Hi Friends we are in the process of building an organic beauty line with Jamaican fruits, herbs and oils. Is there any type of body lotion or oil that you would be interested in. What smells come to mind when you think of Jamaica. Your feedback would be appreciated
Rosehip Oil – Pure Natural Skin Care Treatment |
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It is widely accepted both by dermatologists and skin care professionals that Rosehip Oil and Rosehip Oil based skin care products are among the most effective and most natural products on the market today. Due to its natural content of trans-retinoic acids in a natural state as part of a complex system of unsaturated essential fatty acids, rosehip oil is recognised as an effective treatment in helping to regenerate damaged skin tissues and has been proven to reduce the following:
Rosehip Oil is most effective when used to re-hydrate skin. As you age the ability of your skin to produce the natural oils your skin needs to look young and stay healthy is diminished and by applying rosehip oil or rosehip oil based skin care products to your skin you can replace the natural oils your skin once produced, encouraging your skin to stay looking healthy, young and vibrant. When you are 25 years old you produce 10 times more oil than you do at aged 50. Couple this with the environmental damage done to your skin on a daily basis by pollution, UV light etc. and it is no wonder your skin, due to a lack of oil and depleted moisture, starts to deteriorate. Rosehip Oil, with its high absorbency, penetrates the skin almost instantly to restore this much needed moisture balance. Ideally Rosehip Oil should be used on a daily basis before damage is done to the skin and taking preventative measures by applying daily to your skin will help to combat premature aging brought about by exposure to UV rays and pollution in the atmosphere. Rosehip Oil is extremely effective in combating the effects of Photo-aging, or damage done to the skin by radiation caused by the sun or UV rays. If you are a person who burns easily or has very fair skin then using rosehip oil or an associated skin care product on a daily basis can restrict the effects that photo-aging will have on your skin. If you already suffer from any kind of visible photo-aging damage such as wrinkled, yellowed, lax, rough, leathery, inelastic, and/or coarse skin with spotted hyper or hypo-pigmentation then the application of a rosehip oil based skin care product can help to reverse this damage and make skin appear visibly healthier. In cases where lots of photo-aging damage can been seen it may be advisable to use a more generous application at night and during the day. It may take up to 6 months for the total disappearance of superficial signs of photo-aging and significant dissipation of hyper-pigmented spots. When used on skin blemishes, stretch marks or scarring, rosehip oil skin care products will help the skin to regain its elasticity, shape and original colour. With continuous application over weeks and months the scarring or blemish will diminish. The older the scar or the older the person may mean a more generous application of your chosen product and with both nightly and daily applications to see the optimum benefits. As well as a great skin healer, rosehip oil is a fantastic moisturiser and is compatible with all skin types. It will direct moisture to dry areas of your skin while avoiding over saturating normal areas. This is especially useful in winter months when your skin may need extra moisture in certain areas. Here are some added benefits of Rosehip oil:
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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a well-known culinary herb. However, you may not be aware that rosemary extract has a long history of medicinal uses too. It has been used to treat a wide range of ailments, including stomach upsets, digestive disorders and headaches. Recent research is now revealing even more benefits attached to this remarkable herb…
Recent research is now revealing even more benefits attached to this remarkable herb, including its ability to help prevent cancer and age-related skin damage, boost the functioning of the liver and act as a mild diuretic to help reduce swelling.
Two of the most important ingredients in rosemary, which are thought to be largely responsible for many of these therapeutic actions, are caffeic acid and rosemarinic acid – both are potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents.1
These two natural acids are effective at reducing inflammation which may contribute to asthma, liver disease and heart disease.2
Rosemary is proving an important defence against cancer
The antioxidants contained in rosemary help to protect your body’s cells from damage by free radicals. They include monoterpenes, phenolic diterpenes and flavonoids, which are renowned for their ability to slow down the production of free radicals.3, 4
It is also a rich source of vitamin E (alpha tocopherol), another potent antioxidant, which contributes to its free radical fighting powers further still.5
DNA is your genetic blueprint, and it is particularly prone to injury from free radicals. Left unchecked, this damage can eventually lead to cells proliferating out of control, which greatly increases the risk of cancer.
Scientists from the department of Mutagenesis and Carcinogenesis, Cancer Research Institute of Slovak Academy of Sciences, in the Slovak Republic, have found that rosemary extract can significantly help to protect DNA against free radical damage.6
By blocking oestrogen, rosemary helps prevent breast cancer
It is well known that an imbalance of oestrogen hormones in women can contribute to breast cancer. Several conventional drugs such as Tamoxifen are aimed at blocking the effects of oestrogen to help reduce this risk. However, Tamoxifen can cause a range of unpleasant side effects, including hot flushes, vaginal bleeding, headaches and nausea. Rosemary helps minimise the effects of ageing on your skin
As mentioned earlier, one of the traditional uses of rosemary is as a cosmetic. Recent research findings have now confirmed the skin-protective benefits it possesses.
According to researchers working at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Catania, in Italy, rosemary extract helps protect the individual components of skin cells, which may prevent age-related skin damage such as wrinkles.8
In a follow-up study the Italian researchers found that rosemary extract is able to exert even greater benefits. In particular, it was shown to safeguard a protective protein called HSP70. The role of this protein is to reduce damage caused by stress, free radicals and other toxins on the skin.9
Disarms harmful toxins and flushes them from your body
Another benefit rosemary extract has been shown to possess is an ability to inactivate toxins and then eliminate them from your liver, before they can inflict any serious damage.
French scientists from the National Institute of Agronomic Research in Dijon, found that rosemary extract encouraged detoxifying enzymes – including cytochrome P450, glutathione transferase and quinone reductase – to flush harmful toxins from the liver.10
In effect, rosemary stimulates your liver to work more efficiently, which helps you feel more healthy and energetic.
Rosemary helps combat the effects of water retention
Rosemary also has therapeutic properties as a mild diuretic – making it effective in reducing swollen ankles and bloating. Dr M Halaoui from the department of Biology, University of Fez in Morocco, has studied the effects of rosemary extract’s diuretic actions on the kidney.
He found that a daily dose of rosemary extract in liquid form can improve kidney function significantly, increase urine flow, and preserve the essential minerals sodium, potassium and chlorium.11
This is important because conventional diuretics (water tablets) may actually worsen kidney function by speeding up the elimination of these essential minerals from the body.
What to take for best results
The recommended dosage is two 400mg rosemary capsules up to three times a day.
Warning: Pregnant women should not take rosemary extract. In addition, you should not take rosemary supplements if you suffer from high blood pressure or epilepsy.
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