California Seaweed Skin Food

08/16/2012

~a sugar seaweed mask ~exfoliates, detoxifies and remineralizes-gently ~alpha hydroxy acids in sugar and fruits help to dissolve (exfoliate) the thicker dead cell
layers of the epidermis ~helping to increase the cell renewal rate ~improving the skin's ability to hold moisture, vitamins and minerals ~performing a physical exfoliation,
works like an eraser, reducing the appearance of fine lines
and wrinkles, leaving your skin blemish free, glowing, polished and radiant~

~organic turbinado sugar, green & Redmond clay, local hand harvested seaweed- kombu, nori, wakame & sea palm, local lavender blossoms, organic yerba mate tea, organic powdered acai & maqui berry and powdered honey~ Alpha-hydroxy Acid (AHA) sugar mask~ a natural and inexpensive way to include alpha-hydroxy acids in your skin care program ~AHA sugar acid skin care products loosen the 'glue' between dead skin cells, and the cells fall away, leaving your face smooth and soft ~the formula produces glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid, which is included in many skin care product lines ~choose a mask formulation according to your particular skin type

07/11/2012

~The Seaweed Girls... Alana Walton, age 5, has taken approximately 1,825 seaweed baths- that's one for each day of her life. Her little sister, Ellie Rose, is only two and half and already up to almost 1,000 baths, in part because of her eczema. "If we skip a few days, it starts coming back," says her dad... read more... Whole Living July/Aug magazine... http://www.wholeliving.com/

06/30/2012

~seaweed ~good for you inside, and out~
A staple in Asian diets since ancient times, seaweeds are among the healthiest foods on the planet, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. And now we know they're great for the waistline, too: A 2010 study found the algae can reduce our rate of fat absorption by 75 percent, thanks to its inhibitory effect on a digestive enzyme called lipase. (Scientists at Newcastle University are about to begin clinical trials on a "wonder bread" made with alginate fibers and designed to speed weight loss.) http://www.oprah.com/food/Different-Types-of-Seaweed-Nutritional-Benefits-of-Seaweed ~a great way to -'take in' seaweed (if you don't like to eat a lot of it) ... mix powdered in water and -gulp!! ~if you'd like more info about where to get this ~miracle powdered blend, I'd be glad to -hook you up with my seaweed lady! ~this is the way I like it!!

Four different types of seaweed that are delicious and healthy.

06/29/2012

~new seaweed mask formula ~now available at Surf Market in Gualala ~California Seaweed Skin Food~
~Sweet Seaweed & Mud Face & Body Mask~ Ingredients: organic turbinado cane sugar, sea clay, french green clay and redmond clay ~local hand harvested nori, kombu, wakame & sea palm seaweed, lavender blossom, organic yerba mate tea, organic powdered acai & maqui berries & powdered honey~ Alpha-hydroxy Acid (AHA) sugar mask~ a natural and inexpensive way to include alpha-hydroxy acids in your skin care program ~AHA sugar acid skin care products loosen the “glue” between dead skin cells, and the cells fall away, leaving your face smooth and soft ~the formula produces glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid, which is included in many skin care product lines ~California Seaweed Skin Food hydrating mask includes the added benefits of seaweed ~add water to one tablespoon of the powered blend ~or choose a mask recipe according to your particular skin type ~for ideas... Google: skin mask recipes ~add California Seaweed Skin Food mask formula to most recipes ~remove and dispose or compost excess mask/do not wash large amounts down the drain~ 4 oz. net wt. ~enjoy!

04/17/2012

~healthy and local makeup!! ~Melting Touch is now offering FREE makeovers with Dr. Berrettini's Mendocino Minerals. Healthy, beautiful makeup... ~go here:http://www.meltingtouch.com/products.html

Melting Touch Massage Therapy is located in Santa Rosa, California. Offering Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage, and Deep Tissue Massage.

03/22/2012

Today, with aromatherapeutic candles, perfumes, lotions and even car air-fresheners available in every well-stocked grocery store, the idea that scents can influence the mind and body is widely accepted. Feng Shui teaches that while bad scents negatively affect an area, good scents enhance it. (Uh, duh!) But can a scent ACTUALLY affect our mental state beyond the pleasure a nice smell offers?

Well, according to a new study, yes!

The Scent of Rosemary Enhances Mental Performance

http://www.hellolife.net/holistic-health/b/id-and-ego-rosemarys-scent-improves-mental-function/

While aromatherapy may reek (horrible pun intended) of pseudoscience in the minds of some, a new study released this week offers physical proof that a smell can in fact, hold influence over the brain. Rosemary, they found, has more to offer than just a pleasant, pine-like scent.

03/21/2012

Benefits of caffeine for the eye area
Caffeine is widely known to reduce puffiness, ease swelling and increase circulation when used around the eye area as the ingredient is able to help shrink the blood vessels. You probably have come across several eye creams containing caffeine. I’m not sure whether they work but you can always start off with caffeine on your eye area with this simple DIY recipe.
~ingredients:
- two tablespoons of ground coffee powder
- two tablespoons of green tea leaves... read more: http://www.vivawoman.net/2010/08/26/diy-beauty-a-quick-caffeine-eye-bag-fix/

I'm on a roll with caffeine! If I'm not drinking it, I'm using it for my skin. For those who remember, my last DIY beauty post was about a caffeine

03/16/2012

The maqui berry comes from the Patagonia region of southern Chile where the indigenous Mapuche Indians have eaten the fruit for many centuries and have long realised the benefits of eating this powerhouse berry. The Mapuche tribe are one of the healthiest indigenous populations on the earth due to their diet of ~maqui berries... Nature's Strongest Antioxidant! ~coming soon~ a Seaweed Maqui Berry Mask!! ~ yummy!

02/14/2012

http://leungyiuchee.hubpages.com/hub/Natural-Ways-to-Fight-Acne-Scars

http://www.themedguru.com/node/40147
The key to permanently ridding oneself of nasty breakouts and crippling acne scars may be seaweed, claims a new study.

02/21/2011

ahhh! ~seaweed! ~sea kelp can prevent the sudden loss of hyaluronic acid ~vital for the lubrication of collagen fibers ~can help maintain the dewy nature of the skin ~when the skin is dewy, it does not get damaged as easily ~seaweed can help get rid of the harmful free radicals that damage skin cells: see Discussions for tips to increase collagen naturally!

02/05/2011

Aphrodite’ Serum is a super-concentrated whole-foods feast for the skin. There is no doubt that abundantly well-fed skin subdues fine lines and wrinkles for an authentically smoother complexion. Ingredients are 100% Natural & Synthetic-free:www.gratefulbody.com!

GratefulBody creates completely safe, pure and ethical skin care products. This makes them highly effective and beneficial. We use organic, biodynamically grown and ethically wildcrafted ingredients - our formulations are absolutely synthetic free; no petroleum by-products, no chemicals, no isolat