Yes, the flu season is here and probably around for a few months. What you probably don’t know is that there ARE some other options that are organic in nature and available without a prescription to help fight the spread of the flu!
First, the flu, or influenza, is a viral infection. It involves respiratory discomfort, [...]
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July 25, 2009
Helen Keller is my inspiration for overcoming obstacles
I woke up in the middle of the night earlier this week (trust me at my age, I’m waking up alot-but that’s another story) and had what you could say was an epiphany. For some reason I started thinking about what a miracle it was that Helen Keller could learn to speak and read and yet [...]
March 20, 2009
Organic cleaning in the home with Tea Tree Oil or Melaleuca alternifolia, an alternative to toxic synthetic ingredients
I’ve decided to give up the Mr. Clean and Pine Sol for good. I ran out of the last bit of remaining cleansers and have gone organic and green to keep my home clean. Did you know there are amazing recipes for cleaning your home that cost just a few pennies? It’s good for your [...]
March 15, 2009
Skin care reviews – exposed!
I recently have been asked to comment on the abundance of websites that pose as unbiased informational reviews for skin care products only to find out that they are actually promoting their own products while desperately doing their best to discredit everyone else’s. While I wish there was a way to police these bogus sites, [...]
February 28, 2009
Organic definitions for labels – get the facts!
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed when trying to decipher whether a product is organic, green, or natural? Well, don’t feel alone. Organic, green and natural all sound like good things – but are not necessarily represented truthfully when it comes to marketing so it pays once again to read the label and understand the certifications.
There are standards [...]
January 2, 2009
The real story behind Carmine
Is Carmine bad for you? Well that depends on if you like bugs! Carmine is approved for use by the FDA in not only food products that we consume but also cosmetics we apply to our skin. Carmine, may also be labeled as Crimson Lake, Cochineal, Natural Red 4, C.I. 75470, or E120. Carmine is a pigment of a bright [...]
January 2, 2009
Newsflash: Skin needs antioxidants
In case you weren’t aware, I’d like to share the importance of antioxidants and the benefits not only for your health but also for your skin.
Antioxidant beverages are popping up everywhere. You see them advertised almost daily from one juice after another. Even V8 has a new line of antioxidant beverages. Not to mention the multitude of [...]
September 3, 2008
Welcome to ILLUSTRE ESSENZA®!
Welcome to the official ILLUSTRE ESSENZA® corporate Blog! We know that you have literally thousands of options when choosing the very best products for your skin, and are inundated with conflicting skin care information – so we’ve decided to take the time to create this resource to keep you posted on the latest accurate anti-aging skin care [...]
