(NaturalNews) The Babirye tribal women of Morocco have been lavishing their skin with argan oil for thousands of years. These women are known for their colorful jewelry and makeup, and have been the sole cultivators of this nourishing oil, which is nicknamed “The gold of Morocco.” Argan oil is treasured as a beauty enhancer because it softens and deeply moisturizes the skin, combating, dry, cracked, wrinkled skin.



The golden oil is an incredibly rich source of vitamin E; in fact it contains twice as much as olive oil. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant which keeps the skin smooth and youthful while reducing any aging inflammation. Argan oil also contains saponins, which soften the skin and promote elasticity. They are also thought to help to reduce wrinkles by restoring the skin’s water lipid layer and to cool and soothe.



Argan oil is also a potent source of essential fatty acids, especially the vital linoleic acid which cannot be made by the body and must therefore be obtained in nature. These essential fats have been shown to prevent dry, aging skin while rejuvenating the protective connective tissue and healthy skin cells.



Argan oil also contains rare plant sterols not found in other oils, making this one of nature’s truly special oils. These plant nutrients make this super food for the skin and body. Its versatility soothes and smoothes all parts of the body including face, body, hands, nails, scalp and hair.



Because this oil is completely natural and chemical free, it is fantastic for problematic skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis. The high vitamin E content make it useful for scarring and the combined power of this oil make it extremely beneficial for people with dehydrated, damaged from overexposure to the sun or toxins. It also helps prevent stretch marks.



Other Benefits of Argan Oil



Like all super nutrients from nature, it is not only good for the skin; it is good for the whole body. After all, why would we put something on our face that we wouldn’t put on our mouth? The both end up in the same place…our blood stream and our liver. Argan oil is used in traditional Moroccan recipes such as Amlou, which is a delicious dip made also with almonds and honey.



Argan oil is well known for its ability to reduce joint and muscle pain, as well as stiffness and swelling. The potent combination of nutrients makes it a perfect super food for people who have arthritis.



It is also great for lowering cholesterol, improving blood circulation and boosting the immune system. The deep moisturizing that it offers the body makes it soothing to all parts of the body including the lungs and the digestive system. The antioxidants and essential fats make it a great brain food, preventing Alzheimer’s and dementia. Couple formation of prostaglandins, some of which reduce pain and swelling, while others help blood circulation. Argan oil can reduce joint and muscle pain, stiffness and swelling.



Where does Argan oil Come From?



Argan oil comes from the Argan trees in the southwest part of Morocco. This area is a particularly harsh climate of extreme heat, poor soil and drought. The fact that this tree grows in such a harsh environment is probably why it is so good for protecting the skin from harsh environments.



The argan tree produces a round fleshy fruit with an olive like texture and a nut (or a seed) inside. This nut is where the nutritious oil is extracted from.



By: Sheryl Walters





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A Powerful, Beauty Enhancing Oil from Morocco

(NaturalNews) All aspects of body care are important as the skin tends to soak up anything you apply to it. This can also be true for the scalp. Many people may be concerned with what they put into their bodies through the food and drinks they consume, but don't consider the skin as an absorbing medium. Aside from the health consequences, there's also appearance considerations as well. Let's face it, healthy skin and hair will show up as beautiful skin and hair. This is why it is important to choose a shampoo and conditioner that will not only be safe to use in the long run, but will also give you attractive results.



Most shampoos sold in conventional stores are filled with toxic synthetic chemicals and fragrances. These ingredients are cheap for the companies who manufacture the products, but are dangerous to the person who uses them. What many people don't realize is that most shampoos and conditioners sold in health food stores and natural hair salons also contain these same toxic ingredients, they may contain fewer of these ingredients, but these products are far from safe either.



One ingredient, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and its other common derivatives, is an industrial strength, toxic chemical and is known to cause hair to thin out. With long term use, it may actually lead to baldness. The funny thing is because of the pervasive advertising atmosphere in this country, and an effective marketing strategy that seeks to make people emotionally attached to a particular brand, people will continue to use the same shampoo long after they start balding. This makes absolutely no sense to the conscientious individual but it's what people are conditioned to do.



With advertising that's been fine tuned to affect the purchasing choice of the typical consumer, there is little incentive for many shampoo companies to include natural, healthier ingredients. But people are becoming much more conscious of the products they buy. And this has lead to a growing industry of healthy, natural plant- and mineral-based hair products.



So without further ado, let's look at a company that makes shampoos and conditioners that bring out the natural shine and "bounce" in a person's hair while containing 100 % natural, non-toxic ingredients. This company is called Aubrey Organics (http://www.aubrey-organics.com/) . They sell shampoos and conditioners for all hair types: Dry, Oily, Normal, and Special Needs. And within each category is a choice of products that will address an individual's particular hair condition. For example, if your hair is on the Dry side and is Brittle, the Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing Shampoo addresses just that and includes ingredients such as Organic Rosa Mosqueta Oil, which is a hair nutrient and moisturizer that improves hair texture; Organic Aloe, which replenishes moisture; and Honeysuckle Oil, which adds a soft, floral scent to your hair.



On the other hand, if your hair is Dry and Frizzy, their Island Naturals Replenishing Shampoo features Jojoba, Mango & Organic Shea Butters, and Organic Coconut Milk. These ingredients, as listed on the label, hydrates and conditions the hair while sealing in moisture and softening hair textures. This shampoo also contains organic aloe vera.



With each shampoo formulated for different hair types, there is a corresponding hair conditioner to enhance the beauty effect desired.



I walked into the health store and picked the Honeysuckle Moisturizing Shampoo for Dry/Brittle hair without knowing about the specific product categories. Now, I've used my fair share of toxic ingredient laden shampoos, before I became savvy about natural alternatives, and I can assure you that this left a certain moisture to my hair that I have never found with synthetic shampoos. Usually with synthetics, even the ones for "dry hair", after rinsing it out, my hair would feel extremely dry and "squeaky" -- not as in "squeaky clean" but "squeaky dry". Which would compel me to use a conditioner to balance out the dryness of my hair.



This was not so for the Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose shampoo. The natural oils in it replenished my hair with lots of natural moisture that I didn't even need to purchase the conditioner. This was only accomplished because of the company using natural, plant based oils and not synthetic or petroleum based "fake" oils. For my case, this worked a little too well since my hair is not Dry/Brittle and is more on the normal side (not too dry, not too oily) and is something I should take into consideration when I purchase my next Aubrey Organics shampoo and conditioner.



The look and feel of beautiful and healthy hair is only, in my opinion, achievable by using all natural hair products, no matter what claims are made by a product's company. This is because humans have evolved from nature and therefore, many of the solutions to health and beauty can be found from natural sources. The body has been built to use the nutrients found in nature as building blocks for healthy skin and hair. And just like what you eat, what you apply to your hair gets absorbed inward and is used to re-build and regenerate your cells.



Here's a short list of common toxic chemicals found in Hair Products to avoid:



* Alkylphenol Ethoxylates - Found to reduce sperm count



* Benzene/ benzoic acid /Benzyl Benzoate - Considered a carcinogen, is an endocrine disruptor, and is suspected to cause birth defects



* Formaldehyde - This is an extreme irritant to the mucous membranes with often destructive effects. It is also considered to be a neurotoxin and carcinogen.



* Fragrances - The label of "Fragrances" can mask a multitude of toxic, synthetic chemicals, many of which suppress the immune system, are endocrine disruptors, and cause cancer. When looking for scented products, make sure it's scented by essential oils -- which are expensive; therefore, companies usually list what essential oils are contained in the product without reverting to the generic term "Fragrances".



* Parabens (Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben) - Increases a person's risk of breast cancer. These class of chemicals are also endocrine disruptors and have been linked to fertility problems.



* Isopropanol/Isopropyl Alcohol - This is a skin irritant that causes flushing, pulse rate fluctuations, dizziness, headaches, and nausea.



* Methylisothiazoline, or MIT - This can cause skin and eye irritation and is known to cause neurological damage.



* Phthalates - This has been linked to damage of the organs -- kidneys, lungs, and liver -- as well as the reproductive system.



* Diethanolamine (DEA) - This chemical interferes with the body's ability to absorb choline which is needed for proper fetal brain development.



* Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) - This leads to organ and neural toxicity. This chemical is a skin, lung, and eye irritant and is suspected to cause cancer.



This is a small list of toxic ingredients allowed in hair products. A general rule of thumb is, if you can't pronounce the name of an ingredient and it doesn't look familiar to you, then it's probably a synthetic chemical. Aubrey Organics' shampoos and conditioners use all natural, vegan ingredients and they do not test on animals. This is a fairly available product found in many supplement shops and health food stores such as WholeFoods and The Vitamin Shoppe. Or you can order online at (http://www.aubrey-organics.com) . It's up to you whether you want your hair to look healthy and beautiful through nutrients from macadamia nut oils, sweet almond oil, and extracts of Angelica and Horsetail; or look unhealthy and dull from absorbing chemicals such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Parabens, and DEA.



Look beautiful naturally!



References:



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(http://www.purezing.com/living/toxins/l...)



(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzoic_acid)



(http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/article...)



(http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingred...)







About the author

Natural Beauty Expert and Fashionista, Aria Milan is a passionate researcher in all things that will bring out the natural beauty in people. She practices what she preaches and is always striving to look and feel her best and her goal is to help others do the same. Her philosophy is 'True Beauty comes from Health that radiates from within'.



To contact Aria and have your products reviewed please send an e-mail to ariamilan@me.com





Review of Aubrey Organics 100 Percent Natural Shampoo

(NaturalNews) A common belief among consumers is that products labeled "natural" must be safe and beneficial to consume or use. Often the ingredient lists on these "natural" products contain chemicals that are unrecognizable and unfamiliar to most people. The bad news is that the products that are labeled as "natural" by manufacturers are usually far from natural and safe. The good news is that it is possible to be an informed consumer with the information necessary to avoid these products. Learning about these toxic chemicals is the first step toward avoiding them and this is quite simple to do, using the Internet as a tool.



Almost every synthetic chemical that exists has a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that contains the facts about the chemical as well as any potential dangers associated with human health. The MSDS lists a summary of the facts for each chemical and summarizes other facts such as hazard identification, first aid instructions, exposure limits, and other names that are associated with the specific chemical. It can be very surprising to read MSDS information for "natural" chemicals and find information warning of dangers associated with these chemicals.



One can't help but wonder how and why these chemicals can be labeled as natural under these conditions.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) has stipulated that a MSDS must be created for any chemicals that are considered hazardous according to criteria described in the Hazard Communication Standard. All hazardous chemicals must be indexed and an MSDS must be published for each of them.



An enlightening exercise for any consumer who is concerned about toxic chemicals is to perform a Google search for specific ingredients contained in his/her personal care products. Entering the specific chemical name along with "MSDS" in the search field will return MSDS results for the specific chemicals searched for. Another resource for researching specific ingredients is www.hazard.com/msds.



Within this website are three search options:



1.Search by manufacturer

2.Search by name of chemical

3.Search the Chemical Toxicity Database



Chemicals to Avoid in Personal Care Products:



Cocoamide DEA, diethanolamine, TEA, triethanolamine, MEA -- Used as a shampoo thickener and foam stabilizer. According to the MSDS for Cocoamide DEA, this chemical is harmful if swallowed or inhaled and contact with skin, eyes, and clothing should be avoided.



Propylene glycol, propylene oxide, polyethylene glycol -- Listed on the FDA government website as a known carcinogen. This is a common ingredient in many moisturizers and lotions. It has also been connected with kidney and liver damage in scientific testing. Propylene glycol has also now been connected with common skin rashes and skin damage.



Sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate -- A common ingredient in shampoos and liquid soaps. SLS may be the most dangerous ingredient used in personal care products. SLS is the active ingredient in garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers and industrial strength soaps. This is a very corrosive chemical used to clean industrial and greasy surfaces.



Sodium Fluoride -- The fluoride that is added to drinking water is hydrofluoric acid. This is a compound of fluorine, which is actually a chemical byproduct of aluminum, steel, cement, phosphate, and other assorted ingredients. Fluoride in this form has no nutritional value and is one of the most caustic industrial chemicals. Fluoride is also an active ingredient in rat and cockroach poisons.



Mineral Oil, Petrolatum and Coal Tar -- Used in many moisturizing products. Mineral oil is a petroleum by-product that interferes with skin's ability to eliminate toxins. Because of this it promotes Acne and other skin disorders. Mineral oil has also been associated with premature aging. Any product that contains mineral oil may be contaminated with cancer causing Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons.



Consumers who are armed with accurate information about toxic ingredients contained in common personal care products will be able to make informed decisions that will protect their health.



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Jo Hartley

Wife, Mother of 8, and Grandmother of 2

Jo is a 41 year old home educator who has always gravitated toward a natural approach to life. She enjoys learning as much as possible about just about anything!

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Recognize Toxic Chemicals in Body Care Products

Winter and dry skin may seem inseparable…

Air humidity is down, you’re living in artificial indoor heat, and the harsh outdoor elements ravage your skin so it shows early signs of aging – even if you’re hardly ever outdoors.

How will you try to conquer winter’s dry skin this year?

If you’re like most people, you’ll slather on loads of hand, face, and body cream, and various other skin care products, in a valiant effort to moisturize your skin.

So the most relevant question of the day is…



Are those moisturizers safe for your skin, or are they hiding bizarre ingredients – toxins ready to sabotage your health… and your beauty?

You see, your skin is not only your largest organ – it’s also the thinnest. Only 1/10th of an inch separates you from all sorts of toxins. Your skin is highly permeable, allowing what you apply to your skin access to your bloodstream (and thereby to the rest of your body)…

Which is why I remind you not to put anything on your skin that you wouldn’t be willing to eat.

As you’ve heard before, beauty is more than skin deep. Pampering your skin with ‘beauty’ products laced with toxins is playing Russian roulette with your health. More on that in a minute.

But first…



Five Tips to Make You Quit Singing the “Winter Dry-Skin Blues”

Is smooth skin a hopeless goal for your winter?
Not really. These five strategies can help…

1. Hydrate your entire system with lots of water and high anti-oxidant green tea. During winter there’s a
tendency not to drink as much due to cool temperatures. You may want to bring your water to room
temperature to encourage drinking more. Or enjoy more warm green tea, like the Royal Match Green Tea
sold elsewhere on this website.

2. Eat a healthy Diet of mostly raw foods, and foods high in omega-3 fatty acids which produce a hydrating
effect from the inside out. Winter might be a good time to increase your intake of Krill oil also, for its omega
3s.

3. Take a revitalizing bath – in warm water, not hot! Himalayan salt baths are rejuvenating, and help dry skin to
slough off. Hot water is damaging to your skin, so stick with warm water.
4. Wear gloves when you go outside. Sure, you’re ‘just’ running from your car to your office, but gloves will help
protect your hands from winter’s ravages.

5. Moisturize daily with non-clogging organic moisturizers such as coconut oil or body butter. These nourish
your skin instead of clogging it, as many toxin-impaired moisturizers do.

It’s especially important to cleanse and moisturize before you go to bed at night, to remove impurities from
your skin before your revitalizing sleep time. Just be sure your moisturizer isn’t tainted with toxins.

Why do I stress organic so much?

Because what you don’t know – or even what’s intentionally hidden from you – really can hurt you.

Continue reading to discover just how dangerous many moisturizer ingredients can be – even some very high-end (expensive) ‘spa’ products.

Be sure to check your products against the list of dangerous ingredients that follows.



Who's Watching Out for You?

When it comes to the beauty industry, anything goes…

And money reigns supreme. Which means that it’s caveat emptor – “buyer beware”. You need to be the captain of your own ship and know what’s in the products you use.

If you thought the FDA was watching out for you…

Well, let’s just let that idea blow off right now. They let the cosmetic industry, including skin care products, police itself (your tax dollars notwithstanding). The list of people trying to help you out is surprisingly small -- almost non-existent.

Currently, there are estimated to be more than 10,500 cosmetic and personal care products on the North American market. Of those products, the Environmental Working Group estimates that 99% of the products contain one or more ingredients that have never been evaluated for safety.



Who's responsible for this Mess?

The cosmetic industry and their love of loopholes. Some of the biggies are:

• "For Professional Use Only" -- This phrase allows cosmetic companies to remove harmful chemicals from
their labels.

• "Hypoallergenic" -- No actual testing is necessary to claim that a product is "hypoallergenic", "allergy-free"
or "safe for sensitive skin". Neither the FDA nor any other regulating body even requires the companies to
prove these claims.

• Harmful Chemicals -- Unless they are intentionally placed in the product, harmful chemicals are not required
to be listed. It's no shocker that you never see these.



What Can You Do?

The cosmetics industry is a $50 billion a year business (in the US alone). They spend a remarkable $2 billion a year on advertising.

Even more appalling than that is the amount of chemicals you place on your skin every year. Women who use makeup daily absorb, on average, 5 pounds each year.

As with the Vioxx debacle, the FDA cannot actively act on a product until after it has already severely injured or killed many people. And because the cosmetic companies are motivated by their profits, they won't be pointing out the dangers of their products to you any time soon. Your only solution is to rely on your own skills of investigation.



Always Avoid Applying Potential Toxins To Your Skin…
Many people – even those who carefully sellect organic or gourmet foods to eat choose skin care products that can do serious damage to their skin.

Now, realize that I’m not suggesting you’d intentionally apply toxins to your skin. You simply may not realize the extent to which many common skin care products contain suspect ingredients with unrecognizable or unpronounceable names.

Do you ever put things onto your skin that you wouldn’t think of eating? I hope not...

You see, I believe that what you put on your skin is absorbed into your bloodstream and integrated into your body’s tissues. A number of these potential toxins have estrogen-mimicking effects that can wreak havoc on all your good health intentions.

And there are other potential problems too…



Why Do So Many Skin Care Products Use These Potentially Hazardous Ingredients?

Simple answer: because they’re cheap, readily available, and easy to dilute.

Are they in the products you currently use? It’s time to check. Go grab your containers of skin care products and check them against the following …

Parabens - Use: Heavily used preservatives in the cosmetic industry; used in an estimated 13,200 cosmetic and skin care products.
Dangers: Studies implicate their connection with cancer because their hormone-disrupting qualities mimic estrogen and could disrupt your body’s endocrine system.

Mineral Oil, Paraffin, and Petrolatum
Dangers: These petroleum products coat the skin like plastic – clogging pores and creating a build-up of toxins. They can slow cellular development, creating earlier signs of aging. They’re implicated as a suspected cause of cancer. Plus, they can disrupt hormonal activity. When you think about black oil pumped from deep underground, ask yourself why you’d want to put that kind of stuff on your skin

Sodium laurel or lauryl sulfate (SLS), also known as sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) - Use: Found in over 90% of personal care products! They break down your skin’s moisture barrier, potentially leading to dry skin with premature aging. And because they easily penetrate your skin, they can allow other chemicals easy access.
Dangers: SLS combined with other chemicals may become a "nitrosamine" – a potent carcinogen.

Acrylamide - Use: Found in many facial creams.
Dangers: Linked to mammary tumors.

Propylene glycol - Use: Common cosmetic moisturizer and carrier for fragrance oils.
Dangers: May cause dermatitis and skin irritation. May inhibit skin cell growth. Linked to kidney and liver problems.

Phenol carbolic acid - Use: Found in many lotions and skin creams.
Dangers: Can cause circulatory collapse, paralysis, convulsions, coma, and even death from respiratory failure.

Dioxane - Use: Hidden in ingredients such as PEG, poly sorbates , laureth, ethoxylated alcohols. Very common in personal care products.
Dangers: These chemicals are often contaminated with high concentrations of highly volatile 1,4-dioxane that’s easily absorbed through the skin. Its carcinogenicity was first reported in 1965, and later confirmed in studies including one from the National Cancer Institute in 1978. Nasal passages are considered extremely vulnerable, making it, in my opinion, a really bad idea to use these things on your face.

Toluene - Use: May be very poisonous! Made from petroleum and coal tar… found in most synthetic fragrances.
Dangers: Chronic exposure linked to anemia, lowered blood cell count, liver or kidney damage…May affect a developing fetus.

So, having read the above, do you really think it’s OK to put these things on your skin?

No?

I don’t think so either.

Besides avoiding these hazards, there are some other steps you can take to create that young-looking skin you really want…



What Can You Do to Keep Your Skin Looking Healthy?

First of all, if you’re doing many of the things I talk about elsewhere on this website, you may have already noticed a major difference in the way your skin looks — as well as other aspects of your health. Eating according to your nutritional type with plenty of fresh raw organic foods in your diet, and getting enough omega-3 fats are ways to improve your health on many fronts... And need I mention exercise? Through exercise, your skin detoxifies impurities from your system – what you know as perspiration.

But beyond that, here’s a critically important issue you need to be aware of...



Just 5 Minutes Per Day Gets You on the Road to a More Youthful-Looking, Vibrant Face

Every day of your life, pollution, grime, and dust attach themselves to the surface of your skin.

If you don’t take a couple minutes daily to cleanse your face and unclog your pores, your skin may look sluggish -- instead of at its bright and shining best.

Cleaning your skin is important, just like keeping your internal organs clean and healthy is.

But here’s a caveat…



Take Your Own Hippocratic Oath for Skin Care ("First, Do No Harm")

It may seem like a cliché, but there are things you can do to prevent damaging your skin. Many of the visible signs of aging are caused by external factors that you can at least partially control.

These actions may be the easiest and least expensive things you can do to prevent damage to your skin, gain a more youthful appearance, and build a strong foundation for your pro-active natural skin care. Not to mention, creating a buzz about your new looks.

Please be aware that skin damage doesn’t always involve pain or immediate visible change, and can often go unnoticed for some time. But the cumulative actions you begin taking today can also improve your skin slowly over time. So get started today doing these simple things:

Avoid or minimize damage from hot water and chlorine. Although taking baths and showers may seem like
it’s health-promoting and relaxing, your skin may disagree – especially if you have chlorinated water, which is
almost certainly the case (unless your water comes from a well).

Chlorine causes oxidative damage. The hotter the water, the more potential for damage – because the rate of
chemical reactions increases with temperature. Hot water may cause your skin to age faster.

So what can you do? Adjust your water temperature to be a bit cooler, limit your showers to one per day, and
decrease your soak time in the bath.

Use gentle and safe skin care products – organic whenever possible. Your skin absorbs it all. Don’t
compromise your health and the health of your skin by using potential poisons.

Be very sure to remove your makeup each evening. It's a really bad idea to flop into bed, leaving makeup –
not to mention environmental grime – on your face while you sleep. Take a couple minutes to remove it, and
you’ll find your face looking and feeling younger.

Sleep on your back. Gravity creates a downward drag on your skin all day. Give your skin a break at night. By
sleeping on your back, you reduce gravitational pull on your face. If you press your face to your pillow, you will
likely experience increased puffiness in the morning.

(Sleeping on your back reduces gravitational pull on your face. Be sure you remove your make-up before
sleeping. Leaving it on during sleep creates extra stress on your skin. Use botanicals from nature for a
nutritional approach to your beauty.)

Don’t smoke… for your general health’s sake, and for younger looking skin. Smoking causes free radical
production, which is one cause of the signs of aging.


If you will be in the sun for extended periods of time, use sunscreen with safe and effective
ingredients, such as Mercola Natural Sunscreen.

Limit exfoliation to twice per week and use a gentle exfoliator. Exfoliation refreshes your skin’s surfaces
and brightens your appearance as it removes dead cells from the surface of your skin. But if you exfoliate too
often or too aggressively, you risk damaging living cells.

Apply your skin care products to warm skin in order to help your skin appear healthier. This maximizes
absorption. If your skin is cold, use a warm towel to warm your skin.

Never pull or rub your skin. Apply your skin care products gently, and lightly tap for a few moments to help
your skin absorb them. Rubbing stretches your skin and can promote sagging and wrinkles. (Note: This
principle includes leaning your face on your hand while sitting at a desk, which also stretches your skin.)

Don’t expect overnight changes. Even if you start doing everything right today, don’t be discouraged with
seeming lack of progress tomorrow. It may take a month or even two to three months to notice changes. Plus,
it’s quite possible that others will notice your increasingly youthful-looking face before you do.

Remember: it took years to get where you are today, so show patience when expecting changes and
improvements.

Now that you’re taking these practical steps as well as choosing not to use dangerous and damaging products on your skin, let’s explore your skin care alternatives – organic food products from nature’s storehouse.


Dr Mercola's team has created a line of certified organic botanicals; to read more click here