Articles – All Natural Beauty

“Natural”: Sorting Through the Mess

by Teporah Bilezikian - 188

What Mess? The mess that confronts us when we attempt to buy so-called natural body care products from a natural foods store. How

What Your Nose Knows

by Alexandra Avery - 170

Did you know that our sense of smell is 10,000 times more sensitive than our sense of sight? What we smell affects our memory, our emotions and even our sexuality.

Simple Ways to Become a Confident, Powerful Woman

by Tobey Terry - 488

Poor confidence is a devastating curse for women. It impacts their relationships, alienates them from their children, and makes work hell. However, if you follow these simple tips, you will

Aging and Youth

by Evan Symonds - 239

Aging is a fact that we make efforts to come to terms with. It may be exciting for the youth to whom it represents more self-determinism and independence, but aging

Ambergris (Updated and Collected Info) I have been collecting Ambergris samples and Ambergris information for years and here is an update. We use it in the Natural Botanical Perfumery class. Description Ambergris gets it's

Tempest In A Jar – Investigation in the War of Natural VS. Synthetic Skin Care

by Ivana Knezevic - 563

Investigation in the War of Natural VS. Synthetic Skin Care How did it all begin? The skin care market is difficult to navigate as a consumer. That fact need not be explained,

How Did Alice Manage to Last this Long?

by Ivana Knezevic - 872

Q: Is there a perfect preservative, either natural or synthetic, for cosmetics and personal care products? A: No. Is this an unsatisfactory, disappointing, unacceptable, infuriating answer? In this day and age, can’t

Make Your Own Flu Fighter Potion and Prevent Viral Invasion!

by Trina Felber - 1048

Elderberry could quite possibly be the most perfect flu-season berry. After all, elderberries contain compounds that inhibit the flu virus enzyme from even penetrating the cell membrane. If the virus

Inspired Living: The Best Antibacterial Essential Oils for Clear Skin

by Danna Norek - 387

One of the top properties of essential oils happens to be that they are often a wonderful natural antiseptic and anti-bacterial agent. This makes them the perfect alternative to the

Chemicals Can Make You Fat

by Marj Melchiors - 592

Since I am in the natural cosmetics business, I am always open to new findings about toxins in the environment and their effects on one’s health. I was intrigued by the