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Roses are timeless in beauty. But, roses don't just look beautiful, these delicate flowers can actually make you look prettier...when you literally wear them on your skin. Sounds enchanting? Here's a bottle of rose water! 10 Skincare Advantages of Rose Water @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Rose water has many skincare advantages...a number of good reasons to add it to your skincare recipe. 1. Smells divine Let's admit it. When trying out a particular skincare product, we can't help but smell it. Like it or not, you can't usually ignore the scent of a product that you put on your face. Roses don't just look good, they smell fantastic too. Just like freshly picked roses, rose water has that sweet aromatic scent that's soothing and relaxing. It's fragrance is known to reduce anxiety, depression, and headache. 2. Lightens skin blemishes and wrinkles Rose water is a natural antioxidant that helps fights the signs of skin aging. It's nourishing to the s...

When I check out the ingredients of cosmetic products, I usually come across titatium dioxide. It's among those ingredients, I'm thinking the majority of us don't have the slightest hint. I figure I'll do some research to find out what it really is and here's what I've found out. Why is titanium dioxide in my cosmetic products...and even in my food! @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan 15 Facts about Titanium dioxide (TiO2): 1. Titanium is a heavy metal! 2. Did you know that titanium is the 9th most common element mined from the Earth's crust? 3. Titanium dioxide is formed when titanium combines with oxygen. 4. Titanium dioxide is mined and refined into an odorless powdery white substance. 5. Titanium dioxide shields the skin against the damaging ultraviolet light (UVA/UVB) of the sun, so it is commonly found in sunscreens. 6. Titanium dioxide is added to cosmetic products to mask skin blemishes and imitate a lighter complexion. 7. Titanium dioxide is added to...

8 benefits of snail slime in skincare. What comes into your mind when you hear snail slime? Slithery? Oozy? Does it sound anything near a world renowned beauty and skincare mate? Why Beauty junkies put on Snail slime @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan We have such a strong affinity to beauty. In it's pursuit, we come across bizarre and eyebrow-raising stuffs like snail slime. In this blog post, we'll be looking into what makes snail slime a trend in cosmetics. Slime -- there are people who find this stuff gross, but there are other's who sees it as an answer to aging. Snail slime's potential for skincare was discovered when people noticed that farmers who handled snails have visibly smoother hands. In cosmetics, snail slime is called snail filtrate. It's a huge breakthrough that is incorporated in a wide array of skincare products like serum, cream, face mask, and gel. Here are the perks of using snail filtrate infused skincare products: 8 benefits of snail slime in...

Bentonite clay is an natural alternative remedy for acne, blackheads, age spots, and skin blemishes. 7 Must-know Facts about Bentonite Clay Face Mask @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Here are 7 things worth knowing about bentonite clay and how to use it properly. 1. No to metal Don't store betonite clay in metal containers. Don't use metal equipment when mixing it. The reason behind this lies in bentonite clay's electrical property. Metal, being positively charged, neutralizes the negative ions of bentonite clay. Bentonite clay's electrical property is key to it's effectiveness so you definitely wouldn't want it to be compromised. Instead of metal. You can use glass, plastic, stainless steel, or wood when handling bentonite clay. 2. What's in bentonite clay? Bentonite clay comes from volcanic ash made-up of minerals such as calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, and silicon. It's an all-natural preservative-free skincare wonder! 3. Grey Bentonite...

Bentonite clay face mask has lots of skincare benefits -- detoxifies skin, illuminates acne, blackheads, whiteheads, and many others. 11 Amazing Things Bentonite clay Face mask does to your Face @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Are you always on the lookout for a new product that can solve your acne problem? If you've comes across bentonite clay, then you're in for a treat. Bentonite clay is all-natural alternative to chemical laden beauty products. Adding water to bentonite clay activates it, making it negatively charge. This electrical property is key in driving dirt and impurities off the face. Why should you put bentonite clay on your face? 1. Safe for all skin types Whether you have a normal, oily or sensitive skin, you can't go wrong with bentonite clay. It suits all skin types across age groups. It doesn't have any harsh ingredient. It's pure mineral! It's safe unless you have an allergy to a certain mineral in it! When trying something for the first ti...

There's a lot of good review about shark oil as a skincare mate, but there are also horrifying stories. Fish oil sounds healthy. How about we put it on our face? Would you feel beautiful? That's right! Shark oil is literally fish oil. It's the oil obtained from the liver of shark which is rich in Vitamin A. Let's review this skincare product and list it's benefits, as well as it's disadvantages. Shark oil for skin care @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan I feel worried whenever I try a new skincare product. Some of them only works for a short while. Then there are those products that really messes up my skin which makes me feel bad in trying out the product in the first place. At times, it feels like finding a fantastic skincare product is like looking for a needle in a haystack. There's a bunch of positive feedback about shark oil. What's awesome about this product is it can show noticeable results in as early as 1 week. Here's to sum up the good tes...

Japanese women have long discovered an all-natural skin care wonder that fights the signs of skin aging-- rice water! Rice water has been used by ancient Japanese and Chinese women to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. @healthbiztips by Arl cene Gentallan What comes to your mind when you hear the word "rice"? Food? How about a flawless skin? It certainly doesn't sound like something you'd put on your face for anti-aging purpose, but don't underestimate the potential of this grain. Did you know that rice water does a lot of perks for your skin: Whitens skin Fades blemishes and acne marks Tightens pores Firms the skin Smoothens the skin Reduces skin inflammation Moisturizes the skin Helps repairs skin and hair damage Nourishes the hair and skin Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Rice is a grain that's a staple food in many Asian countries. It's influence has graced the modern  western civilization, yet it's application in skin care is not as ...

Have you given it a second thought if you can actually absorb Vitamin C through your skin? Vitamin C is a hit in many topical products like creams, serum, lotions, bath salts so you should be able to absorb it, right? Can Vitamin C be absorbed by our Skin @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Vitamin C is very unstable. It degrades easily upon exposure to factors like high pH, high temperature, oxygen, and even light. But, yes, we can actually absorb Vitamin C by applying it directly into our skin. Provided that it is formulated in such a way that makes it stable. Proper  formulation of Vitamin C is critical to ensure that it gets absorbed into the skin. In order for Vitamin C to be able to penetrate the skin, topical products must maintain a pH of lower than 3.5. Since the higher the dose, the lesser the absorption, optimal concentration of Vitamin C for topical application is 20%. It's half life is 4 days. See also: Benefits of Topical Vitamin C Resource: Pinnell S. (2001). Topical ...

Did you know that Vitamin C is the most abundant antioxidant found in the human skin. Antioxidants are phenomenal because of their anti-aging property. No wonder, Vitamin C is a popular ingredient in a wide array of dermatologically tested skincare products. Benefits of Topical Vitamin C @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan As we age, Vitamin C level in our skin actually drops. Therefore, topical application of Vitamin C is beneficial especially as we age. Here are the benefits of applying Vitamin C directly into the skin: Protects against damaging ultraviolet A and B light. But, it's a not a replacement for sunscreen. Make sure to wear SPF protection while under the sun. Neutralizes damaging free radicals. Boosts collagen and elastin production in the skin. Repairs skin damage, like in sunburn. Reduces appearance of fine line, wrinkles, and age spots. Smoothens skin texture. Lightens dark spots and acne marks. Prevents darkening of the skin by inhibiting melanin production. Reduces ...

Your habits are powerful determinants of how fast you age. 3 Habits that Accelerates Aging Do you know that there's an actual condition in which an individual has an immense fear of getting old? It's called gerascophobia. Contrary to a fearsome image, aging is something that most humans come to live with. Aging is actually a normal part of life. It's inevitable, but it's natural. What's worried-some is that there are things we do which speeds up the process of aging. @healthbitips by Arlene Gentallan When you are young, you may not notice aging signs yet, but the more you do this things, the more damage we do to our body which tends to accumulates over time. Then, one day, you'll wake up to realize the harsh truth--you're not as young as once have been. 3 Habits that are Top Accelerator of Aging 1. Outdoor activities If you love outdoor activities, then, you have the number one habit that speeds up aging--ultraviolet light exposure. The sun is our top source...

11 Natural Ways to Boost Collagen Production 11 Natural Ways to Boost Collagen Production You may have already heard the term collagen from your skin care products. Collagen is phenomenal because it's what gives the skin it's smooth firm youthful wrinkle-free appearance. Think of collagen like a glue that holds everything in place. Collagen provides support and strength. Without collagen, structures will crumble apart. @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan What is collagen? Collagen is actually a protein that makes up 20% of proteins found in the human body, making it the most abundant type of protein in our body. Collagen is not just in our skin, in fact, it is found throughout the body including the nail, hair, blood vessels, muscle, tendons, ligaments, lungs, internal organs, and teeth. Did you know that there are about 25 kinds of collagen found in the human body? Approximately 12 kinds of collagen is exclusively found in the skin. Collagen makes up a huge portion of our skin-...

5 DIY Natural Moisturizer Hacks 5 DIY Natural Moisturizer Hacks Moisture leaves a soft glowing skin. Dry skin ages faster while a well hydrated skin helps lighten fine lines and wrinkles. We all want what's best for our skin care regimen. Natural products are sensational because they are not preservative laden. @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan There is a wide range of factors that can dry your skin like air conditioning, smoke, dust, and unfavorable weather. Wouldn't it be awesome to instantly find an affordable solution right at the comfort of your home. There are tons of commercially sold moisturizer but their prices are equally astonishing. Hydrate your skin naturally with these: 1. Shea butter Shea butter is a commonly used ingredient in a wide range of skincare products. Did you know that it's a fat extract from nuts which you can actually eat. Shea butter moisturizes and revitalizes the skin. At room temperature, it's usually in solid form, but can easily be li...