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Natural skincare solutions provide effective ways to hydrate, calm, and protect the skin. They may include essential oils, hydrosols (floral waters), dried leaves or powders. Plants have long been used as natural remedies to address health and beauty needs. Packed full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients that support skin health, they offer endless potential. Antioxidants Antioxidants are essential elements for botanical skincare solutions. They help combat the damaging effects of free radicals – unstable molecules which attack and damage skin cells, leading to premature aging and damage. You can find antioxidants in many fruits and vegetables or…
Menstrual cups are menstrual hygiene devices used during menstruation to collect menstrual fluid. Constructed of elastomers, a properly fitted cup should seal against vaginal walls without leaking during tilting or inverting of your body. Menstrual cups can be easily utilized. Just like using a tampon without an applicator, simply insert and pinch its base for removal. They’re safe Menstrual cups, made of medical-grade silicone, can provide a safer option than tampons as they don’t remove blood directly from your vagina, providing less opportunity for bacteria that cause infections to breed in there. They’re reusable too – meaning less environmental impact!…
Body nutrients that the body requires in small doses for proper functioning. These include vitamins and minerals; food sources or supplement sources may provide these essential elements; deficiencies can result in illness. Fortified foods contain extra nutrients added to them in order to maximize their health benefits, known as fortification. Micronutrients Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals required by the body in small amounts for proper functioning, from supporting immune health to helping bones maintain calcium for increased protection against osteoporosis. Micronutrients are divided into macrominerals, trace minerals, water- and fat-soluble vitamins. Deficits in these micronutrients can have serious repercussions for…
Gummies are one of the most widely consumed supplements. Available in an assortment of fruity and candy flavors, they’re an easy and convenient way to meet daily vitamin needs. Collagen supplements help diminish the signs of aging skin, and vitamin C provides crucial immune system support*. Furthermore, alpha lipoic acid (ALA) promotes mitochondrial health while protecting cells against free radical damage and fighting free radical damage. Supplements certified by Informed Sport can provide athletes with peace of mind that it does not contain unsafe levels of contaminants. Gummies Gummies are colorful candies that have become an increasingly popular way for…
Gummy vitamins are candy-like supplements designed to meet nutritional gaps for kids and adults who find pills or liquid multivitamins difficult to swallow. Their sweet chewable form makes them easy to take, with an appealing flavor and no unpleasant odors associated with traditional pills or liquid vitamins. Gummies contain high quantities of sugar or artificial coloring agents; their effectiveness has even been called into question in some instances. Convenience Gummy vitamins provide a convenient option for people who find swallowing pills or taking liquid supplements difficult. Furthermore, their sweet taste and candy-like consistency appeal to children as well as adults,…
Plastic pads often contain harmful chemicals that can contribute to health issues like uterine fibroids and endometriosis. These include phthalates, VOCs, dioxins and furans – known as carcinogenic agents – among many others. Kenyan entrepreneur Mary Nyaruai collects agricultural waste and transforms it into low cost, biodegradable menstrual products using water hyacinth – then distributes these pads through local community organizations to women for use during menstruation. Cost Current sanitary pads can be costly due to being made of plastic that takes 500-800 years to decompose, but one Kenyan woman has made a biodegradable pad from agricultural waste that’s inexpensive…
Minerals are inorganic substances found naturally. They form solid structures with ordered or regular three dimensional crystal structures, and there are seven separate crystal systems. Mineral properties include color, streak, hardness, luster and diaphaneity (how translucent a mineral appears). Hardness can be measured on the Mohs scale; 10 being the hardest. What is a mineral? Minerals are natural substances with unique chemical and physical properties. Usually solid and inorganic substances with crystalline structures, minerals can either consist of one chemical element (e.g. salt) or often more often an array of elements (like crystallised forms of metals). Physical properties of minerals…
Gummy vitamins provide a more enjoyable delivery system than conventional tablet supplements, making them especially popular among children due to their colorful characters and delicious flavors. Gummies contain an excessive amount of sugar. Even when labeled “sugar-free,” excessive consumption may contribute to weight gain and tooth decay. Llama Naturals Plant-Based Multivitamin Gummies Multivitamin for kids that does not contain added sugars or candy ingredients. Formulated using organic ingredients and fruit pectin to provide its gummy texture. No artificial flavors, sweeteners or colors were used either; also no inflammatory oils, acidity-causing acids, animal gelatin or animal gelatin was included either. These…