In The News - Healing Garden Journal- March 2010
Honey-E Renewal Mask
Recently the inspiration to “go green” has been sweeping the nation and our world due to concerns for preserving our health and our environment. The desire to be more “eco-friendly” with how much we consume, what chemicals pollute our air, and even our bodies is reason enough for some to take action.
As the owner of Bloomfield Esthetics Day Spa in West Bloomfield, Michigan I grew concerned about the toxins, carcinogens and harmful preservatives being used in the majority of skin care products and grew passionate about creating botanically-active, toxin-free skin care. Our formulations include active plant enzymes which provide higher performance levels than comparable competitors in the marketplace without the use of harmful synthetic toxins.
Skin care products using common synthetic toxins to preserve products, many times cause more damage to the cellular structure of the skin than the benefits advertized in the product. The average person absorbs as much as 4.6 pounds of toxins from personal care products per year. These toxins accumulate in fatty cells and organs, and don't get flushed out of the system.
Creating products is very specialized - you have to have the right combination of botanical actives. It really is a science. I work with a chemist who's been in the industry for many years, and this is her forte.
Be Natural Organics is a Michigan company that started locally and now has sales throughout the country and we are an active member of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, which supports the Truth in Labeling Pledge and is actively pursuing the removal of harmful synthetic toxins in skin care products. Visitors to the website or those who call can receive a free wallet size card with a list of toxins to avoid.
Be Natural Organics spring recipe for fresh radiant skin with this simple homemade Honey-E Renewal Mask
- 3 Tbsp of honey
- 3 Tbsp of milk
- 2 Tbsp of oatmeal
- 1 vitamin E capsule
Directions: Open vitamin E capsule and mix together with remaining ingredients until well combined. Smooth onto face and neck. Allow nutrients to soak in for 10-15 minutes. Gently exfoliate by gently massaging mask into skin for several minutes (add water if needed). Wipe off with warm damp cloth.
Honey - Provides mild antiseptic abilities, antioxidants and is a natural moisturizer having the ability to retain moisture.
Milk - Contains lactic acid, to help rid the dead skin cells on our skin’s surface. Milk also contains proteins, enzymes, amino acids, and antioxidants, which all benefit the skin.
Oatmeal - Excellent for calming skin irritations. Relieves skin rashes and brings skin into balance.
Vitamin E - Due to its antioxidant activity, vitamin e is vital in protecting skin cells from ultra violet light, pollution, and other elements that produce cell damaging free radicals.
Your skin will be left soft, nourished, and balanced.
