Tea Tree Oils
Benefits of Tea Tree Oil
Australian Aboriginal people have long recognized the multi-faced healing power of Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternafolia) but it wasn’t until the 1900′s that the Western World took notice.
Tea Tree Oil is most importantly used to help the immune system fight off infection. It activates the white corpuscles to aid in the defense against invading bacteria and helps to shorten the duration of an illness. It has properties that are antibiotic (combats infection) antiseptic (helps to control infection) and bactericide (kills bacteria), and fungicide (kills fungus). Using Tee Tree in aromatherapy affects the body and mind and lends a note of revitalization, especially after a shock.
These amazing properties make tea tree oil especially useful for acne, athlete’s foot, cold sores, ringworm, insect bites and stings, colds, and flus and thrush (yeast infections).
Tea tree blends well with several other essential oils. For an uplifting scent try mixing it with Lemon Essential Oil. For acne add equal amounts of Lavender Essential Oil (to reduce redness and inflammation). Because essential oils are potent it is best to dilute with a carrier oil (I love coconut oil) when applying directly to the skin. Also avoid contact with eyes.
You may also ask for this oil in your next Aromatherapy Massage at Zen Body & Skin
The Benefits of Cherries
November 10th, 2011
Packed with a multitude of vitamins and minerals the cherry is not only good for your interally but externally as well. Cherries do everything from protecting your skin from free radicals to helping with hyper-pigmentation (discoloration of the skin/age spots). Cherry juice may also help with the treatment of rosacea and can kill most of the bacteria that causes acne. The antioxidant properties held within cherries make it a powerhouse when fighting damage from UV exposure and signs of aging.
Cherries also help with inflammation (and inflammation is directly linked with how fast we age) Chronic inflammation can cause undesirable change in skin making it rough and damaging elasticity.
Another benefit of Cherries is that they are a natural humectant. This means that they pull water out of the air to moisturize the skin. So cherries natural moisturize the skin and improve the penetration of other nourishing ingredients.
Other benefits:
- Cherries have a strong detoxifying action and purification
- A healthy source of potassium which helps maintain healthy skin
- Cherries are rich in iron, phosphorus, magnesium
- Contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and C
- Contains Melatonin which destroy free radicals
- Has antiseptic qualities which help soothe and heal damaged skin
- And let’s not forget they taste good!
Sea Buckthorn Oil – give it a try!
October 14th, 2011
Many of my favorite skin care ingredients are derived from plants. Often what is good for us inside is also good for us outside. (Keeping in mind that our skin IS after all an organ that absorbes much of what we put on it – the good and the bad.)
Lately I have my eye on an ingredient that many of us have never heard of, or don’t know much about: Sea Buckthorn Oil! Buckthorn oil has been used for centuries to aid in blood circulation, improve digestion and inflammation, repair mucous membranes of the stomach and other organs, improve cardiovascular health, relieve coughs, boost energy and acts as a natural painkiller. Wow! That’s alot of benefits. But I’m not done…
Sea buckthorn berries have a high content of vitamins including C, A, B1, B2 and E and is high in antioxidants. This may explain why it promotes smoother skin, less wrinkles and aids in the healing of many skin problems….now that sounds good to me! But I’m still not done…
Because of its unique properties Sea Buckthorn also helps alleviate acne in several ways. One way is its antimicrobial properties assist in killing off the bacteria that makes acne worse. It also actually lessens the pain associated with more severe cases of acne, and can help your skin heal more quickly and cleanly after an outbreak. There is also a natural antihistamine called quercetin contained in sea buckthorn oil, which helps to eliminate any allergic reactions that may contribute to your acne, whether they’re from nature or your day-to-day activities.
What I totally love about this ingredient is that whether you’re going for the anti-aging benefits or trying to fend off acne…or in my case both…Sea Buckthorn oil has got you covered!
Want to try the ingredient for yourself? Try it in LaRocca’s Cocoa Gold Vitamin Mask.
What people are saying about the Revitalight LED Light Therapy
August 28th, 2011
Revitalight at the Golden Gloves
“Some results were just miraculous. I’ve seen patches of broken capillaries disappear over six weeks time.” – Veronica, South Hampton NY
“It’s refreshing to find a product that actually does all that it claims to and more” – Karon, Owner of Karon’s Serenity Spa, Elmore City, OK
“We are seeing spectacular results in diverse conditions. We love this machine.” Cyndi European Day Spa, VA
“We are getting excellent results with the blue lights on acne treatments.” Marti Premier Laser Dallas, TX
“For about 2 years I have had really bad acne on my upper & middle back. I started using a special wash on my back and began the LED Light treatment. The redness started reducing and the hyper pigmentation was fading. For the longest time I wouldn’t show my back for anything. My friends and family noticed a huge difference in my back and self-confidence. Since I have completed the treatment series all that is on my back is scars which are fading. I think that this treatment was the greatest thing for any type of acne.” – Elizabeth, Summerville SC
“I have been using your Revitalight machine for 4 years now and my clients are experiencing fabulous results. I have such wonderful improvements with everything from pigmentation to elasticiy.” Shelly Vibrant Healthy Image, CA
Learn more about LED Light Therapy
August 26th, 2011
Fight Sun damage and dehydration with three key ingredients found in the Green Tea Intense Hydrating Facial: Hylauronic Acid, Shea Butter & Green Tea.
Hylauronic Acid
Las Vegas weather can be pretty devastating to our skin. I have so many clients tell me that when they moved to Vegas their skin really started to show the fine lines and wrinkles. Much of this is due to the dry weather causing dehydration in our skin. As we age our skin starts losing its ability to hold water – this has a lot to do with sun damage and our skin slowing down in the creation of what’s call Hylauronic Acid. Hylauronic Acid is what attracts water to our skin (it actually holds 1,000 times it’s weight in water).
Shea Butter
Another excellent moisturizer is Shea Butter. The common misconception is Shea butter is too think to absorbe into the skin and will also clog pores. But in truth Shea Butter easily penetrates the skin allowing the skin to breathe and not clogging pores. It can deliver it’s nutritional payload better than other man-made moisturizers.
Shea Butter is like food for the skin containing Vitamins A, E and F. Vitamins A and E are especially important when it comes to helping sun damaged skin heal. Vitamins A, E and F assist in staving off premature wrinkles and fine lines. Vitamin F serves to protect the skin as well assist in the healing process. It soothes rough, dry or chapped skin and helps soften dry or damaged hair. Shea Butter is high in unsaponifiables (a type of fat). Shea Butter contains somewhere between 7-12% unsaponifiables. To put that in perspective, avocado oil, a well known skin conditioner, has between 2-6%. It is this amount of unsaponifiables that is a contributing factor to Shea Butter being able to treat so many conditions. Shea Butter also naturally contains cinnamic acid, a natural sun screen. It actually does provide some degree of protection from the sun’s harmful rays (You will still need to wear sunblock).Green Tea
There have been a number of encouraging studies about the effects Green Tea has on the skin. Studies have credibly demonstrated that topical green tea formulations reduce sun damage. Green tea appears to exert sun damage protection by quenching free radicals and reducing inflammation rather than by blocking UV rays. Therefore, green tea may synergistically enhance sun protection when used in addition to a sunscreen. Green Tea also has well documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Topical green tea polyphenols are likely to slow down the development of some signs of aging.
Do it at Home!
The Le Mieux Hylauronic Shea Mask and Calming Gel are both available at Zen Body & Skin at a very resonable price. ($30 for the set) So you can incorporate the benefits of these three amazing ingredients right into your home regiment.