Mineral make-up is made from earth pigments and natural minerals. These elements are ground to a fine powder and mixed to form foundation, blush, and powder. Mineral make-up is free from perfumes, artificial dyes, preservatives, oils, wax, or talc. Instead, it contains titanium and zinc oxide, which have natural UV protectant properties. Mineral make-up is non-comedogenic, which means it won’t clog pores. Here are some other benefits of mineral make-up. Read the rest of this entry

Parabens are a sort of preservative used in cosmetics in general and shampoo in particular. They are even used in some foods and medicines. Parabens are used to inhibit microbial growth, and they are not a new substance – as far back as the 1920s, parabens were used as preservatives. Read the rest of this entry

Indian Head Massage has its roots in Ayurveda, which is an ancient form of medicine. It began as a cosmetic practice, wherein women would massage oils into each other’s scalps and hair. Now, it has come to involve more than just the head – Indian Head Massage focuses on the upper back, arms, neck, face, and shoulders as well.

The recipient sits upright, so this form of massage can be done just about anywhere. The use of oils is optional, but some practitioners feel that the various herbal aromas in the oils are an important component to the massage’s healing effects.

Because it targets key pressure points in the upper body, Indian Head Massage tends to bring immediate relief to such complaints as stress, emotional distress, and muscle tension. It is said to enhance mental clarity and improve memory. Read the rest of this entry

Have you ever seen a movie or read a novel where the fainting heroine was revived with “smelling salts”? In Victorian times, smelling salts were used to invigorate and enliven a weak constitution. Epsom salts were a significant ingredient in those invigorating remedies, and the Victorians may have been on to something. Read the rest of this entry

Not dying your hair is for many not an option. Whether we go gray earlier than we’d like or we’re just not happy with the color nature gave us or perhaps we just like to be a bit different, hair dye has become a staple in households around the world. Unfortunately, hair dyeing can be an unhealthy and dangerous process. Let’s take a look at what’s in hair dye, the dangers it poses and how you can dye your hair naturally. Read the rest of this entry