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By Lorraine Sabbia Though the health benefits of oats have been known for centuries, the first documentation of using oats to relieve and protect damaged skin was in the 1930s. When using oats for beauty purposes, raw whole-grain steel-cut is the best and holds the most nutrition, but old-fashioned rolled oats are fine too. [...] By Monika Cancilla Hello Ladies! In the past week or so of my Au Naturale makeover, I’ve discovered a few more awesome natural products to share with you that actually work! Crystal Stick Deodorant It may not technically be a beauty product, but this deodorant is so great that I had to spread [...] By Lorraine Sabbia As far back as the ancient Mayans, Aztecs, and Incans, avocados have been used as a natural sunscreen, moisturizer, and curative for the skin. Benefits This odd fruit is loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, D, B-complex, C and E, panthoneic acid, and the essential fatty acid, Omega-3. The [...] By Lorraine Sabbia As if wine wasn’t a good enough gift from grapes, grapeseed oil rises above other oils as the thinnest and lightest of all. It is a byproduct made by cold pressing the seeds leftover from the winemaking process. Benefits The antioxidants found in grapeseed oil, known as polyphenols, are 50 times [...] By Lorraine Sabbia Known today as “liquid gold” and “nectar of the Gods” in ancient Greece, it’s no secret that honey is dripping with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that are just waiting to soothe your skin. Local honey farms are the best manufacturers of natural raw organic honey. More popular commercial brands are [...] Lorraine Sabbia is a professional makeup artist and freelance writer based in Florida. She will be contributing a series of articles on natural skin care in the upcoming weeks. Welcome, Lorraine! Guest Post By Lorraine Sabbia Skin care is a multi-billion dollar industry and, with the world’s desire to put their best face [...] |
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