Archive for the ‘Herb of the Week’ Category
Ingredient Showcase: Siliceous Earth, Pure Minerals that Support Skin Elasticity and Strength
Monday, May 14th, 2012Siliceous earth is a purified form of “silica,” which naturally occurs in nature and rocks and is known to contribute to the health of skin, hair, and bones. Horsetail, which I posted about earlier, is also a good source of silica, but siliceous earth has additional benefits because of its unique form. Siliceous earth + [...]
Ingredient Showcase: Green Tea, Providing Health Benefits Inside and Out
Monday, May 7th, 2012I’m sure you already know that green tea has a lot of health benefits. But did you know that it’s also good for the skin? In fact, I’m so sold on it’s benefits in skin care that I’ve included green tea leaves in five of my products. A Little Bit About the Plant Itself Green [...]
Ingredient Showcase: Blue-Green Algae, Bringing a Youthful Glow to the Skin
Monday, April 23rd, 2012When the water is warm and contains certain key nutrients, blue-green algae brings brilliant new color to our lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams. It also brings new life and vitality to our skin, with rejuvenating and anti-aging benefits. A Little Bit About the Plant Itself Blue-green algae, or what is also called “pond scum,” but [...]
Ingredient Showcase: Milk Thistle Seed Protects from Premature Aging
Monday, April 16th, 2012Like the life everlasting flowers, milk thistle (silybum marianum) is a member of the sunflower family, and is now a common weed in California and other states. It’s been used for centuries as a detoxifying herb, but more recently has come into play as a powerful healing plant for the skin. A Little Bit About [...]
