Eminence Lemon Cleanser

Nut Free Vegan

 

Details – Find your moisture balance and gently clean your skin with our Lemon Cleanser. Lemon and herb oils hydrate to leave normal-to-dry skin soft and velvety. Cruelty-free and formulated without parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates, synthetic dyes, petrochemicals, animal by-products, phthalates, GMOs and triclosan.

How to use – Apply to the skin, emulsifying with fingertips and dilute cleanser with water, if necessary. Remove with a damp face cloth and apply appropriate toner for skin type.

Results

• Skin is perfectly cleansed
• Skin texture appears softened and smoothed
• Complexion appears cleared and more radiant

Key Ingredients

• Lemon: tones and refreshes the skin, contains Vitamin C
• Herb oils: softens and enriches the skin
• Bioflavonoids: enrich, nourish and moisturize the skin
• BioComplex™: an antioxidant booster of Vitamin A, Vitamin C Ester, Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10, Alpha Lipoic Acid

You can purchase this product by visiting our online store or by stopping into our organic boutique at 21 W. Gutierrez St. 

xoxo, Linda 

 

Uses and Benefits of Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil is often used in aromatherapy, or the use of essential oils to support health. Studies have found that aromatherapy is effective in relieving anxiety, pain, and vomiting, as well as improving memory. The aroma of peppermint oil has been shown to improve memory and raise alertness. According to findings, peppermint oil exhibits antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, analgesic, radioprotective, and antiedema properties. Below are other common uses of peppermint oil:

• Relief for Stomach Problems

Peppermint oil is a safe and effective alternative to medications like Buscopan in reducing colonic spasms. It eases abdominal pain by allowing gas to pass through easily. Peppermint oil also provides relief for indigestion and upset stomach. Research has also shown that peppermint oil is effective in improving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Another show that it has helped reduce total irritable bowel syndrome score by 50 percent among 75 percent of the participants. Peppermint contains large concentrations of menthol and is twice as potent in the essential oil form in decreasing smooth muscle spasm and blocking calcium channels in the gut.

• Respiratory Benefits

Peppermint oil can be used as an expectorant and decongestant. It can clear up phlegm in your respiratory tract when used as a chest rub or inhaled through a vaporizer. The essential oil may also provide benefits to individuals with tuberculosis. Researchers found that when inhaled, the oil can help decrease tuberculosis-induced inflammation and prevent the disorder from worsening or recurring. Peppermint oil can also work against asthma as it contains rosmarinic acid, which helps curb inflammation-causing chemicals that may cause the condition.

• Pain Relief

Peppermint is beneficial in addressing pain. It can be used to relieve sore muscles when used with massage or added to bath water. Dabbing a few drops on your wrist or inhaling the aroma can reduce headache pain. Like with sore muscles, it can be massaged onto your temples.

• Positive Effect on Cancer-Related Treatments

Peppermint oil can substitute drugs that address chemotherapy-induced nausea. It can also help treat hot flashes in women receiving treatment for breast cancer.

• Treatment of Herpes Infections

Peppermint oil was found to have a beneficial effect on drug-resistant herpes simplex virus when applied topically. Because of its lipophilic nature, peppermint oil is able to pass through the skin, making it an ideal treatment against recurrent herpes infection^. Using peppermint oil on shingles rash also improves pain induced by the disease.

• Hair and Skin Health

Mixing peppermint oil into massage oils, shampoos, body washes, and lotions gives these products antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, helping cool skin and eliminate dandruff or lice from your scalp. It can also improve frizzy hair and may contribute to hair growth. Peppermint oil can aid in oil secretion in skin, therefore preventing acne. It can also heal cracked lips, which is why it’s often an ingredient in lip balms.

• Dental Health

Peppermint oil extract is shown to be more effective than the mouthwash chemical chlorhexidine in preventing the development of biofilm that contribute to cavities. It can also prevent bad breath. To use, just add one to two drops to your toothpaste.

• Comfort for Stress and Nervous System Problems

Due to its energizing effects, peppermint oil is used to manage stress and treat nervous disorders and mental fatigue. Studies suggest that the essential oil may have an effect similar to psychostimulants, as shown in a study involving mice. In addition to these health benefits, peppermint oil can also be used as a natural insect repellent. The cooling sensation provided by peppermint can also help relieve itching caused by insects by blocking the sensation. While we’re on the topic of stress, something else that is said to relieve these symptoms is the use of marijuana. It may be doing some research into the benefits of marijuana when it comes to our health, as well as sites like www.budexpressnow.ca to find out about the various products on offer that could relieve stress.

Mask Monday

Raspberry Pore Refining Mask

 GLUTEN FREE   NUT FREE 

Details – Tighten the appearance of pores and ward off damage with the astringent effect of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry. This antioxidant skin masque for all skin types provides the appearance of a smooth, refined complexion. 

How to use – Emulsify a small amount of masque in your hand with a few drops of water. Apply evenly over the entire face as well as the neck and décolleté areas if desired. Allow masque to dry 5–10 minutes then gently scrub off in a circular motion with a lukewarm face cloth. Rinse thoroughly with clear water.

Results 

• Pores appear refined and minimized
• Skin appears soft and firm
• The visible signs of aging are reduced
• The appearance of skin elasticity and moisture levels are improved

Key Ingredients

• Raspberry Juice: antioxidant; source of vitamin C and bioflavonoids; astringent; tightens the look of pores
• Honey: moisturizes and nourishes the skin’s appearance
• Blueberry Juice: antioxidant; rich in phyto-nutrients; astringent, tightens the look of pores
• Blackberry Juice: antioxidant; rich source of vitamins B, C, K, and Omega 3s; astringent; tightens the look of pores
• BioComplex™: a booster of antioxidants, vitamins, Coenzyme Q10, and Alpha Lipoid Acid to improve the appearance of skin

You can purchase this product and many other amazing products by visiting our online store, or you can stop into our organic boutique at 21 W. Gutierrez St. 

be sure to check out mask Monday next week as well

xoxo, Linda 

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“Stress is simply a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. In other words, it’s an omnipresent part of life. A stressful event can trigger the “fight-or-flight” response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body.”_Psychology Today

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