Taking care of our skin does more than help it look it's best, it helps it do its' job.
Preserving and protecting your skin isn't just vanity, it's wise, preventative medicine.
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Debunking myths in this day and age is quite a task! The internet is overflowing with misinformation. I have just finished my adventure down the proverbial rabbit hole in my search for published data on the safety of glycerin in your skin care products. Seeing as glycerin is the #3 most common ingredient in skin care, behind water #1 and fragrance #2 , it is important to know how it functions and what the literature has to say about it.
I am very fortunate to live in a place I can harvest FRESH plant material from pristine wilderness for my creations. Few people have year round access to such a place. I have been exploring and learning these mountains for 27 years I have memorized dozens of secret spots, deep in the wilderness where I wander silently through the forest soaking in the peaceful quietude of this magical place and filling my basket with wild plants.
You know I love nourishing traditions! So when I spritz my face with a Hydrosol water I know I'm not just nourishing my skin with pure, plant quintessence, I'm participating in an ancient healing ritual. The use of hydrosol waters predate essential oils by hundreds if not thousands of years! Here's a brief intro to these healing waters and how to use them to nourish, condition & beautify your skin.
Just say the word "Preservative" and many people looking for natural skincare back away shaking their heads! Many of us have a deep aversion to these ingredients but at the same time we want super fresh products with a shelf life, and we don't seem keen on the inconvenience of storing our skincare in the refrigerator much at all. Some products just must include a preservatives – otherwise bacteria, mold, and fungus will be swarming in your lovely creams and lotions quickly, and you won't even know it! OMG yuck. So please don't just run screaming when you see a preservative listed on a label! Take a moment to learn when they are needed.
