Shea Butter – The Skin’s Super food Shea butter is slowly rising in popularity in the natural beauty world – but it has been used by African communities since ancient times for healing, medicinal, food and cosmetic purposes. Shea butter is extracted from the nuts of the Karite tree, which is native to certain African countries like Mali, Ghana, Burkina Faso (in Western Africa) and Sudan and Uganda (in the East African regions). Shea butter was once regarded as a precious commodity and evidence shows that it was used by Ancient Egyptians for cosmetic and other uses. Shea butter is an ivory-colored, solid fat Continue Reading
50 Facts about Dry Brushing for Beautiful Skin & Lymphatic Drainage
Here are 50 facts about dry brushing that will motivate you to take up this healthy habit! Dry brushing is an age-old beauty and health practice that has been practiced for centuries. It has been used by almost all historical civilizations including the Native Americans, Japanese, Chinese, Ancient Indians, Russians, Turks and the Scandinavians, for various healing benefits. Some of the benefits include promoting proper blood circulation, stimulating & cleansing the lymphatic system. Further, it removing dead cells from skin and helps the body eliminate wastes and toxins. Wow, who knew that simply dry Continue Reading