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	<title>Organic Gardening And Green Lifestyle &#187; Beauty</title>
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		<title>Organic Skin Care Remedies</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:46:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What do Sandra Bullock, Kesha, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Brad Pitt and Kate Winslet all have in common? Yes it’s true they’re all A-list performers, actors and actresses, but that’s not it. Organic celebrity skin care remedies are used by each and every one of them. Anti Wrinkle Or Anti Aging A beauty secret that is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.gardenmandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1374623_two_leaves_3-1.jpg"><img src="http://www.gardenmandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1374623_two_leaves_3-1.jpg" alt="" title="1374623_two_leaves_3 (1)" width="300" height="259" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1593" /></a>What do Sandra Bullock, Kesha, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Brad Pitt and Kate Winslet all have in common? Yes it’s true they’re all A-list performers, actors and actresses, but that’s not it. Organic <a href="http://www.lancerskincare.com/">celebrity skin care</a> remedies are used by each and every one of them.</p>
<h2>Anti Wrinkle Or Anti Aging</h2>
<p>A beauty secret that is a favorite in Hollywood involves <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic">organic ingredients</a>. It is skin care that works but is easy; something very few skin care regimes can lay claim to. Because of its organic ingredients it is not only natural but safe. It can be purchased separately or in inclusive gift bags, depending on your needs and preferences.</p>
<h2>More Stars Than The Galaxy</h2>
<p>More and more stars are going with organic skin care these days. Just ask actress and model Jerry Hall, Debra Messing or actor Tim Daly. They too have decided to maintain their youthful appearance with organic skin care products. These products have received numerous recognition including (but not limited to) the <a href="http://www.gorgeouslygreen.com/gorgeously-green-beauty-awards-2011/">Gorgeously Green Beauty Award</a>, and two OEKO Test Awards.<br />
Everyone is ‘going green’ these days so you might as well get in tune with the times; even when it comes to skin care treatments and products. (Watch for beauty products that are not tested on animals as well.)</p>
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		<title>Egyptian Skincare Secrets</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandy</dc:creator>
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<p><a href="http://www.gardenmandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/j26.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1312" title="j26" src="http://www.gardenmandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/j26.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Throughout the centuries Egyptian women have been the epitome of beauty thanks to their skin care routines that have been passed down from generation to generation. Mothers in Egypt have passed down their skin care secrets to daughters for centuries and as technology advanced those secrets were leaked to the western world and are in use by women around the world today.</p>
<h2>Body Oil</h2>
<p>Historical records show that Egyptian women used body oil as the primary component of their skin care regimen dating all the back to the times when the Pharaoh’s ruled Egypt. Back then, women in Egypt used body oil so often that they became known far and wide for their alabaster like skin. This skin care technique was in used by Egyptian women of all classes and it was even paid out as part of an Egyptian workers wages.</p>
<p>Body oil is still widely used by Egyptian women in this day and age. There are a wide variety of manufactures that produce body oil which can be bought online.</p>
<h2>Almonds</h2>
<p>One of the “secret ingredients” to Egyptian cosmetics over the years has been Almonds. Cosmetic manufacturers use almonds in everything from producing almond oil, eye cream and shampoo.</p>
<h2>Aloe Vera</h2>
<p>To fight back against the harmful effects of the sun’s rays Egyptians discovered the healing powers of aloe Vera very early and used that to help moisturize their skin after sun burns and even consume aloe Vera in their daily diets to keep their colons and intestinal tracks regulated.</p>
<h2>Lifestyle</h2>
<p>Dating back to the times of the Pharaohs, Egyptians have always placed an emphasis on staying healthy and fit because maintaining good health was one way that they slowed down the ageing process in their lives. This practice is still followed by women in Egypt today who make daily physical exercise an important part of their lives as well as following a healthy diet full of fresh fruits, vegetables and grains.</p>
<p>Have you looked at <a href="http://www.juvedermultra.co.uk/">Juvederm reviews</a>?</p>
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		<title>Green Eyecare Options</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 04:48:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many want and need good, reliable eyecare and for some, that means purchasing green eyecare and green accessories. Some eyewear designers and eco-friendly manufacturers are going green these days and producing green products for everyday eyecare needs. Some eyecare centers are recycling plastic, paper and metal—products they are now using in their offices. In addition, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.gardenmandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/l1.jpg"><img src="http://www.gardenmandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/l1.jpg" alt="" title="l1" width="199" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1291" /></a>Many want and need good, reliable eyecare and for some, that means purchasing green eyecare and green accessories. Some eyewear designers and eco-friendly manufacturers are going green these days and producing green products for everyday eyecare needs. Some eyecare centers are recycling plastic, paper and metal—products they are now using in their offices. In addition, some eyecare centers are also using low-voltage and energy-efficient lighting in their offices. In Singapore some eyewear centers are making green style glasses made of recycled materials.  </p>
<h2>The Sunglass Fix</h2>
<p>In Australia, The Sunglass Fix has a recycling program that helps the environment and also gives much appreciated funds to charitable organizations. The Sunglass Fix works with many individuals and organizations to collect used sunglasses. The Sunglass Fix then recycles the sunglasses by rebuilding them and adding years of good use for those who need quality glasses. In addition, Clear Conscience Contact Lens Solutions offers an alternative to contact lens cleansers by utilizing product safety testing by not using animals and best of all, 10% of all their profits are donated to “non-profit animal welfare and environmental organizations.”</p>
<h2>Bio Lens</h2>
<p>BioLens- an Eco Friendly Contact Lens product—is a natural alternative to other types of contact lens materials. Bio Lens is made with a bio-compatible contact lens material and they also use recycled paper when packaging their products. There are also eco-friendly reading glasses that have no alcohol in them and come in a variety of styles and colors. Vision Spring is a social enterprise that is providing eye care to those who live in developing countries. They are currently operating in Bangladesh, El Salvador, India, Indonesia and South Africa.</p>
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		<title>Treating Warts the Natural Way</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Warts are incredibly common, incredibly persistent, and incredibly unique. When it comes to treatment, this makes them an incredible pain in the butt. Doctors and dermatologists have a whole range of wart removal options to offer. Unfortunately, they can be painful, scarring, and expensive. Worst of all, they are often ineffective over long periods of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.gardenmandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/vinegar1.jpg"><img src="http://www.gardenmandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/vinegar1.jpg" alt="" title="vinegar" width="300" height="224" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1047" /></a>Warts are incredibly common, incredibly persistent, and incredibly unique. When it comes to treatment, this makes them an incredible pain in the butt. Doctors and dermatologists have a whole range of <a href="http://www.wartstreatmenthelp.com/">wart removal</a> options to offer. Unfortunately, they can be painful, scarring, and expensive. Worst of all, they are often ineffective over long periods of time. A single treatment may take many applications before it is visibly effective. And after all that, the wart often comes back. Further, what works on one wart will often fail on the next. That is why many people seek out natural treatments for their wart, relying on their doctors for advice rather than treatment.</p>
<h2>Doing Nothing At All</h2>
<p>Of course, the most inexpensive and successful natural remedy for warts is to simply wait them out. In most cases the body and the immune system will boot the virus within about two year. Children, in particular, frequently ‘lose’ their warts spontaneously. Many of us find warts to be painful and unpleasant to deal with, however. If you don’t want to wait that long then there are other options as well.</p>
<h2>Natural Remedies</h2>
<p>The most commonly recommended natural treatment for warts is an application of apple cider vinegar. The key here is the vinegar. Repeated application can irritate the wart, but it can also irritate surrounding skin so be sure to protect the area. You can also try applying vitamin e oil, clove oil, aloe vera, milkweed juice, or milky juice from unripe figs. There are several recommended internal remedies as well. Anything that will strengthen your immune response can help so try ecchinacea, vitamins, and garlic tablets. Finally, remember that this is a process and it can take time to find the right cure for your warts. If natural remedies are not working for you, then simply seek the advice of your doctor, but do not give up hope of curing your warts.</p>
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		<title>Going Bald? Check Your Diet BEFORE You Reach For The Rogaine</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-978" title="bald diet" src="http://www.gardenmandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/bald-diet.jpg" alt="bald diet" width="300" height="200" />In this day and age, it is common for consumers to reach for the nearest pill, product or palliative for nearly any uncomfortable condition before considering if they themselves might be causing their condition by some remediable behavior. Baldness is no different, and before one runs off to buy a box of Rogaine or other hair-growth stimulant, it would be wise to consider one’s diet and health habits first.</p>
<p>It is generally thought that people start to go bald as they get older, when they retire and start to think about their <a href="http://www.aviva.co.uk/annuities/">Aviva annuities</a> and going on cruises. But this isn&#8217;t always the case, loosing your hair can happen at any age, to both men and women. It is understandable that people feel the need to resort to treatment, as it can be embarrassing for some people. The following advice will help your hair growth and encourage a healthy lifestyle.</p>
<h2>A Healthy Diet</h2>
<p>The first ingredient necessary for healthy hair is a healthy diet. If you are consuming too much processed, chemical-laden food and not enough fresh vegetables, fruits, and grains, your hair is going to suffer. It might get thin, it might fall out altogether, or it might just get dry and listless, but it will suffer to some degree. In the absence of a genetic history predisposing to early hair loss, a healthy scalp will grow healthy hair…and an unhealthy scalp will go bald pretty quick.</p>
<h2>What Makes A Healthy Diet?</h2>
<p>What can you do to combat hair loss? Eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, and take a daily vitamin rich in Omega 3 Fatty acids. Also important is eating sufficient protein and consuming regular quantities of silica, a nutrient most easily gained from oats, rice, sunflower seeds, and green cabbage. Biotin, a nutrient found in high levels in eggs, salmon, and sardines, is also essential for strong hair that will not break easily or fall out due to weak roots. All of these combined might serve you much better than Rogaine by actually addressing the problems causing your hair loss rather than trying to force hair growth from an unhealthy scalp.</p>
<p>In the end, genetics has a lot to do with hair loss and whether an individual loses their hair at a young age. But following these simple steps can help to preserve your hair if all else is in order.</p>
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		<title>Looking For A Youthful Glow?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking care of one’s skin should be one of the most important things we do every day. Let’s face it, without healthy skin everything else pretty much falls apart, doesn’t it? Treating our skin well will prevent damage that can cause problems later as mild as more wrinkles than we would like, or as severe [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-975" title="youthful glow" src="http://www.gardenmandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/youthful-glow.jpg" alt="youthful glow" width="225" height="300" />Taking care of one’s skin should be one of the most important things we do every day. Let’s face it, without healthy skin everything else pretty much falls apart, doesn’t it? Treating our skin well will prevent damage that can cause problems later as mild as more wrinkles than we would like, or as severe as deadly skin cancer. Caring for our skin now will definitely have a high payoff later.</p>
<h2>Treat Your Skin Gently</h2>
<p>First, remember to treat your skin gently. Harsh chemicals and painful scrubbing just aren’t necessary to cleanse the skin, especially the sensitive skin of your face. A mild cleanser is usually all that is needed, with a few extras thrown in to bring out that inner glow.</p>
<h2>Exfoliate Your Skin</h2>
<p>Second, exfoliate your skin regularly. A good idea is to use a gentle exfolient at night when you are not going to be applying cosmetics or other products to your face, then follow up with a mild astringent to tighten your skin and close your pores. Let the skin rest for a few minutes before applying moisturizer. Cleanse your face in the morning with mild soap and re-moisturize before applying makeup.</p>
<h2>Use A Monthly Cleansing Mask</h2>
<p>Lastly, treat yourself to a monthly cleansing mask to remove debris form your pores and tighten the skin. Avoid masks containing harsh chemicals, and go instead with a mild mud mask perhaps with nourishing salts included. Always follow a mud mask with a good moisturizer and a tall glass of water, as the mask will draw quite a bit of the natural oils from your skin. Using a spritzer made from lemon juice, honey, and filtered water is also soothing to the skin following a deep cleansing.</p>
<p>Putting your best face forward doesn’t have to be difficult or painful. It is just a matter of cleaning up your skin, nourishing it with the essential elements it needs, and being careful not to over-strip it of its natural oils and moisture. The glow within will show right through as you follow these simple steps.</p>
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		<title>Listen Up Ladies- Foods To Help With Natural Beauty</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Women love to be beautiful…it’s just a fact of nature. The truth is, women through the centuries have passed down their beauty secrets to younger generations often believing that their methods were the best, the purest, or the most effective means to procuring beauty. Some of these secrets are far-fetched, bordering on ridiculous, but others [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-971" title="beauty foods" src="http://www.gardenmandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/beauty-foods.jpg" alt="beauty foods" width="300" height="200" />Women love to be beautiful…it’s just a fact of nature. The truth is, women through the centuries have passed down their beauty secrets to younger generations often believing that their methods were the best, the purest, or the most effective means to procuring beauty. Some of these secrets are far-fetched, bordering on ridiculous, but others are worth their weight in gold in our modern world where so many beauty products are laden with chemicals, toxic substances, or at best worthless snake oil. Here are a few time-honored words of wisdom for women seeking natural beauty.</p>
<h2>Well Balanced Diet</h2>
<p>First, remember that true beauty really does begin on the inside and emanates from a healthy and well-nourished body. Feeding yourself properly is the first step toward natural radiance, and staying well-hydrated is equally important. Water cleanses toxins from the body and keeps the skin resilient and youthful, so it makes sense that inadequate water intake will only lead to prematurely aging skin. Adding honey and lemon to your daily diet, whether in warm tea or a n icy cold drink, will also help to cleanse the body and provide essential nutrients such a Vitamins B and C. Honey and lemon juice can also be used directly as a facial cleanser and is quite effective in nourishing the skin while at the same time removing excess oils and reducing surface bacteria that can lead to blemishes.</p>
<h2>Essential Nutrients</h2>
<p>It is also a good idea to consume generous quantities of cruciferous vegetables, those form the cabbage family. Brussel sprouts, green cabbage, cauliflower, bok choy and broccoli are all high in fiber high in essential nutrients, and are perfectly suited to nourish the female endocrine system. Supporting well-balanced hormones brings energy to all facets of your life, as well as enhancing your mood and sense of positive well-being.</p>
<h2>Protect Your Skin</h2>
<p>By the same token, making salmon and other oily fish a regular part of your diet boosts your intake of Omega 3 fatty acids, which are beneficial to everything from your heart to your skin. The Omega 3 oils help to protect the skin from sun damage, hold off premature drying and wrinkling, and bring a natural vibrancy to your face.</p>
<p>In the end, being beautiful does not require trips to the doctor or spending thousands of dollars at the make-up counter. All women can be beautiful and vibrant when they ca for their bodies well and project the health and vitality that begins when they care for themselves from the inside out.</p>
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