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- Affordable Skin Care Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Susan KatchurFinding affordable skin care products, in these tough economic times, may be difficult for some but not for others. To save costs, some people want to maintain their own skin care at home, without paying the high costs of products or personal skin care treatment at regular department stores, ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - All About Bergamot Oil! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Susan KatchurBergamot oil is a pale emerald green oil, cold pressed, from the fruit peel of the Citrus Bergamia tree. This tree blooms colorful flowers of red, pink, purple or white. It grows a fragrant fruit called the Bergamot Orange. This fruit is the size of an orange, with a green-yellowish color. ...
Views: 5317(1 vote) - All About Camphor Oil! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Susan KatchurCamphor oil is a slippery, crystalline, substance extracted from the wood and roots of the camphor tree, by steam distillation. It has a strong, penetrating, fragrance similar to turpentine and is cool to the touch. The Cinnamomum Camphora, (camphor tree), is a large evergreen, growing up to ...
Views: 3124(1 vote) - All About Nutmeg Oil! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Susan KatchurNutmeg oil is a volatile essential oil. It's produced by steam distillation from fresh, dried, ground nutmeg seeds. It has a colorless to light yellow tint, with a sharp, spicy, woody, aroma and a thin consistency. It's used as flavoring for foods, in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, soaps, ...
Views: 5962(1 vote) - All About Sage Essential Oil! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Susan KatchurClary Sage oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the Salvia sclera. This plant grows approximately 2 to 3 feet in height and width with square, hairy-like, stems. It blooms pink, white, pale blue or lilac flowers in late Spring or early Summer. It's a hardy, perennial, plant with large ...
Views: 3232(1 vote) - Benefits of Ginger – Homemade Skin Care - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Susan KatchurThere are numerous benefits of ginger and it’s used in a variety of ways! Ginger is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale. A rhizome is the horizontal stem of a plant usually found underground. Roots and shoots grow out from its nodes. Other names for rhizome are rootstalks or ...
Views: 8887(2 votes) - Benefits of Sea Salt – Homemade Bath Salts - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Susan KatchurThere are many benefits of sea salt and Dead Sea salt. Sea salt contains more than one hundred minerals. Just about every mineral on Earth is found in sea salt! The Dead Sea contains highly concentrated minerals, more than found anywhere else on Earth! HEALTH BENEFITS OF SEA SALT: Helps ...
Views: 2537(1 vote) - Calendula Oil – Healthful & Beautiful Skin! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Susan KatchurCalendula oil is extracted, by steam distillation, from the petals of the calendula flower, otherwise known as pot marigold. This bright yellowish-orange colored flower consists of twelve to twenty different kinds of perennial or annual plants. After the petals have been steeped and infused, ...
Views: 2396(1 vote) - Chamomile Tea Benefits - Homemade Skin Care and More! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Susan KatchurChamomile tea benefits have been recognized for centuries. Chamomile looks similar to a daisy with its white petals and yellow disc florets. The flowers have a strong aroma and bloom in the early to mid summer months. It's found in populated ares of Europe, Asia, North America and ...
Views: 5784(1 vote) - Free Crosswords - Fun Activities for Kids and Adults! - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Susan KatchurCrossword puzzles are a healthful activity for all ages! They help to keep the mind alert and active, improve thinking skills, memory skills, math skills, expand vocabulary, spelling and more! They can be, educational, fun games for kids and adults. Free crosswords consist of a variety of ...
Views: 4407(1 vote) - Goat Milk Soap - Homemade Soap Recipe - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Susan KatchurYou can make your own handcrafted natural soap! Making homemade soap takes work and making goat milk soap is a little more work because you do not want your milk to scorch, but the benefits are well worth the extra effort. Some commercial soap have chemicals that irritate skin, leave soapy ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Goat Milk Soap Science - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Susan KatchurUnderstanding the science of making goat milk soap may be difficult for some but not for qualified and experienced soap makers. They know exactly how to handcraft this soap to the perfect consistency and texture. Since this soap is handcrafted, ingredients may be added for customized skin care ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - Health Benefits of Apples - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Susan KatchurThere are numerous health benefits of apples. Apples benefit the body inside and out! They can reduce the risks of serious health conditions and maintain natural, healthy, glowing skin. There are cautions to heed when using apples. Learn all about apples now! Apples are a round shaped ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Homemade Bath Salts - Natural Stress Buster - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Susan KatchurThe world we live in can be a very stressful place filled with anxiety. If stress is not handled appropriately it can cause havoc in our lives. Finding the right outlet to channel stress is the key to overcoming it and relieving anxiety. Technology offers wonderful benefits through ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - Homemade Lip Balm - Best Lip Balm for Beautiful Lips - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Susan KatchurLips can suffer many problems. Dry lips, cracked lips and chapped lips are caused by many different reasons. There is a natural, homemade, lip balm that can help maintain beautiful lips. Discover why it is the best lip balm around. What are some causes of dry lips, chapped, lips and ...
Views: 2419(1 vote) - Patchouli Oil - Homemade Skin Care - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Susan KatchurPatchouli oil is extracted, by steam distillation, from the leaves of the perennial plant, Pogostemon cablin. This plant is a bushy herb standing two to three feet in height, originating in the Asian tropics. Experts have classified it as belonging to the mint family of plants. It has a blend ...
Views: 3176(1 vote) - Red Palm Oil – Soap Making Oil and More! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Susan KatchurRed Palm Oil, African Oil Palm, is cold pressed from the fruit of the Elais Guineensis palm tree. It should not be confused with Palm Kernel Oil, which is pressed from the seeds, instead. This palm tree can grow up to 65 feet, with leaves, dense clusters of flowers and large bunches of dark, ...
Views: 7030(1 vote) - Skin Care and Dairy Goats - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Susan KatchurYou may wonder how, in the world, dairy goats can help you manage skin care issues. Dairy goats, such as the Alpine and the Saanen, provide milk used in bath and body products that are healthful for your skin. How are they healthful? I’ll explain, but first, here are some fast facts about ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - Sunflower Seed Oil – Homemade Skin Care and More! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Susan KatchurSunflower seed oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the Helianthus annuus plant, the sunflower. This vibrant, sturdy and colorful flower is known worldwide. Its outer petals are yellow, red, orange or other colors. It has a circular shaped center consisting of disc florets, which mature into ...
Views: 2935(1 vote) - Natural Foot Scrubs for Happy feet - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Susan KatchurMost people are on their feet, busily moving throughout the day or night, and may not stop to consider the stress and anxiety their feet bear, until it’s too late. When the feet begin to ache, have pain, swell, feel tired or sore, look scaly or dried out, show signs of cracked heels and ...
Views: 1009(3 votes) - All About Lemon Essential Oil! - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Susan KatchurLemon essential oil has a pale yellow color. It's cold pressed from the peel of a yellow oval fruit, a lemon. Lemons grow on the, Citrus limonium, a small evergreen tree native to Asia. The exact origin of lemons are presumed to first grow in China, India and northern Burma. They're now ...
Views: 3342(1 vote) - Antioxidant Foods - Skin Care - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Susan KatchurEating antioxidant foods is a great way to help improve the condition of your skin and boost your immune system. What are antioxidants? They're molecules capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules. They protect cells from unstable molecules causing free radical ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - Best Shampoo - Natural, Homemade, Healthful! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Susan KatchurAre you looking for the best shampoo? You probably won't find it in regular department stores. Instead, you may consider using a homemade shampoo made with mild and gentle, natural, ingredients. There is a long-lasting shampoo bar that is very unique. It cleanses and conditions the hair while ...
Views: 2647(1 vote) - Dairy Goats For Pets - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Susan KatchurHave you ever considered owning dairy goats for pets? These farm animals make great pets and are versatile too. Dairy goats and dairy production is one of the most historical, versatile and efficient forms of livestock production throughout the world. They are known for their milk production ...
Views: 929(2 votes) - Finding a Soap Maker - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Susan KatchurSome people see many personal care professionals throughout their lives. For instance, many people have a personal hair stylist, manicurist, pedicurist, make-up consultant, and more. Some people, also, have a personal goat milk soap maker. Finding this person can be very important and ...
Views: 820(2 votes) - Goat Milk Products - Are You Kidding? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Susan KatchurNo kidding, goat milk products are real. These products come in a variety of ways. They are offered in a variety of bath and body products. Why are they important? Natural skin and hair friendly products, made with goat milk, provide many benefits most people have never considered or even ...
Views: 1409(2 votes) - Goat Milk Soap Facts - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Susan Katchur"Goat Milk Soap Facts" provides details and skin care benefits regarding natural handcrafted goat milk soaps. Most people do not understand or are unaware of goat milk soap and its benefits. Day after day many people continue to use the same commercial soaps that are too harsh for their skin. ...
Views: 2695(2 votes) - MSM Benefits – Homemade Bath Salts - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Susan KatchurWhat is MSM? It’s an abbreviation for methylsulfonylmethane, an organic form of sulfur. In its purified form, it is an odorless white crystal, looking very much like table sugar. It is not a medicine or a drug. It is a natural substance, occurring in the body and in plants, and is not ...
Views: 9173(1 vote) - Nature's Essential Oils - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Susan KatchurWhat are essential oils? They are concentrated oils of a plant from which they were extracted. They are “essential” because they carry a distinctive essence of the plant. They are, also, known as volatile oils because they have bioactive ingredients. This means they contain natural ...
Views: 1454(4 votes) - Sensitive Skin and Goat Milk Products - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Susan KatchurSensitive skin can reveal itself in various ways. It can be super dry, it can sunburn easily, it can react to harsh fragrances with a redness and burning sensation, it can become chapped, shows signs of eczema, and have allergic reactions with swelling, redness, itching or more. All of these ...
Views: 1011(2 votes) - Skin Care and Natural Extracts - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Susan KatchurThere are many natural extracts, each with distinct characteristics and properties, used in healthful skin care products. These natural extracts include: allantoin, green tea, rosemary, cornflower, cucumber, and Roman chamomile. Combined, these natural extracts help provide a healthful face ...
Views: 3005(2 votes) - Vitamin B 5 and Pro Vitamin B 5 - Healthful Benefits! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Susan KatchurVitamin B 5 is a member of the B complex family of vitamins. It is a stable form of pantothenic acid. It can be found in foods such as wheat germ, liver, egg yolks, milk, nuts, yeast, fish, whole bran cereals, oatmeal and fresh vegetables including peas, sweet potatoes, molasses and more. ...
Views: 4002(2 votes) - Natural Homemade Lip Balm That Love Your Lips - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Susan KatchurDuring the Fall and Winter seasons, especially, some people suffer with dried out, chapped and cracked lips. The severity of dry, chapped and cracked lips varies with each individual. Some people have a mild case of dryness and cracks while others suffer with severe cases. Some over the counter ...
Views: 1130(3 votes) - Natural Pet Soap - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Susan KatchurDairy goats, like the Alpine and Saanen, can help provide the best natural pet care soap around! How? The milk from these goats can be used in a handcrafted flea-free soap. It’s miserable for an animal to have fleas. Fleas are pesky little creatures that can be difficult to exterminate. ...
Views: 831(2 votes) - Natural Homemade Shampoo for Beautiful Hair - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Susan KatchurThere are so many different types of hair care products on the market. How do you know which product(s) are best for your hair and scalp? Do you take time to read the ingredients on hair care products? Most people don’t spend their time reading ingredients. They just continue using different ...
Views: 1125(2 votes) - All About Grapefruit Seed Oil! - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Susan KatchurGrapefruit seed oil is an acidic liquid citrus oil derived from the seeds, pulp and white membranes of grapefruit. It is also known as grapefruit seed extract or GSE. It is found in commercial and homemade beauty products. It is a food supplement too. Discover the benefits and cautions of ...
Views: 2168 - Apricot Kernel Oil - Skin, Hair and Scalp - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Susan KatchurApricot kernel oil is cold expeller pressed and refined from the kernels of the apricot fruit, Prunus armeniaca. The apricot tree is a member of the rose family originating in Central and East Asia. The refined oil is light in texture, pale yellow in color with a nutty scent, similar to sweet ...
Views: 4426 - Athlete’s Foot Fungus – Homemade Skin Care - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Susan KatchurAre you suffering with athlete’s foot fungus? or itchy feet? Homemade, natural, goat milk soaps and natural foot scrubs can help relieve your feet! Learn the causes, symptoms and prevention of athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot is a common ringworm fungus located on the bottom of the feet. ...
Views: 2981 - Banana Oil - Homemade Skin Care - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Susan KatchurBanana oil offers numerous benefits. It's sweet fruity fragrance is used a variety of ways. It's found in soaps, lotions, creams, candles, paints, potpourri, shampoos, conditioners, foods and perfumes. It's used to soften leather, make rayon fabric, make penicillin and for aromatherapy benefits. ...
Views: 8502 - Benefits of Antioxidants – Homemade Skin Care and More! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Susan KatchurThere are many different places to find benefits of antioxidants! What are antioxidants? They are chemical compound or substance that inhibits oxidation. Antioxidants are the body’s friend. They help to seek out and destroy, damaging, free radicals that can wreck havoc on the body, inside and ...
Views: 4015 - Benefits of Carrot Juice - Homemade Skin Care - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Susan KatchurThere are many benefits of carrot juice for the body, including the skin. Carrots contain essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients for overall health. The juice is not only used for consumption, it's made for making homemade soap! It's found in many commercial and homemade skin care ...
Views: 4909 - Benefits of Drinking Water – Face Care Tips and More! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Susan KatchurIt’s important to mention the benefits of drinking water, when talking about skin care. Water plays a big role in our everyday health. It carries nutrients to every cell in the body! So, how could I talk about skin care, without mentioning the benefits of water? I couldn’t. Water covers ...
Views: 1456 - Benefits of Lemon - Inside and Out - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Susan KatchurThe benefits of lemon are numerous! Lemons are small yellow, oval-shaped, fruit grown on the evergreen tree, Citrus limonium. They are low in calories and rich in nutrients. They have the benefits of vitamins B, high amounts of vitamin C, citric acid, carbohydrates, dietary fiber and a small ...
Views: 3215 - Benefits of Olive Oil - Homemade Skin Care and More! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Susan KatchurOlive oil comes from the Olea Europaea tree. This tree is found, mostly, in the Mediterranean basin, Asia and Africa. It grows approximately twenty-six to forty-nine feet tall, has a twisted trunk, small white flowers and silvery-green, oblong shaped leaves. It has a study and extensive root ...
Views: 1531 - Borax Facts - Making Homemade Soap - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Susan KatchurBorax is a natural, white powder, mineral of colorless crystals that dissolve in water easily. It was discovered in the dry lake beds of Tibet. Its chemical formula, Na2B407-10H2O, is a combination of sodium, boron, oxygen and water. It has a high alkaline structure with a pH level of 9.3. ...
Views: 9130 - Clove Oil Facts - Making Homemade Soap and More! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Susan KatchurClove oil is distilled by steam from the Syzgium aromaticum plant. This evergreen plant grows twenty-six to thirty-nine feet tall. It has square leaves and pink colorful flowers that grow in clusters. The flowers are harvested when they're less than one linch in length and red in color. ...
Views: 6622 - Earn Income at Home - Soap Making Business - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Susan KatchurAre you looking for a legitimate way to earn income at home? Tired of all of the home business scams? If so, there is a way to have your own home based business, by making homemade soap. If you think there is no work involved, in building your own soap making business, then you should stop ...
Views: 3065 - German Chamomile - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Susan KatchurGerman Chamomile, (Matricaria recutita), is an annual herb. It looks similar to a daisy with small white petals circled around a yellow center. It has a strong aroma and blooms in the early to mid summer months. It is found in North America and other parts of the world. The word chamomile ...
Views: 1374 - Goat Breeds – Saanen Goats - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Susan KatchurSaanen goats originated in the Saanen Valley of Switzerland and are a common in the United States. What is so special about these dairy goats? They offer healthful milk and are wonderful animals to raise on a farm. Saanen dairy goats produce heavy amounts of milk. They can give two gallons ...
Views: 2013 - Health Benefits of Bananas - Inside and Out - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Susan KatchurThe health benefits of bananas are numerous. They're healthy for the body, inside and out! They can improve body functions plus skin, hair and scalp. conditions. The edible inside portion and outer peel both provide healthful benefits. The banana plant is a large herbaceous flowering plant ...
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