It is important that you skin gets its daily dose of sunlight for it to stimulate the production of Vitamin D which an essential vitamin for your skin. But, too much exposure is always a bad thing when it comes to your skin and sunlight. If you can avoid walking under the intense heat of the sun then do it. But if you can't, there are ways for you to protect yourself from the sun. Here are some of them.
The best protection is to prevent sun exposure but sometimes it is inevitable for you that you need to go out of the sun either for work or some errands that you need to do. So, to avoid overexposure from the sun, wear long sleeves that cover most of your skin and wear a large hat that overshadows your skin on all the vulnerable places on your face and neck.
Apply some anti-aging products rich in antioxidants that will help get rid of toxins and free radicals that damage your skin. Lather up on these products to help protect your skin from damage.
Be sure to keep yourself out of the rays of the sun when it is noon time and a few hours after and before that. The sun usually shines bright by noon which means that it can be very unhealthy for your skin if it is left exposed under that scorching sun at that time.
Moisturize your skin by supplying it with enough water throughout the day. Drinking eight to ten glasses of water or even more will provide your skin with proper hydration to prevent it from drying out under the heat of the sun. This can make you look years younger as well with this simple work.
Exfoliate your skin the natural way by putting two cups of epsom salt on your bath tub. Take the time to enjoy your warm bath as the epsom salt slowly exfoliates your skin from dead skin cells. You can also pour in drops of essential oils to help you relax while you take your bath.
Do it the natural way by mixing a small amount of banana, a cup of plain yogurt, and tablespoons of honey into a blender and mix it at low speed. Apply the mash on your face after washing it with warm water. Let the mash stay for a 20 minutes and wash it off with cool water. You can instantly feel your skin react to natural substances that help keep it soft and moisturized.
Eat foods that are rich in Vitamin E and Vitamin D for you to feel healthy all the time. Fruits and vegetables are a rich source of these vitamins that help keep the skin intact and healthy in the long run.
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Oh the mysterious Frankincense -- it really holds a special status in the world of natural medicine. What other plant extract has been valued as highly as gold, sought after by kings, and been one of the world's most recognized birthday presents? There must be something to it too, as university's around the world have found it important enough to spend significant sums investigating its medicinal effects. What follows is a summary of the great benefits of this nearly magical oil, and how you can make use of it.
The Olibanum tree from which Frankincense is extracted, is upon first glance may seem rather unremarkable. It appears as a giant shrub, with many knurled branches topped with abundant slender leaves and occasionally, small white flowers. A native to northern Africa, it even looks like it belongs in the desert, growing in some of the world's harshest conditions. When the tree's bark is pierced with a 'mingaf' knife, a milky-white resin is exuded and collected; thought the tree is not harmed. The resin forms droplets known as tears or pearls, which harden in to the orange-brown gum known itself as Frankincense.
Modern natural medicine and aromatherapy have taken to the use of the essential oil of Frankincense. The oil, having a warm, woody, sweet aroma with a hint of citrus, is steam or CO2 distilled from the resin. There are several species of Olibanum tree from which the resin is collected and the essential oil distilled, the most popular being Boswellia "carteri" and Boswellia "seratta". Carteri has been the most widely researched for medical applications, and seratta is appreciated for its rich, exotic aroma. The new modern CO2 distillations are more likely to contain the same healthful compounds as the historically-used resin. One of America's leading medical aromatherapist notes, regarding the production of essential oil from the resin, "It could be that the (health-related) substances in question are too polar and too large a molecular size to appear in steam distillates - their presence would be more likely in CO2 extracts."
The very wide range of therapeutic applications is one of the most appealing features of Frankincense. First off, it is highly revered for its use in skin care, particularly for mature skin that may be prematurely aging due so sun exposure. The desert-source of the plant material makes this use almost obvious. Extracts of the resin have even been the subject of double-blind studies, where one have of each participant's face received the preparation with the "active ingredient". The result was a significant improvement in skin texture (a measurable decrease in roughness), as well as a reduction in the appearance of fine lines. To benefit from the oil this way, you could add 4 to 12 drops per ounce to a cream or lotion you're already using, or if making up a new formula, use the essential oil at a concentration between .5% and 2%.
Boswellia extracts (like the CO2 distillation) have found their way into many common over-the-counter pain relieving and anti-inflammatory preparations for joint and muscular pain. Natural chemicals in the oils inhibit the action of pro-inflammatory enzymes. Frankincense essential oil in combination with other anti-inflammatory and analgesic oils can be of great support for arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other painful conditions. A blend to consider for these needs: in each ounce of carrier oil (sweet almond is fine), add 40 drops Frankincense, 40 drops Ginger CO2, 40 drops Sweet Marjoram and 40 drops Plai. Not only is the pain likely to be significantly reduced, but you're knees will smell wonderful as well!
Perhaps the most impressive therapeutic potential of Frankincense lay in its now extensively researched anti-cancer activity. The resin and its extracts have been shown to specifically target cancer cells in a number of different organs, causing apoptosis (normal cell death, which doesn't "normally" occur in cancer cells) to the cancerous cells, leaving healthy ones unaffected. While treatment protocols are still a ways off, it is possible to include daily doses of Frankincense as a protective measure. The essential oil is rapidly absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream -- small doses can also reasonably be ingested with the guide of a natural health professional.
In terms of "aroma" therapy, Frankincense can be an excellent antidepressant and grounding aromatic. A diffuser or warming lamp can be used to disperse the aroma throughout your environment. Frankincense oil can be applied directly to the forehead where you can both capture the aroma and absorb the oil directly (it is non-irritating or sensitizing, though if you do experience sensitivity, simply dilute to 5-10% in a carrier oil). It is considered deeply calming, and has been noted to have the potential to actually slow the breathing rate -- a very interesting effect, considering that some physicians believe our life spans to be governed by the number of breaths we take, and not the number of heartbeats. Our breathing patterns are also directly related to our stress level: under stress, we tend to take shallow, rapid breaths, and while relaxed, breathing is slower and deeper.
It's plain to see Frankincense is a very worthwhile aromatic in the therapist's toolkit. With anti-aging, anticancer, antidepressant and anti-stress activity, it's likely that the essential oil can easily find a way into your overall wellness program. You'll likely be happier and healthier for it, and will have another valuable natural medicine to enjoy and share.
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