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Effective All Natural Retinol Alternative for Beautiful Skin
Category: Natural Skin Care
There is a natural retinol alternative that is safe to use with great results. Most women have used products that contain retinols to achieve great looking skin because it works. But at what cost? What is Retinol? Retinol is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A. The active agent in retinol is retinoic acid which promotes cell turnover. The drawback to using retinols like Retin-A (tretinoin) is that it makes the skin very sensitive. In addition, there are health risks. Health Risks of Retinol I often refer to EWG for their safety ratings and retinol is rated at a 9 out of 10,…
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How to Avoid Catching Your Child’s Cold
Just like every other parent, I know you want to avoid catching your child’s cold. There is nothing worse then having to take care of sick children when you feel just as bad (or worse!). There’s no way you can (or even want to) keep your distance from your sick child. Of course hand washing and general hygiene will help. Children need our hugs and care when they are sick so the best way is to keep your immune system strong. Nine times out of ten I’m able to stand strong through the illnesses in my home. This is mostly…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Making Herbal Remedies
Category: HerbalismIf you are looking for a beginner’s guide to making herbal remedies, this is for you. I’ll go through step by step how you can get started on your own without feeling overwhelmed. There are so many herbs and so many ways to prepare them. When you’re first starting out it’s best to start with just a handful of herbs and types of preparations. Choose Safe Herbs to Get Started When you are new to working with herbs and herbal remedies, it’s a good idea to pick just a few herbs to learn about. There are many safe, simple herbs…
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