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What Are Essential Oils? They’re made from parts of certain plants like leaves, herbs, barks, and rinds. Makers use different methods to concentrate them into oils. You may add them to vegetable oils, creams, or bath gels. Or you might smell them, rub them on your skin, or put them in your bath. Some research shows that they can be helpful, …

What is azelaic acid? It is a dicarboxylic acid that is naturally derived from grains, including wheat and barley. In its natural state, it’s a white powder.   What are the skincare benefits of azelaic acid? Azelaic acid is primarily used to treat rosacea as it has incredible anti-inflammatory powers, but it is also known to ease acne-prone skin. The antibacterial …

What Is Medium Chain Triglyceride? Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil Powder is the only MCT Oil Powder without any additives or fillers. Unlike other powdered MCT oils, this powdered MCT product is made of only 100% pure MCT oil from coconuts. This MCT Oil Powder is a pure form of easily absorbed fatty acids that can be readily used by …

Aloe vera appeared first in Sudan over 6,000 years ago.Its applications have been various in many civiliziations throughout human history.In this day and age, one of the most important uses of aloe vera is in the industry of cosmetics. In aloe vera gel, we can also find a lot of vitamins and essential minerals that are beneficial for human health, such as …

  What is Kava? Kava Kava is an herbal remedy that’s made from the roots of Piper methysticum — a type of plant found in the islands of the Pacific Ocean. Its name literally means “intoxicating pepper.” People who live on Pacific islands like Fiji and Tonga have used it for hundreds of years in social gatherings and traditional medicine. They dry …

                   Beta carotene is a red-orange pigment found in plants and fruits, especially carrots and colorful vegetables. The name beta carotene comes from the Greek “beta” and Latin “carota” (carrot). It is the yellow/orange pigment that gives vegetables and fruits their rich colors. H. Wachenroder crystallized beta carotene from carrot roots in …

What is IVY? Also known as common ivy or Hedera helix, ivy can thrive in cold and low light situations. Many people like the plant because it stays green all year and makes an attractive ground cover for decorative gardens. It’s also popular as an ornament, especially during Christmas and winter seasons. This evergreen plant climbs up the side of …

What is Fish collagen? Fish collagen is a complex structural protein that helps maintain the strength and flexibility of skin, ligaments, joints, bones, muscles, tendons, blood vessels, gums, eyes, nails and hair. It’s a type I collagen, which is the most abundant collagen in the human body. Type I is best known for providing the foundation for beautiful skin, strong …

Gromwell Root application and research Alkanet Root , also known as Batschia canescens, Hoary puccoon, Lithospermum canescens & Dyer’s Bugloss is cultivated in Central and Southern Europe for its dye, which is readily extracted by oils and spirit of wine. It is used in the pharmaceutical industry to give a red colour to salves and in staining wood in imitation of rosewood, or …

  What is Sulforaphane? There is a substance called sulforaphane (also called SFN) found in cruciferous vegetables and especially in broccoli sprouts. It is well studied to be anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and may even protect against aging and diabetes. The best part? We don’t need high-priced supplements to get this important phytochemical, we just need to eat certain veggies like …

How To Use Almond Oil To Remove Makeup? Do you need a makeup remover that benefits your skin in other ways? Have you ever considered almond oil? As you know, this wonderful oil has many benefits for health, skin and hair. It is often included in many skin care products as it helps the skin in more ways than one. …

Zostera marina is commonly called zostera maggiore and is a vegetable perennial marine of medium size. Plants belonging to this species they are formed by tufts made up of a few leaves, up to a maximum of 7-10. Often specimens with longer leaves are found at greater depths. The leaves terminate rounded or truncated and have a medium length between …