Have you taken a look at your Shampoo and Conditioner labels lately? You love them, but did you know they can contain damaging ingredients to your hair and the environment? Foremost among the baddies are Sulfates. But just what are sulfates, and what other elements should you avoid wherever possible? Read on and find out.…
There’s nothing like changing things up when a new season is approaching. While your summer do’ may have got you through those long, hot nights, it’s not going to work for those colder days out amongst the leaves. Reinventing yourself and diving into fall with a new hair look is not only a great way…
There are so many things to love about fall – pumpkin spice lattes, boots, and sweaters. However, fall also brings with it some things that are hard to love – like skin issues. You know the ones – redness, random dry patches and, of course, blemishes. So, why does your skin get so bad when…
The beauty buzzword of this minute: “it is clean beauty.” Alongside other terms like “green” and “natural,” it is used to describe every type of skincare, hair, makeup, and deodorants, from moisturizer to lipstick, and shampoo. We are more concerned than ever about our wellness environment. And some companies are leaving us to wonder what…
Summer is the season of warmth — relish the change of pace by refining your beauty routine to a few trusted products powered by natural healthy ingredients. Linger over longer, brighter, and sunnier days that open in enjoyable moments rather than tasks to be achieved. Shower in a skin-clearing body buffing wash, skip the cleanup…
Why Is Meadowfoam in All of My Home Hair Color? If you’ve been reading the labels of your hair color boxes, you may have noticed the name Limnanthes Alba recently. Especially if you’re an aficionado of natural, non-ammonia formulations. Limnanthes Alba – goes by another name Meadowfoam – and its extracted seed oils seem to…
Moringa Seed Oil & Powders are favorites amongst people who are in the know about their beauty and health. Extracted from the Moringa Oleifera Tree, and the seeds and powders are naturally plentiful with plant phytonutrients. It has a few names in widespread use; Moringa, Ben Tree, Drumstick Tree, and Horseradish Tree. One character all three Moringa…
As research pushes on, science is finding more and more that seaweed has impressive health benefits. A host of new plant varietals also called Sea Vegetables is finally starting to be consumed with higher intensity in Western diets. Even though it seems like a relatively new thing here, some cultures have been eating seaweed for…
Used for ages for flushing out toxins and heavy metals from the body, this detoxifying powerhouse works by applying itself around molecules in the stomach or on your skin. The naturally occurring binders in Charcoal are great for helping to detoxify your complexion. The activation process occurs when carbon molecules infuse with oxygen, and this…
Shea butter is a fat harvested from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). In its raw form, Shea has a yellow color, with processed and further refined versions having a yellow or white appearance. In English, the word “Shea” comes from s’í, the tree’s name in Bambara, a native language of Mali.…
What comes to mind when you start to think about fall? Pumpkin spiced lattes, leaves on the ground perhaps. How about natural beauty products? Fall and winter are one of the best times of the year to get your bright, warmer tones out. With summer gone, you want to find a natural way to wear your…
There’s nothing worse than having dry skin and not knowing what to do about it. These days, there’s a whole host of soap brands and products to choose from that can leave your skin feeling silky smooth and full of moisture. However, not all soaps are good for your skin. In fact, a lot of…
Peppermint is an ancient herb that has its origins in Europe. It is a naturally created hybrid, a mix of the watermint and the spearmint plants, now commonly grown in gardens across the globe today. It is a versatile plant that offers both flavor enhancement and traditional medicinal properties. Peppermint or Mentha piperita is an…
Turmeric is known by its botanical name, Curcuma longa. Growing to more than 3 feet in height it’s both a flowering plant and a rhizome, or the roots. The wonders and benefits of turmeric and its phenols, the bright yellows that comprise curcumin have considerably impacted the health of many individuals. Not only as a number one…
I’ve been involved in health, beauty, and fitness for more than ten years, and I admit I’ve been neglecting collagen. I knew what it was and what the primary functions are. But I was skipping over the more important point – about our decreased ability for natural production. I knew that the number went lower, but…
About Spa Med Beauty We started with a simple idea of sourcing healthy products for ourselves and our families with convenient at home delivery. Too many times we’d ordered items that seemed fine, and then when they arrived, they just weren’t right. Maybe it was the smell or a product that we loved before that…