The skin is a living, breathing organ that needs to be taken care of just like our internal organs. It needs to be cleansed, nourished and protected from chemicals, harshenvironment and synthetic products. Clay, kelp and Spirulina Masks have been used for centuries and has long been known for their abilities to draw out excess oils, soften, tone and cleanse skin. For our busy life styles today, the following is an easy way to nourish and treat your skin inside and out.
Kelp
Kelp, derived from the marine plant (botanical), is mineral rich, nourishes, softens and helps skin retain moisture. It contains vitamins A(its topical application promotes the formation of new skin cells; helps regulate oil secretion; particularly beneficial for dry or sun-exposed skin), B-complex(vitamins most beneficial to skin and hair health; particularly effective in preparations for rough, scaly skin and blemishes), C(powerful anti-oxidant and nutrient, very beneficial to the skin; plays an essential role in building collagen, the connective tissue that makes up 70 percent of our skin), and E(the most potent antioxidant vitamin around, it protects skin from cancer-causing free radicals). Kelp is high in silicon, which is believed to keep the skin from wrinkling and sagging and is considered an important nutrient source for the scalp and in rejuvenating skin cells. Caution: Kelp contains iodine, so if you have allergies to iodine do not use products containing Kelp.
Spirulina for Beauty- Feed your Skin with Spirulina
Spirulina is a rich organic ingredient ideal for skin care products due to its moisturizing and tightening properties. It delivers a revitalizing supply of amino acids to help stimulate, rebuild and renew the appearance of damaged skin. It is one of the most beneficial living blue-green algae full of enzymes, protein, vitamins and minerals including vitamins A(softens; smoothes; increases skins elasticity; antioxidant), B complex, C(antioxidant; clarifies and brightens skin), D(increase skin elasticity; improve skin texture), E(powerful anti-oxidant; promotes moisture; prevents cell membrane damage in skins tissues), F, and beta-carotene(protects skin; gives it elasticity). It also contains calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, copper, zinc and iron. Spirulina is a rich source of nutrients containing up to 70% protein, and 8 essential amino acids (plus 10 of the 12 non-essential amino acids) including GLA. These function as the basic building blocks of healthy skin and are essential to normal cellular metabolism and moisture retention. Spirulina has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and enhances the skin's elasticity to minimize fine lines while smoothing and revitalizing skin texture and appearance. When applied to the skin, with all these properties working together, it helps to stimulate the life processes in the skin cells, making it firmer and fresher, with a healthy glow. It sets the groundwork for the repair process all awhile providing a boost of protection to deep cleanse the skin in a gentle and protective way.
