Welcome to the second section of Chapter One of Naturally Healthy Skin by Stephanie Tourles. The dermis layer consists of two layers: The papillary binds the epidermis and dermis together. Papillae are the ridge-like projections that make up your finger prints. Containing capillaries and nerve ends, the papillae are super-sensitive to touch stimuli. The reticular …
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Welcome to the first section of my discussion on Ms. Tourles' book, Naturally Healthy Skin. As mentioned previously, I've divided my discussion of this chapter into three sections. For me, learning happens faster if I digest smaller bits at a time. It's important that I learn the new terminologies and their functions. Skin structure, the …
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Chapter One of Naturally Healthy Skin by Stephanie Tourles discusses the structure and function of skin. Knowing what our skin is and does is a perfect place to start. After reading this chapter I felt that I wanted to know more. So I went to Wikipedia as an alternative research reference. It’s easy to get …
I'm always looking for ways to improve my goat milk bath soaps and beauty lotions. I do this by reading, and reading, and reading. Dozens of books and articles on skin care surround my desk. Emails clutter my desktop because they have skin care tips that I want to pass on to you -- my …
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Ingredients must be weighted for accuracy. Oils must be melted so they will blend together. Frozen goat milk and lye in early stages of blending. Always wear protective gloves and eye ware. Mixtures do get HOT. Final stage includes a water bath so the two pails will cool within 5 degrees of each other. Ingredients …
Many of you have asked: "What's in this soap that will help my ________?" Fill in the blank. Everyone has issues with their complexion, their elbows, ankles, heels, face or their dry skin. Personally, I have light skin that sunburns easily. But first I freckle, Hey, I like my freckles so -- bring 'em on. …
Gift wrapping has more delicate variations than I had ever imagined. From paper embossing, color theory, ribbon texture to tag font design; each nuance builds upon the other to create a special gift for your loved one. After quite a bit of research, I am amazed at how much attention each component receives. Please join …
I remember the first time I made a batch of soaps from scratch. Uncertainties gurgled in my throat: the heat, working with lye, would my mold be big enough? Feelings of uncertainty filled my chest. Don't you hate that feeling? But, as you probably know, you just gotta BIG-UP and go for it. All those …
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These face cloths are fun and easy to make. Starting with 4-ply 100 percent cotton, I chain stitch about 30 links. Turn then single crochet in each chain. SC one then, this is where the creative part comes in. You can either single crochet the entire cloth, or you could use a half-crochet or any …
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Each creamy colored metal bucket can double as a soap dish and comes with three goat milk soaps: Maschio Motivo's Espresso Caffé Latté, Wayland's Patchouli Plunge, and Dean's Orange Delight. All three soaps are for combination skin types and contain essential oils for a gentle aroma-filled bath. Our Maschio Motivo (Italian for Main Man; Bucky …
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