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Hemp Seed Oil: The Natural Elixir

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 20:26:21 -0800

Hemp oil, derived from the seeds of the hemp plant, is a treasure trove of nutrients and has emerged as a cornerstone in the world of natural wellness and skincare. Its versatility is unmatched, offering a multitude of benefits and uses that cater to a holistic lifestyle. Let's explore the wonders of hemp oil and the various ways it can be incorporated into your daily routine.

1. A Deeply Nourishing Moisturizer
Hemp oil is a deeply hydrating moisturizer, rich in essential fatty acids that closely resemble our skin's natural lipids. When used in lotions or creams, it can help to fortify the skin's barrier, locking in moisture for long-lasting hydration. Its lightweight nature ensures that it absorbs quickly, leaving the skin feeling soft and supple without a greasy residue. Hemp oil is also a natural ally in the fight against aging. It contains antioxidants that help protect the skin from the environmental stressors that can lead to premature aging. Regular use of hemp oil soap can help keep the skin looking youthful and radiant.

2. A Soothing Addition to Soaps
Incorporating hemp oil into soap results in a gentle cleanser that soothes the skin while it purifies. Hemp oil is renowned for its ability to maintain the perfect balance of oils in your skin. It is rich in essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6, which mirror the natural lipids found in our skin. This means that hemp oil soap can moisturize without clogging pores, making it an excellent choice for all skin types.

Hemp oil soap is often crafted with minimal, pure ingredients. This simplicity is not only better for the environment but also ensures that your skin is not exposed to unnecessary chemicals and synthetic fragrances...Read More

The Timeless Treasure of Laurel Berry Oil

Wed, 11 May 2022 22:12:22 -0700

Laurel berry oil, a hidden gem in the world of natural skincare, has been cherished for centuries for its unique properties and benefits. Extracted from the berries of the Laurus nobilis tree, this oil has a rich history and continues to be a prized ingredient in traditional and contemporary skincare practices. Let's explore the enduring legacy of laurel berry oil and the iconic Aleppo soap, which has carried this oil's virtues through the ages.

Benefits of Laurel Berry Oil in Skincare:

1. Antimicrobial Powerhouse:
Laurel berry oil is renowned for its antimicrobial properties, making it an excellent ingredient for combating skin infections. Its natural ability to purify the skin helps in preventing the growth of bacteria and fungi, which can lead to various skin conditions.

2. Soothing Skin Relief:
The oil is also known for its anti-inflammatory effects, providing relief from skin irritations and conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne. Its soothing qualities help to calm inflamed skin, reducing redness and discomfort.

3. Rich in Antioxidants:
Packed with antioxidants, laurel berry oil helps to protect the skin from oxidative stress and environmental aggressors. This can aid in preventing premature aging and maintaining a youthful, radiant complexion.

4. Nourishing Moisturizer:
The unique fatty acid composition of laurel berry oil makes it a deeply nourishing moisturizer. It helps to restore the skin's natural barrier, locking in moisture and leaving the skin soft,...Read More

Why Choose A Natural Deodorant?

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 12:39:28 -0700

Why choose a natural deodorant?

Sweating is your body’s natural mechanism for cooling down. Sweat has no odour but the bacteria living on your skin metabolizes the proteins and fatty acids from it, which causes odour. Deodorants deal with the odour by killing and/or neutralizing the bacteria directly and antiperspirants use aluminum which acts to block sweat ducts from producing sweat in the first place. Deodorants can be natural or not. Many contain hormone disrupters like parabens or phthalates, which can damage one’s liver, kidneys, lungs and reproductive systems. Synthetic fragrances and scents do not need to divulge their ingredients other than ‘fragrance’and often contain very toxic and/or unregulated ingredients. Earth Mind and Body Essentials has developed an all natural, (mostly organic) deodorant that contains none of these ingredients, but is still very effective and gentle on your skin.

But why not aluminum? Isn’t aluminum everywhere? Why is it considered toxic?

Aluminum is the third most abundant element found in the earth’s crust (Gupta et al., 2013). Aluminum is still currently used in some cosmetics like lipstick and lip gloss; it is also contained in many types of toothpaste, most vaccines and other pharmaceuticals. It is in antacids, baking powder, buffered medications, sunscreens, smoking, tea, tin cans, cookware, tinfoil and building materials and more. It is important to note that Aluminum is not necessary to human life at all.

Aluminum is often touted as safe due to the fact that it is so abundant in our water and our food supplies. But there is a reason for this. Air pollution from burning fossil fuels causes sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides to mix in the air producing acid rain. Acid rain is said to produce toxic aluminum ions that then release from rocks (bauxite) and drop into our soil (ending up in our food) and water reservoirs (which leach...Read More

Is Palm Oil Really Something We Should Avoid?

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 12:13:07 -0800

What is Palm oil? Why is it Important?

Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from the pulp of the fruit of an oil palm. It’s not that palm oil is particularly good for you as it is high in saturated fat but rather it doesn’t have any Trans fats and is very versatile in its use, so it is a popular oil for companies to use in their products. It’s so versatile because it can be processed to form a wide range of products with different melting points, consistencies and characteristics. Oil Palms are the most sustainable option, requiring 10 times less land than the other major oil producing crops: soya, rapeseed and sunflower, including all others combined (1.). They also have the lowest input requirements for fuel, fertilizer, and pesticides per tonne of production (2). Palm oil is used in many of the products we enjoy every day and accounts for about 35% of the world’s vegetable oil market. It is used by the Consumer retail food and snack manufacturers, the Personal care and cosmetics industry, for biofuel and energy, in Animal feed (palm kernel expeller), Pharmaceutical products and in the Industrial and Foodservice/service industries. It is in our cereal, our shampoo and conditioners, our toothpastes, packaged foods, cleaning products, personal care products, animal feed and biodiesel, etc. so it is difficult to avoid. Palm Oil plantations are located in Indonesia and Malaysia, making up about 85% of total production (3), but also countries like Thailand, Columbia, Nigeria, Ecuador, Guatemala and Papua New Guinea are also producing and increasingly their production of palm oil, as its demand grows.

So if it’s the most sustainable option, why is Palm Oil being boycotted by so many?

Palm oil production has caused widespread deforestation and community conflict where it is cultivated. And because the soil needs to be drained, the peat...Read More