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Feb 3, 2012

The Best Natural Oils For Beauty

February 3, 2012 By Carleenp 3 Comments

Natural Oils for Beauty

The use of natural oils from different plants and nuts have been in practice for hundreds of years. Choosing to use something that is naturally derived from something that grows from the Earth offers many benefits to a person's skin and hair. By choosing to use products that are all natural, a person can be assured that there are no synthetic fillers or by products going into their skin. Many of these products are 100% cold pressed, meaning that no heat is added to the collection of the oils. The oil is pressed directly from the nut or plant and is bottled.

There are many different natural oils to choose from. Argan oil, olive oil, coconut oil, and almond oil are just a few of the many oils that a person can find. These natural oils contain many vitamins and minerals and essential fatty acids that are good for a person's skin and hair.

Argan oil is lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin and hair. It is a great moisturizer and can be used on all areas of a person's body, on the ends of hair, as a hair mask, massaged into cuticles, on the bottom of dry feet, rough elbows, and more. It contains high quantities of Vitamin E. It is found only in Morocco and is harvested from nuts that grow on the argan tree.

Olive oil is best known for it's use in cooking, but a person can use olive oil in beauty as well. It is especially beneficial to those who have dry skin. Rub some organic extra virgin olive oil into the feet, knees, cuticles, as a hair treatment on split ends or on a dry scalp. This oil contains vitamin E and vitamin A. want some great olive oil skin care products? Check out DHC (also see our DHC Review)

Coconut oil is an oil that is perfect for those with rough and dry skin. This oil is lightweight and absorbed into the skin quickly. Coconut oil is great to use as an after bath moisturizer all over the body. It is a great scalp treatment as well. Massage some extra virgin organic coconut oil into the scalp and let it sit for a few minutes. Rinse well and cleanse hair as normal. It is great for cracked heels, dry elbows, lips, or anywhere extra moisture is needed.

Almond oil is mild oil that has many uses for beauty. It is a great moisturizer and can be used directly on the face and entire body. It is great to use on the hair and adds shine and luster. It is especially good for people who have dry skin and hair.

These are just a few oils as an example of what great health benefits natural oils will do for a person. There are so many other natural, great oils with many different uses that offer great skin and beauty benefits. Just remember to get them in their purest form-organic cold pressed.

These are just a sample of the health benefits and the daily uses of choosing to use natural oils in a beauty regime. A person can use oils to protect their skin from the elements. These oils contain many antioxidants and prevent free radical damage. There are many beauty uses for these oils such as hair and scalp treatments, makeup removers, body scrubs, where you mix natural oil and sugar together and apply to the skin, rinse off, and then also as a moisturizer. These oils provide many vitamins and nutrients that a person's skin needs and requires. Plus, since they are grown and found in nature, they are bound to be good for a person as well.

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Apr 23, 2009

DHC Eye Bright

April 23, 2009 By Carleenp 7 Comments

I am a big DHC Skin Care fan, so I keep getting new items from them to try. My latest favorite is DHC Eye Bright . This is a gel eye cream that depuffs and brightens using caffeine, revitalizing Isodonis japonicus (a Japanese botanical), and licorice extract. The gel also hydrates and soothes with sodium hyaluronate and cucumber.

The gel has a nice cooling feel to it when it is applied. Put it in the fridge for even more depuffing! I really like Eye Bright in the mornings when my eyes are puffy and I need a quick pick me up.

Read here, for more reviews of DHC products, makeup, and skincare items!

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Nov 18, 2008

Makeup from DHC Skincare: Moist Color Base, Q10 Foundation, and Q10 Powder

November 18, 2008 By Carleenp 1 Comment

DHC skincare is a Japanese skin care and cosmetics company. I have been a long time fan of DHC skincare products, especially their Olive Oil cleanser (read previous DHC review), but until recently, I had not tried much of DHC’s Makeup. So I decide to change that and sent in an order.

I decided to try out a combination of DHC foundation and makeup products to see how well I could achieve a look using them that would hopefully lessen the appearance of my melasma, but without using a full coverage foundation. I found a good mix for that. These item also contain Coenzyme Q as an anti-aging ingredient. So you can get some double duty action out of them!

First off, I applied DHC Q10 Moist Color Base. This product comes in several varieties:

Pink: Lends a rosy glow to diminish yellow undertones
Apricot: Adds warmth to liven pale, dull complexions
Beige: Balances uneven tones for a natural neutral look
Yellow: Ideal for moderate redness and unwanted pinkness
Green: Helps conceal severe redness issues

I used beige, which was advertised to help even out the appearance of discoloration. I found that it worked fairly well for that. The base is a light beige tone that doesn’t really tint much, but does help lessen the look of hyperpigmentation. Despite the term “moist” in the name, It came out quite matte, which I liked since I was fairly oily at the time that I tried it. Because of its shade, I think it would work for fair to medium skin, but those with truly porcelain skin or with brown skin might not find it very useful. The base acts quite well as a basic makeup primer, but if you want a true silicon primer, try out DHC Velvet Skin Coat instead (read review). That one is also clear, so it works well with all skin colors.

Next, I applied DHC Q10 Liquid Foundation. This is a sheer foundation with Coenzyme Q10 to add anti-aging properties. I appreciate double duty products, so I liked the idea of this item before I even tried it. Once I did try it, I loved the product. DHC Q10 foundation is sheer and a bit moisturizing, making it very comfortable to wear. Coverage is sheer, so while this doesn’t cover my melasma well alone, I found that it worked well in conjunction with the moist color base. For those wanting just a bit of sheer evening of redness and such, this foundation would be a good choice. One downside though is that the container rather small for the price point.

My favorite of the bunch was the DHC Q10 Face Powder . In fact, this has become my favorite facial powder, replacing my previous and more expensive favorite, Laura Mercier powder. This powder has a wonderful silky feeling to it and it sits well on the skin without overly settling into wrinkles and pores. The container is also of a decent size. I love it and will be a repeat purchaser.

Items from DHC skincare are generally available only online or through mail order. You are allowed to select four DHC samples with each order and their catalog comes with samples included, so it is a good mailing list to be on!