The Watermelons and...

Melons are great fruit that we enjoy during the summer months. Except for those that live in warmer regions that is (lucky you). But today I am not blogging about how tasty watermelons are or how we should all eat them or what not, I am talking about watermelons in skincare! I first personally tried watermelons on my skin this summer, when I made a homemade watermelon mask just for fun. My skin wasn't exactly at it's best and I felt it needed a refreshment. So I got a pretty standard recipe which I will share with you today.

You will need:

1 cup of chopped watermelon (Eat the rest)

1/2 of a small container of yogurt

1 tsp of Aloe Vera juice and...

a blender!

How simple right? So what you is you blend these together and you apply it generously to skin. Some may want to substitute yogurt for sour cream which will make the mask thicker and less leaky. I used Organic plain yogurt. I kept my mask on for quite a bit, I think nearly half an hour. When I washed the mask off I was amazed with the results. My skin looks so much brighter, and already felt suppler.

  That was when our company decided to create the line of Antioxidant Watermelon Facial care items with CoQ10 coming out the first two weeks of January! So to talk a little bit of the products that we formulated, and analytically tested for our great customers: All of these products of course contain Organic Watermelon Extract (Citrullus lanatus). Watermelon extract is abundant in vitamin C and naturally occurring amino acids. Already those are very important aspects for our skin. But that is not all, the extract also supports the UV-stressed immune system of the skin and can be used to prevent photo-aging. Added to that it helps to protect the skin from every day toxins and promotes cell-renewal and elasticity of the skin. Along with Watermelon extracts this line of facial care items is infused with Watermelon seed oil. The oil has a rich composition of essential fatty acids that help to restore elasticity to the skin. It, therefore, is wonderful for all skin types, including dry, oily, acne-prone or maturing skin. So there we go, watermelon is really amazing on the skin. Added to the watermelon, our third main ingredient is CoQ10 which is an amazing natural anti-oxidant. Studies show that CoQ10 can effectively counteract free radical damage and provide significant protection against UVA-induced depletion of cell membrane. In other words, it will prevent damage to collagen and elastin production process and help you avoid wrinkles. CoQ10 is so powerful, it is able to reduce cancer tumors and minimize stroke consequences that are due to suddenly increased levels of free radicals. So when applied topically, it can provide extra protection for your skin and produce a dramatic anti-wrinkle effect. We found this to be a great combination providing great results for wrinkled skin. However even if you do not have wrinkles this is still a great regimen to use because it is so enriched with antioxidants and nourishing fruit oils that it will help you retain young, and bright looking skin naturally. Did I also mention that watermelon extract works great on blemishes?

So the products that we are going to offer are as follows. As always every product is 100% Natural, vegan, and Organic.

1. Watermelon and CoQ10 Moisturizer - SPF 20 1.7 oz - $32.00 US/$34.00 CAN
2. Watermelon and CoQ10 under eye gel (For those bags and dark circles) -  1.7 oz  $18.99 US/$22.00 CAN
3. Watermelon and CoQ10 Gel Cleanser - 5 oz $16.00 US/$17.50 CAN
4. Exfoliate with Watermelon and CoQ10 - 2 oz $14.00 US/$16.00 CAN

Look out for that...And a message from our team to you...

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!

Eucalyptus Essential Oil...

With the flu season on full swing, we are all searching for a perfect way to keep away from the germs. Eucalyptus Essential oil is actually an amazing oil that helps clear nasal passageways and helps clear the lungs. You can purchase 5 ml of 100% pure certified Organic Eucalyptus essential oil from us. The oil is great to use for inhalation with steamed water and for much more.

$6.25 US

Latin Name: Eucalyptus Globulus

Origin: India

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Plant Part: : Wood and leaves

Eucalyptus carries a quite strong and extremely herbal aroma with woody undertones. Eucalyptus essential oil is fantastic on skin ailments (Burns, blisters, wounds, insect bites, lice and skin infections), as well as to help against the effects of colds, sinus problems, and flu. There is also a history of Eucalyptus essential oil being applied to sore muscles and joints. During flu season use eucalyptus to clear sinuses and other flu symptoms.

Blends Well With: Pine, thyme, lavender, rosemary, marjoram, cedarwood and lemon.

General Activities: Skin Conditions, Arthritis, bronchitis, catarhh, cold sores, colds, coughing, fever, flu, poor circulation, sinusitis.

Safety: Eucalyptus should be used in dilution, and avoided during pregnancy. The oil is very toxic when taken orally.

Please Note: All Essential oils are not intended for internally use, and when ingested can cause severe burns. External use only.

You can also make great use of our pure eucalyptus white beeswax candle. 4 oz - $8.00 US

Indulge and Relax your senses with our pure and paraffin free Eucalyptus Oil Candle. Aromatically scented with cooling Eucalyptus Essential Oil. Free of any synthetic ingredients, and with a lead free wick this 100% Natural candle will scent your space with a fresh, woody and earthy aroma. Tip: Eucalyptus oil from an evergreen tree, stimulates and helps relieve sinuses especially during cold and flu season. Comes with cap, burning time 35-48 hrs.

*Certified Organic

Ingredients: Pure White Beeswax and *Eucalyptus Essential Oil.

Directions: Light Candle and enjoy therapeutical qualities. Make sure to follow safety percaution stated on bottom of jar.

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Winter is coming be prepared!

Winter is on the brink of conquering our nice months of autumn in Canada, and the first frost has appeared. A tiny bit late this year, but we appreciate all our seasons right? So what happens to your skin in the months of winter? Frost bite, and dehydration. Also don't forget to still use SPF because the sun is always shining! The humidity in the air is lower and more crisp in the winter months and works on drawing the moisture out of our own skin, so at these times it is extremely important to keep skin hydrated. Our 100% Natural and certified Organic body creams use natural oils and emollients to keep dry skin supple and soft.

Ingredients: Oils of *Oryza sativa (Rice Bran), *Prunus avium (Cherry Kernel), *Cocos nucifera (Coconut), Persea gratissima (Avocado fruit), *Olive Fruit Oil, Shea Oil, Pure White Beeswax, Aloe Vera Juice, Extracts of *Grapefruit seed, *Bilberry, *Orange, *Lemon, *Sugar Cane, *Sugar Maple, *Calendula, Lotus Absolute, Foodgrade cherry flavor oil, Vitamin E, Lanolin and Natural Antioxidant Preservative. Apply generously to dry skin.

To still keep up with your daily sun protection we recommend our super age defying anti-oxidant green tea facial moiturizer with SPF 30.

Ingredients: Oils of *Oryza sativa (Rice Bran), *Prunus avium (Cherry Kernel), *Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant), *Passiflora incarnata (Passion Flower), *Vitis vinifera (Grape Seed), *Cocos nucifera (Coconut) , Pure White Beeswax, *Green Tea Infused Purifyed water, Aloe Vera Juice, Extracts of *Green Tea, *Grapefruit seed, *Bilberry, *Orange, *Lemon, *Sugar Cane, *Sugar Maple, *Oregon Grape, and *Calendula, Essential Oils of *Green Tea and *Ylang Ylang, Vitamin E, Lanolin and Natural Antioxidant Preservative. Micronized Titanium Dioxide- 8% Directions~Apply to cleansed facial, for best results use daily.

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Our Brand new website!

Here are our brand new website images. We are all extremely excited to launch them for this new year! Lots of new products and deals will be on here. Thanks to our talented designers for a great new site! Look out for it this new year!

What are Antioxidants?

Every best friend you know is talking about them. The web is now advertising super antioxidant creams, and gels. But what are antioxidants really?

An antioxidant is a molecule capable of slowing the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that causes our skin to age. Oxidation is mainly caused by smog, pollution, etc. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals, which start chain reactions that damage cells. Antioxidants terminate these chain reactions by removing free radical intermediates, and inhibiting other oxidation reactions. As a result, antioxidants help to keep skin supple, nourished and firmer.

Although oxidation reactions are crucial for life, they can also be damaging; hence, plants and animals maintain complex systems of multiple types of antioxidants, such as glutathione, vitamin C, and vitamin E as well as enzymes such as catalase, superoxide dismutase and various peroxidases. Low levels of antioxidants, or inhibition of the antioxidant enzymes, cause oxidative stress and may damage or kill cells.

All Antioxidant ingreidents from plants like Green Tea and Carrots help keep skin firm, and supple.

Knowing your skin type

How important is it? With natural skin care no product will do any harm to skin, yet some may fit your skin better. How do you decide if you should purchase the Carrots facial cream or the Rose? Well the carrots is best for dry skin and the rose for normal. So what type of skin do you have?

Normal Skin

If you skin belongs to a normal type, the tissue will not reveal any traces of oil. Your skin should feel vibrant, elastic, and supple. Normal skin is the least problematic type. It looks smooth and has a good circulation and healthy complexion. Even with a minimum care, it will look good well into your advanced age.

Dry Skin

If your skin is dry, the paper will be clean, too, but your face skin will feel flaky, dry, and tight after you dry it. Dry skin can easily develop a sallow tone, wrinkles, and fine pores, and it is very prone to aging and irritating. To keep it healthy, you should apply thorough care and use regular treatment with natural masks and moisturizers.

Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, the paper will have spots of facial oil on it, corresponding to the areas of your cheeks, nose, and forehead. Oily skin is problematic – it usually looks greasy, thick, coarse, and shiny, has enlarged pores, and tends to break into acne. A good thing, though, is that oily skin is not prone much to aging and wrinkling. Careful cleaning, minimizing of carbohydrate consumption, and avoiding rich creams can be helpful in improving the quality of oily skin.

"Natural Skincare can create outstanding results on all types of skin"

Top 20 ingredients you should avoid in cosmetics at all costs.

Top 20 Toxic ingredients which you should be avoiding at all costs.


1. Mercury Known human carcinogen.


2. Lead Acetate Known human carcinogen.


3. Formaldehyde Known human carcinogen


4. Toluene Reproductive/developmental toxin


5. Petroleum Distillates Possible human carcinogen


6. Ethylacrylate Possible human carcinogen


7. Coal Tar Known human carcinogen


8. Dibutyl Phthalate Reproductive/developmental toxin


9. Potassium Dichromate Possible human carcinogen


10. 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol Forms carcinogens if mixed with nitrosating agents


11. Selenium Sulfide Possible human carcinogen.


12. Dimethylamine Respiratory toxicity hazards.


13. Zirconium Silicate Banned for use in cosmetics.


14. Acrylamide Possible human carcinogen.


15. Phenylphenol Possible human carcinogen.


16. DC Blue 6 Banned for use in cosmetics.


17. EXT DC Green 1 Banned for use in cosmetics.


18. EXT DC Red 1 Banned for use in cosmetics.


19. EXT DC Red 3 Banned for use in cosmetics.


20. Hexachlorophene Limited evidence of cancer.

A few great recipes worth to try!

Home skin recipes are always a great and fast fix up. Here we have put together a few great ones for you and your friends.


Peppermint Foot Scrub
1 cup dead sea salt
2 sachets peppermint tea
5 drops peppermint oil
2 tbs olive oil
Mix ingredients together and then apply to feet for a perfect great scented pedicure.


Honey Cleansing Scrub

1 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. finely ground almonds
½ teaspoon lemon juice
Blend, rub gently onto face. Rinse.


Brown Sugar Body Scrub
1/2 cup of brown sugar
half a fresh squeezed orange
1 Tbsp. of vitamin E oil
2 tbs Olive oil
Mix brown sugar, orange juice, and vitamin E  and olive oil in a bowl. Get in the tub and get wet. Take a handful of mixed ingredients and scrub in a gentle circular motion. Rinse off and apply a moisturizing lotion to re-hydrate skin.


Firming Face Mask
1 Tbsp. honey
1 egg white
1 teaspoon glycerin
¼ cup flour
Blend, smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse


Enjoy!

The Ingredient that dangerously lurks behind every foaming bath & Body Product...

Have you ever thought of what makes soap foam? Well naturally we would think that is from the process of soap making. A combination of Sodium Hydroxide and Cold pressed cazrrier oils. Yet there is so much soap...shampoo, bubble bath, shower gels, everything. What makes it all foam? The ingredient used is Sodium Laureth or in some cases Laurys Sulfate. It is much cheaper then the alternative we use in our shower gels which is Natural saponified coconut oil. Meaning the traditional way to saponify cold pressed organic coconut oil. Read below to find out the dangerous ingredient which we use daily on our skin and our hair.

     A research study by the JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TOXICOLOGY.

     "Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is an anionic surfactant used in cosmetics and industrial chemicals as a cleansing agent. In absorption, metabolism and excretion studies Sodium Lauryl Sulfate had a degenerative effect on the cell membranes because of its protein denaturing properties. High levels of skin penetration may occur at even low use concentration.

     Sodium Lauryl Sulfate had an LD 50 (Lethal Dose for 50% of the animals tested) of 0.8 to 110 g/kg in rats. A formulation containing 15% caused depression, labored breathing, diarrhea and death in 4 out of 20 animals.

     In acute ocular tests, 10% Sodium Lauryl Sulfate caused corneal damage to the rabbits’ eyes if not irrigated or irrigation was delayed. A Draize test of a product containing 5.1% Sodium Lauryl Sulfate caused mild irritation and products containing 21% were severely irritated with no rinse and mildly irritated when rinsed.

Acute animal skin irritation studies of 0.5% to 10% Sodium Lauryl Sulfate cause slight to moderate irritation. Applications of 10% to 30% caused skin corrosion and severe irritation. Solutions above 20% were highly irritating and dangerous. One percent and 5% Sodium Lauryl Sulfate produced a significant number of comedones when applied to the pinna of albino rabbits.

     A chronic oral feeding study in rats of 0.25%, 0.5% and 1.0% Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in the diet for two years produced no observable abnormalities except for moderate to severe dermal effects. In mutagenesis studies, rats fed 1.13% and 0.56% Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in the diet for 90 days produced no more chromosomal aberrations or clastogenic effects than did a normal diet.

     Sodium Lauryl Sulfate was tested for human skin irritation in concentrations ranging from 0.1% to 10%. Open patches were less irritating than closed patches, and irritation increased directly with concentration. For prolonged contact with skin, concentration should not exceed 1%."

Green Tea Applied Topicaly Preventing Skin Cancer?

According to new studies by the American Cancer Secioty Green Tea in Skin care can help prevent skin cancer. Our Green Tea facial cream is enriched with a potent amount of Green Tea Essential Oil, Green Tea Infusion and Green Tea Extract. Read article below for more information.

"Green tea is already thought to protect against some cancers because it contains antioxidants. A recent review of previous studies finds drinking green tea may help prevent skin cancer – and it may even be effective when added to skin care creams.

     Santosh K. Katiyar, Ph.D., and colleagues in the department of dermatology at Case Western Reserve University, reviewed several studies about green tea and reports that it may be useful in preventing and treating a variety of human skin disorders. The substances in green tea thought to protect against cancer are called polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties that can cancel out the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that damage cells'' DNA and as a result can begin the process of a cell turning cancerous.

     "Supplementation of skin care products with green tea may have a profound impact on various skin disorders in the years to come," he says."

A Great Green Quiz!

Take this quiz to find out how much you know of green skincare! Find it at:

http://planetgreen.discovery.com/games-quizzes/green-beauty-quiz/

Tell us your results!

What you might be using to moisturize your skin...

We went out and bought a most regular Hand and Body Lotion from the drugstore. The packaging and outlook looked great and of course the price was decent. Yet what lurks behind the label? Today we will list the full ingredients of an average day to day body lotion which you may be using on your skin. Firstly just so you know ingredients are always listed in a specific order. The first ingredient has the highest percentage.

In this moisturizer we start with water. You can look up more information on these ingredients on skindeep.com to know exactly what to avoid in your personal care products.

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  Aqua/Water - as most know water isn't a moisturizer, it is simply used to water down the product even in natural formulations.
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  Isopropyl Myristate - Is the ester of rubbing alcohol. Easily absorbed into the derma it is known to moisturize skin. Chemically derived this ingredient is of low hazard to the skin.
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  Isopropyl Palmitate - Derived from Palmitic acid.
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  Stearic Acid - Is the fatty acid which helps emulsify water with oils. It is rated a 3 and has been linked to cancer.
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  Cetearyl Alcahol - It is used to keep products from separating.
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  Cetereth-20 - Unsafe for use on broken skin. Eye and lung irritant. May be contaminated with 1,4 Dioxane .
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  PEG-100- Polyethylene glycols are often contaminated with Dioxane and are linked to cancer in animal studies. Also eye and lung irritants. 
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  Sorbitan Stearate - Very skin-compatible ester of stearic acid and sorbitan, used as oil-soluble emulsifier.
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  Sweet Almond Oil - Ah, finally we hope upon a natural ingredient in this formula. Sweet almond oil (Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis) is a great vegetable oil that is one of the most used carrier oils in aromatherapy massage, and this is understandable since it has a fine texture, is easily absorbed, and helps to leave the skin soft and satiny smooth yet it is non-greasy and easily absorbed.
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  Grapefruit Extract - Score! Natural ingredient number 2. Contains lycopene, a potent antioxidant for skin.
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  Glycerin - Natural ingredient #3. Glycerin is derived from vegetables and is a fat which helps retain moisture in skin.
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  Triethanolamine- Also known as TEA this ingredient is known to cause lymphoid, kidney and renal tumors in animals. Skin and eye irritant when used in all dosages. Even low.
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  Propylene Glycol - Present in very many formulations, even in food this ingredient is known to cause eye irritations and conjunctivitis, as well as respiratory tract irritations.
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  Diazolidinyl Urea - is a fine white powder. Diazolidinyl Urea can be found in many cosmetic and personal care product types including eye and facial makeup, aftershave, and nail, bath, hair and skin care products.
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  Fragrance - A synthetic aroma which can cause lung irritations in many humans as well as asthma.
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  Methyl Paraben/Propyl Paraben - A synthetic preservative. Skin and Eye irritant, endocrine disruptor liked to breast and ovarian cancer, envoirnmental contaminant.
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  Vitamin E - Natural ingredient #4, great antioxidant for skin. Look for Natural vitamin E when purchased not synthetic. A helpful hint is that if the vitamin E is clear in colour it is synthetic. Natural Vitamin E is a viscous dark brown.
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  Tetrasodium EDTA - Neurotoxin linked to brain damage in animal studies, caused liver damage, fetal death, birth abnormalities, made from formaldehyde, and approved in todays use in cosmetics and BABY FOOD!
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  C1 17200 - If you see a number like this in an ingredient list it stands for synthetic colorant.
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  Benzophenone - 3 - Associated with photoallergic reactions. This chemical absorbs through the skin in significant amounts. It contaminates the bodies of 97% of Americans according to Centers for Disease Control research. rated a high 8 on Skin deep.
  
  
  
  
  So this is pretty much the ingredients of this regular day to day body and hand cream. Honestly what in the world are we putting on our skin? Out of the 20 ingredients we had 4 natural ingredients meaning that only 20% of this formulation is natural. The other 80% is loaded with synthetic chemicals. Please scan prior to purchasing, after all isn't what we put on our skin as important as what we eat?

Natural Skincare Vs. Synthetic

Many people we have asked don't even know what the term Natural means. Natural Skincare means Every single ingredient in the product comes from nature. No unpronounceable synthetics. We recommend you to quickly scan every ingredient prior to purchasing a product. For many products which indicate being natural are loaded with synthetic chemicals, which can be hazardous to health over years of use. After all nearly 60% of what is applied onto skin is absorbed! Natural skin care products are those products which helps in remedying aging skin problems, dry skin, blemishes cracked skin and wrinkles from the skin. One problem, many people believe that the ingredients in nature don't give as great results as synthetic. Well, what we can tell you is that is a fib. When a product is natural and is formulated correctly with beneficial ingredients it will affect the derma without damaging it. What do you use and why?

Introduction

Welcome to the Delizioso Skincare Blog! We are planning to add much information about important skin care aspects. Delizioso Skincare is a 100% Natural line of facial and body care. We are one of the very first skincare companies in the world to use the Natural Antioxidant Preservation system which not only preserves the product but adds certain benifits to the products. Our website is still under renovation yet you can visit it at www.deliziososkincare.com.