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Dr.Hauschka Natural Skin Care: key facts that will change your skin

Dr.Hauschka Skin Care is definitely a pioneer in the field of natural & holistic beauty – it was introduced waaaay back in 1967 by German holistic pharmeceutical company WALA Heilmittel.  WALA Heilmittel has been manufacturing homeopathic medicines for over 70 years and therefore were able to use their expertise and knowledge of holistic medicine to create a 100% natural skin care solution.  The goal of Dr.Hauschka skin care is to restore balance to the skin allowing it to perform its natural functions without having to depend on products.  This is certainly a brand unique in its approach to skin care; lets look at some of Dr.Hauschka’s key facts that are the basis of this approach.

Skip the night cream

• Since your skin is detoxifying and getting rid of impurities while you sleep, use of a night cream can actually interfere with this process.
• Most people are taught to use a rich cream at night which will slow the skin’s natural oil production causing the skin to become drier and eventually dependant on moisturizers.
• According to Dr.Hauschka’s principle, balanced skin (see Rhythmic Night Conditioner) needs nothing more than cleansing and toning before bed.

Like treats like

• It may seem strange to apply oil to an oily complexion, but it’s actually the most logical solution.  The skin knows when it’s sufficiently hydrated, producing more of its own oil when skin is dry and less when it’s balanced.
• Drying, soap-based products and oil-free acne treatments rob the skin of its defenses, leaving it vulnerable and triggering even more oil to be produced.
• Normalizing Day Oil provides a light, clean layer of pure plant oils and botanical extracts that balance excessive oiliness while helping to soothe and minimize the appearance of blemishes and irritation.

Stop scrubbing your skin – it’s not the bathroom floor

• It’s so easy it to damage your skin by over-cleansing, scrubbing, or using harsh drying or exfoliating products. Soaps, scrubs and harsh exfoliants can strip your face of its natural protection, resulting in dry, irritated skin and premature signs of aging.
• Dr.Hauschka Cleansing Cream using our signature “Press and Roll” method gently exfoliates, removing excess dirt, oil and makeup without disturbing the skin’s natural line of defense.

Your skin is smart!

• Your skin has an amazing ability to care for itself! It needs just a little help along the way, like protection from overexposure to harsh elements, or support when it gets thrown out of balance.
• The key is to encourage and strengthen your skin’s natural processes.

The Dr.Hauschka holistic skin care system works best when part of healthy lifestyle supported by diet, exercise, and meditation (which has a profound effect on skin health & beauty!).  Remember, beautiful skin isn’t always healthy—however healthy skin is always beautiful!

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Phyto: A plant botanical-based, healing, corrective product line for all hair types

What do you get when you merge one man’s passion for beautiful healthy hair and the need for a plant-based, naturally healing hair care product? You get Patrick Alès’ innovative, comprehensive haircare range: Phyto.  At a very young age Mr. Alès discovered that he had a strong passion for hair styling – he went on to become one of the most renowned stylists in Paris with high profile clients like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.  Alès started out experimenting with essential oils and plant botanicals and soon created a scientifically designed and tested haircare range proven to treat and correct all hair types and conditions.  Phyto is committed to discovering and utilizing the most effective, active plant ingredients while respecting environmental protection and ecological ethics.

Phyto Products

The Phyto line can be segmented based on hair concerns such as the following: dry, ultra dry,  weakened & damaged, color-treated, grey & blonde, anti-aging, thinning, fine & limp, lifeless, dandruff, oily, and suncare.  For best results it is recommended to alternate between segments to achieve best results.  Here is a sneak peak at some of their most popular products:

Phytolium® 4

   Phytolium 4 is an innovative thinning hair treatment

   with Capicellpro, a botanical breakthrough combining

   Shiitake and wild apple fruit stem cells.

 

 

 

Phytojoba Hydrating Shampoo

   

Phytojoba Shampoo contains jojoba oil, cornflower and

mallow extracts to intensely hydrate and soften the hair.

 

Phytophanère Dietary Supplement

   Phytophanère contains a unique blend of essential

   fatty acids, Vitamin E, and B Carotene to improve

   hair, nails, and skin.

 

 

 

Have a look at Phyto’s full product line here

Click here to watch a video about the history of Phyto

 

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Purely Polished Skin with Eminence Organics Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant

It’s a totally unique facial exfoliant that starts off as a powder!  With the addition of water it becomes both a physical (the scrubby kind) and an enzymatic (the kind you don’t feel) exfoliant in one!  It’s also natural with organic ingredients so it really doesn’t get much better! Oh yeah, and it’s called Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant made by Eminence Organic Skincare.

 This gentle daily exfoliant is made up of tons of great ingredients including  rice powder, oats, lactic acid, chickpea flour, tons of antioxidants, and of course strawberry and rhubarb.  The main exfoliating ingredients are the lactic acid, salicylic acid (found in strawberries), and a combination of the chickpea flour and rice that provide the physical buffing action.  The rhubarb helps to fight the look of fine lines and the oats help to cleanse and smooth the skin.

It comes in a neat metal container with a shaker lid that you twist to open and twist to close.  You don’t need much powder at all – just a couple of shakes.  Add a bit of water and you’re ready to go!  Gently massage the paste over your clean skin for about a minute and then rinse with water.  If your skin is sensitive you may not use it daily, but you can certainly use it 2-3 times a week.  It can also be mixed with your favorite Eminence cleanser to make it even more gentle.  It sells for $48.00 and when used properly it lasts for at least a few months!

Watch our demo video here

 

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