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Secrets of Natural skin care

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I have been making natural skin care products for almost six years now so I can testify to the goodness of natural products for our skin, hair and general well being. When I use natural skin care products for myself and family, I do feel very good about myself because I know that I am keeping toxins which are common in cosmetic products away.

One of the known gains of using natural products is their safety to our skin and the environment at large. Natural products are made from organically grown plants and produce that do not pollute the earth as their systems of farming contain less toxins and are earth-friendly. So if you are looking for a way to contribute to protecting the earth and the environment, then patronize organic skincare products. You will feel good about yourself.

Second benefits of natural skin care products is that they protect your skin and body from toxins found in chemicals used for cosmetic products. Natural skin care products are chemical free, preservatives free and are free of artificial colors and other by-products so using natural products will be doing your body and health a whole lot of good. We are at an age where strange diseases and all sorts of cancer is on the increase, many of which have been linked to toxins found in cosmetic products. We must protect our skin and bodies; and going natural is the first step in the right direction.

Thirdly, natural skin care products contain a whole lot of goodness and nourishment for our skin and body which I will like to highlight below:

Anti-oxidants (Natural protectors):

Antioxidants protect our skin cells from damage and are responsible for skin cell regeneration and repair. Natural oils and produce are rich sources of antioxidants which help to repair and restore our skin.

Anti-inflammatory:

Natural oils and other natural skin care ingredients have high anti-inflammatory properties as such have healing powers to heal our skin of damages like fibrosis, spider veins, stretch marks, swelling, sunburn and a whole lot. Natural skin care products have the ability to heal the skin even faster than any store bought cosmetic products loaded with chemicals.

Collagen boosters:

Natural skin care ingredients are loaded with properties that boost collagen in our skin. Collagen is the main structural protein found in our skin and body and vitamin C plays a significant role in the formation of collagen. Natural skin care ingredients are loaded with vitamin C that boosts collagen, which gives the skin elasticity and helps fight signs of aging.

Anti-aging benefits

Natural skin care ingredients are loaded with vitamins and minerals including being natural sources of Vitamins A & E. When you use natural skin care products, you do not need to use synthetic vitamins A or E or collagen because they are so full of nourishment that they fight wrinkles, reverse the signs of aging and makes the skin youthful for longer. Elasticity is what the skin needs to stay youthful and this is what natural skin care products give.

Free radicals eliminators

Natural skin care ingredients eliminate free radicals because of their rich source of Vitamin C and Alpha hydroxy acids which help to strip the skin of dead skin cells. Take pure goat milk for example, it is so high in AHA and is why it is used for natural skin brightening as it strips the skin of dead cells for a clearer complexion. Citrus based essential oils like orange, lemon, grapefruit are also rich sources of vitamin C and is the reason why they are used in treating acne and pimples.

Natural Moisturizers:

Natural skincare products have the ability to lock in moisture and keep our skin hydrated for longer. So whether we choose to use natural oils or to use natural sources of milk, our skin will receive intense moisture which means beautiful soft and shiny skin as against dry, flaky skin.

Natural skin brightening:

Natural ingredients like goat milk, lemon oil, orange oil, Jasmine oil, coconut oil and a whole host of others naturally clear our skin of uneven skin tone by stripping the skin of dead cells. With clearer complexion means a more even skin tone and brighter complexion.

Since I started using natural skin care products, I spend less time and money on makeup now because I no longer have to battle free radicals or be ashamed to go out bare faced. I love my natural skin so much that I hardly wear makeup. And I believe that this is important because many people spend more time and money on makeup than on their skin. Embrace nature, embrace your skin and you will have only yourself to thank.

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Collagen+ Lightening Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream 

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Collagen+ Lightening Anti-Wrinkle face cream by Nigerian organic skincare brand Ene Naturals is an organic anti-wrinkle face cream that fades out dark spots and uneven skin tone for a brighter, lighter, all natural radiant and youthful skin. This natural anti-wrinkle cream contains collagen boosters for cell renewal and skin rejuvenation for a younger, youthful skin. This product fights wrinkles, stretched skin and fine lines. You can expect results in a few days.

Active ingredients:

Aqua, Argan oil, myrrh, franckinsence, Pure goat milk, collagen, retinol, vitamin E, rosemary oil, jasmine oil, lemon 🍋 extract, orange 🍊 extract, glycerine & citric order.

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Organic deep moisturizing body milk

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So I started this new project to create a deep moisturizing body milk that nourishes the skin as well as protect the skin. My goal was to create a very soft textured lotion rich in Vitamin E and collagen that helps cell rejuvenation for youthful skin for longer.

The secret to youthful skin is deep moisturization so rather than wait till your skin has aged and then start spending so much money on anti aging products, you can protect your skin from premature aging and aging skin generally by moisturizing your skin. 

This was part of the reason I decided to create a body milk that not only provided deep moisturizing but ideal for people with sensitive skin which is why I made the body milk lotion with coconut oil and coconut milk. Other ingredients include collagen, vitamin E, lemon oil, jasmine oil, sandalwood oil and water. This product is not for sale yet as I intend to tweak it by adding goatsmilk to it. My desire is that People who use it benefit by having softer, smoother and youthful skin.

Am excited about completing this project and launching it soon!

Cheers!

Beauty, Natural skin care

Nature's healing power … In a cup

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Two weeks ago, I was involved in a gas explosion in my kitchen! My entire body was on fire, all the hairs on my body fried! Fortunately, the damage was minimal as only a few parts of my skin were badly injured.

Though I was hospitalized, I ditched all the topical creams given to me for my own natural skincare product – Bronze Goddess NG Body Butter –
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This is not a marketing ploy but a testament that nature is the greatest healer. I turned to this body butter for its truly natural ingredients: Shea butter, olive oil, hemp seed oil, Rosemary oil, lavender oil, Vitamin E, orange oil extract, among others. These essential oils and carrier oils are great for cell renewal because of its ability to accelerate collagen production so you can understand why I would turn to them.

It’s just been two weeks and my new skin is formed and healing very fast.

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This is not the first time I am having to depend on this body butter to heal my skin. I had a fibrous growth on my finger that was operated upon and removed. Two weeks after surgery, the fibrosis grew bigger and fatter. Rather than go back for a second surgery, I began massaging the body butter into the fibrous skin twice daily. In a matter of weeks, the growth disappeared permanently, with the surgery scar no longer visible. I also use the butter to treat spider veins as well.

I am always happy to share my knowledge with people so if you are resident in Lagos, Nigeria, please walk into my all natural spa for samples. If you would rather we ship them to you, then cost of shipment would be born by you.

You can buy this product from my online store – http://www.bronzegoddessmakeupstore.wordpress.com today!

Cheers!

Beauty

Skin preservation is key to ageless skin

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The pursuit of beautiful skin is a rather challenging task for a lot of women but nonetheless, our utmost mission as women. This drive – or rather – obsession, as the case may be, has led many women into making wrong decisions. For the average African woman, the quest for beautiful skin simply means a lighter complexion, which in most cases translates to skin bleaching,  even though they would never admit this reality.

The fastest selling skincare products out there either “lightens” or “whitens”, promising quick fixes like “whiter skin in 3 days”. It’s amazing how a well informed woman can believe that a skincare product can whiten her skin in three days! The sad thing though is that not only do these creams damage their skin, these damaged women expect skincare professionals like I to find the solution to their problem.
The sight of ruptured veins, beyond imaginable stretched skin (stretch marks) and terrifying sun burns still send chills down my spine. It is worrisome the length women would go for lighter or whiter skin, only to end up with eternal scars that make it impossible for their spouses to touch them.
This, unfortunately is true and what I get to see day to day on the job. Unfortunately for these women, the majority of damaged skin cases may never be solved as skin that has been over-stretched is hard to heal. Sadly too, this translates to early or premature aging of the skin.

Facts about your skin you mustn’t ignore:

Your skin is a living, breathing organism; as such has its limits

Skin lightening or whitening products contain steroids and harmful chemicals like hydroquinone which damages the skin especially when it comes in contact with the sun. So steriods- plus -whiteners- plus-sun exposure means dehydration of the skin, sun burn and aging of the skin.

Your skin needs moisturisers and oils to give it suppleness and needed moisture which lightening or whitening products do not contain. This excessive drying of your skin causes wrinkles and fine lines.

Your skin needs collagen to stay young. So for as long as you are substituting moisturisers for skin whiteners,  you are accelerating aging.

Your skin needs oils as vitamins A & E,  which are vital for the production of collagen are predominantly found in oils.

A lighter or whiter skin does not mean beautiful skin; a healthy skin does.

While some women are guilty of exposing their skin to whiteners, others over process their skin. I know ladies who wash their face with soap, use cleanser and toner and still scrub their face daily. That is too much for one face and soon, you are breaking into acne or rashes. Excessive washing and cleansing leads to excessive drying of the skin, which strips the skin of sebum and causes imbalance in body oil. Whether you have acne or not, choose between a soap or foaming cleanser to wash your face with and then use a toner. Less is more.

Why skin preservation?

I treat my skin like an egg – very delicately because I know that prevention is better than cure; and that by preserving my skin, am delaying the aging process for a youthful skin for longer. By preserving my skin, am in fact, saving on some serious cash as I wouldn’t resort to plastic surgery in the future. Once your skin adjust to preservation mode, it stays healthy and youthful for longer.

Tips to adhere

Moisturize,  moisturize! Always buy lotions or creams rich in collagen, Vitamins A and E with essential oils for lubrication and gloss. To stay young, I make my own cream.

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I made this out of pure aloe vera gel, Vitamins A, C, E,  almond oil, coconut oil, carrot oil, lemon oil and lavender and rosemary oils. This cream is moisturising,  fights wrinkles and aging as well as give me radiant skin.

I stopped using soap a long time ago. I now make my own face wash and body wash from castille soap into which I add coconut oil, olive oil and almond oil and carrot oil. I wash my face with cotton pads for deep cleansing so I don’t use my finger.

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Brightening face wash and body wash

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To tone,  I simply diluted my Boots rosewater and glycerine with equal part water and I tone with cotton pad. For some reasons, glycerine and rose water is harsh on me but I need the healing, moisturising and age fighting properties in it so I dilute with water and it works perfectly.

This is me; I don’t expect everyone to buy into my regime but I advice you think long term before using anything on your skin. You do not need to be three shades lighter to be beautiful; your goal should be having healthy, radiant skin for the long term

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I embraced natural skincare for years now and am quite pleased that I don’t battle acne,  rash, sun burn or stretch marks. My skin is toned with the right elasticity. So if ageless beauty is what you want, then embrace skin preservation.

Cheers!

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Age defying beauty tips

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If looking younger for longer is what you desire, then there are lifestyle changes that you must make. Here are some:

Sleep & Stress:
Our skin repairs and rejuvenates while we sleep so if you are sleeping for fewer hours than required, not only will your skin breakout, your skin will wrinkle as well. As you advance in age, you need this skin cell renewal and rejuvenation more than ever, so find time to sleep well at night.

Stress as we know, causes hormonal fluctuation, another ailment on its own, which is even a huge discomfort and condition caused by age. So, imagine that you are experiencing hot flashes caused by hormonal imbalance experienced at menopause and you are also under going stress. What this means is that your body is taking more than it can handle. When you are under stress, your body shuts down. When this happens, skincare products cannot take effect; even daily nutritional supplements would not help.

Sun, Alcohol & Smoking:

All three cause dehydration to the body and allows your skin to wrinkle and sag. Another damage smoking does to our body is that it blocks blood vessels responsible for providing oxygen, which rids the body of impurities; as such, premature aging is expected.

As for the sun, you must protect yourself by using sunscreen at all times.

Oils: Lubricate your skin

If you have oily skin, now is not the time to use oil free products because as you age, your skin loses oil from the body, which is why elderly skin is dry and wrinkled. When you use oil free products, you are further drying your skin. So, unlike in your youth when you fought against your oily skin, now is the time to embrace it!

HOW TO USE OIL FOR THE BODY

You really do not have to rub body oil directly on your body as some can cause greasing. Please, use velvety smooth body oils that do not clog. You can add a few drops of oil in your bath just when you are about rinsing your body. Do not towel dry but allow the body to dry naturally. This will give you an all day moisture. You can use baby oils as they are harmless and non greasy.

MOISTURIZE!

Always use moisturizers, not skin bleaching products. As you age, stay away from bleaching products as they dry the skin and cause the skin to wrinkle. As you get older, dwell more on having a beautiful skin and not an addiction to skin lightening.

Clarins tinted moisturizer
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COLLAGEN – AHA (alpha Hydroxy acids)

Skincare products containing these are anti- aging so always look out for these

NATURAL ANTI-AGING SKIN CARE

These products can be used as both cleanser and mask:

~ milk
~ cucumber
~ banana
~ carrot juice

These firm the face as well as plump up your skin which you need. It will leave your skin moisturizer, hydrated, soft and supple.

As cleanser, apply with finger tips on your face and rinse off with water. As mask, leave for fifteen minutes and rinse off.

MASKS:

~ Egg white
~ Honey

FIRMING YOUR NECK

For firmer neck, mix lemon juice with oatmeal. Use as scrub and mask for the neck. Rinse off with water after fifteen minutes.

STRENGTHENING WEAK NAILS

As one ages, nails become weaker as well. So soak your fingers in olive oil nightly for five minutes before bed time. This will strengthen your nails.