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Back to the Honey Board

February 4, 2008

Although I try new body lotions all the time, I often find myself going back to purchase my favorite one - Kiss My Face Honey & Calendula moisturizer.  There are a multitude of other ones that also use high-quality ingredients, but I find many do not seem to measure up in terms of hydration.

The use of Honey as a skin moisturizer stems back to the days of early Egypt where it was used to add moisture to the skin and prevent wrinkles.  This ancient remedy was referred to as “the secret of eternal youth.”  The skin’s ability to stay hydrated is an important factor in its ability to maintain softness and elasticity.  As skin ages, or is …

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Category: Moisturizers
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Have Moisturizers become too Confusing?

January 28, 2008

A basic moisturizer will serve to soothe the skin and allow it to retain water.  Sounds simple, right?  Far from it! Currently, there are a vast amount of moisturizers to choose from, and it can be difficult to pick just one.  Should you pay for a luxury brand, or is there an equivalent “drugstore” brand that is just as effective?  Should you focus on anti-aging, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, or just anti-all??  Can adding Collagen and Elastin directly to a moisturizer improve the appearance of the skin?  How about ingredients such as Sake, Caviar, Seaweed, Silk Protein, Rare Botanicals, or even Human Foreskin?!

There are several misconceptions about moisturizers.  For instance, some manufacturers claim their over-the-counter products penetrate layers of the skin and …

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Category: Moisturizers
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Vaseline still an Ole Standby Moisturizer!

December 13, 2007

Way back in 1870, before the rise of exotic ingredients in moisturizers such as Sake, Caviar, Seaweed, Silk Protein, or Rare Botanicals entered into our lexicon, a fellow by the name of Robert Chesebrough discovered a natural product, rich in minerals from the earth, displaying remarkable skin-healing properties.  That product was Petroleum Jelly, which was subsequently commercialized under the name Vaseline.  Fast forward to today, there are an overwhelming number of moisturizers offered in the market.  Many skin care experts and scientists cite good ‘ole Petroleum Jelly as the most effective moisturizer to use on the skin!  A moisturizer serves to keep moisture from escaping out of the skin, but does not actually “put” moisture back into the skin.  The …

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Category: Ingredients, Moisturizers
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