Submitted by Mary Elizabeth Products | As touted by Dr. Oz, Tamanu Oil is a must for all cosmetic products. This most unique oil has been used for centuries by the Polynesians as cure all for skin aliments, as well infections. It is known as the “sacred oil,” promoting healing and regeneration of new skin. Tamanu possesses significant antimicrobial qualities, as proven in antibacterial and anti fungal tests. It contains powerful bactericide and fungicide agents that defeat human and … [Read more...]
Eczema. The Itch That Won’t Go Away
by Jennifer Gray, Pharmacist | Eczema comes in many shapes and sizes; but one thing is constant, the ITCH. It is always there taunting its victims, urging them to abandon all control and scratch. “It feels so good to scratch that I keep on doing it even though I know it will hurt more when I stop,” says one teenage sufferer. What can be done about this increasingly common skin affliction? First of all, education and understanding the reasons for the disease go a long way to treating … [Read more...]
The Wonders of Shea Butter
By Wendy Evanson | Just below the Great Sahara Desert lies a broad swath of the African Savannah lands. Outside of the rainy season, this is one of the harshest, driest, dustiest places on earth. Brutal sun, wind, and the Hamatan dust take a terrible toll to exposed skin. This is where shea butter originates. Characteristically, shea butter has a smooth and soft paste texture and is either yellow - white to ivory color depending on how it is processed. The tree resembles the American oak. … [Read more...]
