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Brendita's articles are written with the knowledge that nature generously offers us everything we need to care for, protect and nourish our skin, hair and body.

Glycolic Acid Acne Treatment - Adult Acne Skin Care Using AHA

Glycolic acid can be used to super charge the skin's natural cell renewal process by gently loosening the outer layer of dead skin cells on the skins surface, revealing the smooth, radiant skin beneath.

Preventing Pimples and Getting Rid of Acne Scars with an Aspirin Wash (Salicylic Acid)

Do you suffer from pimples or you need to get rid of some acne scars? Well, you're not alone. Here is a video demonstration on how you can do just that - with an aspirin wash that uses salicylic acid from crushed aspirin or salicylic acid from organic black willow bark.

Baby Sunblock Products - What Parents Need to Know in Order to Make an Informed Decision

For those of you who are parents and are looking to protect their baby from the sun, but are unsure as to what makes a good sunscreen, this article provides important information that will help you make an informed decision.

Benefits of Squalane For Natural Skin Care

Squalane (also referred to as squalene) is a perfect addition to any natural skin care regimen. This article explains what it is and where it comes from, why it is used in skin care products and how it works to treat dry skin and other conditions.

Daily Conditioning is Essential For Maintaining Healthy Hair So Deep Condition Your Hair Properly

Deep conditioning should not be confused with daily conditioning. A restorative, repairing deep conditioning treatment is absolutely ESSENTIAL for healthy hair.

Dead Sea Mineral Mud - How to Accelerate Skin Regeneration and Improve Circulation

The Dead Sea has a rich history going back to Biblical times. Historians have written that it was the location of one of the world's first health resorts. Even today, the Dead Sea is renowned as a valuable source of non-soluble clays, carbonates, and organic compounds.

Dry, Cracked Or Calloused Feet - Simple Treatments

It is definitely possible to have soft, smooth and healthy feet. It just takes a little attention, the right tools and proper cream. This article provides information on how to soften your weary feet and at the same time, relieve a little stress.

Facial Steaming For Clear Pores - Use Organic Herbs Effectively and Safely

Facial steaming helps to improve blood circulation and softens the skin. It is also an excellent way to deliver the all natural benefits of each herb to the skin in a gentle, safe and effective manner.

Fruit Enzymes For Sensitive Skin - A Gentle Alternative

Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are a great way to loosen the proteins that bind dead and damaged cells to the surface of the skin. However, certain skin types cannot tolerate high levels of AHAs. Fruit enzymes dissolve pore clogging proteins, so they are an excellent alternative for those who have sensitivities to AHAs.

Green Washing - Are Consumers Being Mislead?

Many manufacturers of household, skin and hair care products intentionally mislead consumers by using words and descriptions that suggest that a product is chemical free or "natural". This relatively new phenomenon is referred to as "green washing".

Growing Pains - Make a Transition From Relaxed to Natural Hair

Think back to your childhood weekends when you'd get your hair unbraided, shampooed, greased up and rebraided for school the next week. If you were like me, you will remember being SO envious of your girlfriends' straightened hair. Even on the days when they came to school with the dreaded hot comb burn on their forehead, cheek or ear, you wanted your own hair to look just like theirs.

Hyperpigmentation Treatment - Two Effective Methods

Hyperpigmentation is a general term used to describe skin cells that are darker than their surrounding cells. This condition is very common and effective remedies are highly sought after by those who suffer from "blotchy" skin. This article describes two methods that can be used to alleviate dark spots, sun spots and acne scars.

Salon Treatments and Facial Spas At Home: Cost Saving Methods for Hair and Skin Care

The personal attention and pampering you receive at a spa or salon cannot be duplicated but, the results of such treatments can easily be replicated at home.

Long Lasting Color - Get the Most Out of Your Hair Dye

If you color your hair, you already know that it is most vibrant for those few days in between the actual coloring process and your first post color shampoo. Whether your hair is colored with a demi, semi or permanent color at home or at a salon, there are a few simple things you can do to keep your color vibrant longer.

Moisturizing Treatment For Dry Skin - Go Organic

Does your skin feel dry when you wake up? Is it still hydrated from the moisturizing treatment you applied the day before? Has your body moisturizer improved the texture of your skin? If the answer to these questions are "no", here are a few tips that will keep your skin hydrated, improve its overall texture and appearance and most of all, improve the health of your skin.

Organic Toner Skin Products - Natural Ingredients Play an Essential Role

Whether you are fighting acne, treating congested pores, dull skin or chronic dryness, toning the skin is an often over looked, yet critical component of a skin care regimen. An effective toner will restore the skin's proper pH level, remove any remaining cleanser or debris from the skins surface and deliver essential nutrients that will penetrate the skin's upper layers.

Reed Diffuser - An Essential Choice For Aromatherapy

It isn't a surprise why reed diffusers have gained such popularity. In the past, the only way to scent a room was to burn a scented candle, light incense or use a chemical based room freshener. Reed diffusers have introduced a passive yet effective method to release a fragrance into the air. Thanks to this technique, aromatherapy has improved tremendously, there is now a cleaner and safer alternative to candles and incense.

Seasonal Skin Care - Get Ready For a Spring Cleaning

A common mistake made by many people is to use the same skin care regimen year round. Changes in the weather necessitate changes in your skin care routine. Various factors such as indoor climate control (air conditioning, indoor heating), harsh wind, sun, etc. affect your skin's appearance and condition, so you need to adjust your skin care routine accordingly.

SLS Free Shampoo - Drop the Sulphates and Go Natural

SLS (Sodium Laureth Sulphate) is commonly found in many commercial hair products. The reason sulphates are used to manufacture not only shampoos, but pretty much anything that lathers is that they are an inexpensive ingredient and they make various products foam, a lot. However, I've read enough about sulphates to convince me that I'd rather not use them in my hair. There are plenty of naturally derived alternatives to SLS that produce close to the same results, if not better.

Sulfates and Parabens - Beware of the Potential Dangers

You have undoubtedly heard about the potential dangers of parabens. What, you may ask yourself, is a paraben and why is it used in skin and hair products? Studies have shown that they are linked to the development of several forms of breast cancer. So if it is a potentially dangerous preservative, then what are the safe alternatives?

Using Honey in Natural Skin and Hair Products

It is said that even Cleopatra herself used honey as a natural skin moisturizer. It' no wonder: raw honey is renowned for its antibacterial and moisturizing properties, making it an ideal ingredient for organic skin and hair care products.

Help For Dry Hair and Frizz - Deep Condition without Silicone

Hair looks and feels dehydrated when it lacks internal weight. The cortex (center) of dry hair is "empty", for lack of a better word. Dehydrated hair is desperate for moisture and it will suck it in from where ever it can find it. Weekly use of a deep conditioner will strengthen weak tresses and will give your hair the protein it needs to repair itself.