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Everybody knows that cocoa are the dried cacao fruit seeds from where we got the chocolate we consume everyday in our life. But does everybody know that these fruits are only to produce the chocolate we love? Does everybody even know that they can be processed resulting the cocoa butter?

Well, in our life, that is the real fact. They are not only to be used as the food commodities but also as the major components in creating a healthier product to support our needs of having the best treatment of our body. And the natural ingredients are the best options since they will not do us harm and of course they are environmental friendly. There are a lot of risks in using the pure chemical yet artificial applied regularly onto our body.

And as just mentioned above before, when the cacao processed to be the cocoa butter, it can be used as the main ingredients in the natural soap. This butter’s colors are tan or chocolaty along with the specific aroma included. But with a special process, this aroma can be removed. Besides it lasts for 2-4 years of keeping time, it is also hard to work with the cocoa butter at the room temperature. We need to melt it and then mix it with other oils.

The cocoa butter is usually used as the main ingredient in the naturally made lotions, creams, lotion bars, lip balms, body butters, or belly balms besides in the natural soaps. This cocoa butter is also known for the emollient factors in healing and also moisturizing the skin exposed widely open under the sunrays. Using the cocoa butter in the making of the soaps usually ended in the form of the hard bar. So we can conclude here finally that cocoa butters are the suitable ingredients option to be used in dealing with the problems of human’s skin moistures.

Let’s start out by looking at what hyaluronic acid actually is.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring biopolymer, which serves important biological functions in bacteria and higher animals including humans. Naturally occurring, hyaluronic acid may be found in the tissue of higher animals, in particular as intercellular space filler. HA is found in greatest concentrations in the vitreous humour of the eye and in the synovial fluid of articular joints, but is also found in the skin, connective tissue and elsewhere in the body.

Hyaluronic acid was made ‘famous’ by an ABC News report in which Connie Chung visited a Japanese village by the name of Yuzurihara. She found that the people there were living longer, looked younger, and were more flexible and active than their western counterparts. These Japanese villagers, in their 80s and 90s, have smooth wrinkle-less skin, a full head of hair and apparently no need for glasses.

So what is it, that allows these Japanese to be so much more youthful, lead active, productive lives at their advanced age, where as in western countries most people in their 80s and beyond are in old-age homes?

The conclusion drawn in the ABC report was that these people ate ‘sticky vegetables’ and that this factor was the secret to their apparent youth. In addition, the oestrogen-like molecules in their diet, fermented forms of soy in miso paste and tofu, seem to play an important role. These molecules, along with natural oestrogen, send a signal to the fibroblast cells to make more hyaluronic acid. But is this the whole answer? – I don’t think so, but I’ll get to this a little later.

Next, let’s look at what Hyaluronic acid does.

According to scientific research by a variety of Universities and researchers, hyaluronic acid is used in the human body to cushion and lubricate joints, eyes, the skin, and heart valves (see http://www.ctds.info/hyaluronic_acid.html for an in-depth look at all the different diseases, syndromes and conditions). Some treatments, which involve the use of hyaluronic acid include: treatment for osteoarthritis and other joint problems, as well as a range of eye disorders, retinal detachment, and some cardiovascular disorders.

However, it is in the anti-aging effect on the skin that we are focusing on in this article and the effect hyaluronic acid seems to have on the skin is at the level of promoting the formation of collagen. These are the fibres that firm the skin. Now, hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down collagen fibres, is produced by free radicals and UV radiation.

These factors breaks down fibres of collagen can cause premature wrinkles and sagging of the skin. Focusing on hyaluronic acid, it would seem reasonable therefore, that reducing the free radicals is a major key to reducing the hyaluronidase enzyme and secondly to promote normal levels of hyaluronic acid in the skin.

Plant substances known as bioflavonoids, contained in foods such as grape seed extract, blueberry, cranberry, citrus bioflavonoids and milk thistle, etc., inhibit the production of hyaluronidase, which helps to achieve the first aim of reducing the free radicals. In addition, reducing processed foods from our diet, increasing the level of exercise and living a more balanced life style will help in promoting natural levels of hyaluronic acid in our system, not just in the skin.

When considering injecting hyaluronic acid into the skin to treat fine lines and wrinkles, we are once again loosing sight of the holistic approach to treating our bodies and thus run a serious risk of introducing factors, which may lead to side effects or other health problems. Further, we also run the risk of creating an imbalance in the chemical composition of the skin and who knows what possible problems await us as a result.

Some known side effects of hyaluronic acid injection therapy for aging skin include:

swelling infection redness tenderness acne lumps tissue hardening unknown risks when used in combination with collagen

These side effects are serious enough to reconsider using injection therapy of hyaluronic acid as an anti-aging treatment for the skin.

Remember too, that the people in the Japanese village do not use injection therapy… They life an holistic life style incorporating unprocessed foods and physical activity together with a balanced mind-set and life style.

So where can you get a holistic source of hyaluronic acid from?

There are a couple of ways. The first is from “starchy root vegetables” such as the ones mentioned by the village doctor in the ABC report which include: Satsumaimo, a type of sweet potato; Satoimo, a sticky white potato; Konyaku, a gelatinous root vegetable concoction; and Imoji, a potato root.

These vegetables help the cells of the body to thrive and retain moisture. Further, they keep joints lubricated, protect the retina of the eye and keep the skin smooth and elastic by promoting collagen.

Another source of hyaluronic acid, for non-vegetarians, is to eat animal parts known to contain a lot of hyaluronic acid. You could make a broth from fish bones. That is, once you’ve taken off the fillets, boil the rest of the fish, including their head and make a fish stock. Similarly, you can make a meat broth using animal joints, sinews and tendons, then adding a few root and other vegetables to create a healthy, nourishing soup.

In conclusion, at Wildcrafted Herbal Products we do not believe that adding isolated ingredients in elevated concentrations to our natural skin care products is a preferred option. Rather, using a holistically natural approach to skin care and for that matter health care is a far more preferable option.

Skin care is as much about taking care of your skin as it is taking responsibility and care of your overall health and wellbeing. Your skin is not an isolated part of your body and should not be treated as such.

Again I would like to remind you of the Japanese villagers – they do not inject themselves with hyaluronic acid, they do not use hyaluronic acid in isolation, they do however life a healthy, active and mostly balanced life style.

How do you take care of your body’s biggest organ ? Let’s think about this question for a moment. We eat low fat foods for our heart; lower sodium intake for out blood pressure; dental check up twice a year; eye exams and physicals yearly. We do all of these things to make sure we live long healthy lives. But the biggest organ, our skin, is often neglected, dehydrated, sun damaged and suffocated by the products we put on our skin.

The first ingredient listed in skin care products is the largest percent of what that product is made of. What is the first ingredient in your skin care products? Mineral oil, petrolatum or lanolin oils are commonly used in skin care products. These ingredients are considered “skin suicide” because over a period of time they can actually dehydrated the skin. They also speed up the aging process because it causes toxic to build up in the skin. Think about that? You would not want to accelerate the aging process. We age enough with stress.

What about the “drying” alcohols and the harsh chemicals? SD alcohol 40 is a drying alcohol that cause the “lipids” of the skin to flatten out, causing the skin to lose its contour (similar to a balloon losing air.) A lot of products use fragrances or artificial FD&C dyes that causes allergic reactions to the products.

Alcohols such as Isopropl Alcohol, SD Alcohol 40 and Ethyl Alcohol dissolves the body’s own natural moisturizers and strips the skin of it’s own protection, leaving it vulnerable to infection. They destroy the skin’s pH balance and since they absorb water, speed up wrinkling of the skin.

Waxes such as beeswax, carnauba wax, candela wax or paraffin waxes are fillers which can clog the pores creating blackheads, and whiteheads. They smother the skin which over a period of time can create enlarged pores.

Petrolatum sometimes known as “paraffin jelly” or “petroleum jelly” is not absorbed by the skin and suffocates the pores. All petrochemicals pollute our water and destroy marine life. Avoiding them is essential for the health of humans, animals, fish, water, land and air.

Did you know that some skin care products use “acetone” in their products? Tell me, WHY would you use a product on your skin that takes off fingernail polish? Acetone is used most often used in astringents, fresheners or clarifying lotions. It is extremely toxic and will dehydrate the skin, speeding up the aging process. Ever feel that burning sensation?

Borax (Sodium Borate and Boric Acid) used in baby powders, bath powders, eye creams, skin fresheners, protective creams and moth washes as a preservative. It is rapidly absorbed by the kin. Borax is still widely used despite repeated warnings from the American Medical Association.

D & C colors are usually synthetic, coal tar colors. They’re toxic and should be avoided when at all possible.

I find it very interesting to see that many products today claim to be “natural. When reading the ingredient list on labels you will find that there are more chemicals in the product than vitamins, herbs or botanicals. Most of the natural ingredients are usually at the end of the ingredient list which often means that the amount contained in the product is minimal and therefore having ineffective results.

When purchasing your skin products do your research. You don’t want to speed the aging process or prevent the aging process for as long as possible?

Let us start by its definition. Skin care products are the composition of different chemicals and substances accordingly processed to be effectively used for your skin. Due to the increasing demand of skin care products nowadays, more and more options are introduced and are already available in the market. As a matter of fact, they are the best selling items in different countries.

Cleansers, toners, and moisturizers are known to be the basic facial products. Each of them is classified and is appropriately designed for a specific skin type. So, it is necessary to know what type of skin care product best suits your skin type. Bath essentials which consist of luxury soaps, scrubs, body lotions and oils are the latest skin care products. They will primarily keep your skin stays fresh, clean, flexible and so soft.

Uses of Cleansers

Cleansers come into a variety of forms. Some of these forms include bars, lotions, creams and gels. Each of them serves such purpose and application. Lotions are designed for oily skin remedy because they help a lot in getting rid of the oil from the skin. On the other hand, creams are best for dry and mature skins. For deep-cleansing of the skin, bars are recommended rather than removing make ups. Gel works on normal skin types as well as with dry skins. To remove make up, it is best to use cleansing creams. Today, special cleansers are used in removing eye make up. It is also recommended to use astringent if your skin is oily. This will help in toning the skin after the cleansing process. Finally, toners are effectively used for those with skin combination and having sensitive skins.

Uses of Moisturizers

Traveling, harsh weather conditions, air-conditioning, and heat are just some of the common causes of skin problems of all types. Losing the skin moisture is the common issue. So, in order to fix this problem, moisturizers are produced. Moisturizers specifically restore the moisture in the skin. The good thing about them is that they are designed to fit all types of skin. Just like the other skin care products, moisturizers are also classified in different kinds according to skin types. Non-greasy moisturizers are used for oily types because they are light. A slightly thicker moisturizer best suits for normal skin and a creamy moisturizer for dry skin. Special moisturizers are specifically designed for sensitive and allergic skins.

Uses of Toners

Face packs are specially designed for skin revitalization, deep-cleansing process and nourishment. Other than that, they also help to eliminate blemishes and make your skin so glowing. Due to ozone layer depletion, nowadays, the demands of sunscreens are surprisingly increasing. Sunscreens are specifically used to protect the skin from the harmful sunrays.

More and more products are now available to serve such specific function. Some of these products are the neck cream, under-eye cream, lip balm, anti-wrinkle cream and cleansers for blackheads and whiteheads.

As skin care product brands increased, you may wonder what to choose for your sensitive skin. The best thing to do is to carefully look for the best. Simply look for the trusted brands. Those that are dermatologically proven and tested. If you still hesitate, the best advice I can give is to consult a beauty expert or dermatologist prior to purchasing the product. Remember, in dealing with skin care products, it is always good to be safe and sure.

Body skin tightening cream, you might ask yourself what makes for the best, especially with the hundreds of body creams lining store shelves and available online. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but proven results speak for them selves with skin care products like body skin tightening cream. Of course, you would want the best, the one that works, since tighten skin means a younger-looking appearance free from fine lines and wrinkles as well as cellulite!

Your skin loses its firmness and elasticity when the body slows down its production of collagen and elastin – structural proteins essential in keeping your skin young-looking. Collagen provides the firmness without rigidity, while elastin provides flexibility to the skin. So if your body has reduced its production of these two important elements. It would only make sense to replenish them using your best available option.

Keep in mind, however, many products proclaim to have added collagen and elastin. This method of replenishment won’t work because added collagen and elastin cannot be absorbed through the skin. The molecules are larger than the pores can accommodate. Thus, the best body skin tightening cream is one that stimulates the production of collagen and elastin within your own body. That’s the one that works!

Cynergy TK – is a major breakthrough in skin care. It is a “bio-active” keratin that promotes collagen and elastin production in the skin.

Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10 – a special mixture of CoQ10 and Vitamin E designed–unlike standard CoQ10–to penetrate deeply into skin. This antioxidant rejuvenates skin by increasing cellar activity.

Phytessence Wakame – an extract from kelp grown in the Sea of Japan. This ingredient –prized by Japanese women for its amazing skin rejuvenation affects–full of minerals and the B vitamins, heals damaged or dry skin and increases skin elasticity.

There are many skin care products that claim to be the best body skin tightening cream, but only the one, with the above listed ingredients, will produce safe, natural, long term results. Thus, it pays to read skin care product labels and to do your research to assess that the ingredients used are proven (in clinical trials) to be effective. Of course, the measure of a skin care product is in the positive results you experience on the skin and the positive feelings it creates.

Body skin tightening cream must tighten the skin with regular use. But it must do so safely–without harmful ingredients – and the results must be long term and on going – otherwise why bother! You must be able to enjoy a nice soothing feeling with each application – no oiliness, no greasiness or no stickiness. No clogged pores, from mineral oils and residues, to cause your skin to breakout.

Application must be an enjoyable experience that will make you come back for more, thus, greater benefits.

An important aspect of body skin tightening cream is that its cost be of value. What does that mean? It simply means it must be worth the the price charged. If a skin care product doesn’t work, is hazardous to your health, or its manufacture hurts the environment, it’s too expensive, regardless of how cheap the price is. If it works, but you must sell your soul to afford it – again it is not worth the price.

Your skin deserves the best skin care products available. And the best stands out from the rest with proven, safe, effective ingredients, positive results and wallet-friendly pricing, all of which goes together to provide you with the best body skin tightening cream.

For body grooming and maintaining good body hygiene, personal hygiene and hair care products are widely and routinely used. These products promote a sense of well being by improving your body hygiene and enhancing your overall appearance.

Personal Hygiene Products for Proper Body Hygiene

Cleanliness is critical in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Personal hygiene products are indispensable for daily living for practicing healthy and hygienic habits. Our body is exposed to microbes and other disease causing organisms, when we are outside or somewhere in the public places. Personal hygiene products such as body lotions and shampoos can be used in order to keep your body free from bacteria and eliminate bad body odor. Besides all these, body care products including hygiene tissues, cleansing wipes and alcohol wipes are also very useful for satisfying instant cleansing needs of your skin.

Improve Your Appearance with Shiny, Glowing Hair

Healthy and shiny hair not only enhances your appearance, but contributes a lot in improving your overall personality. Usually dust, dirt and dandruff on the hair and scalp may make the hair brittle and cause split ends, break off or easy hair loss. Hair care products contribute much in this regard so as to groom yourself. Shampoos with pH balanced formula leave your hair strong, healthy, silky, shiny and manageable. Applying conditioners after shampooing can also help to make your hair smooth and soft.

Personal hygiene and hair care products have become a popular choice in the present commercial marketplace. Today there are numerous online stores, providing better options for easy shopping.