basis. To elucidate, using the cream, lotion, or serum, precisely as the product describes, as well as caring for your skin in alternative ways.

Only then will you be in a position to benefit completely from these treatments, and really see healthy, glowing skin. So, for reduced fine wrinkles and wrinkles, there are natural techniques to reach these results. The excellent news is, you do not have to shell out for dear skin procedures when the nearest dispensary or net store has everything you could need for smoother, younger skin. Remember, the majority of these products work best on fine wrinkles and lines. The more heavy cases may need further help. So long as you are taking defensive measures to promise a fresh complexion, these products will make sure a glowing, more fresh complexion.

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A brief description of Three Little Birds Natural Herbal Skin Care 100% natural soap making process.

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