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What's So Great About Broccoli Seed Oil?

It’s cropping up in hair care, skin care, and even makeup products. The Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Database lists 63 products using broccoli seed oil (Brassica oleracea) as an ingredient. (The potent veggie oil scores a low hazard score of 1 on the EWG Skin Deep database.) Broccoli seed oil is gaining recognition as a natural alternative to silicone in cosmetics where high sheen and luster drive demand. But why? What’s so magical about broccoli seed oil?Broccoli seed oil is comprised of 80-85 percent polyunsaturated fatty acids including erucic acid (omega-9), oleic acid (omega-9), and linoleic acid (omega-6). Approximately 50 percent is erucic acid, an omega-fatty acid that imparts a silicone-like sheen and luster to hair and skin...

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What Is Shea Butter?

Extracted from the nuts of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) that is native to Africa, shea butter is a fatty oil that exists as a solid at room temperature.The Karite tree bears the fruits, and the nuts inside the fruits are of prime importance. These nuts are crushed, boiled, and manipulated to extract a light-colored fat, which is commonly referred to as shea butter.The main components of shea butter include oleic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid, etc. It gets absorbed quickly into the skin as it melts at body temperature. Its moisturizing and healing properties prove beneficial for many skin issues. It also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties (to a certain extent) that can be utilized to treat many ailments....

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What's Your Skin Care Routine for Younger-Looking Skin?

Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process. With age, our skin gets thinner, drier and we lose collagen which promotes elasticity. The ability of our skin to protect itself is reduced as we age and it is our job to protect it with the best products. The key to preventing wrinkles is all about starting early. Ma’na Organix has 3 tips for you that in a few years you will appreciate having followed them! 1. Wash your face daily using gentle but effective products. Choose products that are work best for you skin type. All Ma'na Organix products are formulated for all skin types and are non-comedogenic (won't clog pores!) 2. Moisturize. Facial Serums are divinely smooth thin...

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