Natural Solutions For Frizzy Hair

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Imagine this: you’re sitting poolside basking in the warm sun. You protected your skin with natural sunscreen and your eyes with chic designer shades.  You’re feeling terrific until you go back inside and look in the mirror. You notice that your hair has a case of major frizz.

Unfortunately, frizzy hair is a common hair issue for most women. It doesn’t matter if you’re hair is really curly or stick straight, frizz happens to almost everyone. The good news is that you can easily combat frizz with the right natural solutions and styling techniques. Here are the top tips for fighting frizz the natural way!

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Ask the 5 “W”s about Vegan & Organic Skin Care

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“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” Benjamin Franklin had said. This was actually advice for fire protection against economic loss due to house fires. Wisdom here can also be applied to our health by choosing vegan and organic foods plus a healthy lifestyle.

Undoubtedly, organic foods cost a little more than the average. At the same time, think about what vegan and organic nutrition  gives to your health: no pesticides, no chemicals, no preservatives, no GMO (genetically-modified organisms). Over time, the investment is worth the abundant return. Think organic in it’s wholistic offerings: food, clothing, makeup, beauty skin care products and even cookcare.

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Vegan Friendly Beauty Inside and Out

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Beauty is what you make of it. You already know that its really what is on the inside that counts, and that philosophy holds true with most everyone.  What you choose to eat and how you live your life impacts your image in a great way. Unhealthy habits like smoking, tanning, and eating tons of junk food will age you fast and damage your body.
And all the vegan skin care products in the world won’t erase the damage caused by these habits, that is why its wise to stop the any bad eating  habits. Taking care of yourself is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Read below for the top tips on caring for yourself both inside and out.
1- Pamper Yourself
Its important to always make time for yourself. Utilize that free time to indulge in a little aroma therapy or soak in some relaxing sea salts. If you have to, schedule some relaxation hours (preferably twice a week) on your calendar or day planner.
2-Defend Your Skin
Over exposure to the sun will only wreck havoc on your skin, so take the time to use a natural sunblock on your body and face before going anywhere. Better yet, use a vegan skin care lotion on a daily basis to protect and moisturize your skin.
3- Eat Smart
The saying “You are what you eat” holds much truth to it. Eating healthier and drinking plenty of water benefits you both inside and out.
4- Accept Your Hair
There are certain things in life you’ll have to accept, your hair is one of them. Leave the hair dryer, hair dyes, and styling appliances alone. Instead, get back to the basics with vegan shampoos and conditioners.
5- Smile More
A genuine smile will not only make you look better, but feel better too! Take good care of your teeth with vegan based toothpastes and mouthwashes.
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Vegan Skin Care For Baby

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The biggest concern every parent have for their children is their health and well-being. That is why its so important to use vegan skin care products specifically designed for babies and small children. Use products that are all natural and safe.
All babies have delicate and sometimes sensitive skin, so what is good for you won’t always be a smart choice for your child. It’s good to know that there are a lot of great vegan skin care brands and products that are safe for baby.  To get you started, read below for a small list of vegan skin care products that are good for you baby.
California Baby Calming Massage Oil Aromatherapy : Calm your baby down with this relaxing blend of aromatherapy herbs including French Lavender and Clary Sage. It is important to note that this product does not have nuts, oil, gluten, soy , or dairy. Use this moisturizing oil to soothe and calm your baby before bedtime. You can purchase this at Amazon.com
Little Twig Tangerine Baby Bath: Free from parabens and phthalates , this citrus-rosemary scented bubble bath contains the essential Vitamin E, Shea Butter, and Aloe Vera to moisturize and soothe. This bubble bath is dermatologist tested and pH balanced. You can purchase this at A Much Better Store.com
Cradle Clear Lotion for Dry Scalp: Sensitive babies sometimes suffer from dry scalp and cradle’s cap. Alleviate this problem with CradleClear Lotion. This product was made with pure ingredients that soothe, condition,  and nourish dry skin. You can also purchase this at A Much Better Store.com.
Angel Baby Lotion: This hypoallergenic lotion is organically preserved and free from toxins. Its also clinically tested so you know that it’s safe enough to use on your baby’s delicate skin. Enhanced with organic rooibos to alleviate diaper rash, eczema, and other skin conditions. You can purchase this lotion at EarthMamaangelbaby.com
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Vegan Skin Care on Facebook

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Facebook is so much more than a social network to catch up with your friends latest adventures, its also a great web tool to discover websites to discover, products, for buying stuff, and for joining organizations–the ones you believe in.
Its also a great way to learn about and share your vegan skin care knowledge. These days, everyone is on Facebook or some other form of social media like Twitter. Companies use it to promote and  people use it to research and connect directly with the company.  What is in it for you? Find out now, look  below for some of the best Facebook pages to follow.

Chic Vegan is a smart blog that keeps you up to date on everything important including vegan skin care,  fashion, food, and more. Don’t miss the “Making of a Perfect Face” series for step by step tips for beautiful skin. Follow their FB page but don’t forget to read the Chic Vegan blog for more.

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Vegan Hair Care Made Easy

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You already live a natural life. You eat healthy, consume the right products, and you may even be a healthy vegan, but what about your hair?  Are you aware of the dangers in using harsh shampoos, conditioners, styling products, or boar bristle hair brushes?  Like choosing your food, natural skin care products, and cosmetics, you must make smart choices when it comes to choosing vegan products for hair care. Here are just a few ways to beautify your tresses the vegan way!
1- Rethink Your Products: Despite what most hair care product companies will tell you, shampoo is really just soap. Choose one that was formulated with pure ingredients like Ole Henriksen Natural Hair Wash wit Sea Kelp. Keep the same method in mind when it comes to selecting conditioners and treatment products.
2- Embrace The Nature Of Your Hair: You already know that frequent use of heat styling hair appliances will eventually damage your hair, so why continue fighting nature? Instead of trying to change your hair, you should work on nurturing it. Instead of blowdrying your hair 4 or 5 times a week, let your locks air-dry. Instead of trying to straighten your curly locks, use vegan hair care products specially formulated for frizzy and dry hair. Try Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum and Phyto 9 Daily Ultra Nourishing Botanical Cream for Ultra Dry Hair, Dread Fusion or Knotty Boy Soap
3- Be Creative: Say your hair is dread locked and of course you want it to be ” fab”. Get an interesting professional hair cut, or braid or twist your wet hair to form waves or that curly look.  Once your hair is dry, you can undo them and arrange your style.  Grab any loose hairs that show up before you twist you hair and roll them together in your fingers like you would a lock, finally you place them inside the base of the nearest lock and up along side the lock while you twist the two together. Repeat this with all other loose hairs. You will gain a cleaner look.  Remember, African hair (especially if treated like European hair) is more fragile than Caucasian hair.  For this reason, use products made especially for your hair, whenever possible.  Dr. Bronner’s shampoos are vegan friendly, organic, fair trade and so good for the environment and humanity at the same time. Style by allowing hair to hang freely, or  tie hair with some of the longer lock strands, with clips, with other ponytail holders.
4- Think Simpler Hair Styles: You don’t need 30 different hair products to have fun with your hair, you just need a little imagination. Do you want to transform your straight hair into loose and soft waves? Start with clean damp hair and make a loose braid,  then secure it with a ponytail holder. Let your hair naturally air-dry before taking out the braid. Gently brush the waves to enhance your hair’s look. You can also try different styles of ponytails, braids, and more. All you need is a comb and ponytail holder or two.
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Empower Yourself with Natural Health Foods

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The best way to take good care of yourself, feel good and stay well is to keep your lifestyle as simple and natural as possible.

It’s the 21st Century and we all know now that smoking cigarettes, etc  is unhealthy, as is drinking alcoholic beverages.  We also know that eating rich foods that are laden with animal protein and toxic synthetic additives and preservatives is one of the quickest ways to put your health on the fast track to illness. While everyone may not be ready for the vegan nutrition approach, it may be time to make some lifestyle changes that include education, exercise, eating whole foods and even being vegetarian one day a week.

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Summer Vegan Skin Care

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The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter,  and you know its time of the year to start wearing sunscreen.  Although sun safety is something we should think about year-round, most of us don’t really start wearing sunscreen until the start of early summer. But the smartest rule of thumb is to wear sunscreen year round, and just switch to a natural skin care product with a higher SPF(sun-protection factor) during the summer.
Of course, you may not find vegan sunscreens or vegan skin care products with a form of SPF, you may have to look for these types of vegan products in specialty stores or online. Here are a few vegan skin care sun essentials to look for:
  • Moisturizer Your Face With SPF- You should always select a moisturizer with SPF, which is not only your best defense in anti-aging, it will also protect your skin from the sun’s dangerous cancer-causing UVA and UVB rays.  Try Alba Botanica Sea Moss Moisturizer SPF 15.
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3 Ways To Create A Lavender Spa at Home

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Lavender is part of the mint flower family, which may explain why lavender is so incredibly soothing. A staple in herbal medicines and aromatherapy, lavender is just the thing to calm headaches, induce sleepiness, and sometimes even solve issues with acne! With so many benefits coming from this natural plant, it would be a wise idea to create your own lavender spa for an afternoon or evening. Whether you make your own lavender spa products or choose to buy vegan friendly products is up to you, as does your choice to mix it with other herbs or use lavender exclusively. Here are some fabulous ideas to help get your lavender spa created.

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Types of Vegan Homemade Facial Masks

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Face is the mirror of your personality, reflecting your overall health, and you ought to take care of it, by making use of homemade facial masks, which are not found at the drugstore, but in your kitchen.

Mentioned below are the choicest vegan homemade facial masks, made from vegan ingredients.

Avocado Face Mask- Avocado is also called butter pea and for making the facial mask, you need to mash a ripe avocado and spread it equally on the entire face. Leave it for a while and wash off with normal water. It is one of the simplest homemade facial masks.

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3 Skin Care Myths Debunked

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Skin care is somewhat of a science. There are facts, rules, and methods to be learned, but nobody seems to have the time to learn it all. The good news is taking the best care of your skin is relatively easy since all you have to do is change up your daily routine with more natural solutions and the right vegan products.  But its also wise to become educated about your skin, to decipher the myths from the facts. Lets debunk some common myths that you probably have heard before, and the real truth.

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Vegan Soap Ingredients to Avoid

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People who prefer using vegetable based instead of animal based soaps or products have the option to choose vegan soaps, which are mild and often include things like spices, herbs and oatmeal nicely. A soap or skin care products can be defined as ‘vegan’ if they meet stringent guidelines, for example- vegan soap and vegan skin care products cannot contain the following ingredients.

Lanolin- is a residue extracted from lamb’s wool. It is available in synthetic form, though may contain a percentage of animal lanolin and often causes comedogenic reactions, or allergies.

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