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All You Need To Know About Stretchmarks And What You Can Do About It

Did you know that over 80% of women have Stretch marks? The most common areas are on the stomach, waist, thighs, hips and on the breasts, but they can appear anywhere. What happens is there develops ruptures in the extracellular matrix which is made up of collagen & elastin fibers. This is especially a major concern for Moms, who are more susceptible to Stretch Marks due to the changes in hormone levels and stretching of the skin during pregnancy. Let’s take a deeper dive into understanding the actual epidermal issue. Stretchmarks, much like scars, are compacted compromised collagen fibers. When...

The Rare Omega 7

Hippophae berries, a gift from Mother Nature, also known as sea buckthorn are nature's exclusive supplier of the rare Omega-7 fatty acid with powerful anti-aging abilities among many digestive and urinary tract health benefits. Hippophae berries are also most densely concentrated with other antioxidants and substances supplying skin with Vitamin C,Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Folic Acid, Carotenoids, Omega-9, Omega-6, Omega-3,Quinic Acid, Malic Acid, and Flavonoids. Studies have shown an impeccable therapeutic ability of these small orange berries to repair damaged DNA. It enhances and enables the skin barrier to protect itself from environmental toxins. Hippophae berries primarily in the form of an oil contain a “bioactive skin soothing complex” used for many centuries in Siberia...

Holy Grail Ingredient for Sensitive or Redness Prone Skin

If you are wondering what is the best botanical ingredient to help with sensitive or inflammatory skin conditions like rosacea, LISTEN UP! ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER 🌼 The delicate yellow flower, is considered part of the sunflower family & is native to mountainous areas of Europe where the climates are moderate. Arnica is best know for its use in homeopathy, but it has so much to offer when used in the treatment room & as part of a home care regimen to help with inflammation and other vascular related skin conditions. Arnica promotes healthy capillary function, which...

Rosacea Skin 101: What You Can Do Naturally Through A Holistic Approach to Control the Symptoms

Frequent redness in the center of the face, focused-in on the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin area, sensitivity, and irritated ruddy appearance are usual symptoms of rosacea. April is ROSACEA awareness month! Rosacea is an extremely complex skin disease that is continuously being researched by scientists, who still have not been able to indefinitely claim what in fact causes rosacea. Based on the account of millions in the United States alone that suffer from this skin disease, we can at least have a better understanding about the primary triggers and how to help decrease and lessen their symptoms. Rosacea can...

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April, Inspiration, Victoria Tabak - April 1, 2021

Hello April! Where YOU at?

Where oh where in the hemisphere are you? Are the bears waking up from their slumber, And the flowers budding at the stem? Or are you amidst the cool breezes Lingering in the transition of an autumn day? (Aussies, you know what I mean 😉). Where ever you are…be here, be present, be who and what you want to be because life is too fragile for formalities. Wishing you a vigorous month ahead! With Love, Victoria Tabak