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Inside Summer Lilac: The Botox Plant

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Hibiscus has been used in beauty and hair formulations for ages. It is known to have botox-like properties, improve skin tone and radiance, fight oxidative damage + skin infections as well as provide cleansing and moisturizing attributes. (1) We love everything about this potent powder! It has natural astringent qualities controlling oil production, tightening and cleansing pores. It is packed with Vitamin C, AHA, and antioxidants promoting collagen production and evening out skin tone to leave your skin feeling tighter, radiant, and more youthful. Get your hands on our The Good Mess Mask where Hibiscus flower shines as the second ingredient giving it its rosy color and potent formulation. 1 - Yin Wei Mak et al. Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.) and Cassia (Senna bicapsularis L.) flower extracts, Journal of King Saud University - Science, Volume 25, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 275-282, ISSN 1018-3647,  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksus.2012.12....

Did You Know?

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The National Cancer Association released results of a 15-year study concluding that women who work in the home are at a 54% higher risk of developing cancer than women who work outside the home. Why would that be? Studies have concluded that it’s toxins in the home! The Toxic Chemical Connection Begin by thinking of your home as a toxic waste dump. The average home today contains 62 toxic chemicals – more than a chemistry lab at the turn of the century. More than 72,000 synthetic chemicals have been produced since WW II. Less than 2% of synthetic chemicals in wide spread use have ever been tested for toxicity, birth defects or their mutagenic or carcinogenic effects. The majority of chemicals have NEVER been tested for long-term effects. The AAPCC reports  in 2013 that household cleaning substances were third in toxicity with human exposure.  Number two in pregnancy related toxicity and pediatric toxicity [under age 5]. (Cosmetics & Personal Care Products ...