Thursday, September 3, 2009

What can Dead Sea Salt do for me?




What can Dead Sea Salt do for me?

Dead sea salt is a natural cleanser. It helps detoxify the body and ward off viruses. It also has natural healing properties. It stimulates natural circulation for improved health. It helps relieve athlete’s foot, corns, and calluses. It relaxes tense, aching muscles and joints. It helps relieve arthritis and rheumatism. Dead sea salt helps relieve chronic lower back pain and removes dead skin.





Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Skin Deep





Feed Your Skin, and Water it Too!



Silky Skin Nature oils, creams and lotions are great for your skin, but if you want your skin to look good day after day and year after year, you have to work on it from the inside out. Ayurveda - the 5,000-year-old system of holistic healing from India - contends that a balanced diet, proper digestion and regular elimination are vital for clear glowing skin. "Ama" - the residue of improper digestion that can accumulate in the body - is the Number one enemy of healthy skin, leading to lifelessness and breakouts, according to Ayurvedic dermatologist Rama Kant Mishra.





So what should you feed your skin to keep it looking good?





To follow Ayurvedic principles for diet, you first need to figure out which of the following three categories your skin falls into:





If your skin is dry, thin and sensitive, susceptible to dullness and wrinkles, you have Vata type skin. Pitta skin tends to be reddish, warm and extremely sensitive, prone to breakouts and easily affected by the foods you eat, heat and sun. Kapha skin tends to be lustrous, oily, and thick in texture. It is prone to clogged pores, breakouts and toxic buildup.





Once you’ve determined the predominant Ayurvedic category your skin falls into, you can try some of these suggestions for feeding your skin right -





· Individuals with Vata skin may need to include judicious amounts of healthy fats in their diets to restore natural luster to the skin. Ayurveda suggests Ghee (clarified butter), or you can use olive oil or sesame oil.





· Green leafy vegetables should be eaten daily by all skin types. Rather than eat them raw, try steaming them lightly. Carrots are also nourishing for all skin types.





· People with Pitta skin should stay away from hot, spicy foods to avoid skin irritation.





· Kapha skin types can enhance the digestive fire by taking a bit of fresh ginger mixed with a little limejuice before meals.





· Juicy fresh fruits are excellent for all skin types; they act as cleansers and re-hydrate the skin from within.





· Roses are considered cooling. People with Pitta skin can eat rose petal jam on its own or mixed into warm milk.





· Spices recommended for each skin type should be incorporated into the daily diet. In addition to having therapeutic properties of their own, some spices act as "carriers" of the benefits of other foods, especially when sautéed in a small amount of Ghee. Cumin and coriander are considered good for all skin types; they enhance digestion and cumin is also effective as a toxin hunter. Generally, people with Vata skin can add moderate amounts of black pepper, ginger and turmeric. Pitta skin benefits from cooling spices such as fennel and licorice, and Kapha skin benifits from pungent spices such as pepper, ginger, cloves and turmeric. Spices should be cooked, not eaten raw. Herbal teas that incorporate spices are a quick, simple way of including them in your diet.





· In general, weight your diet with fresh, light, nutritious foods - vegetables, grains, lentils and legumes - and go easy on heavy, deep-fried foods.





Water is considered a life-giving force in Ayurveda, very important in maintaining skin health as well as overall health. Says Mishra, "It’s not always enough to just drink eight glasses of water everyday. For the body, and the skin, to realize fully the life-giving properties of water, people with different types of skin need to consume it differently."





Ayurveda is very firm on one aspect of drinking water, and, indeed, all beverages. Ice-cold drinks are not recommended because they inhibit the digestive fire and lead to imperfect digestion of food, which can show up on the skin.





One internal water therapy recommended by Mishra is drinking 6-8 glasses of boiled water everyday. Use pure drinking water, and boil it for five minutes. People with Vata type skin should drink the water warm, Kapha skin types can sip it hot, and Pitta skin types should cool it to room temperature before drinking. The water should be boiled fresh each day, and should not be ingested on a completely empty stomach. This therapy helps the water flush toxins from the body and moisturize the skin from within, keeping it hydrated and lustrous.





Combining boiled water with herbs suitable for the skin type enhances the benefits. Mishra suggests the following procedure -





Boil one liter of water for five minutes, then pour it into a thermos or other type of heat-retentive container. Add the recommended herbs and spices and steep. Keep the container closed. Strain and use the spice-infused water as needed. Drink at the temperature recommended above for each skin type.








Basic combination of recommended herbs and spices:
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds2 pinches of ground licorice root





Vata skin types can add 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds, Pitta skin types 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds and Kapha skin types a one-inch slice of peeled fresh ginger root.





Note - Information presented in this article is solely for the purpose of imparting education on Ayurveda and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or mitigate any disease. If you have a medical condition, please consult a qualified health professional.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Baby Hair and Scalp!



Baby acne presents itself at birth, but more often it shows up after a couple of weeks, usually on the cheeks and sometimes on the forehead, chin, and even the back.

These small whiteheads might be surrounded by reddish skin. They can become more pronounced when your baby is hot or fussy or if his skin is irritated by saliva, spit-up milk, or fabric that's a little rough or that's been washed in strong detergent.

By the way, if your baby had tiny bumps on his face at birth that disappeared within a few weeks, these are called milia and they're unrelated to acne. If the irritation looks more rashy or scaly than pimply or it appears elsewhere on his body, your baby may have another condition, such as cradle cap or eczema.


Silky Skin Jojoba Oil is recommended because it does not clog the pores. It helps to smooth dry and itchy skin, and it helps to prevent chapped skin. It is also used as a cleanse if you child is having problems with hard water. It is not greasy, and a few drops goes a long way.






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Saturday, August 22, 2009

Just Hair Grow Sample Set


Naturally, hair is a biological polymer that is made of 10% water and 90% protein (keratin). The hair cuticle is the outer layer which has six to eight scale-like layers. These layers consist of cortical cells and the matrix. Cortical cells contain number fibril separated by softer material called the matrix. Each hair grows from its follicle which contains at least one sebaceous gland. Sebaceous glands product oil that nurture the hair cuticle. The root of the hair is surrounded by white bulbs. Tiny capillaries nurture the roots. The material inside the hair follicle grows hair and gives it color. Follicles work independently as a result hair does not fall all at once. Unless a disease or malnutrition occurs, then 90% of human hair will stay in the growing phase. During that phase, cells in the matrix produce keratin to promote grow and melanin to maintain hair color. Hair grows and sheds a few centimeters each day, but this active growing phase occurs every three years until its shedding phase occurs which last for about three weeks. For classification purpose, Ethnic, Straight-Ethnic, or Mixed-Ethnic hair are the mixture of many types of hair. Each type of hair must be maintained and groomed. Ethnic-Hair is curly, flat shaped hairs and easily tangled. Straight-Ethnic-Hair is smooth, round shaped hairs, and heavy or fine. Mixed-Hair has both type of hair characteristics which straighten when wet and curls when dry. Maintaining and grooming hair are quiet sample if you are welling to take the time to take it. Maintaining and grooming ethnic hair is easier than you think. Care consists of frequent teasing with a wide teeth comb or brush, washing, and moisturizing. Ethnic hair should be washed at least three or more times per week. Use only natural based shampoo conditioner, Emu Shampoo and Conditioner are recommended for thinning and fine hair. Herbal Extract Body Shampoo is recommended for normal to dry hair. After washing hair, use a leave-in conditioner oil moisturizer. Silky Hair Jojoba Oil is recommended because only a small amount is needed, and it does not leave the hair oily. It prevents shedding and flaky scalp. For easy care, wash, condition and braid into large individuals leave over night; next day take out the braids and style. Likewise, maintaining and grooming Straight-Ethnic-Hair is no big deal and no easier than Ethnic-Hair. Hair. Care consists of frequent teasing with a wide teeth comb or brush, washing, and moisturizing. Straight-Ethnic-Hair should be washed at least every other day. Too much washing will dry out natural oils. Use only natural based shampoo conditioner, Emu Shampoo and Conditioner are recommended for thinning and fine hair. Herbal Extract Body Shampoo is recommended for normal to dry hair. After washing hair, use a leave-in conditioner oil moisturizer. Silky Hair Jojoba Oil is recommended because only a small amount is needed, and it does not leave the hair oily. It prevents shedding and flaky scalp. Flat iron, air dry, blow dry or style as usual. Coincidentally, maintaining and grooming Mixed-Ethnic-Hair can seem impossible if you just not use to this texture of hair, but it is sample if you know how. Care consists of frequent teasing with a wide teeth comb or brush, washing, and moisturizing. Mixed-Hair should be washed at least every other day. Use only natural based shampoo conditioner, Emu Shampoo and Conditioner are recommended for thinning and fine hair. Herbal Extract Body Shampoo is recommended for normal to dry hair. After washing hair, use a leave-in conditioner oil moisturizer. Silky Hair Jojoba Oil is recommended because only a small amount is needed, and it does not leave the hair oily. For easy care, wash, condition and braid into large individuals leave over night; next day take out the braid and style.
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Well, all hair is natural hair. Well, all hair is natural hair. Well, all hair is natural hair. Well, all hair is natural hair. Well, all hair is natural hair. Well, all hair is natural hair. Well, all hair is natural hair. What is the benefits of Jojoba Oil?Eeka's Jojoba Oil works the best on all types of hair. Jojoba oil effectively reduces skin’s moisture loss. If you apply pure jojoba oil to the skin - any dryness, flakiness, redness or wrinkles drastically reduce over time. Jojoba promotes skin cell rejuvenation and doesn't block the pores. It has non-irritating, non-allergic and anti-bacterial properties. Jojoba oil minimizes wrinkles around the eyes and the mouth. It also clears up severe skin problems associated with extreme dryness and dandruff. Jojoba oil is also beneficial for oily skin as it helps to slow down the excretion of sebum. It is safe enought to use on baby skin. $24/4oz bottle.

Got Dry Skin? Emu Oil Effectiveness?


Human skin cells are similar to the fatty acid found in Emu Oil. This allows Emu Oil to effectively penetrate and moisturize your skin because it is rich source in essential fatty acids, omega-3, 6, and 9, oleic acid, and linolenic acid. The essential fatty acids moistures and heals aging skin. Emu oil's monounsaturated fatty acid, oleic acid, penetrates, heals, and prevents swelling and inflammation, yielding even, glowing, smooth and silky skin. Oleric acid and linolenic acid are the main ingredients that make Emu Oil the premiere oils for youthful and healthy skin. It is absolutely hypoallergenic. It will not clog or block pores. It has natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, healing, moisturizing and non-comedogenic (will not clog pores) properties. Additionally, linolenic acid, abundant fatty acid in Emu Oil, has been shown to ease muscle and joint discomfort.
Emu oil penetrates through and conditions multiple layers of skin. It reduces swelling and muscle soreness. It heals burns, wounds, injuries, minor cuts and scratches. Emu oil prevents and reduces scarring by enhancing the skin's growth. It also improves condition and rate of hair, skin and nails growth. It soothes discomfort from sunburns, insect bites, acne, eczema and rashes. In addition, it helps skin to with stand colder climates.
Characteristics of emu oil:
  • anti-bacterial a low irritantanti-inflammatory
  • non-comedogenic (will not clog pores)
  • low irritating potential
  • enhances growth of skin
  • stimulates hair follicles to proliferate and grow
  • natural SPF that enhances sunscreens
  • can be taken orally, ingested and injected
Silky Skin Emu Oil is 100% natural enhanced with vitamin for preservation purposes. It is the highest refined certified Emu Oil found on the market at a very competitive rate.





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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Silky Hair! I want THICK HAIR? Just Grow System


Unhealthy hair is mainly due to diet, mental and physical well-being. Diet is very important because our scalp needs to be feed. Leafy greens, proteins and carbohydrates and fats are essential for a healthy head of hair. Young children who have thin hair usually are not getting a balance of essential foods that feed the skin and scalp. Even if a child is getting the sufficient among of nutriment, but he/she does not use the right type of shampoo and conditioner to cleanse the scalp the hair might still suffer. Thus, unhealthy hair needs the attention of both the diet and general hygiene. It is essential that when selecting shampoo and conditioners make sure they are natural and lack all those chemical that is cheaply available. A good rule of thumb is that when you do purchase a nature product a little bit should go a long way. For instance, two ounces of shampoo should last for at least six weeks.
Eeka Bath & Body Products offers Silky Hair: Just Grow System. It consist of an amazing spray on shampoo, Just Grow Shampoo, Just Grow Follicle Spray, Just Silky Skin Jojoba Oil. Just Grow Shampoo is enriched with essential oils, vitamins and minerals that do not leave your hair dry. Use two-three times per week to prevent drander and scalp scaling. After rinsing, blot dry your hair. Spay toward the scalp Just Grow Follicle Spray to encourage new growth. Massage into scalp and leave-in. Use as needed. Before hot ironing, pressing or chemical conditioning your hair, we recommend using Silky Hair Jojoja Oil 100% to protect your hair from breakage. Massage into hand and then from scalp to ends.
If you are going to use dyes or chemicals do this treatment with a wrap or shower caps two days prior to processing your hair. Use right after your treatment is complete. Wash your hair every day for two weeks until trace chemicals are gone. Use Silky Hair Emu Oil Shampoo and Conditioners.
For more information on Eeka Bath & Body Products, please contact Jenny Akee 714.484.7862
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Monday, July 20, 2009

What is Just Clear Face Wash?

Jenny Akee, Skin Care Specialist

O.K! Here's your answer. After I had a laser treatment to clear up discoloration...which did not work on my African American skin. I just had to develop a face wash that did not burn my very sensitive skin. It was horrible, and the medication that the dermatologist gave me did not work. So, I was anger, and my skin was burn badly. I bought expensive products but not-a-thing worked. This was my worst nightmare. I had to wear make-up to conceal the burns. I went into the lab determine to find something to clear my skin, so I researched and discovered the effectiveness of emu oil and jojoba on the skin. I used a mild based that had only natural ingredients which included aloe vera, and my just clear face wash was born. I use it everyday along with emu oil and jojoba oil for about a year to clear up and heal my burnt skin. . .



Today, my skin is radiant and healthy. I would never use nothing else but Eeka Products on my skin. And I also use Eeka's hair products as well. After having my daughter, the pigmentation of my skin changed. But I have found a solution for all who needs to keep that healthy glow, so send me and email...and let me help you with your skin or hair problems...
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Skin Deep



Skin Physiology



Smallest unit of skin, made up of protoplasm - a jelly-like living matter of water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, granules, crystals and other matter. Groups of similar cells form tissue. Cells are responsible for reproduction and metabolism (the process through which food assimilates into the cells and is transformed into energy and nutrients). When a cell reaches maturity, it reproduces itself.


Structure of the Skin



The skin is divided into three layers. The outer layer is the epidermis: the part we see and touch. It is made of sheets of flattened cells that are either dead or dying because newly formed cells push the older cells upwards to the surface where they change shape, die and are shed. The Skin Culture Peel away treatment will never penetrate deeper than the epidermis - one of the reasons what we can guarantee the 100% safety of the treatment. The middle layer is the dermis: which contains hair follicles, oil and sweat glands, nerve endings and blood vessels. It also contains collagen and elastin which support the skin and give it suppleness and elasticity. With age these gradually deteriorate, causing the skin to sag and wrinkle. The dermis is seven times thicker than the epidermis. The innermost layer of the skin is the hypodermis. This contains fat cells, veins and muscles. It acts as a cushion on which the skin moves.
Characteristics of the Skin
Skin pigmentation varies and is determined by racial genetics. All skin contains Melanin, which tans the skin and protects it from over-exposure to the sun radiation. Ruddy skin is not a color, but a result of capillaries close to the skin. Pale skin is a result of capillaries being far below the skin surface. Skin texture varies in thickness - generally, a man's skin is thicker than a woman's. Elasticity allows the body to stretch and bend, moving freely without tearing. The network of collagen and elastin fibers found in the dermis gives the skin flexibility. The skin controls the body's temperature through the secretion of sweat. Skin is a sensory organ with which we touch and feel. The skin is water water-resistant.


Skin Chemistry

Skin is made up of about 70% water, 25% protein, 3% fatty acids and minerals. The term pH stands for "potential in hydrogen" and measures the relationship between acidity and quantity of free hydrogen ions. pH is measured on a scale of 1 to 14. pH readings of 1 through 7 are acid. Readings from 7 through 14 are alkaline. Normal pH is between 5.5 and 6.5. Dry skin has a pH of about 4.5. Oily skin is normally at a 6.5 pH. Skin acidity helps maintain water in deep layers of the skin tissue.

Feed Your Skin!








Feed Your Skin, and Water it Too!

Silky Skin Nature oils, creams and lotions are great for your skin, but if you want your skin to look good day after day and year after year, you have to work on it from the inside out. Ayurveda - the 5,000-year-old system of holistic healing from India - contends that a balanced diet, proper digestion and regular elimination are vital for clear glowing skin. "Ama" - the residue of improper digestion that can accumulate in the body - is the Number one enemy of healthy skin, leading to lifelessness and breakouts, according to Ayurvedic dermatologist Rama Kant Mishra.



So what should you feed your skin to keep it looking good?



To follow Ayurvedic principles for diet, you first need to figure out which of the following three categories your skin falls into:



If your skin is dry, thin and sensitive, susceptible to dullness and wrinkles, you have Vata type skin. Pitta skin tends to be reddish, warm and extremely sensitive, prone to breakouts and easily affected by the foods you eat, heat and sun. Kapha skin tends to be lustrous, oily, and thick in texture. It is prone to clogged pores, breakouts and toxic buildup.



Once you’ve determined the predominant Ayurvedic category your skin falls into, you can try some of these suggestions for feeding your skin right -



· Individuals with Vata skin may need to include judicious amounts of healthy fats in their diets to restore natural luster to the skin. Ayurveda suggests Ghee (clarified butter), or you can use olive oil or sesame oil.



· Green leafy vegetables should be eaten daily by all skin types. Rather than eat them raw, try steaming them lightly. Carrots are also nourishing for all skin types.



· People with Pitta skin should stay away from hot, spicy foods to avoid skin irritation.



· Kapha skin types can enhance the digestive fire by taking a bit of fresh ginger mixed with a little limejuice before meals.



· Juicy fresh fruits are excellent for all skin types; they act as cleansers and re-hydrate the skin from within.



· Roses are considered cooling. People with Pitta skin can eat rose petal jam on its own or mixed into warm milk.



· Spices recommended for each skin type should be incorporated into the daily diet. In addition to having therapeutic properties of their own, some spices act as "carriers" of the benefits of other foods, especially when sautéed in a small amount of Ghee. Cumin and coriander are considered good for all skin types; they enhance digestion and cumin is also effective as a toxin hunter. Generally, people with Vata skin can add moderate amounts of black pepper, ginger and turmeric. Pitta skin benefits from cooling spices such as fennel and licorice, and Kapha skin benifits from pungent spices such as pepper, ginger, cloves and turmeric. Spices should be cooked, not eaten raw. Herbal teas that incorporate spices are a quick, simple way of including them in your diet.



· In general, weight your diet with fresh, light, nutritious foods - vegetables, grains, lentils and legumes - and go easy on heavy, deep-fried foods.



Water is considered a life-giving force in Ayurveda, very important in maintaining skin health as well as overall health. Says Mishra, "It’s not always enough to just drink eight glasses of water everyday. For the body, and the skin, to realize fully the life-giving properties of water, people with different types of skin need to consume it differently."



Ayurveda is very firm on one aspect of drinking water, and, indeed, all beverages. Ice-cold drinks are not recommended because they inhibit the digestive fire and lead to imperfect digestion of food, which can show up on the skin.



One internal water therapy recommended by Mishra is drinking 6-8 glasses of boiled water everyday. Use pure drinking water, and boil it for five minutes. People with Vata type skin should drink the water warm, Kapha skin types can sip it hot, and Pitta skin types should cool it to room temperature before drinking. The water should be boiled fresh each day, and should not be ingested on a completely empty stomach. This therapy helps the water flush toxins from the body and moisturize the skin from within, keeping it hydrated and lustrous.



Combining boiled water with herbs suitable for the skin type enhances the benefits. Mishra suggests the following procedure -



Boil one liter of water for five minutes, then pour it into a thermos or other type of heat-retentive container. Add the recommended herbs and spices and steep. Keep the container closed. Strain and use the spice-infused water as needed. Drink at the temperature recommended above for each skin type.






Basic combination of recommended herbs and spices:
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds2 pinches of ground licorice root



Vata skin types can add 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds, Pitta skin types 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds and Kapha skin types a one-inch slice of peeled fresh ginger root.



Note - Information presented in this article is solely for the purpose of imparting education on Ayurveda and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or mitigate any disease. If you have a medical condition, please consult a qualified health professional.