Green Health and Complementary Medicine
Do you know the difference between a grape and a raisin? The answer is water. Water
enables the grape to remain smooth and plump, while the lack of hydration causes the
raisin to appear wrinkled and flat. Our skin is the same. For healthy, plump, youthful
skin, water is an absolute must.
Your food choices play a very important role in your healing process. Did you know that whipping up something in your kitchen can actually help in your skin’s fast recovery? Learn some of the yummy treats you can make to achieve a smoother and healthier skin.
Since I love all things fizzy, bath bombs are my personal favorite beauty treat. Drop one in your bath for a delightful sparkling treat. It’s like pink champagne for the body!
Like many of the other oils mentioned in this section, pomegranate seed oil is packed with tocopherols and phytosterols. However this oil, which additionally acts as an emollient, is uniquely enriched with both punicic acid and ellagic acid.
Rich in vitamins A, E, F and several phytonutrients, Shea butter is a natural fat extracted from the nut of the African Shea tree. When removed, the colour of Shea butter can be anything from white to golden yellow. If properly stored, its shelf life can last for a several years.
Rich in many essential fatty acids (EFAs), cucumber seed oil contains tocopherols — collectively known as Vitamin E — as well as various minerals, including potassium and silica. The oil is derived from pressed, cleaned dried seeds, from which yellow oil is produced.
Sweet almond oil should be avoided by those with nut allergies. Those with diabetes should also avoid it because it may lower blood sugar to dangerous levels.
Full of A, B, C and E vitamins, carrot seed oil has been used for many centuries as an all-purpose solution to alleviate skin ailments, such as dermatitis, eczema, chilblains, scars and as a cleanser for removing toxins.
