REJUVENATING AND RADIANT HERBALLY RADIANT PRODUCTS FOR SKIN REPAIR

Skin is the largest organ of the body. It is alive and quite sensitive to anything that it touches or anything that is applied on it. It has a rhythm, an inhalation and an exhalation. It absorbs oxygen, nutrients, senses light, and regulates heat and cold. It releases carbon dioxide, sheds dead skin cells and completely regenerates itself every 3-4 weeks. 

It is made up of literally millions of tiny dermal passages regulating the inward movement of air, fluids, heat and light.  In healthy skin, these passages are unobstructed, and each breath activates the absorption of nutritive substances and stimulates vital functions of a restorative nature. 

The upper layers of the skin rely on, and are, largely supplied by atmospheric oxygen. This molecular oxygen is vital to support the normal structure and activity of cells. This protective organ of our body interacts with other organ systems, such as digestion, and is the on-site manufacturer of roughly fifty per cent of our immune cells. It is unbelievably flexible, and is resilient fabric providing shape to the skeletal and muscular body. It is in a constant state of homeostasis, displaying exceptional healing abilities.

One of the most important functions of skin at night is to repair and renew. During the night metabolism and respiration slow down, and we are in our deepest rest. Along with the lungs and kidneys, the skin is one of three major pathways the body uses to release metabolic impurities from the digestive process, and it does this through thousands of tiny dermal pores. 

The fundamentals necessary to creating and maintaining healthy skin include a balance of nourishing foods and pure water, time spent in quiet contemplation, and exercise that encourages a healthy sweat and deep breathing.

Most of the chemical or petro-based face creams and similar products spread a coating, or cover the pores of skin, thus interfering with its own natural functions. On the other hand, the fine molecules of natural organic products get absorbed into the skin – two per cent of what we apply on our skin finds its way to our blood stream. Thus the important ingredients in our formulations which are rich nutrients for improving firmness, elasticity and resilience of the skin, making the skin texture soft and smooth, can be applied at night so that they work effectively on the skin, helping it to fight aging signs, virtually rejuvenating it and leaving it with a youthful radiant glow. 

The Signature series of anti-aging products (REJUVENATING and RADIANT) formulated and  marketed by HERBALLY RADIANT have been designed to provide uniquely nourishing natural ingredients to the skin. When applied at night before going to bed, these create wonderful condition for the skin to absorb highly rich nutrients, thereby doing all the skin repairs and creating a radiant glow of it.

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CAUSES OF CANCER, INCLUDING SKIN CANCER, AND TREATMENT COURSES

 

We in HERBALLY RADIANT remain on the look out for the major risk factors which could lead to emergence of skin cancer.  Apart from genetic factors and sun damage, we have noticed that various toxins used in cosmetics could also pose grave risk for this serous skin disorder.

Cancer is a complex disease and there are continuing experiments and research studies aimed at finding the right cure for it. The scientific understanding of cancer cell biology has continued to improve as better ways of targeting cancer cells are found through genetic information, the individual expressions of cancer cells and the micro-environment around the cancer cells themselves. 

Researchers have discovered numerous bio-markers and molecular changes that occur within a person's cancer genetics that can be used to better target treatment. In addition, studies have shown that two people with the same tissue type of cancer and staging may respond to treatment differently based on their own individual parameters. This is one major reason that people respond differently to the same treatment and even have different side effects to the same treatments. 

Improvement in cancer survival has come mainly from early detection and surgical removal in early stages of certain cancers (breast, prostate and colon), however whenever spread is involved with advanced metastatic cancer, the old or rather current chemotherapy practices are not much more effective at aiming for long-term remissions, dare we say cure.

Cancer cells are constantly mutating and becoming more resistant to treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Studies suggest that every tumor and possibly even different cancer cells within the same patient can be genetically different, expressing different bio-markers and responding to treatments differently.

Most people have a general understanding of chemotherapy. Cancer occurs when your body's cells begin uncontrolled, unchecked growth that is malignant; it is caused by a mix of environmental toxins, infectious agents leading to chronic inflammation and genetic mutations. In fact, these mutations can continue throughout the evolution of the cancer. Chemotherapy is a treatment for cancer using cytotoxic chemicals (poisonous to living cells) and other drugs.

Typically, the problems with high-dose and protocol-driven chemotherapy treatments are the many adverse side effects, which depends on the type of medication used. These side effects become worse when combination of drugs are given to help reduce resistance from cancer cells, but it can often times increase toxicity in the patient. This explains why some chemo drugs work for some, but don't work for others.

Most cancer clinics have a "one-size fits all" approach, but because each tumor is unique (based on specific genetics in the cancer itself, markers on the surface of cancer cells and epigenetic environment around the cancer cells toxins, infections, deficiencies and inflammation factors that cause cancers to spread and mutate) this approach fails to answer the bigger question.
Majority of physicians and treatment centers now tend to toss out chemotherapy as the one and only form of treatment coupled with radiation. Other therapies being resorted to are :

• Immunotherapy – State of the art forms of immunotherapy to rebuild a patient's immune system. After all, the immune system is the first and last defense against any disease. By strengthening these defense systems, it makes it easier for treatments such as chemotherapy to be effective
• Nutrition therapy – Modern food is pumped full of preservatives, toxins, GMOs and other horrible things that can severely impact one's health and in some cases, may even lead to cancer. An important alternative is organic and healthy foods that are immune-supportive.
• Chronic inflammation therapy – Chronic inflammation has been well-recognized as a cause of cancers for a long time. However, agents that cause chronic inflammation not only cause cancers, but also impact its growth, signaling and spread.
• Oxidative Medicine – Nobel Prize winner Dr. Otto Warburg famously hypothesized "…the prime cause of cancer is the replacement of the respiration of oxygen in normal body cells by a fermentation of sugar," meaning, cancer is caused by a lack of oxygen. Today's modern cancer cell biology has shown he was on the right track as mitochondrial health and shifting to a more oxygen-rich environment may protect healthy cells and further neuter cancer cells.

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SMOKING, WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTHY LOOKS.

Huffington Post piece by Amanda has important message that quitting smoking is no hurdle in maintaining weight loss.  Some people may be hesitant to kick the habit because of the prospect of weight gain as suggested by the study of International Journal of Clinical Practice.

Besides the issue of weight loss, Herbally Radiant has been raising awareness of the harm smoking causes to the skin, wearing it out prematurely.  Quitting smoking has immense direct and indirect benefits, ranging from overall physical fitness to general wellbeing.

  

In the latest study, researchers asked the participants about past instances where they may have tried to quit smoking and gained weight in the process, as well as whether they were afraid of gaining weight when quitting in the future. 

The fear of weight gain from quitting was equal among the treatment-seekers and the treatment-avoiders. However, past weight gain during a quit attempt seemed to influence the desire of smokers to seek treatment again. About half of the participants had gained weight in a past quit-smoking attempt. Among these people, those who had high concerns about gaining weight were more likely to avoid quit-smoking treatment, researchers found. 

Researchers said that doctors helping patients quit smoking should ask them about whether they had experienced weight gain in the past, and should reassure them that there are weight maintenance strategies that can be incorporated into their quit-smoking treatment. 

There are many choices to follow the right physical work-out, after quitting smoking, which could keep the person in good shape. There is no apparent link between smoking and weight loss; it seems to be more a psychological trend among those who might not be well informed about the real reason for weight gain or weight loss. 

In the context of maintaining younger looks and healthy bright skin, we would support every anti-smoking effort, and would recommend not only abstaining from smoking, but also from excessive drinking and junk food.  

Smoking does tell upon the skin which is reflected in the loss of its elasticity, texture and resilience.  Smoking is thus among the prime culprits in any anti-aging treatment.

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BEAUTY, SMILE AND STRESS

Smiling face reflects beauty and beautiful personality. Smiling is contagious - when others laugh, our mouths upturn into smiles. As a social animal, we are built to relate to others, so much so that we physically reflect back their expressions and movements. The urge to echo is triggered by what are known as mirror neurons, brain cells that mimic the actions or emotions of others. When the person next to you yawns, chances are you're going to break off a tonsil-rattling exhale, too.

Keeping smile is challenging in stressful situations, or in any other adversity.  Researchers have long known about the infectious nature of stress.  Pass-along strain runs rampant in relationships and work settings. Studies have also shown that there is "crossover" stress from one spouse to the other, between coworkers, and "spill over" from the work domain to home. The stress contagion effect, as it's known, spreads anxiety like a virus.

Thus, stressful state of mind affects your smile, and, in turn, your beauty and personality. Spreading smiles leads to positivity around you and your surroundings.  There are many ways to learn to handle stressful situations. Mindfulness way of life is perhaps the ideal solution. Mindfulness explains how we can control our emotions even in times of adverse situations, and prevent stressful thoughts. Emotions are highly contagious, especially negative emotions. And that can be highly dangerous when the emotional storms of others reflexively trigger the stress response in us. Stress is also a factor in five out of the six leading causes of death: it suppresses the immune system, lowers the good cholesterol, increases the bad, and leaves decision making up to a hysterical corner of your ancient brain that can't compute the social stressors of the modern world. In fact, stress is known to kill more people than traffic accidents or nicotine.

On the other hand, a smile makes you more attractive in more than one ways. People who smile a lot reflect impressive appeal, and create right ambiance for their colleagues, for their family, friends and at their work place. Certainly, smiling people have many friends.

A smile can change the feeling - researchers highlight the fact that a smile can trick the body, so the feeling changes. Stress can be seen on the face, but a smile can eliminate facial fatigue, boredom and sadness. It increases the immunity and lowers the blood pressure.

In the context of beauty, smile makes you look young. It moves many facial muscles and avoids the need to do any face lift. Therefore, in your beauty care regime, wearing smile is as important as taking care of your skin.

Here, a mention of aromatherapy would also be relevant. The herbal organic beauty products that HERBALLY RADIANT has been producing carry such essential oils for fragrance which have unique aromatic effect on the user. These essential oils are used as mood balancing elements, and have extremely soothing, relaxing and calming effect, eliminating stressful feelings and emotions.  All these add up to very effective natural beauty care regime.

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NEEM OIL (AZADIRACHTA INDICA) IN HERBALLY RADIANT BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Certain organic ingredients in Herbally Radiant products create profound effect on skin. Azadirachta indica (Neem Oil) is one of them. It is good to know in how many ways the medicinal properties of this single ingredient make Herbally Radiant products so effective. Following are only some of the curative properties of this wonderful ingredient:-

1.Use of neem oil on skin is known to actually rejuvenate the skin; it also promotes collagen and will work in the treatment of many skin conditions, including acne.

2.Cleanses the blood, stimulates antibody protection and strengthens the immune system.


3.Most effective in treating psoriasis.

4.Equally effective in treating eczema, skin ulcers and fungal conditions.

5.Removes moles and warts.

6.To prevent hair loss and enhance growth, mix a few drops of neem oil with coconut or olive oil and massage into scalp.

7.Neem oil can be applied to cuts and abrasions to help them heal quickly. It increases blood flow which aids in creating the collagen fibers that help the wounds to heal up.

8.It contains powerful anti-fungal properties that have been shown to aid in the treatment of athletes foot, yeast infections, thrush and even ringworm.

9.Neem based powder for jock itch will reduce the itching, dry the area and kill the fungus.

10.Used as a mouth wash, it treats infections, mouth ulcers, bleeding sore gums and prevent tooth decay.

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GROWING ACNE PROBLEMS & HERBALLY RADIANT'S EFFECTIVE FORMULA

The well known Cosmetics Design journal highlights important growing trend which points to the rising acne problem in women.  Quoting the American Academy of Dermatology, it draws attention to the studies which  show that women are more likely than men to develop acne as adults. Noting this trend in cosmetics, big players of cosmetic industry have begun to focus their promotional efforts in order to capture larger market share. The global acne market is estimated to reach sales of $ 3.02 billion by 2016. As pointed out by Dr. Paul Mouser, of Ashland, “consumers are forever seeking to perfect the look of their skin, but so many have to struggle with acne on a daily basis. Over 90% of the population will at some time during their lives be affected by it.”

In the past couple of years, Herbally Radiant has also witnessed growing number of its customers with acne problem.  Its R&D team tested new organic ingredients for quicker and effective relief in such cases, and has now launched its CLEAN range: Cleanser, Toner, Serum and Scrub specially geared to address acne or similar skin related disorders. It found that such problems are mostly faced by ladies with sensitive skin, or due to any hormonal imbalance.  In all such cases, certain natural ingredients, especially tea tree essential oil, azadirachta indica, rosemarinus officinalis, aloe barbadrnsis, jojoba oil, combined with vitamin E, have produced amazing results.  This CLEAN range is now receiving repeat orders regularly.

The special CLEAN serum for acne relief containing high level of antioxidants with rooibos tea, organic aloe vera, DMAE and MSM has been found to be among  the excellent remedies.  This is very skin-friendly, making the skin texture soft and smooth, besides providing instant vitality, leaving the skin with youthful glow.

Herbally Radiant would therefore recommend use of natural organic formulation which is designed to infuse the sensitive skin with unique nutrients of right kind that provide best relief.

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