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Keep Natural Hair Healthy In The Fall And Winter
The fall and winter months can be harsh on natural hair. The drier air can cause your curls to dry out, split ends and unmanageable hair. There are ways to prevent that from happening, starting with using the right products for your hair during the cooler months. Co-washing is a good start to keep the moisture in the hair. Washing too often can strip the hair of its natural oils. Also using extra hydrating products in your routine. Here are some products that will nourish your hair in cooler weather.(post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Co-Wash Tgin Quench 3-In-1 Cleansing Co-Wash Conditioner & Detangler Infused with shea…
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Henna For Faster Hair Growth
Henna is mostly known to be used for hair dying. It is widely used in India for women’s hair care and can also be used to stimulate hair growth and for the health of the hair. The results from henna treatments are comparable to protein treatments. Both leaving the hair feeling stronger and thicker. Here are some ways to use henna for faster hair growth. Benefits For Hair Growth Henna is anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. This helps to maintain the health of the scalp while reducing dandruff. Henna works to balance oil production and pH level of the scalp. It removes excess oil from the hair while helping the sebaceous glands…
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Great Tips And Products To Care For Acne Prone Skin
Dealing with acne is very frustrating and overwhelming. It’s something I’ve struggled with from my teenage years all throughout adulthood. For so long I tried to control my acne with the latest over the counter product said to clear acne. After years of that not working I went to a dermatologist where I was given topical cream Retin-A, and birth control. I went off birth control and switched to spironolactone. These cleared my acne about 70%. For the remainder I began to realize I needed to work from the inside out, but healing my gut and fixing my diet. These are some great tips and products to care for acne…
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How To Treat Hormonal Acne
What Is Hormonal Acne Usually an overproduction of androgens resulting in outbreaks in the chin and jawline areas. Cystic acne under the skin that is large, painful,and leaves scarring. Androgens are groups of male sex hormones, testosterone being the most known. Having too many of these hormones leads to hormonal acne. These high androgens cause acne by changing the size of the skin’s pores. When the pores become larger the natural face oils start to over produce which also lead to more bacteria. This all leads to clogged pores that cause acne. There are several causes of high androgens, stress, high estrogen levels, and insulin resistance. Around the menstrual cycle…
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MSM For Hair Growth, Skin and Inflammation
Methylsulfonylmethane, better known as MSM, is a sulfur chemical compound that is found in plants, animals, humans. It is best known as an anti-inflammatory that treats many conditions like arthritis and joint inflammation. It’s also used for the skin to reduce wrinkles, stretch marks and acne. It has been shown to improve hair growth as well. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Inflammation MSM has incredible anti-inflammatory properties. It provides the body a useful source of sulfur by being an important building block for healthy bones and joints. It’s most often used to relieve pain or swelling from arthritis. It’s also great for muscle recovery from exercise. Studies…
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10 Top Quality Natural Hair Products
There are so many natural hair products out there that can make it overwhelming for those just starting out in their natural hair care journey. For me I started out the hard way, using the most high-end expensive products that I could find while making my transition. I learned that it is not necessary to use the most expensive products to have great results, there are many products out there that work just as good for half the price of others. The best way to find the products that work for you is by trial and error. Everyone’s hair is different, what may work for one person doesn’t necessarily mean…
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The Top Ten Super Herbs For Beauty
We all want to age gracefully, yet it can get overwhelming with all the information out there and the expense of products. What I have found is there are affordable natural products that have been proven to work specifically for beauty from the inside out. Here are ten super herbs for beauty that can be added to your routine. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Amla Is know for being a rejuvenator, a widely used Indian plant. It’s used in hair oils, hair thickers and shampoos. It’s a potent skin enhancer that’s rich in super oxides. It reduces the signs of premature aging, fine lines, wrinkles and…
