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How to remove the dark circles under the eyes?

How to remove the dark circles under the eyes?

Dec 16, 2019

How to remove the dark circles under the eyes?

The dark circles (shadows) under the eyes are the clearest sign of insufficient sleep or fatigue. They can be very unpleasant “patch” to the overall appearance, giving us weary, sad and pale look. Here’s how to get rid of the dark circles under the eyes – both externally and internally.

Try to create a proper sleep routine

Try to go to bed and to get up at one and the same time every day and to sleep between 7 and 9 hours daily. This way, you will allow your body to relax fully and to be ready for the stress on the next day.

Keep your nasal cavities empty and clean

Stuffy nose due to fever or allergy can cause dark circles around the eyes, as under the influence of tension, veins around the sinus darken and expand. So take all necessary curative measures and blow your nose often.

Pay attention to your diet

Try to take healthy and balanced food and plenty of water to maintain the blood circulation in norm. Sometimes, the dark circles are caused by a deficiency of vitamins, so eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid alcohol, cigarettes and salt.

Put cucumber slices twice daily for a week

The cucumber has lightening, hydrating, astringent, refreshing and soothing effect and instantly restores the skin around the eyes. Before you put the slices on the eyes for about 10 minutes, leave them for half an hour in the refrigerator.

Moisturize the eye area every day

It is best to use a cream with restorative and soothing ingredients (rose or lavender). Rub it with soft massage movements to assist its absorption by the skin and to stimulate the blood circulation, which in turn, will reduce the dark circles.

Apply an eye serum before bedtime

Because the skin around the eyes is more delicate and vulnerable, it needs extra care. Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and retinol will tone and refresh it instantly, will accelerate its regeneration and will remove the signs of aging, including the dark circles.

Do not strain your eyes too much

Avoid reading in an inappropriate light, take a few minutes rest every hour when you work on a computer, and if it is possible, put a lukewarm compress on your eyes and relax in a darkened room for a while.

How to choose a mouthwash?

How to choose a mouthwash?

Dec 16, 2019

How to choose a mouthwash?

If we want to enjoy healthy, clean, white teeth and fresh breath, we should not miss the use of mouthwash in our daily oral hygiene. And believe us, this recommendation is not an advertising trick.

Some studies show, that people who use mouthwash twice daily, visit more rarely a dentist than those who skip this mandatory final step in the dental care.

You may already be wondering what is so specific in the use of mouthwash. The formula, the ingredients and the duration of use require attention.

    It is very important to select the mouthwash properly, i.e. according to the needs of the oral cavity.

  • To clean the plaque, which is a major cause of the most common diseases in the oral cavity and to remove bacteria causing bad breath is advisable to trust a mouthwash with antimicrobial effect (Astera Total mouthwash) with citilpiridinhlorid and fluorine.
  • In case of gum disease such as gingivitis or periodontitis or sensitive teeth, dentists recommend specialized mouthwash (Astera Parodont Active mouthwash), whose formula with chlorhexidine and aluminum lactate considerably tightens the gums and removes bacteria causing periodontitis.
  • After surgical interventions in the oral cavity, before and after tooth extraction or implant placement, piercing, tartar cleaning, bleeding and other inflammation it is advisable to use a medical mouthwash – concentrate (Astera Parodont Stop), which has more powerful and even healing effect than ordinary mouthwashes.
  • For refreshing, cleaning and protection of the oral cavity in good dental health is sufficient to include in our routine a mouthwash with prophylactic purpose (Astera Fresh mouthwash). The combination of active ingredients (cetyl pyridinium chloride, fluoride, menthol, thymol, eucalyptol) limits the growth of bacteria, prevents the accumulation of plaque and tartar, protects against inflammation and caries and provides fresh breath.
  • If the enamel is colored and needs whitening, we can use Astera mouthwash, which contains ingredients for harmless bleaching, 12-hour protection against deposits, plaque and yellowing.
Stress – an enemy of beauty

Stress – an enemy of beauty

Dec 16, 2019

Stress – an enemy of beauty

The fact that stress in everyday life inflict harm not only to health but also to the appearance is well-known and scientifically proven. Skin, hair, and even nails turn into its major indicators undergoing a number of transformations, unfortunately in a negative direction.

Before you tell to yourself with a smile that you are not threatened, because you live a happy and harmonious life without any significant worries and difficulties, note that when it comes to skin and hair, the concept of stress has a broader meaning. Stressful are the climatic conditions, insufficient sleep and water intake, unhealthy food, as well as the habit to get angry about your failures. Even one more serious case of stress to the body such as pregnancy, birth, intake of strong medicaments can affect your appearance. Here’s how:

Stress and skin

When a person is in a state of stress, his body produces large amounts of the cortisol hormone. On the one hand, it stimulates the sebum secretion while on the other hand it deviates the blood flow to the muscles and other organs and thus prevents the penetration of oxygen and nutritional components in the cells. As a result appear irritations, sensitivity, excessive oiliness, acne, rashes, wrinkles, dark circles under the eyes and other imperfections.

Under the influence of stress the barrier function of the skin is also affected and besides that skin becomes more vulnerable to external factors, the time for its recovery slows down, as well. As a result, disorders occur in the cell membrane. That accelerates water loss and thereby leads to excessive drying of the skin. The fine lines and the loss of shine become more visible, chapped and rough areas form and allergens, bacteria and dirt from the environment more easily cause inflammation and problems.

Stress and hair

The most frequent phenomenons in hair due to stress are sensitive scalp and hair loss. Unlike the skin, however, where the results are visible almost immediately, it usually occurs weeks or months later. The reason is the lack of vitamins, minerals and oxygen, which have been directed by blood flow to those organs, which needed most energy and strength to survive in the moments of stress. As if a break was given to hair for the body to concentrate on the process of recovery and healing of stress.

The same reason – lack of sufficient amounts of nutrients, can lead to disorders in the hair structure and scalp’s health. As a result, hair becomes thin, dry, lifeless, dull and extremely prone to tangling and breakage, and scalp – sensitive, itching and with dandruff.

How to help your hair and skin to cope with stress?

Although it is primarily important to identify the source of stress and try to eliminate it, as well as to start taking more healthy foods and more fluids, the right cosmetic care can also be a priceless assistant in combating stress factors.

Do not miss the morning and evening beautification ritual

Thorough cleaning of the face and the application of appropriate day and night cream will keep the skin well hydrated, nourished and protected.

Combine body care with aromatherapy for your mind

The easiest way to do this is with fragrant shower gel, whose formula contains mostly natural ingredients. They will not only assist the rapid filling of the gaps in the skin cells, but will leave a long lasting aromatic mark on your skin, which will relax your senses and psyche.

Make an anti-stress face mask once a week

It is best to choose ready to use formula, whose valuable active ingredients (vitamins, natural extracts) will lighten the complexion immediately, will help the skin protection, will relieve discomfort and fill the cells with energy.

Take care of the scalp

The scalp is highly vulnerable to stress. Redness, itching, burning – all of them are worrying signals that require attention. So trust specialized shampoo and conditioner formulas, whose active ingredients have a calming effect on the scalp.

Treat your skin and hair with love

Avoid the regular stressful treatments such as cosmetic procedures and heat appliances, protect them from the climate conditions, use lukewarm water and only cosmetic products that are consistent with their individual characteristics or condition.

Why is it so important to clean the face before going to bed?

Why is it so important to clean the face before going to bed?

Dec 16, 2019

Why is it so important to clean the face before going to bed?

Cleaning the face before bedtime is essential for the health and good appearance of the skin as the main cell regeneration happens during the night. Besides the skin cells act more intensively at night, they better absorb moisture and nutrients from cosmetic products. To run smoothly this process, requires perfectly cleaned and toned skin. See why more it is so important for us to keep the routine care of the face before bedtime.

We remove the toxins.

During the day the face collects a huge amount of dirt, dust and grease. If we add makeup, as well, a solid film, choking the skin, forms. It clogs the pores, increasing their size and if it stands too long, it can cause inflammation (acne, rashes, roughness).

We avoid the skin dehydration.

During sleep, the skin loses a large amount of moisture. Therefore, the application of moisturizing night care on washed and cleaned face is particularly important ritual before bedtime. Omitting one of the two steps can distort the speed of the cell regeneration at night.

We protect the eyes.

If we do not clean the makeup from our eyes, it is likely to feel irritation and rub them unconsciously during the night. As a result, we will not only smear the make up everywhere, but we can also cause irritation if it falls into the eyes. In addition, the mascara can exhaust our eyelashes and make them brittle.

We keep the youthful appearance for a long time.

The residues from makeup and dirt impede the natural cell renewal, which affects the external and internal condition of the skin. This way, the systemic negligence in the care leads to premature aging (fine lines, wrinkles, loss of gloss) of the face.

We face with less skin problems.

Sweat, dirt and bacteria accumulate on the skin, clog the pores and infect them. Cleaning the face before bedtime, however, eliminates the harmful microorganisms, regulates the oiliness and disinfects the skin, thereby reducing the risk of more serious conditions.

We keep the skin healthy and supple.

The regular cleaning of the face will preserve the natural protective barrier of the epidermis, will limit the appearance of wrinkles and will increase the amount of moisture in the pores, which we can seal with an extra dose of moisturizing product.

Here is the place to remind you that the facial cleansing before going to bed should go hand in hand with the application of specialized cosmetic product, consistent with the individual needs of your skin. Since dust, dirt and bacteria continue to collect at night, you must repeat the procedure in the morning, but this time, applying appropriate daily face care. Thus, spending only a few minutes a day you will enjoy a young and healthy skin for longer.

Kiwi – a vitamin bomb

Kiwi – a vitamin bomb

Dec 16, 2019

Kiwi – a vitamin bomb

Many fruits are known for their rich vitamin content, but no one can beat the kiwi’s quantity of nutrients per gram. Adding its specific tart taste and numerous health benefits, it is not a surprise that kiwi is proclaimed as a vitamin bomb among fruits, more over with magical properties for skin and hair. If you don’t believe, try it!

Kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) originates from China, but today it is grown all over the world, including in Bulgaria, in the regions with warmer climate. It grows on creeping shrubs resembling vines and ripens at the end of the year. The most common variety is oval, a little bit larger than a hen’s egg, with brown and slightly fuzzy skin. It is quite tough, because it protects the real value of the kiwi – the vitamin-rich juicy green core with arranged as a mosaic brown seeds, which often becomes an object of the passion of photographers.

It turns out that kiwi contains more vitamin C than oranges and more potassium than bananas. Moreover, it is rich in the vitamin E antioxidant and fatty acids. In combination with all other nutrients (fibers magnesium, amino acids, carotenoids) this exotic fruit assists the function of the cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract, strengthens the immune system, fights male impotence, strengthens eyesight, regulates water balance in the body, removes stress.

In cosmetics kiwi is considered a miracle cure against skin aging. The abundance of the vitamins C and E acts as an immediate antioxidant, which retains moisture. For this reason the kiwi extract is often included in anti – aging creams and serums. At the same time it keeps away the free radicals and their damage, helps the cell regeneration, accelerates the wound healing and gives a healthy and radiant shine to the hair and skin.

What are the other advantages of the kiwi for the skin and hair?

  • Tightens, softens and smoothes the skin
  • Strengthens the collagen
  • Prevents the signs of premature aging
  • Supports the removal of wrinkles
  • Clarifies the complexion
  • Stimulates the hair growth
  • Reduces the hair loss
  • Gives shine to the hair

Since it is the kiwi season now, we recommend you to take full advantage of the health benefits of this vitamin bomb. But better combine the food consumption with cosmetic products containing kiwi extract to maintain the health and beauty of your skin and hair in the moments when the fruit is not present in your diet or in your refrigerator.

The healthiest baby foods

The healthiest baby foods

Dec 16, 2019

The healthiest baby foods

Every woman tries to provide the best for her child, but sometimes her maternal instinct is obstructed by the multitude of friendly advices, medical recommendations and hundreds of advertisements. Who can we trust and how to decide what is the best food for our growing children? We may not be wrong if we turn for help to the origin of everything – nature, and fill the menu of our sweetest creatures with its gifts.

Fruit

Full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and easily digestible carbohydrates, fruits are a great start for the energetic day of each child. Vitamins are necessary for the normal course of biochemical reactions in the body, while fibers stimulate digestion and disposal of waste substances. Fruit and freshly squeezed juices also quench the appetite of children for unhealthy sugary foods.

Vegetables

Like fruits, vegetables are also a natural source of essential nutrients. To preserve their valuable substances it is best to give them to your child raw (when possible) or steamed. Broccoli, spinach and beets, for example, contain a lot of calcium, which is responsible for the formation of healthy bones and protects children’s teeth from decay.

Whole grains

A portion of oatmeal, whole wheat pasta or other grains, in sweet or salty variations, is perfect “real” breakfast delivering to the child’s body the needed energy, and also an additional amount of fiber, minerals and vitamins.

Fish

Excellent source of protein and omega-3, most fish, prepared without frying, are delicious and healthy dinner for the kids. Proteins are the basic building block of cells, making them especially important for the growing organism. Fatty acids, in turn, stimulate immunity and brain development and improved memory ability in students.

Legumes

Lentils, peas, soybeans and other plants known to us from the family Fabaceae provide valuable nutrients – protein, fiber, micro- and macronutrients, photo-chemicals. It was found that children who have acquired the useful habit to regularly consume legumes are at much lower risk of developing diabetes and heart disease as adults.

Eggs

Under the shell of eggs from a reliable source, especially soft-boiled, a number of benefits for adolescents are hidden. Eggs are one of the few vegetarian sources of vitamin B12, which is of great importance for the development of the nervous system. They provide a great deal of complete protein, lutein for eye health and vitamin D for strengthening of the bones.

Nuts and seeds

Walnuts, almonds and other varieties of nuts, also contain large amounts of protein and minerals and healthy fats. The element iron, for example, which can be found in pumpkin and sunflower seeds, is a component of hemoglobin and helps transport oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body. Its deficit often leads to tiredness and sleepiness in children.

With the right diet, our children will inevitably grow strong and healthy. But let’s not forget, much immersed in caring for them, that what they need most of all is always to feel our unconditional love!

Walnut – the divine food for health and longevity

Walnut – the divine food for health and longevity

Dec 16, 2019

Walnut – the divine food for health and longevity

Walnut tree is well known and appreciated since the time before Christ. For its medical properties mentioned Hippocrates himself, and later – the famous Persian physician Avicenna.

The Latin name of the plant (Juglans regia) is a result of one of the legends for god Jupiter. In the culture of many peoples still exist myths and superstitions associated with the walnut.

For native land of the tree are accepted the Balkans and the Middle East, as nowadays most representatives are cultivated in the US and China.

Almost every part of the plant is used in the modern world – in furniture, textile and food industry, in medicine, cosmetics, perfumery and many other fields.

If not cut, the mystical tree can live hundreds of years and reach the height of ten-storey building.

The walnut kernels are very nutritious and delicious – rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and many other valuable substances.

Health benefits of walnut

The most beneficial and easily digestible are the raw nuts soaked in water for several hours before consumption.

Walnuts contain very powerful antioxidants that are available only in a few of the mass consummated foods. They actively counteract the free radicals and prevent the development of serious diseases such as cancer.

The unique substance juglone, which the plant contains, has a strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action. Therefore, walnuts are used effectively for the treatment of tuberculosis and eczema.

The nuts lower the blood pressure and the levels of the dangerous cholesterol, strengthen the heart and protect it from diseases.

With the help of the melatonin hormone, walnut provides sound sleep to people suffering from insomnia. Of course, we are talking about eating the nuts not about a nap under the tree.

The plant has beneficial effects on male fertility and applied externally deals effectively with a number of gynecological problems in women.

The priceless ingredients of the walnut kernels, among which is the folic acid take care of the normal course of pregnancy and the fetal development.

Walnuts are especially helpful for the nervous system. Perhaps not coincidentally, their nuts resemble so perfectly the shape of the human brain. Eating several walnuts daily improves the mood thanks to the substance tryptophan contained in them, enhances the memory and the ability to concentrate and expels diseases such as Alzheimer.

Walnuts as a beauty means

The menu rich in nuts, reduces the oxidative stress in the body and delays the signs of aging. Applied externally, the walnut oil smoothes wrinkles and removes scars, lightens pigmentation spots and dark circles around the eyes, relieves inflammation, moisturizes and softens dry skin.

The oil extracted from the benefitial nuts is an excellent hair conditioner, too. It nourishes and gives shine and also prevents dandruff and hair loss.
The green walnut husks and leaves are a natural dye used not only in the textile industry but also in home rituals for restoring the youthful hair color.

Although the nuts are high calorie, their regular moderate consumption contributes to balanced weight. The fibers contained therein create a feeling of satiety and improve metabolism.

Walnuts are one of the secrets for slender figure of the Hollywood beauties Angelina Jolie, Miranda Kerr and Kristen Bell.

The stronger sex could gain muscles more quickly, combining exercises with diet, including the protein-rich nuts.

Macadamia – a silky caress for beauty

Macadamia – a silky caress for beauty

Dec 16, 2019

Macadamia – a silky caress for beauty

Fragrant, sweet, milky and enchanting, the taste of macadamia nuts can not be mistaken, whether added to meals or to cosmetic products. The oil extracted from their core is considered the perfect ingredient for beauty and health.

Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) is a tree with impressive size, which originates in Australia, but is also grown in Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, New Zealand and South Africa. There are seven species, but only two of them are edible (the others are poisonous). The tree blooms in white, pink or purple, and its nuts are closed in an extremely hard shell. They exactly, are considered one of the most nutritious, among their fellows, and provide the invaluable for the body elixir in the form of oil.

Macadamia oil is a rich source of calcium, vitamins A and B (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid), phosphorus, iron, antioxidants (polyphenols, amino acids, flavones), selenium, zinc, copper, potassium, magnesium and carbohydrates, proteins, fiber and about 80% mono-unsaturated fats (which are the “good” fats for the body). All this gives macadamia high nutritional value (about 720 kcal per 100 g.), but also essential advantages in eating and beauty habits.

A balanced menu with macadamia nuts (or their oil) can provide good health and longevity, and suppress regenerative diseases. How? Macadamia is completely devoid of cholesterol and helps the reduction of its levels in the body. It strengthens the heart, purifies the arteries and neutralizes the harmful fats. The plant protects the cells from damage and toxins in the environment, and thus, reduces the risk of cancer.

It helps bone and tooth mineralization, the transfer of nutritional compounds and the formation of new bone tissue. Macadamia contributes to a healthy nervous system, as well. The large amount of omega acids assists weight loss, as it controls fat burning and appetite, and accelerates metabolism. Omega acids also protect against osteoporosis and relieve arthritis pain.

Macadamia oil is similar to the natural fat of the body, that’s why it is very easily and quickly absorbed by the skin and hair. Macadamia contains the highest amount of palmitoleic acid (omega-7) of all plants. The acid provides the key structural elements of the cells and thus, maintaining their youth. Macadamia oil wraps the hair as a protective shell, penetrates scalp and hair follicles and naturally nourishes and hydrates them. It attracts and retains moisture and even resembles sebum. Thanks to these features, macadamia improves hair’s shine and health. That is why, it is increasingly used in cosmetic products for mature skin, as well as in hair dyes, shampoos, styling serums and body lotions.

What else makes macadamia perfect ingredient for beauty?

• It improves the absorption of hair dye and keeps the color intensive and brilliant for a long time

• Improves hair’s strength and elasticity

• Protects it from tearing

• Prevents tangling

• Gives hair a satin shine

• Stimulates its growth

• Decreases the time for blow drying, as it pushes the water molecules onto the surface of the hair

• It is suitable for all skin types

• Removes makeup and cleanse face without clogging the pores

• Slows down skin aging

• Nourishes the cuticles and prevents them from inflammation

One of the most valuable advantages of macadamia oil, is its long shelf life. Added to a cosmetic product, it makes the formula more durable, efficient and sweet-smelling. All this reasonably turns the product into your affinity and you start to think about macadamia as the perfect ingredient for beauty.

Beauty sleep

Beauty sleep

Dec 16, 2019

Beauty sleep

Sleep is one of the most natural, free and 100% effective means to maintain your beauty. And as the good night sleep can instantly make your appearance vital and healthy, so its absence causes sagging skin, bags and dark circles under the eyes, loss of luster.

To sleep for beauty is not just a myth. Because the skin has the ability to recover extremely quickly, 7-8 hours in the bed are sufficient to look rested and fresh in the morning, just as if you’ve come back from a long vacation.

The reason is that while the body is at rest the cells regenerate, accelerating the exfoliation of the dead layer, the hydro balance and the structure of the cells are restored, the production of collagen and elastin accelerates, the pores breathe. At the same time, all sorts of hormonal and metabolic processes take place in the body, the natural rhythm of which can easily be violated if sleep is lacking. Sleep deprivation acts as a stress on the immune system – not only for the body, but also for the skin.

Bedtime

Try to go to bed and get up at the same time each day. The perfect time is between 10 pm and 7 am, to achieve the optimal period of 7-8 hours of beauty sleep. Note that a longer sleep on the weekend does not compensate for its absence during the week. Nor an afternoon nap longer than 30 minutes. It is recommended that it ends by 16:00.

Sleep duration

It is important to know the measure of beauty sleep. According to experts it is not good to overdo it because a too long stay between the covers (11-12 hours) may have the opposite effect – to increase the breakdown of skin cells, to cause swelling and even visible fatigue. Before going to bed, it is recommended to observe strict ritual in skin and body care, so that they can get ready for a sound sleep.

Cozy atmosphere and tranquility

It is better to remove all possible technological devices, including mobile phones and tablets. Avoid any illuminated areas and noises during sleep. It has been shown that the brain reacts even to the subtle sound and light waves, which does not allow it to relax completely.

Sleeping posture

Learn to sleep on your back. In this way you will avoid pressing the face in the pillow, which speeds up the sagging of the skin and the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, due to impaired blood circulation. In addition, all body systems will operate adequately.

Bed linen

Stick to light, fine and breezy fabrics for bed linen. Silk or cotton will protect the body from overheating and will spare the skin of unwanted wrinkles. Furthermore, some colored and textured (artificial) fabrics can cause unwanted irritations.

Ritual for relaxation of mind and body

Before bedtime take a shower or a bath-tub with aromatic products to delight the senses, make a bath-tub for your feet with sea salt and a few drops of an appropriate essential oil, drink a cup of herbal tea to eliminate stress, apply a rich nourishing and moisturizing lotion on the whole body (we recommend fragrance of lavender, jojoba or citrus).

Facial beautification ritual before bedtime

In order to make the most of the beauty sleep and the regenerative processes to take place completely, the pores should be thoroughly cleaned with enough moisture. Therefore, carefully remove makeup and dirt with a product with soft formula (washing gel or cleansing milk), tone the skin with tonic or lotion and apply hydrating night care according to the individual needs.

The beauty sleep deserves the same respect and attention that the diet and the regular physical exercise receive. And once it becomes a priority in your daily routine, you will begin to look at it as an inexhaustible source of energy and health. Try it already tonight, by going to bed a little earlier, and help your body and skin derive all the benefits of the beauty sleep.

What is hyaluronic acid?

What is hyaluronic acid?

Dec 16, 2019

What is hyaluronic acid?

In fact, this substance is found in almost every single living thing. In humans, it acts as a network that transfers essential nutrients from the bloodstream to skin cells.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in your body. High concentrations are found in soft connective tissues and in the fluid surrounding your eyes. It’s also in some cartilage and joint fluids, as well as skin tissue. It is extracted and reformulated and now has become one of the most popular kinds of injectable fillers. If the term sounds familiar, it’s because the same substance is often injected into the aching joints of people with arthritis to ease pain and provide extra cushioning. Brand names include Captique, Esthélis, Elevess, Hylaform, Juvéderm, Perlane, Prevelle, Puragen and Restylane. Hyaluronic acid is not derived from animal sources.

hyaluronic acid skin When this gel is injected, it acts like an inflated cushion to support facial structures and tissues that may have lost volume or elasticity due to normal aging. It also brings water to the surface of skin to keep it looking fresh and supple.

In the last few decades, various synthetic forms of hyaluronic acid have been developed and used to correct disorders in the fields of rheumatology, ophthalmology, and wound repair. More recently, synthetic forms of hyaluronic acid are being manufactured for use in face augmentation.

Rose – with love for the skin

Rose – with love for the skin

Dec 16, 2019

Rose – with love for the skin

We often think of the rose as the Queen of flowers, a symbol of love and femininity. But actually, this delicate and colorful flower with sharp thorns not only warms our hearts, but could also give a huge amount of love to the skin, in the form of an oil, water or aroma. Find out how and immerse in the bliss of the rose today!

The use of roses in traditional medicine and beauty care has a long and diverse history. It is even believed that the distillation of rose water started already in Ancient Persia. The Ancient Greeks and the Romans used rose petals to flavor bathwater and to decorate festival halls.

For the Indians, on the other hand, the rose continues to be an integral part of their Ayurvedic practices, as a means of calming and detoxifying the mind and the body. And in Bulgaria, rose oil is produced from the rose petals, famous throughout the whole world with its powerful aroma and amazing therapeutic effect on the hair and on the skin.

Today, the rose is still used in alternative medicine, the pharmaceutical industry and in beauty care, but in a wide range of products – extracts, essential oil, rose water, distilled water, rosehip seeds, rose petals. It is a valuable source of vitamins (A, B3, C, D, E), proteins, citric acid, flavonoids, fructose, malic acid, tannins and zinc, which gives it antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiviral, diuretic and antidepressant properties.

It is most commonly used as an oil or in the form of calming water, for problems with the blood vessels, gastrointestinal disorders, external and internal infections, spasms in the lungs, intestines and muscles, and even helps for a cold. Besides all that, rose products help the healing of open wounds, purify the blood, stimulate the production of hormones inducing menstruation, reduce symptoms of PMS and strengthen the nervous, digestive and excretory systems, as well as the liver.

As a cosmetic ingredient rose is an invaluable source of antioxidants and anti-aging agents, which smooth, soften and heal the skin, and also protect it from potential problems. Actually, the rose oil is the only one of plant origin that contains retinol (vit. A), which makes it very efficient for removal of fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation and stretch marks. Furthermore, it kills bacteria, smoothes the complexion, hydrates and nourishes the cells in depth. The rose water, on the other hand, has an exceptionally restorative effect on pores, as it constrict the blood vessels, giving a youthful freshness to the skin.

What are the other benefits of rose in cosmetic products?

  • Cures acne, rosacea, eczema, swelling, redness.
  • Cleans and tightens the pores.
  • Cleans dirt and make-up.
  • Protects skin cells from the damage of free radicals.
  • Prevents sunburn.
  • Prevents the formation of dark circles under the eyes.
  • Hydrates dry skin and soothes sensitive skin.
  • Nourishes the scalp.
  • Increases blood flow to the follicles and stimulates hair growth.
  • Adds shine to the skin and the hair.

As rose oil is one of the most expensive essential oils, due to its laborious extraction (for the production of 30 g. tens of thousands of flowers are needed, picked right after they’ve bloomed, i.e. only at dawn), and the rose water is not as effective, the best way to give love to your skin, taking advantage of the miraculous qualities of the rose, is through the use of cosmetic products. Whether it is going to be a face cream, a therapeutic ointment, a lotion, a tonic or a bath foam – the choice is yours!

Natural and cosmetic remedies for cracked heels

Natural and cosmetic remedies for cracked heels

Dec 16, 2019

Natural and cosmetic remedies for cracked heels

We, women, make strenuous efforts to look good, but nonetheless often a little something remains that prevents us from being perfect “from head to toe”. Sometimes our heels – calloused and cracked, are the reason for our suffering confidence, or the reason for purely physical pain with every step.

What causes this delicacy of the skin of the feet? We know that its thickness is bigger than other parts of the body, but obviously that does not make it more secure from harm. The truth is that our feet are devoid of sebaceous glands, whose function is to protect the epidermis from drying and cracking. Adding the fact that they are often forced to take all of our weight and to endure uncomfortable shoes or rough surfaces when walking barefoot, the answer comes to mind easily.

Unfortunately, there is a certain group of people whose feet are more vulnerable. These are patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, psoriasis and certain other diseases. In the risk group are also the elderly, the overweight and those who spend their working day “on foot”.

The best way to deal with this problem is to prevent its occurrence. It is therefore important to take care of your general health, to get enough valuable nutrients through diet, to maintain personal hygiene and to wear comfortable shoes.

Regular exfoliation of the toes and application of moisturizers after bathing are also crucial for maintaining the smoothness of the skin.

Foot cream is not only a preventive measure, but an effective remedy for already appeared problems, as well. The antiseptic ingredients prevent the risk of infection of injured and bleeding tissue, whereas ingredients with nourishing, regenerating and soothing action assist in regaining its healthy and aesthetic appearance.

Folk medicine also offers salvation from cracked heels in a variety of easy to follow recipes:
Potato peelings remedy

Boil the peels of a few potatoes and immerse your feet in the liquid for at least 5 nights in a row. Do not rinse or dry afterwards. After they dry by themselves – smear them with glycerin.

Calendula ointment

Chop finely a handful of flowers, leaves and stems of marigold and place them in 250 ml of sunflower oil. After 10 days the ointment is ready for use. Cover your toes with it at night and put on socks.

Carrot cure

Grate 100 g of carrots and put them in a glass jar with ½ liter of sunflower oil. Keep the jar in a warm and dark place for 10 days. Strain the mixture and used it externally to heal the skin.

Rice peeling

Stir a small amount of rice flour, honey and vinegar to obtain a paste. Gently rub the affected area with circular movements. Repeat the procedure every few days.