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Chamomile Body Butter Feature March 2014

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Dermascope magazine features the Vivoderm Chamomile Body Butter, March 2014

The Chamomile Body Butter from Vivoderm contains gentle and safe ingredients with a light, refreshing scent to heal and moisturize the skin. The Body Butter contains Chamomile, lavender, cocoa butter, aloe vera and Vitamins A and E to prevent moisture loss by supplementing the skin’s own moisture levels. 

The Vivoderm Chamomile Body Butter natural skin moisturizer

The Vivoderm Chamomile Body Butter natural skin moisturizer

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Natural Skin Care As You Turn 40

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After 40 it becomes essential to take care of your body. Your skin starts to lose the natural moisture and hence you would have to supplement your body with intense moisturizing elements. At this age a daily skincare routine is of utmost importance. You must maintain a cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine to keep your skin healthy and glowing. Moreover, you should not forget to put on sunscreen lotion before you head outdoors as over-exposure to sunrays leads to appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. However, by using natural skin care products you can definitely look and feel younger again.

Nourishing Cocoa Butter Foot Cream by Vivoderm
Nourishing Cocoa Butter Foot Cream by Vivoderm

Vivoderm, (a natural skin care brand) offers a body bundle package that includes chamomile body butter and a soothing foot moisturizer made of cocoa butter. The chamomile based butter contains gentle ingredients that help in preventing moisture loss by supplementing it with its own moisture. It is infused with vitamins and Aloe Vera which provides nourishments to your skin. All you have to do is apply it to your skin on a regular basis.

As you turn 40 you might find that you are developing cracked feet. For treating this you need to provide your feet with feet with soothing coca butter foot cream offered by Vivoderm. It is hydrating and soothing and is extremely effective for those who suffer from diabetes. Just apply it to your feet daily to get the best results.

This body bundle package is quite affordable and easy to find on vivoderm.com. So, if you want to get younger looking skin get this package for yourself right away.

Herbal Facial Cleanser For Clean And Soft Skin

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Our facial skin has an essential role in our overall appearance. One of the main tasks for you is to maintain the health and beauty of your facial skin. You must have heard that cleansing, toning, and moisturizing is essential part of your daily beauty regimen. However, achieving the benefits from the routine will largely depend on the products you choose for yourself. Moreover, if you have oily or super dry skin, the first line of attack can be an excellent herbal facial cleanser.

Vivoderm Natural Rosemary Facial Cleanser
Vivoderm Natural Facial Cleanser

You do not have to opt for expensive cleansers that contain harsh chemicals. It is always better for you to use natural ingredients. Most women who want to avoid these harsh products choose to go for natural home based ingredients such as milk, honey, lemon and yogurt. Each of these items is an effective facial cleanser for which can be easily created from home. However, using these at home can sometimes be messy and full of hassle. Hence, you can opt for Vivoderm’s face cleanser. It is natural and gentle and cleanses your skin thoroughly and is an excellent eye makeup remover.

Vivoderm’s skin cleanser is infused with vitamins that help to keep your skin hydrated, clean and soft. It contains natural ingredients such as chamomile and rosemary which is extremely beneficial to balance the skin and keep cellular turnover high and provides excellent hydration with powerful antioxidant properties.  Use the cleanser twice daily to get the desired results for yourself. So, take care of your facial skin by using a natural cleanser everyday.

Advantages of Using Chamomile Skin Care

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Chamomile is an essential ingredient that is used chiefly in skincare products. It is used as an essential oil and a skin conditioning agent. It is also useful in skin conditions where inflammation may be present. The herbs and oil promotes cellular regeneration and healing. Chamomile contains healing and antiseptic qualities which aids in relieving skin congestion. The herb also helps in softening the skin and acts as an anti-aging compound.

Benefits of using chamomile in Skin care
Chamomile is an excellent skin healer

After much research it has been proven that Chamomile is one of the most popular essential oils and herbs in the world. It consists of azulene that assists in reducing puffiness. Chamomile extracts in herbal skin care products also helps to clean the skin pores and remove impurities. Chamomile has healing properties and is very effective in treating skin disorders like rashes and acne by reducing inflammation. Chamomile is most often used in natural face wash, skin toner and night lotions. The Vivoderm line uses Chamomile in almost every one of our products, especially our rich, healing Chamomile Body Butter.

Chamomile herbs and oil can alleviate pain and irritation when you used regularly.  The oil has a soothing effect on your skin, reducing redness and irritation. So, whether it is a lotion or a cleanser you choose, with chamomile you can surely get great results.

Additional tip: Beauty should be skin deep and you must treat your skin from within so that you can get the best results. Along with using natural products you must maintain a healthy diet so that it reflects on your skin too. Along with water, you can also drink Chamomile as a wonderful soothing tea to help flush internal toxins from your body system.

Natural Facial Cleansers Are the Best Choice

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Cleansing your facial skin properly is an integral part of your daily beauty routine. Part of keeping your skin properly cleansed is to help remove toxins. If you live in the heart of a large city then your skin is more exposed to the harmful toxins that can cause damage to your skin. Since, facial skin is so delicate, using soap is absolutely not recommended as it has a tendancy to dry skin and remove benefical hydration. Hence, you should always use cleansers with

Vivoderm Facial Cleanser
Rosemary Vivoderm Facial Cleanser

natural ingredients like Vivoderm’s Facial Cleanser with Chamomile and Rosemary to  clean gently and thoroughly. The Vivoderm cream cleanser is gentle enough to use twice a day and safe for all skin types.

One of the key ingredients in our natural face cleanser is Chamomile. This key ingredient helps to maintain the pH balance in your skin and replenishes the moisture balance which is suited for sensitive and dry skin. Dematologist have found that facial cleansers that contain Rosemary and Chamomile are extremely beneficial and the Vivoderm cleanser is also infused with natural vitamins E and A. Ensure that the cleansing lotion contains natural and non-detergent ingredients. The natural cleansers draw out the dirt and maintain the natural moisture of the skin.

If you are not sure how to apply it, you can read the instructions right on the bottle.  Otherwise, you can apply a small amount on the fingertips and then work up a rich “lather” to remove deep impurities. Next, step, you massage on the face and use gentle circular motions. You can then rinse properly with warm water and use a soft cloth dry your face.

In addition, our cleanser is alcohol and acid-free, so you can be sure your skin is getting the best treatment available. It is definitely beneficial for you to remove makup and toxins each day for healthy, radiant skin.

Unmatchable Natural Skin Care Products

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Long ago, when there were no synthetic products, still ladies were so beautiful. You know what was the cause? It was primarily due to the use of natural facial products as a part of their daily skin care regimen. This shows the irrefutable significance attached to these products. Such items were used by them in order to cure even more rigid ailments. Technology has changed but skin is same which has led to increased use of herbal facial treatments even in present times.

Herbal Facial Products for All Skin Types

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dead-sea-mud-maskEvery one wants to have blemish-free skin that can catch any one’s eye. You will be overwhelmed to know that it is possible to own such skin type with natural skin care treatments. Yes, it is true that with these treatments anyone can look beautiful and blemished free. Generally, these problems arise due to lack of essential vitamins and minerals in the body. Vital body nutrients like biotin, pantothenic, niacin, riboflavin, etc, are required to have a healthy glowing skin.

Popular Herbs Used in Skin Care and Their Benefits

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Popular Herbs Used in Skin Care and Their Benefits: Chamomile, Aloe Vera, Lavender and Rosemary

Today skin care and cosmetics are increasingly going natural. You may have heard that herbs and oils are commonly used in skin care and cosmetics; but, you may not know why or what purpose they serve. why, and what do the do? Four very common and popular herbs that are used in the form of oil or gels are chamomile, Aloe Vera, lavender, and rosemary. All provide unique benefits for the skin and body.

The benefits of chamomile for the skin and body range from calming effects to healing. Recent and on-going research has identified chamomile’s

chamomile herb

chamomile herb

specific benefits as anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-allergenic. Chamomile is most often recognized as an herbal tea; however, chamomile is present in many skin care products. Chamomile’s active ingredients extracted from the flower are essential oils and flavonoids. Essential oils help to calm and relax irritated skin. Essential oils have also been found to be beneficial to treat and sooth acne prone skin. Flavonoids – or plant metabolites- are rich in anti oxidants that help the body repair and heal damaged skin, as well as fight free radicals, which create damage to bodily cells. Chamomile has few side effects and is effective and beneficial to the skin topically or if ingested.

Aloe Vera contains numerous, minerals, vitamin, enzymes, and natural sugars that help with inflammation. Aloe Vera is commonly known for its healing properties, which explains its popular use in skin care. Aloe Vera aids in the healing of skin burns and cuts and moisturizes and softens skin. Aloe Vera is used in skin care products to help with dry sensitive skin as the plant has unique healing and soothing properties. Taken internally, Aloe Vera has been found to regulate digestion, which in turn builds healthy skin from the inside out. Aloe Vera is available as a gel, spray, lotion, juice, cream and in the form of a capsule. Aloe Vera is most commonly found in skin care gels or creams.

Lavender has many uses in skin care that include aiding skin repair, stimulating cell growth, reducing inflammation, preventing scarring and pigmentation, regulating oil production, and reducing pain. Lavender also works as antiseptic or antibacterial agent and is considered an essential oil. Due to its extensive benefits to the skin, lavender is often found in skin care formulated to treat acne prone skin.

Rosemary can be used as an essential oil just like chamomile and lavender. Rosemary and lavender are actually found in the same herbal family.

rosemary skin care

rosemary skin care

Rosemary tones the skin, helping to even out skin tone and texture, while reliving dryness. Rosemary strengthens capillaries and is good to use on aging skin. Rosemary is found in skin care cleansers, toners and creams.

There are many other herbs used in skin care and cosmetics today-most in the form of essential oils or extracts- and all can have different or positive effects on the skin and body. Herbs and oils have been used to heal for many centuries and now are being utilized for safe, natural ways to treat skin conditions and maintain a healthy complexion.

by Tiffany Oney

Natural Acne Treatments Vs Leading Pharmaceuticals

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In June 2009, the pharmaceutical giant Roche Holding AG, pulled its Accutane acne medicine from the U.S. market after juries awarded at least $33 million in damages to users who blamed the drug for bowel disease.

According to Bloomberg.com, “Roche notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today that it was withdrawing Accutane after a “reevaluation” of its product lines showed it faced serious challenges from generic competitors, company officials said in a statement.”

This is just another in a long list of recent health concerns over pharmaceutical skincare treatments and the serious health risks they may pose.

As the natural skincare movement gains popularity, many consumers are discovering their old over the counter acne treatments can have potentially harmful chemicals that would be best to avoid. In response to these concerns, many have made the switch to all-natural acne skincare treatments. While some are convinced that natural remedies can’t be strong enough to fight stubborn acne. If you are convinced a more powerful acne medication is the best option, read on to find out what approach is right for you to become acne free.

Product

Contains Chemicals

Birth
Defects

Depression
Psychosis

Skin
Irritation

Restrictions on Sun Exposure

Gastro-intestine
Disorders

Vivoderm 100% Natural Anti-Acne Mask

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

Retin-A

YES

NO

NO

YES

YES

NO

Tetracycline

YES

YES

NO

NO

YES

YES

Benzoyl Peroxide

YES

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

Differin

YES

NO

NO

YES

YES

NO

Skinoren*

YES

NO

NO

YES

YES

NO

Roaccutane

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

Effective Natural Acne Treatments and Ingredients

There are various home treatments and natural ingredients that have been proven to be effective in treating mild to moderate cases of acne. Some of these may include:

· Massage essential oils into your skin at night such as Tea Tree Oil, Bergamot Oil, Clove Oil, Lavender Oil, and Rosewood Oil. Wash your face clean in the morning with pure soap and water.

· Acne starts within the body, not just at the surface of the skin. Therefore, it is important to drink plenty of water to help detoxify your body and help clear acne.

· You can exfoliate and clear pores with an oatmeal mask once or twice a week. Cook oatmeal and while it is still warm, apply to your face, allow oatmeal to dry and then wash away.

There are many varieties of at home solutions, some of which are effective, and some not. Those with more serious cases of acne however, such as cystic acne, usually turn to stronger over the counter acne treatments.

Over the Counter Acne Treatments

Over the counter acne products tend to be more powerful in fighting acne because each product works differently to target causes of acne. Certain products function by killing Prionibacterium acnes (P.acnes), the bacteria that creates inflammation. Other medications reduce sebum output and renew skin. Other products function by using combinations of these things. Acne medication treatments work in different ways depending on their active ingredient. Here are some common active ingredients that acne products contain.

*Benzoyl Peroxide works to eliminate P. acnes and reduces excess oil and dead skin cells. It is available in different strengths that come in products in certain percentages.

*Salicylic Acid prevents pores from clogging by slowing the process of skin cell shed within hair follicles. It also helps fight whiteheads and blackheads.

*Alcohol and acetone are found in astringents and cleansing washes. They clear your skin of dirt and oil.

These medications might be more powerful in treating acne but they often come with more side effects such as dryness, sensitivity to sun, stinging or irritation, redness or peeling.

There are many natural options that are now available that give you the opportunity to fight acne with powerful results but without the unnatural chemicals that may cause unwanted side effects. The top natural acne treatments have been proven to be as strong as leading pharmaceuticals, yet a perfect compromise between gentle home remedies that don’t show results and powerful but irritating over the counter products.

When it comes to the next generation of acne treatments, the most promising products are natural blends to specific herbal constituents–like Rosemary, Marshmallow, Aloe Vera, Lavender, Fennel, Angelica, and Green Tea – that evade irritating side effects. Vivoderm Laboratories offers a natural acne mask that reduces sebum output, controls inflammation, unclogs pores, and moisturizes skin. It also serves as an acne scar treatment as it regenerates skin affected by redness and scars. Many herbs also contain natural antiseptic properties to attack acne-causing bacteria. This anti-acne treatment removes dead skin cells and repairs blemishes without drying out the skin.

The bottom line is to always be aware of chemicals you expose yourself to and make the choice that is best for you. If chemicals are in any way a concern for you – opt for a natural solution that treats the root causes of acne, not just the symptoms and become acne free – naturally.

Natural Facial Skin Care for Acne

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Almost everyone has suffered from an acne breakout (or many more) in their lifetime. Acne occurs when the oil (or sebaceous) glands under hair follicles, usually on your face, neck, chest, or back, get plugged up, inflamed, or infected. Frequently the glands simply secrete too much of a thick waxy lubricant called sebum that keeps your skin healthy. This blocks the pores and creates a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Follicles then get red and inflamed.

Hormone imbalances can play a role as well. Sebum increases with the overproduction of testosterone and other androgens in teenage boys, for instance, or with women;s hormonal fluctuations, such as those associated with the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause. In mild cases of acne, whiteheads and blackheads appear, and maybe some raised red blemishes. In more severe cases, pus-filled cysts and deep nodules form around the inflamed follicles, causing unsightly bumps, tenderness, and often pain.

Organic Skin Treatments for Acne

A couple of herbal products are useful for drying up acne. Topically applied tea tree oil is a natural alternative to benzoyl peroxide. Tea tree oil is fungicidal, antiseptic, expectorant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, parasiticide, and antiviral. Wipe on a 10% to 15% strength solution twice a day.

The herb chamomile also has long been used for easing skin inflammations. Make a strong chamomile tea, and wipe the cooled liquid over your face each morning. This effective daily rinse tones and cleanses.

The holistic understanding of acne is generally the result of hormonal imbalance or toxicity of the bowel or blood. Use cleansing herbs like burdock root, yellow dock root, or echinacea root to help cleanse your blood and remove toxic waste products from your liver. Use bowel-cleansing herbs like yellow dock root and psyllium seed for a week, and repeat once a month for several months, especially if you have trouble with boils, acne, and other skin problems. Take evening primrose capsules. And apply tea tree oil solution externally.

Here’s a helpful tea recipe:

1 tablespoon Oregon grape root

1 tablespoon yellow dock root

1 tablespoon burdock root

1 tablespoon red clover flowers

2 cups water

Put all herbs in water and simmer 30 minutes. Drink one cup of the tea, 2 to 3 times daily.

During a breakout, eat mainly fresh fruits and vegetables, and add a six-ounce glass of cleansing vegetable juice with equal parts of cucumber, carrot, and celery, with a little parsley. Identify and drastically reduce all forms of refined sugar and fried foods in your diet – this includes honey.

Alternate hot and cold compresses over pimples once or twice a day to open the pores, cleanse them, and increase circulation to remove wastes.

Sometimes the skin will show reactions to external factors, such as bacteria, that have led to internal processes, which reflect on the skin instead of manifesting internally. While symptoms on the skin should be attended to, the real problem lies in the weakened defense system, which should be toned and strengthened so that the body will rid itself of infection.

The general guidelines for the treatment of infections also hold true for acne. And if antibiotics have been used recently, at least 1 g of vitamin C should be taken daily.