By Amy Austen

Olive oil is a popular additive in facial cleansers right now. Is it really an effective ingredient for cleaning the skin? This popular treatment does have a place in skin care, but perhaps not as you expect.

Most facial cleansers may contain a small amount of olive oil, but the active ingredients they use to cleanse the face are synthetic chemicals that are not beneficial to the skin. For example, many alcohols, such as isopropyl and ethanol, irritate the skin and make it more vulnerable to bacteria. Another common additive is mineral oil, which clogs the pores and can cause acne and a host of other skin issues.

So what are the benefits of this natural product? Olive oil is actually very similar to human sebum, the natural oil of our body. The best choice for achieving the full benefits is to select a cleanser with Olivem 800. Olivem 800 is an excellent extract of olive oil that has been developed recently. It is a powerful emollient, creating soft, glowing skin. Because its a pure extract, it is extremely effective at hydrating.

Another essential element of a facial cleanser is that it should contain natural ingredients, instead of the usual chemical additives. For example, active manuka honey has anti-bacterial effects which are very strong, and the honeyis also full of antioxidants. By partnering active manuka honey with Olivem 800, a powerful and beneficial facial cleanser is created, with none of the drawbacks of cleansers loaded with additives.

So, you may want to give products containing Olivem 800 a try. This extract will provide much more beneficial results than standard olive oil. And, by staying away from products with harsh chemicals, you’ll be doing yourself and your skin a favor.

Amy is a passionate advocate of beneficial natural skin care products. Click here for a thorough review of olive oil facial cleansers.

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The great news about Colloidal Silver is that we do not get the same problem with antibacterial resistance as we can with antibiotics. It is Nature’s amazing healing bounty.

So how does it work?

Colloidal Silver kills bacteria on contact by pulling one electron from atoms comprising the bacterial cell membrane, thereby rupturing the bacterial cell.

As long as silver stays in contact with the bacteria, yeast, mold or virus for at least 6 minutes then the bacteria will die. A 2006 report in “Current Science” shows that silver exhibits equal or a broader spectrum of activity than any one antibiotic.

Colloidal Silver can be used as an internal and external disinfectant because it passes through the body unchanged, which means it does not produce any dangerous metabolites and is 99 percent cleared by the next day.

Powerful antibiotics can suppress the immune function and negatively affect friendly flora leading to an overgrowth of yeast or other pathogens. Tests on colloidal silver show that it does not cause the same side effects.
US Patent 7,135,195

So why have I not heard about it before?

 
It’s relatively cheap, and pharmaceutical companies are not going to make much money from providing this!
The mark up on antibiotics is far greater and although silver can be relatively cheaply produced neither can you really charge a lot for it. It is something that Nature has provided and we have now learnt about and understood more about it.

Colloidal Silver has been around for some time but the new generations of Silver Aquasol technology (Silver Sol/Silver Shield Gel) have proved themselves to be effective against literally dozens of pathogens without the fear of toxicity.

Chemistry…how it works

Each Silver nano particle  kills bacteria by pulling  away one of the electrons on the bacteria cell membrane, which in turn helps to rupture the membrane and leads to the bacteria cell dying.

The new Aquasol technology silver (Silver Sol) works by an electromagnetic charge. Silver renders the virus impotent and unable to reproduce.

With it’s magnetic resonance Silver Sol destroys bacteria and viruses. The new silver resonates at between 890-910 tetrahertz which is the exact frequency that most laboratories use to protect from potential viral and bacterial infestation.

So  how safe is Silver?

Extremely!  It is non toxic to humans and has gone through exhaustive trials to get itr’s US Patent.
It passes through the body unmetabolized.. This means it does not produce toxic metabolites that can contribute to various health conditions. Up to 99% of ingested Silver Sol  products are disposed of by the body the next day.

Convenience

Not only are these products extremely safe and fairly inexpensive, they are easy to carry around with you should a time come that you need them in a hurry.
No waiting in doctors practices, no prescription charges! It has a long shelf life and has been shown to purify water in 4 minutes should the need ever arise.
There are no negative side effects such as those experienced with many prescription drugs.
Colloidal silver can be used anywhere on your body, both topically and internally. When liquid silver comes in contact with bacteria/viruses it will destroy them in SIX MINUTES !!!!

By killing bacteria, yeasts, mold and viruses in 6 minutes it allows the immune system to focus entirely on building, healing and protecting the rest of the body. With the pathogens out of the way then healing can rapidly occur.

The fight against disease and the misery it brings is not a lost cause.
Looking after ourselves properly and taking Colloidal Silver when needed we can win the war against the vast majority of contagious diseases and keep ourselves well  healthy and happy.

Anousta Products manufacture a great range of organic and natural beauty products which they complement with products that are locally produced as is their colloidal silver in Dorset.

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Organic makeup has been getting a lot of attention lately, and many makeup companies are now including it in their product line. Many people still don’t know what organic makeup is and if it is different than regular makeup. In a nutshell, organic makeup is devoid of any chemicals, dyes or anything that could potentially clog your pores.

It still looks the same when worn, and most of the products you have come to love can be found in an organic makeup format.

Organic makeup is full of natural products and minerals that are healthy for your skin, will not clog your pores and will make your skin appear flawless. Here is my recommendations for the top three organic makeup companies.

Bare Escentuals Makeup
This is one of the first companies to come out with all organic, mineral based makeup products. They are by far the most popular brand, and this is the company that essentially started the whole organic makeup revolution.

Organic Wear Makeup
This brand can be found at most drugstores so it is easily attainable and reasonably priced. All their makeup is free of harsh chemicals, parabens, and synthetic preservatives. The containers are all 100% eco-friendly in order to preserve the environment. How can you not respect a company that goes the extra mile to protect our earth.

Bare Minerals
A specialty product manufactured by parent company Bare Escentruals, Bare Minerals has a great line of foundation powders. It lasts all day and will keep you oil-free.

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Try one of these organic mineral makeup brands and see for yourself how great and light they can feel on your skin. You are sure to get compliments on how flawless you look, and you can rest assured that the gorgeous look is not coming at the cost of using potentially harmful chemicals.

Anousta products manufacture a range of  organic beauty products, handmade in their Wimborne factory

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Author: Kara Cameron

About the Author:

Kara is a twentysomething fun-loving girl who supports companies who go green to care for our planet.

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