I have an appetite for new things I always like to try new things – some would call me a risk-taker. I like exploring new places, bringing my taste palate to new heights, and enjoying the different things in life. It is the same when it comes to skincare. If it has a pretty packaging, …
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When the years catch on with us, we might find ourselves overwhelmed by changes in our bodies. Many would dread aging symptoms such as wrinkles and fine lines. However, it is possible to age gracefully, with each year bringing new possibilities.
Aging is what we cannot avoid. What’s the science behind aging, and how we can counteract this inevitable process?
Pearl is formed in the body of the oyster when an irritant like sand or a parasite enters it. It is an aquatic material, also called biomineral, that is used for ornamental and medicinal purposes. The pearl contains different carbonates in a minute crystalline form, deposited in concentric layers. It is crushed to powder and …
Skin flora, microbiome, are a group of micro-organism living on the surface of our skin. They form a symbiosis relationship with us, in which we supply them with nutrients as food, while they produce substances we need and decompose waste for us. Keeping them in healthy will benefit will give us good skin condition.
The scientist who discovered cancer cells is quoted saying that cancer and chronic disease cannot grow in an alkaline environment. Maintaining a normal range of body pH balance is an important factor for good health.
Of late, “cold press” juice is trendy. The term “cold press” refers to using only pressure to extract without using heat or chemicals. This method renders minimized effect on the extraction’s consistency by avoiding foreign ingredients or high temperatures. It also retains the aroma, flavor, and nutritional value of the extraction. Beyond juices, “cold press” …
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Both probiotics and prebiotics are quite talked about topics these days. Though both of them sound similar, they have different roles to play in the maintenance of your health. Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria, which are present in certain supplements and foods. Prebiotics are a kind of fiber present naturally in certain foods such as …
Although it is mostly experienced during the teenage years, peer pressure surrounds anything that involves influence from friends to family. Usually, the term refers to socially undesirable behaviours that we consciously or subconsciously take on. If we are not careful in the decisions we make in order to fit into society, we may be doing …
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Citrus aurantium flower oil is an essential oil extracted from the blossom of the bitter orange tree or Citrus aurantium. The tree belongs to the Rutaceae family, and its extract has a sweet, honeyed, and somewhat metallic scent with a bitter undertone. The bitter orange tree is mainly grown in the warm regions of Tunisia …
Tea tree oil or melaleuca oil comes from the leaves of a small tree called Melaleuca alternifolia. The tree is native to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. The plant has remained in use for at least 100 years in its native country. Moreover, for more than seven decades, tea tree oil has been documented …
Eczema is a type of skin condition that is characterized by patches of red, cracked, rough, itchy, and inflamed skin. In some cases, blisters may also occur. People usually use the term ‘eczema’ to talk specifically about the most common form of eczema, i.e. atopic dermatitis. But there are other forms of eczema also, with …
Often hailed as the “Queen of Roses”, Rosa damascena has been used for centuries in skincare and other products. Roses have long been a symbol of love and beauty, and are constantly sought after for their beneficial uses.
Geranium oil is one of the most popular essential oils. It comes from a perennial shrub called geranium. The shrub has small, pink flowers and pointy leaves. The geranium plant is native to South Africa and is famous for its medicinal use since the times of Hottentots and Zulus of South Africa. In 1897, a …
Borage or Borago officinalis hails from the flowering plant family Boraginaceae. Also known as starflower, it is native to eastern Mediterranean region. This annual plant has edible leaves, and it is grown for this purpose in many parts of Europe, North America, Asia, and Great Britain. For hundreds of years, borage has been popular among …
