There is such a variety of oils on the market these days that it is important to know what they are about and how you can use them to your advantage. Failing to recognize the different products can lead to skin problems, it can even jeopardize your health. So before you reach for the bottle of peppermint essential oil or before you apply mineral oil to your skin, be sure to read this post and find out what types of oils there are and what they are used for. What is a vegetable oil? The name vegetable oil stems from the fact that this type of oil is extracted from plants. More specifically: the ‘fatty’ portion of a plant: seeds,...
27 April 2016, Chemical Watch hosted a webinar on the alternatives to animal testing in London. Leading scientists took part in the event, including Director of Science at Cruelty Free International Dr. Katy Taylor, Principal Consultant David Andrew and Evaluation director and Scientific Officer at the European Chemicals Agency – Dr. Laurence Hoffstadt. Chemical Watch Managing Director Emma Chynoweth was present as well. The purpose of the meeting was to inform on new regulations and discuss the alternative methods of in vivo tests, and in less than two hours some encouraging findings were pinpointed. REACH defines animal testing as a ‘last resort’ option to ensure the safety of ingredients. REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is a European...
According to a study published on April 2016 in the Journal of International Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences a group of Moroccan medical doctors and scientists confirm the positive effects of culinary argan oil on hemodialysis patients. The study focused on ‘ Hemodialysis-associated dyslipidemia: Effect of Virgin Argan Oil Consumption ’. The study demonstrated that consumption of culinary argan oil was beneficial and it efficaciously modulated blood lipid levels of patients with dyslipidemia. Five weeks after the research began it was found that the patients who were routinely given culinary argan oil showed decreased blood LDL (bad cholesterol level) and triglycerides level while the HDL ( the good cholesterol level) increased. What are triglycerides? Normally present, triglycerides are the main storage...
Spring is finally making its way to New York City and making the city warmer and a bit more joyful. So if you’re hanging out around Manhattan, catching up on some much needed sunlight in a park in Queens, walking around Brooklyn, taking a ferry to Staten Island, or hanging out in the Bronx… find ways to enjoy the coming season. But don’t begin celebrating the balmier weather and less layers of clothing without looking your best. Luckily here at SULA NYC, we have a range of skin, hair, and overall body products that will make you glow from head to toe. But we do it with the environment and your health in mind. You’ll feel amazing after using our...
Well-being is a beautiful thing. www.sulanyc.com Caribbean POSH Magazine presents its first annual Caribbean POSHGirl POWER Brunch: BVI, a destination event in the British Virgin Islands. The Brunch is designed as an intimate day of inspiration and empowerment with influential and dynamic women from diverse industries including fashion, entertainment, marketing and more who share their journeys in the world of entrepreneurship and what it takes to be successful in business. Panelists will share their stories, lessons learned and wisdom garnered in their pursuit of their dreams. Attendees of this event will have the opportunity to get an insider’s knowledge designed to educate, motivate and inspire. The first of its kind in the BVI, the Caribbean POSHGirl POWER Brunch will leave...
