Natural beauty

Produced naturally by the body (and found in plants and minerals), silica is most concentrated in skin, hair, and fingernails, where it enhances collagen production to help strengthen locks and nails and keep skin supple and wrinkle-free. But not all types are healthy. Here’s what you should know.

Essential oils are natural or volatile oils derived from plants. These astringent, antibacterial, and highly concentrated oils vaporize easily in the air and release beneficial compounds that can help relax or stimulate the mind. Essential oils appear in a variety of natural products, including perfumes and colognes, soaps, massage oils, skin care products, food and drink, household cleaners, and aromatherapy. When applied topically in massage oils or bath products, essential oils can be therapeutic to the body by helping to relax muscles, alleviate soreness, or soothe skin. Topical application requires essential oils to be diluted with water or carrier oil to avoid skin irritation.

Consumers can look and feel beautiful while avoiding harsh synthetic ingredients.

If passed, the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 could make many beauty products a whole lot safer—and give you the chance to make a smart choice.

Growing concerns over what’s really in that tube of sunscreen demands we do our research before slathering up–and we must slather up.

People forget that while you are doing a detox, if you are applying products that contain sulfates and parabens you are putting those toxins right back in your system.

Last weekend the Delicious Living team sampled products from thousands of natural companies gathered at the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim, California.

Loaded with anthocyanidins and vitamins A, B, C, and K, clear, beautiful skin is in the pom of your hand with products

Not just a man’s problem, experts offer natural tips for improving your diet, reducing stress, and using Chinese herbs